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How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest iStockphoto Bequests and other legacy gifts are "the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow," one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.

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Alvin Community College Offers Nationally Recognized Nonprofit Credential

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Kansas City, MO. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to welcome a new campus partnership with Alvin Community College (ACC) to bring the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential to ACC students at a discounted rate. Through this partnership, ACC students will have a unique opportunity to earn the nation’s only nationally recognized nonprofit credential, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change in their com

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Nonprofit Support for Hurricane Recovery

NonProfit Leadership Center

As Florida communities face the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes that have caused extreme devastation across the state, nonprofit organizations continue to step in and step up to help individuals, families and communities recover, rebuild and restore hope. Many resources are available to help address the unexpected needs now facing nonprofits and communities in the Tampa Bay region and beyond.

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Create a Multigenerational Donor Base to Capitalize on the Historic Wealth Transfer

NonProfit PRO

The largest wealth transfer in history is happening now. Here's some guidance for nonprofits as they look to tap into new donor demographics.

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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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As Calls to Cut Foreign Aid Mount, Philanthropy Must Accelerate Support for Grassroots Groups

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

With USAID funding under threat in Congress, grant makers should ensure local nonprofits across the globe can continue their critical work. By Kathleen Enright Michael Jamson, AFP via Getty Images Democracy-strengthening efforts supported by philanthropy have led to concrete changes, including the lifting of a six-year ban in Tanzania on opposition rallies.

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Nonprofit Communications and Marketing Training Plans

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

You are already working in nonprofit communications and marketing. How do you move up in your nonprofit marketing career? Below, we outline the nonprofit communications and marketing training plans we recommend here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG). The Beginner Training Plan At the Beginner level, we recommend that you focus on implementing the following skills and actions: “Quick and dirty” marketing plans Getting away from marketing to everyone or the general public Using clear and specifi

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2025 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program Open for Applications

NonProfit PRO

OneCause opened applications for its 2025 grant program. The program is intended to support nonprofits' missions through fundraising tech.

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Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America's Divides?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization's own book circle. By Rasheeda Childress Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Mónica Guzmán, left, discusses her book I Never Thought of it That Way during a Book Circle hosted by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in 2023.

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Comment on 11 Ways for Fundraisers and Nonprofit Leaders to Cope in Stressful Times by Marigene

Amy Eisenstein

With a tumultuous election season, multiple natural disasters and other worldwide conflicts, here are 11 ways fundraisers and nonprofit leaders can de-stress.

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Confronting Nonprofit Burnout: A Conversation with Beth Kanter

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Thiébaud Faix on Unsplash Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization as an “occupational phenomenon” characterized by prolonged feelings of stress, anxiety, depletion or exhaustion, lack of motivation, and—notably—“reduced professional efficacy.” It is a fact of US and global workplaces that manifests far beyond the nonprofit sector.

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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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How Effective Board Engagement Can Help You Score Big With Year-End Fundraising

NonProfit PRO

Your board is a critical part of your year-end fundraising strategy. Here are some tips for getting them involved and engaged.

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Back-to-Back Hurricanes Force Donors to Rethink Their Disaster Approach

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts. By Stephanie Beasley Colby Rabon, Carolina Public Press Volunteers clear out a home in Micaville, N.C., a week after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. The question is whether to fund long-term recovery and resilience rather than just immediate relief efforts.

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Boost Your GivingTuesday Campaign With Personalized Communication

Bloomerang

As younger generations with strong social and political motivations begin voting, you might be thinking, “ Will the November election impact donations to my nonprofit ?” When candidates are actively raising money, it’s easy to question whether that pulls money away from other causes that donors typically support. But don’t worry—there’s another key moment in November that’s just as important for nonprofits: GivingTuesday.

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Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships

Candid

The Northwest Area Foundation has been a longtime funder of Native communities. But it wasn’t until we showed up as listeners and learners, and not as experts, that our effectiveness truly blossomed. The transformation is summed up well by an Alan Alda quote: “Unless I’m willing to be changed by you, I’m not really listening.” We’ve come to understand that Native communities need to determine their own futures, not funders.

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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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Maximize Gen Z Involvement Through Donor Engagement and Volunteerism

NonProfit PRO

Engaging new donors who will volunteer is a major challenge. Here are some strategies to connect with Gen Z donors and keep them involved.

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Slight Increase in Corporate Giving, but DEI Programs Lose Ground

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose surveyed 219 large companies about their giving from 2021 to 2023.

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AI Fundraising vs. Wealth Screening: Which Strategy Wins for Your Organization?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Simon Yost , Founder of Glued Network — an AI fundraising leader who uses software to automatically identify your top donors and AI to find similar new ones. In the evolving fundraising landscape, nonprofits have more tools than ever to engage donors, grow their base, and achieve their missions. AI-driven fundraising and wealth screening are the most powerful tools available today.

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Developing Responsible AI Policy For Civil Society

The NonProfit Times

By Shaista Keating and Chloe Mankin The rapid evolution and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technologies (AI) offer both opportunities and challenges to civil society, particularly concerning responsible and ethical usage. The use of AI in civil society organizations (CSOs) has profound implications for their missions and beneficiaries.

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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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Low Effort, High Impact Matching Gift Strategies

NonProfit PRO

Join us for an enlightening session on how to leverage matching gifts during the crucial end-of-year giving season to boost your fundraising outcomes. Don’t miss out on top strategies for doubling or even tripling your revenue with practical advice on how to align your tech & teams to exceed your goals. Access the top best practices for implementing a matching gift strategy that generates results during the busy giving season.

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The Power of Direct Cash Transfers to Fight Poverty

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

What happens when you give cash to those in need? In this episode, Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette discuss direct cash transfers in conversation with Jesús Gerena, president and CEO of UpTogether.

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How Mobile Health Clinics Advance Health Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Missvain on Wikimedia Commons Equitable access to healthcare is a key element to lessening the racial health disparities that have existed throughout the history of the United States. But how can we increase access to care when many communities of color lack hospitals and clinics? By thinking beyond traditional healthcare delivery models that require people to come to immovable buildings, advocates of health justice can bring healthcare to the people.

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Foundation Source Acquires Parent of Charityvest

The NonProfit Times

Foundation Source , a cloud-based platform than manages family, corporate and professionally staffed foundations, acquired Vennfi, the financial technology company powering Charityvest, a donor-advised fund (DAF) sponsor. The Charityvest DAF program was launched to the public in December 2019 as a partnership between Vennfi and Charityvest, a 501(c)(3) public charity and DAF sponsoring organization.

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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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Make A Difference with Great Entertainment

NonProfit PRO

DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.

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Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Foundation pledges to support disability-focused work haven’t led to significantly more investments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let's right that wrong. By Richie Siegel Timothy A. Clary, AFP via Getty Images Manager Shray Campbell, left, and employees Josh and Noah, serve food at Café Joyeux in Manhattan. The French restaurant chain, staffed by people with autism and Down’s Syndrome, is setting up shop in a U.S. job market that is virtually closed to people with menta

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How Corporations Have Captured the Public University

NonProfit Quarterly

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Escaping Corporate Capture.” View the full webinar here. Hannah Appel: I’m going to talk about corporate capture in our work at the Debt Collective in two areas: one, around student debt and how we fund higher education and actually all public education in this country; and two, around housing.

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Gut Check: Everyone Needs to Do It

Veritus Group

No matter where you are in your career or with an organization, it's important to take a step back and evaluate. Here's how to do a gut check. The post Gut Check: Everyone Needs to Do 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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Study Finds Majority of Nonprofits Struggling with Staffing in 2024

NonProfit PRO

A new study from Casebook PBC revealed nonprofits' struggles with staffing, funding and other issues over the past year.

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Looking to Lead? Try Your Hand at Fundraising First, Experts Say

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Fundraising experience is key for those looking to advance into demanding leadership roles, nonprofit executives say. By Jie Jenny Zou Paul Vernon Ohio Wesleyan University President Matt vandenBerg joins students for volleyball practice. Fundraising experience is key for those looking to advance into demanding leadership roles, nonprofit executives say.

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Remaking the Economy: Co-op Ownership of Mobile Home Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

When talking about housing, detached homes and multifamily apartments get most of the attention, but more than 18 million Americans live in manufactured housing in mobile home parks—which are de facto the largest source of affordable housing in the United States. In this 90-minute webinar, cosponsored and co-moderated by NPQ and Shelterforce, a panel of folks, including residents, advocates, and technical assistance providers will discuss the ins and outs of how to build land security for manufa

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Is The Generosity Decline Real? What To Do!

Bloomerang

PART 1 Are Americans Become Less Generous? What the Latest Research Tells Us. This piece by Roger Craver of The Agitator-DonorVoice is sobering, to be sure. It’s based on the recently released Generosity Commission Report. There hasn’t been such a broad-based report in the social benefit sector since 1975! And the news is not good. Philanthropy has been shrinking Here are the facts: There is still money coming in, but many fewer people are giving it.

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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!