February, 2025

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Nonprofits Get More Donations When They Vary Their Facebook Fundraising Messages, New Research Finds

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Abhishek Bhati SERSOL/Stock via Getty Images Plus Researchers also found that when nonprofits share messages of gratitude or highlight progress toward their goals, they tend to raise more money than if they just ask for donations.

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Meet Hayley Freedman, CNP: Global Health Advocate and Educator

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Hayley Freedman, MPH, CNP , has dedicated her life to uplifting communities and addressing global health inequities. From her early experience with AmeriCorps NCCC to her impactful work with the American Cancer Society, Hayley’s journey highlights the power of nonprofit work. Ive always led a life of service, she shared. My family was very service-oriented, and volunteering was always important to me.

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4 Benefits of Accounts Payable Automation for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Here's a look into how using accounts payable automation can help nonprofits gain efficiencies and insight.

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Comment on Calling Women Fundraisers: Where You Sit Matters by Amy

Amy Eisenstein

When I was in my early 30’s, I was a Development Director, and would meet with a Program Director 20 years older than me to go over things. If the meeting was in her office, she would sit behind her big desk, and point out a chair. If you sat in it, you sunk very low due to the very-used cushion. However, you were at a low vantage point and had to look up at her!

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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How to Create an Engaging Nonprofit Impact Report

Ann Green

Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long. Besides that, theyre often boring, they focus too much on the organization and not on the donors, they require a lot of time and effort from staff, and theres no guarantee donors will even look at them. Now you have a dilemma.

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Managing Change Like A Leader

Joan Garry

Navigating a leadership transition can be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, it can also be an opportunity for growth. This post explores three key ingredients for a successful transition. Whether you're leading a new organization or adapting to significant change, these insights will help you thrive. The post Managing Change Like A Leader appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Their Financial Relationships to Advance Justice

NonProfit Quarterly

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Consider a food bank discovering that its operating reserves are in banks that finance industrial agriculture, the very system contributing to food insecurity and displacing small community farms. Or think about a housing nonprofit realizing that its primary bank engages in predatory lending practices that push families into homelessness.

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A Small Sensor that Can Save You BBBBIG.

NonProfit PRO

PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.

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Comment on Calling All Bad-Ass Women: Empower Yourself in Challenging Times by Samantha J Holbert

Amy Eisenstein

In stressful times for you and your nonprofit, it's essential to focus on what you can control and get a grip on what you can't. Here are some helpful tips.

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5 Revenue Streams to Strengthen Nonprofit Sustainability

Ann Green

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding.

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

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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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Tell Congress to Reject the SAVE Act

Non Profitvote

Nonprofit VOTE is calling on Congress to reject the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, H.R. 22, which could go directly to a House floor vote this month as it is one of 12 bills identified for fast tracking. A companion bill, S.128, has also been filed in the Senate. This bill, on its surface, requires proof of citizenship for registering to vote in any and all federal elections.

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Amid Funding Freezes and ICE Raids, What Will It Take to Support Grantees?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Grant makers need to reassure nonprofits that they have their backs during these tumultuous times. By Lisa Pilar Cowan MARIA MOTTOLA Grant makers need to reassure nonprofits that they have their backs during these tumultuous times.

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Newsletter: Funding Freeze: What Nonprofits Must Do NOW; How to Approach Audience Research; FCC Investigates PBS, NPR Sponsorship Practices

Selfish Giving

Three things this week. First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. But what happened SCARED THE out of people - and rightfully so. People have asked: What can partnership teams do? Here's my three-point strategy. Ask companies to step up and support you NOW. Its the smart way to stay ahead of future challenges.

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3 Ways to Improve Culture and Reduce Turnover at Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

While not all turnover can be prevented, here are three culture-building strategies that can help keep your nonprofit's employees happy.

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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 Calling All Bad-Ass Women: Empower Yourself in Challenging Times by Shari L Scales

Amy Eisenstein

I so enjoy your inspirational blogs, Amy. Especially today’s. Thank you for your dedication to keeping us centered during challenging times and focusing in on what matters most. Thank you for sharing your bad-ass-ness with all of us!

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Create an Attitude of Gratitude at Your Nonprofit

Ann Green

We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentines Day coming up, thats a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.

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How reliant are nonprofits on government grants? 

Candid

Recent developments around an Office of Management and Budget memorandum to freeze federal grants and loans has put the nonprofit sector in the spotlight. But just how many nonprofits receive government grants? And how big a role do government grants play in the nonprofit sector? Heres what we know. At least 30% of nonprofits rely on government grants Roughly 30% of U.S. nonprofits filing an IRS Form 990 report receiving grants funding from the government. i This translates to over 100,000 nonpr

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His Ideas Inspired My Nonprofit. They Hold Keys to Staving Off Tyranny

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The teachings of the late Aga Khan IV, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, point to the role of civil society as a bulwark against the "frightful despotism that George Washington warned about. By Eboo Patel Sipa USA via AP Prince Shah Karim Al Hussaini Aga Khan IV, a champion of pluralism and the spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslim community for nearly 68 years, died earlier this month.

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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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How to Write a Killer Letter of Inquiry (LOI) to Get a Grant

Get Fully Funded

Often, the first step in getting a grant is a Letter of Inquiry (sometimes called a Letter of Intent ) – or LOI, for short. A Letter of Inquiry is a quick way to introduce your organization to a prospective funder and to open up a conversation about how a grant would make a positive impact on the community you’re serving and change lives.

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The Dilemma of Turning Data Into Major Gifts

NonProfit PRO

New tech is helping nonprofits collect huge amounts of data, which must be leveraged for fundraising. Here's how to turn data into dollars.

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Newsletter: 4 Signs of a Toxic Culture for Partnerships ☣️ ; How I’m Adding More Value to My Case Study Service ; Tips from St. Jude on Landing More DAF Donors

Selfish Giving

Three things this week. First, I'm joining Heather Nelson of BridgeRaise for a LinkedIn Live conversation on one of my favorite topics: PARTNERSHIP CASE STUDIES! Join us TODAY at noon as I share all my secrets for writing powerful case studies that convert prospects into partners. Really, friends, I'll be giving away everything - or as much as time allows!

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Dear Funders: Your Endowments Will Be Worthless in a Fascist State

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, this post will be disorganized and will possibly p**s off some people.

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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!

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Mitigating the impacts of a loss of a nonprofit revenue source

Candid

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector. While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams D

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Volunteers Are Now Tracking What’s Already Been Lost in the USAID Freeze

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

These grassroots tracking efforts are largely self-funded and self-directed. Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP These grassroots tracking efforts are largely self-funded and self-directed.

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Gather, Share, Build

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Nithya Ramanathan & Jim Fruchterman Recent milestones in generative AI have sent nonprofits, social enterprises, and funders alike scrambling to understand how these innovations can be harnessed for global good. Along with this enthusiasm, there is also warranted concern that AI will greatly increase the digital divide and fail to improve the lives of 90 percent of the people on our planet.

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Why Your Nonprofit Should Hire an Interim Leader After an Executive Director Departs

NonProfit PRO

If your nonprofit finds itself without a leader and a succession plan, interim leadership might offer a temporary solution. Here's how.

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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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How Limited Equity Co-ops Can Sustain Affordable Homeownership

NonProfit Quarterly

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels In the United States, owning a home has long symbolized stability, opportunity, and progress toward prosperity. However, for far too many low- and moderate-income families, this goal has proved elusiveresulting in diminished economic wellbeing. One tool that is available to nonprofit housing developers to address this situation is the limited equity cooperative (LEC).

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6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. How do you turn good intentions into action? That complex question can be answered in part by QR codes. Imagine a potential donor who happens to pass by a poster for your organization’s annual festival.

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Doing good, wrong? The role of philanthropy in keeping people safe

Candid

Philanthropy invests billions of dollars annually to address pressing social issues. However, the positive impact of these contributions can be undermined when organizations fail to prioritize the safety and well-being of the people they serve. Funders in the United States can address this risk by promoting safeguardingproactive measures taken to prevent all forms of harm, abuse, and exploitation to all individuals who interact with funders and the organizations they support.

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How Philanthropy Built, Lost, and Could Reclaim the A.I. Race

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Philanthropy helped build artificial intelligence as a nonprofit research field. But as costs soar and corporations take over, donors and grantees are struggling to stay relevant. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Philanthropy helped build artificial intelligence as a nonprofit research field. But as costs soar and corporations take over, donors and grantees are struggling to stay relevant.

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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.