The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From unfulfilled racial-justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health. By Sayu Bhojwani From unfulfilled racial justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health.

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Amy Eisenstein

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Amy, the 2/26/2024 IU School of Philanthropy Podcast had a similar topic regarding stewardship and how our current donors are our best donors. Our field has evolved and matured in significant areas, but we still seem to struggle with implementing stewardship processes and equally measuring once the plan has been implemented. In business, it is understood (for the most part!

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact. Download this guide now to receive thank you letter templates for direct mail, email, phone calls, social media, and text messages, guaranteed to make your donors feel appreciated while also supporting your donor retention and acquisition efforts.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

During our recent webinar on updating your nonprofit’s style guide for 2024, we addressed head-on how much of the debate around so-called “woke” language actually begins in the nonprofit sector. That’s often because our organizations’ values call on us to address people’s problems and situations rather than condemning the person experiencing the problem or situation with an unflattering label.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2024

At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America. By Sara Herschander NEW YORK At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America.

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Ann Green

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thanking donors is crucial for securing gifts—especially for small nonprofits trying to build a support base. Show your gratitude with these creative ideas. By Logan Foote Building relationships is crucial for nonprofits to grow their impact. For small nonprofits in particular, these relationships are critical to growing and scaling your work to drive additional impact.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Not sure what to write about next month? We have ideas for newsletters, social media, blog posts, and more. These writing ideas for March come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get April’s prompts emailed to you next week. Your Writing Prompts for March 2024 On the Calendar 3/1: Employee Appreciation Day.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 1, 2024

More than 71 percent of predominantly Black congregations name serving their local communities as a top priority, according to a new survey. By Drew Lindsay Barbara Gauntt, Clarion Ledger, Imagn Faith leaders from across the state receive the COVID-19 vaccination at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., to encourage the Black community to get vaccinated.

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Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I'm again excited to join the Corporate Partnerships Conference (CPC24) ! ???? Here are four reasons why you should join me at CPC24 on Thursday, March 21st. ? Corporate partnerships are everywhere now. They are no longer just local, regional, or national. THEY ARE INTERNATIONAL. And this is the only truly international conference on corporate partnerships.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The idea of developing a campaign can often feel daunting. Here is some guidance on what you need to do to create a successful campaign.

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Nonprofits Communication 264

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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Affnetz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Why Choose Affnetz Over Bloomerang? In the non-profit world, the need for comprehensive development software has never been more important than now. Nonprofits often find themselves juggling multiple software tools to manage their development efforts, board management, donor relationships, peer-to-peer fundraising , and volunteer management. The right software can simplify these complex t asks , while saving money, and enhanceing operational efficiency.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally. Meanwhile, the world became more authoritarian. By Tamara Straus In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human-rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s rapidly changing world, being a leader is not about a title or position on an organizational chart. It’s about committing to live, albeit not perfectly, the qualities that inspire trust, foster growth, and cultivate a culture of excellence. Becoming a leader others want to follow requires developing essential skills that are often difficult to measure.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Managing grants can be daunting for organizations due to several factors, such as high turnover, errors in expenses, outdated technology, and compliance with state and federal regulations. How can nonprofits ensure they are managing their grant programs effectively? The answer can be found in these six simple strategies.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Image credit: Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Across the country, it has become increasingly difficult for people to afford a place to live. Half of all renters now spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, and nearly 600,000 people are homeless , unable to afford a place to live at all. Amid this growing housing crisis, just last month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed to hear a case that could exacerbate the problem by criminalizing people who seek she

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Jim Rendon Jon Krause for The Chronicle Finding their replacements isn't easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.

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Nonprofits 337

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By Josh Karliner At Health Care Without Harm, we have worked with partners around the world to launch a global movement to get the health-care sector to zero emissions. Our experience provides lessons for forging global change to reverse the climate crisis.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Nonprofit leaders are invited to Beyond the Ledger: Nonprofit Finance Summit, a free virtual event on March 13. Earn free CPE credit, network with other finance leaders and get inspiration to optimize strategic planning, reporting, grant management and accounting operations.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 1, 2024

Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead, at a recent Power Up Conference. It’s Women’s History Month, a time of the year to acknowledge all that women have contributed to advance society and change the world. Being familiar with your history is the first of the nine power tools created by Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead, and part of the 9 Power Tools To Advance Your Career Online Course.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The glitch could pose a barrier for charities seeking to secure donations or government grants. By Alex Daniels In a potentially widespread error, the agency sent tax-return data for nonprofits that apparently misreports organizations' 2022 finances.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Image credit: Fabio Bracht on Unsplash This article was co-produced and co-published with Civil Eats. From vast riparian watersheds to fisheries to croplands, few corners of the nation’s ⎯ and the world’s ⎯ food systems have escaped the eyes of the Walton family. The children and grandchildren of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton have long embedded their interests, and, more importantly, their money, among industry groups, policymakers, academics, activists, and NGOs active in the future of food.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Data Axle Nonprofit announced the launch of new email data in the company’s robust omnichannel cooperatives, Apogee and DonorBase.

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.” This includes asking questions such as: “To what extent have we met your needs?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks. By Rasheeda Childress A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Please don’t leave your new (or old for that matter) board members dangling! Being a board member is not something we’re generally taught. In fact, it can be a complete mystery. Folks feel proud to have been recruited to join your board, and excited to begin their service, but… what happens next can mean the difference between a fulfilling experience and a disappointing one.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recently, I asked ChatGPT to create a strategic plan for a made-up nonprofit. Here's what I learned about using AI for strategic planning.

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Nonprofits Technology 246

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Veritus Group

MARCH 1, 2024

When fundraisers leave your organization every year or two, that turnover means lost revenue. Here's how to set them up for success so they'll be more likely to stay. The post Keep Your Fundraisers, or Lose Revenue appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Fundraising Fundraising Retention 114

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Two scholars weigh in on the jury's decision that Pierre and other executives violated N.Y. state nonprofit statutes and breached their fiduciary duties. By Sarah Webber and Elizabeth Schmidt Michael Wyke/AP Photo Wayne LaPierre, who announced his retirement days before the trial began and officially stepped down while it was underway, was ordered to repay the NRA $5.4 million.

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Nonprofits 293

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rajat Panwar , Theresa Lieb , Sarah Federman & Matthew Betts The landscape of corporate environmental responsibility is evolving beyond a focus on climate issues to more holistically account for nature-related risks, such as biodiversity loss. Recognizing the very real threat to global economies and ecosystems posed by biodiversity loss, prominent global corporations are venturing beyond the atmosphere and into the biosphere.

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Public and Social Policy Agriculture Manufacturing Environmental 135

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 1, 2024

The balance of power within nonprofits is shifting in favor of wealthy donors and boards. Here are two strategies to address these issues.

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Nonprofits 243

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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