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Governing Greatness: 10 Must-Read Books for Nonprofit Board Members

Nonprofit Megaphone

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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Honoring and Supporting Women of Color Leaders

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Women of color are significantly underrepresented in corporate leadership roles and face systemic obstacles in the nonprofit sector where, even with advanced education and experience, they are less likely to hold leadership positions than white men, white women, or men of color.

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Taking Steps Toward Disability Inclusion in China

Stanford Social Innovation Review

percent of the population, China has enacted more than 60 laws and regulations aimed at safeguarding the rights of individuals with disabilities, encompassing those with visual, auditory, linguistic, physical, intellectual, psychological, and multiple disabilities. With 85 million people with disabilities, or 6.5

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3 More Strategies + 6 New Tips To Boost Generosity

Bloomerang

Maybe you relied on your database manager, digital fundraising specialist, or volunteer coordinator. We know a lot more about psychology, neuroscience and behavioral economics than we did in the past, and the more you incorporate science into your marketing, the more your supporters will feel your messaging resonates with them.

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How to Reduce the ‘Cost’ of Philanthropy So Major Donors Give More

iMarketSmart

Giving is motivated by social emotion. Because giving doesn’t come just from motivation. It comes from the intersection of motivation and cost. Motivation must overcome the cost barrier. Giving results from the intersection of motivation and cost. You give and the government matches your gift with a tax benefit.

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3 Big Reasons Why An ‘Ask’ Is Mostly About Your Donor’s Hero Story (Not Your Organization’s)

iMarketSmart

These establish motivation from the main character’s original identity. Without this, even a catastrophic threat won’t motivate action. To motivate dramatic action, the problem must be disruptive. For a cancer research charity, adding that government funding was cut did the same.[10] Otherwise, it won’t motivate action.

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[VIDEO] Raising More Money By Asking (And Answering) Better Questions

Bloomerang

But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang besides the webinars, we are a provider of donor management software. Also, a little shout out to our colleague Kevin Wilson who’s managing the slides for us at Harvey’s office. Again, integrating your own personal stories can be highly motivating to people. .