Fri.Oct 04, 2024

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Making Big Changes? Survey Finds Leadership and Staffing Are Keys to Success

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change. By Jim Rendon More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.

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Building Donor Relationships through Volunteering: 5 Tips

Aly Sterling Philanthropy

Donor relationships help keep your nonprofit running, and many of your donors may make for great volunteers. Discover how to engage them with these tips. The post Building Donor Relationships through Volunteering: 5 Tips first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy.

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The ‘World’s Mayor’ — How Michael Bloomberg Uses Philanthropy to Change the Way Cities Are Run

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. By Tom Baker and Alistair Sisson Getty Images Bloomberg has described partnerships between philanthropists and government as a “perfect match.” Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries.

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Former Data Executives Sentenced To Federal Prison

The NonProfit Times

Two former executives of Epsilon Data Management were sentenced to federal prison terms after being convicted of selling targeted lists of U.S. consumers for the benefit of mass-mailing fraud schemes that defrauded hundreds of thousands of Americans out of tens of millions of dollars. Robert Reger, 57, of Boulder, Colorado, and David Lytle, 64, of Leawood, Kansas, were convicted this past May of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and numerous counts of substantive mail fraud and wire fraud

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AI for Grant Writing: 20+ ChatGPT Prompts You Can Use

This prompt guide for ChatGPT contains 20+ tested ChatGPT prompts, along with tips on how to use this tool the best way. Nonprofits can engage with ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, refine project plans, and craft compelling narratives for grant proposals.

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Rethinking Annual Giving Metrics: A New Storyline for Higher Ed

Blackbaud

For many years, the overarching narrative for annual giving in higher education fundraising has been the same: We’re getting bigger gifts from fewer donors. I hear myself repeating something similar when I host an annual webinar on emerging data trends for higher ed annual giving programs. With my co-host, Brian Kish, we pour over data from Blackbaud’s donorCentrics® and Fundraiser Performance Management.

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National Coaches Day: 6 Ways to Show Your Gratitude | Blog

Booster

National Coaches Day is an opportunity to recognize the hard work, time, and dedication that coaches across the country invest in their teams. If your family has students involved in sports, you know how vital coaches are in building young athletes' self-esteem, providing guidance, motivation, and teaching essential life skills like teamwork and perseverance.

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Considering A CRM Change For Your Nonprofit?

NonProfit PRO

Making a change to your organization's CRM can be a daunting task. However, a powerful and sophisticated tool is crucial to your nonprofit's success. Virtuous is here to provide this quick guide to changing CRMs, allowing you to walk through each step with confidence. Download today!

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Why Free Grant Management Software Isn't Worth It

Fluxx

In today's philanthropic world, the management of grants is the decisive factor in making a difference for many needy foundations. According to a study published recently by National Philanthropic Trust, nonprofit giving from foundations amounts to $105.21 billion , which is the kind of money one would not entrust to free software for its management.

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Best Practices on Implementing Position Control for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Overspending on personnel costs is a challenge for many non-profit finance leaders. A great way to minimize this risk is to implement position control, a series of linked processes ensuring position characteristics being filled (title, salary, wage, grade and step, etc.) align with what the budget authorizes and aren’t exceeded. Check out this on-demand webinar to discover best practices to optimize position control processes at your non-profit organization that ensure compliance and significant

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How to Finish Strong with Year-End Giving

OneCause

From boosting awareness to measuring success, explore how your organization can finish the year strong with year-end giving.

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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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Better Giving Launches Sustainability Fund, Calls for Nonprofit Industry Overhaul

NonProfit PRO

Better Giving launched its Better Giving Manifesto, a declaration for change in how nonprofits access funding and resources online.

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How KPIs Help Measure Nonprofit Performance

NonProfit PRO

Want to evaluate the efficacy of your nonprofit's strategies? Key performance indicators can help measure your performance. Here's how.