The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By M.J. Prest Save the Children Bangladesh The Education Cannot Wait grant aims to continue the education of up to 5 million school-age refugee children worldwide, including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave almost $146 million to six colleges and universities in Indiana for community-development projects, and the U. of Massachusetts at Boston received $10 million to establish the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport.

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Veritus Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Expressing gratitude can change your attitude and bring you joy. If you're feeling low, tell someone in your life what you appreciate about them. The post Feeling Low? Try Gratitude appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By Ellen P. Aprill and Jill Horwitz AP Photo, Andrew Harnik Billionaire investor and Harvard alum Bill Ackman has voiced his objections to the school’s current president. Donors shouldn’t try to control a charity through their gifts after the fact, and charities should reject gifts that are offered with strings attached that they aren’t happy about.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 20, 2023

GivingTuesday's GivingPulse Report revealed what affected giving in the third quarter of 2023. Here are three takeaways from the research.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats. By Cora Daniels Alyssa Schukar, Redux In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats.

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GiveSmart

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Understanding your fundraising data set is integral to fundraising success. The right reporting helps you measure success and discover trends so that you can improve future campaigns. Being able to see at-a-glance what is working at your events or how an adjusted online form setup is driving increased donations helps you more effectively plan. Out-of-the-box reports are helpful in that they often cover the basics of what you need, but they are not timebound and the formatting is fixed.

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Gail Perry Group

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As 2024 starts, we review top nonprofit fundraising trends. The insights come after conversations about the state of fundraising with industry leaders.

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Blackbaud

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Working with a lean budget means even the slightest unexpected expense can create a stressful situation. Even though inflation made dollars not stretch as far, world events and climate disasters increased need across many communities. So many nonprofits found 2023 to be particularly stressful. From creating a financial cushion to clearly managing your financial reporting, your finance team can create a strong foundation to help you weather whatever the new year has in store.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. After all, the only way you can fulfill your organization’s mission is if you can bring in the funding you need to support your programs and initiatives. You should also have a plan for how to effectively manage your funding, which is where your financial strategy comes into play.

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GrantNews

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As citizens of the United States, we all share a deeply instilled belief that we have the right to pursue a solid education. We’re proud of it and we put a lot of time and effort into school projects, learning initiatives, and making sure that there is always adequate access to learning. It stands to reason, of course, that this is also true for individuals with special capabilities and students with learning disabilities.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If your organization relies on Intuit QuickBooks for its bookkeeping and accounting, we've got some news to share. In late November, Intuit announced that it would no longer offer a number of its QuickBooks Desktop software products to new subscribers.

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Center for Major Gifts

DECEMBER 20, 2023

While every one of us is sometimes late, some of us couldn’t be on time if our lives depended on it. You can’t be consistently on time if it’s not a priority. You must first decide to be punctual before you can change. Being on time builds trust, reduces stress, and shows respect for others. You’ll also gain a feeling of self-control. Regain control of your time with these tips: 1.

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Instrumentl

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Discover the world of association and society grants to secure additional funding for your nonprofit. Learn what they are and their significance, and efficiently find them using Instrumentl.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Double the Donation, the leader in corporate matching gifts automation, has partnered with EnMotive, an event production-turned event management and fundraising software provider, to bring the power of 360MatchPro matching gifts automation to EnMotive fundraising pages.

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Instrumentl

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Discover the 990-T form: its purpose, who should file it, deadlines, form sections, filing process, best practices, and common mistakes to avoid.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A preview of our exciting plans for 2024 — a new project to heal divisions and bring people together; a much expanded staff for more coverage; a survey of nonprofit CEOs; 30 live events; and much more.

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Instrumentl

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Explore the 990 PF form: what it is, who needs to file it, when it's due, its different parts, filing process, and best practices.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Two things this week.✌️ 1️⃣ With the holiday on Monday, I won't be publishing a newsletter on Wednesday, December 27th. I'll be back in your inbox on Wednesday, January 3rd. 2️⃣ Over 2% of my newsletter subscribers have taken MY YEAR-END NEWSLETTER SURVEY ! Thank you! However, I want to get to 5% of my subscribers. Can you please - pretty please with holiday sugar cookies on top - help me by completing it?

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As we approach the culmination of the year, nonprofit organizations are in the crucial period of end-of-year giving. To empower these organizations, we turn to the findings of the Greater Giving Survey, a comprehensive exploration of the dynamics surrounding GivingTuesday and Year-End Giving. This blog post aims to distill key insights from the survey, providing a strategic blueprint for nonprofits to enhance their campaigns and maximize impact.

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