Clairification

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Whats in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet , said Shakespeare. But, would it? Seth Godin thinks words matter. As do I. Thats just semantics Just? The meaning of the word is the reason we used the word. If we dont agree about the meaning of the word, we havent communicated. Instead of, thats just semantics, it seems more productive to say, Im confident we have a semantics problem.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance. One network of advisors helped ultra-wealthy clients give $60 billion in 2024, or about 9 percent of all philanthropy. By Eden Stiffman Getty Images As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. We celebrate that. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked. Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact.

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GrantNews

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

There are grant opportunities for religious organizations that dedicate their faith to helping others in need. But what does it mean to keep the faith? It’s not a question of religion; this is more basic, what does the phrase keep the faith mean to you, personally? Collectively, we define faith as a force for good. For many people it offers strength, purpose, and a sense of belonging.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Public-private partnerships where nonprofits organized citizens to sponsor refugees are now in limbo. By James Pollard, Associated Press MIAMI Marta Lavandier, AP photo Rita Breus, left, and daughter Rivly, with a photo of grandmother Erzule Paul. Rivly runs operations at the Erzule Paul Foundation, which helps refugees resettle in the United States.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Notice More and more nonprofits are allocating funds to planned giving marketing as they recognize the need for long-term donor engagement. This quick guide outlines approximate numbers for budgeting planned giving efforts across organizations of various sizes, offering actionable benchmarks to help secure financial sustainability. Targeting higher education primarily, the strategies here also apply to nonprofits with operating budgets between $1 million and $60 million.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The late Michigan businessman Steve Stolaruks bequest will help Trinity Health Oakland Hospital expand services and support future construction projects. By Maria Di Mento Trinity Health Michigan Steve Stolaruk left $30 million to support the expansion of Trinity Health Oakland Hospitals emergency department and its womens health services. Plus, a struggling art school in San Francisco and three universities received big gifts.

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Soapbox Exchange

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Issue 239 Happy Tuesday, Fundraisers! Is it just me, or has February felt both endless and lightning-fast? Nonprofits are always searching for new and creative ways to grow revenue and build sustainable funding for their missions. If you're looking for fresh strategies, dont miss our Guide to Volunteer Grants a powerful yet often overlooked funding opportunity.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Here are four of the biggest mistakes that Ive seen nonprofits make when they delve into a capital campaign.

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Capital Campaign Pro

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Season 4, Episode 30 In this episode, marketing and strategy expert Seth Godin joins Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt from Capital Campaign Pro for a conversation about storytelling, outreach, and engagement. Seth shares insights on crafting messages that inspire action and build stronger connections. This discussion explores ways organizations can communicate effectively, especially when clarity […] The post Podcast: Communicating In Chaotic Times – A Conversation with Seth Godin

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The "2025 Annual Report on Crypto Philanthropy" revealed that 2024 was the biggest year yet for cryptocurrency donations.

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Planned Giving

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A Donation You Can’t, and Shouldn’t, Refuse A Retirement Home Can Fill their Vacancies Faster while Helping Seniors Move In Without the Hassle of Selling Their Home Gifts of Real Estate Unlock the Power of Philanthropy. Viken Mikaelian Tweet The Problem: You have vacancies in your retirement community that need to be filled. Seniors want to move in but dont have the cash because theyre waiting to sell their home.

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Soapbox Exchange

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is fighting to conserve the worlds oceans or providing access to high-quality tutoring for at-risk high schoolers, you know the work you do every day is critical. This is why not just anyone can work as an employee for your organization. You want the best and brightest folks who are committed to accomplishing your mission. However, nonprofits often face hurdles when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent.

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Fluxx

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Learn what corporate foundations are, how they work, and how grant management software like Fluxx helps them streamline operations and maximize impact.

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Soapbox Exchange

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Whether your nonprofit is fighting to conserve the worlds oceans or providing access to high-quality tutoring for at-risk high schoolers, you know the work you do every day is critical. This is why not just anyone can work as an employee for your organization. You want the best and brightest folks who are committed to accomplishing your mission. However, nonprofits often face hurdles when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian nonprofits are facing yet another test of endurance. By Anna Pantiukhova Kateryna Lashchkova/IsraAID A Ukrainian woman collects drinking water from an IsraAID filtration station in Mykolaiv. On the third anniversary of the Russian invasion, Ukrainian nonprofits are facing yet another test of endurance.

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