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Latino Community Foundation Appoints Julián Castro as Its New CEO

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits. By Jim Rendon The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits.

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How to Fundraise During Turbulent Times

NonProfit PRO

On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving as they prepare for multiple scenarios in 2024.

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3 Tips for Marketing Your Organization on a Limited Budget

Ann Green

Marketing your organization on a budget is easy when you know the right strategies and tools to use. Explore these top tips to step up your marketing strategy. B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda.

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Reveal Video: Our 2024 Nonprofit Communications Training Schedule

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

This week, Kristina and I revealed our tentative nonprofit communications training schedule for 2024. Listen in as we step through our 2024 plans quarter by quarter, highlighting the webinars, master classes, certificate programs and jump starter workshops we currently have planned for you. Interested in attending some or all? Be sure to get your All-Access Pass!

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

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 $10 Billion Charity No One Has Heard Of

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The SDG Impact Fund grew from $238 million to $10 billion in one year. Cryptocurrency and NFTs appear to have played a part; the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do not. By Alex Daniels The SDG Impact Fund grew from $238 million to $10 billion in one year. Cryptocurrency and NFTs appear to have played a part; the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals do not.

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3 Tips to Make Sure Your Nonprofit’s Tech Is Up to the Task — Even In a Crisis

NonProfit PRO

Of course, every nonprofit wants to be able to answer the call to fulfill its mission no matter the circumstances. This is especially true in dire situations. Here are three tips to make sure your nonprofit's technology is up for the task.

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Comment on 7 Ways You can Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising Right Now by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Linda Lones. Wealth screening companies like iWave, DonorSearch, WealthEngine, BlackBaud, and others have AI incorporated into their services. They are not free tools but provide a great starting place for fundraisers.

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How Foundations Can Build Trust-Based Relationships With Grantees

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Stephanie J. Hull and Hilary Pennington iStock Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader.

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How to Sustain Nonprofits Through Declining Donor Support

NonProfit PRO

Fundraisers are worried because the number of Americans giving to nonprofit causes has declined. Unfortunately, at the same time, the need in our communities continues to increase.

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Newsletter: How Sales Coaching Boosted Wounded Warrior's Partner Outreach? ; The Honest Truth on Why Sponsors Ghost You ; Watch Chevy’s New Ad ‘A Holiday to Remember’

Selfish Giving

I've got an early holiday gift for you.? A Zoom webinar with me, Dan Cohen , Founder of Cause Partners , and Courtney Davidson , Associate Director of Corporate Partnerships at Wounded Warrior Project. Dan and Courtney will dive into how sales coaching can turbocharge your partnership team's success by moving prospects through the pipeline swiftly and effectively.

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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right

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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Comment on #GivingTuesday is Over: 4 Critical Things to Do Next by Beth Pulito

Amy Eisenstein

I agree with Sherrie and Patricia that it’s difficult to overcome the “noise” of all of the other nonprofits clamoring for GT dollars. We did do a campaign this year because I had a new part-time communications assistant and it seemed like a good project for her to work through social media engagement and processes, as well as learn about our agency, however, I think in the past we’ll choose to do a Day of Giving in line with our awareness month (April – Child Abuse

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Art + Activism = Change. But It's a Formula Philanthropy Largely Ignores.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Shifting cultural attitudes is the key to lasting social change. That’s why grant makers need to encourage and support alliances between artists and advocates. By Ken Grossinger Shifting cultural attitudes is the key to lasting social change. That’s why grant makers need to encourage and support alliances between artists and advocates.

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Your CEO Should Build Your Nonprofit Community

NonProfit PRO

Community is “actionable,” Katrina VanHuss, chair and founder of Turnkey, said. It gets people to do crazy things like VanHuss signing up for Jujitsu and Courtney Bugler, president and CEO of Zero Prostate Cancer, joining the ballroom dance community, the pair shared in the NonProfit POWER session, “Why the CEO Is the Only One Who Can Build Your Nonprofit Community.

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Disabled People Need a New Climate Safety Net

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Jacek_Sopotnicki on istock.com Norma Crosby realized her house was flooding when she was sitting at her dining room table and noticed her toes were wet. She knew Hurricane Harvey might hit her rural town of Alvin, TX, but it wasn’t until the water reached her feet that she knew she and her husband had to evacuate. They listened to the news of the storm through the National Federation of the Blind Newsline , which gives newspaper access and emergency weather alerts to blind and vi

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Comment on 7 Ways You can Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising Right Now by Aklil

Amy Eisenstein

Explore 7 powerful strategies to elevate your fundraising efforts using artificial intelligence. You can begin using these strategies immediately!

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Gates Foundation Takes On Poverty in the U.S. With $100 Million Commitment

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The move is a change in how it operates, putting more power in the hands of grantees and looking to accelerate the speed at which its gifts have impact. By Thalia Beaty Associated Press GRAND ISLAND, NEB. John Peterson/AP Laura McAloon, the Grand Island, Neb., city administrator, jumped at an opportunity funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study the development of a bus system to meet the town’s transportation needs.

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ASU and AWS Collaborate to Promote AI Transformation

NonProfit PRO

Arizona State University (ASU) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the next phase of the ASU Cloud Innovation Center, powered by AWS: together, they will advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the public sector.

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How to use Schema Markup in 2024 [Newbie Friendly Guide]

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

How to use Schema Markup in 2024 [Newbie Friendly Guide] What is Schema Markup, why should you use it and how can it help you boost your SEO efforts? Check out this [Newbie Friendly Guide] and get started with structured data. SEO is complicated. There are thousands of ranking factors that Google and other search engines consider when analyzing a website.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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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Comment on 7 Ways You can Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising Right Now by Claire Axelrad

Amy Eisenstein

Couldn’t agree more Amy. For all those fundraisers out there who haven’t been able to persuade their bosses to hire them an administrative assistant, pay attention. It’s not a panacea. It’s like having a really terrific support staff.

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Airbnb.org Appoints Next Executive Director

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Airbnb.org Christoph Gorder, is the new executive director of Airbnb.org. Also, the Institute for Nonprofit News has named a new CEO, and Marisa Calderon will begin in January as president and CEO of Prosperity Now.

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Make the Most of Your Cloud Security Efforts

NonProfit PRO

Need to strengthen you public sector organization's cloud security? Our CIS Hardened Images® come pre-hardened to the security recommendations of the CIS Benchmarks™. They help you defend against cloud-based threats for just $0.02 per compute hour.

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5 Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

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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Comment on 7 Ways You can Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising Right Now by Linda Lones

Amy Eisenstein

Great article! Do you have any further information on the donor screening element? I tried to ask AI about this (ChatGPT) and was unable to give me that kind of information. Is there a specific AI generator that does this?

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Moody Foundation Commits $1 Billion for Education in Texas

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Also, the Mellon Foundation committed an additional $250 million to continue grant making through its Monuments Project, and Blue Meridian Partners, with support from the Ballmer Group, has awarded $150 million to back efforts that increase social and economic mobility for young people and families.

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2023 Nonprofit Professionals of the Year Awards

NonProfit PRO

Each year, we ask you to nominate your top picks for our NonProfit Professionals of the Year Awards — and you never disappoint. This year’s winners have addressed food insecurity, pushed for better healthcare for children, expanded civic participation and so much more. Here are the winners.

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10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It

Veritus Group

When it comes to fundraising, a new year doesn't call for a new approach. Stick to the basics to move your organization's mission forward. The post 10 Reasons Your Fundraising Is Not Working and What to Do About It appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work

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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Comment on 7 Ways You can Use AI to Boost Your Fundraising Right Now by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

In reply to Claire Axelrad. Thanks, Claire! AI doesn’t replace a human assistant, but it sure does help get work done effectively and efficiently.

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FedEx Founder Fred Smith Pledges $50 Million to Renovate Athletics Stadium

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

University of Memphis Athletics plans to launch a capital campaign to match the Smith donation. By Maria Di Mento Plus, three other higher education institutions — Oregon State University, Evangel University, and Luther College — and two health-care organizations landed eight-figure gifts from big donors.

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2023 Unsung Hero: Hillary Alford

NonProfit PRO

There are so many people who contribute to a nonprofit’s success, but some of the biggest pieces of that puzzle may go unrecognized for their work. This year, NonProfit PRO is highlighting the efforts of Hillary Alford with the Unsung Hero Award.

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Ramadan Donations: 12 Best Practices to Encourage More Giving

Donorbox Nonprofit

Every year during the month of Ramadan, 1.8 billion Muslims globally celebrate with fasting, reflection, and acts of charity. This exciting season is often prime fundraising time for masjids and Islamic charities looking to raise more money for their important causes. In this article, we’ll look at the Ramadan donation types and best practices that […] The post Ramadan Donations: 12 Best Practices to Encourage More Giving appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

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!