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A Wisc. Ruling on Catholic Charities Raises the Bar for Religious Tax Exemptions

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The issue is over whether the group has to pay the state’s unemployment tax. By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MADISON, WISC. Todd Richmond/AP Exemptions that allow religious groups to avoid paying the state’s unemployment tax don't apply here because the organization’s on-the-ground operations aren't primarily religious, a divided court ruled.

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Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps Three New Executives

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By M.J. Prest Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Yvonne Owens Ferguson, left, Gloria Jackson-Leathers, and Allison Greenwood Bajracharya, are assuming new roles at the Marion Kauffman Foundation. Also, the Center for Nonprofit Management has installed a new CEO, and the Open Society Foundations promoted its new president from within.

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Helpful Ways to Measure and Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Performance

Blackbaud

Unless you measure your nonprofit’s performance, it’s impossible to know where you are succeeding and where you need to focus future efforts. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to measuring performance, but every successful fundraising team should have the ability to assess and refine its data. The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks.

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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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How To Create the Best Volunteer Survey + Creative Questions To Try!

Wild Apricot

Running a volunteer survey gives you key data about your volunteers' wants and experiences. Read our volunteer questionnaire examples plus 9 top tips!

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Event Fundraising Ideas from the Experts

GiveSmart

Feeling the pressure of the upcoming fundraising event season? You’re not alone! Two out of three nonprofits feel increased pressure to stand up more revenue streams. We’ve brought together a panel of partners, bursting with ideas to help you freshen up your events this year to overcome event planning fatigue. We asked our panel of partners, “What unique fundraising ideas have you seen recently that helped that organization have fundraising success?

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Amplify Your Cause with DIRECTV

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Great entertainment can help make a difference for staff and the communities nonprofits serve. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer, ensuring you get the best value in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.

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5 Grant Myths That Need to Be Busted

GrantNews

In the world of grants and nonprofits, we hear a lot of half-truths, misconceptions and downright myths about grants and funding. GrantWatch feels it’s time to set the record straight. Our goal is to clear up some of the misconceptions that our subscribers may have so they can apply for grants with the correct information in hand. So, for your reading pleasure, here are five grant myths that need to be busted. 1) Grant Money Has to be Paid Back: Perhaps the biggest grant myths folks believ

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4 Tactics to Strengthen Your Nonprofit Email Calls to Action

NonProfit PRO

A lot goes into a successful email campaign. Here are four ways to create an email call-to-action strategy that hooks your supporters.

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Organizational Development in Becoming Grant-Ready

Grant Professionals Association

So, are you ready to up your fundraising and development goals for 2024 by securing grant funding? Now is the time to strategize, mobilize, and leverage innovative approaches to achieve greater success in securing support for your organization's mission and initiatives. After all, your organization's sustainability depends on it. Organizational development plays a crucial role in the process of becoming grant-ready by providing the foundation and framework necessary to effectively pursue and man

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Ministry Brands Report Reveals Digital Giving Increased Automatic, Recurring Giving

NonProfit PRO

Ministry Brands' 2024 report showed that churches offering online giving saw an increase in donations, among other findings.

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5 Political Campaign Lessons That Nonprofits Can Learn From

Double the Donation

In major election years, political campaigns are at the top of everyone’s minds. Your organization’s supporters receive political advertisements and donation appeals alongside those from your nonprofit, and donors may even wonder where your organization stands on key election issues.