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Community foundations: Donor-advised fund grants outpaced contributions in 2022 

Candid

When we dig a bit deeper into the data, it becomes clear that a significant portion of that activity was driven by donor-advised funds (DAFs) hosted by community foundations. In 2022, when both contributions to the funds and their investment returns declined, DAF account holders continued to recommend grants.

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Still Confused About AI, Learn the Facts A-Bot Us!

.orgSource

We launched our discussion with a bottom-line question. There are a host of legal and HR issues that you must anticipate. The genies who can grant our wishes are free, and they refuse to be locked up again. The AI landscape is changing so rapidly that what is significant today might be irrelevant in six months.

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Using Facebook Challenges to Engage Supporters

Top Nonprofits

How to Host a Challenge. Whether it was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge years ago, or Facebook Challenges as we’ll discuss in this guide, your peer nonprofits are the best resources to continue driving your social fundraising efforts forward. Therefore, we’ll also discuss how Susan G. How to Host a Challenge.

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How Public Speaking Skills Can Help You Run Your Nonprofit

Achieve

One of the most important aspects of hosting an effective team meeting or delivering a presentation to these team members is knowing your audience. Meetings allow you to discuss important issues, work through challenges, and ensure everyone’s on the same page. . You can host more efficient. Grant funders. Volunteers.

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Strategic Fundraising For Small Arts + Culture Nonprofits

Bloomerang

From representing the nonprofit publicly at events, meetings, and other public gatherings to balancing budgets and seeking funds via grants, donations, sponsorships , and more, an ED keeps the community at large engaged with the mission of the nonprofit. This leadership is critical to driving both community impact and fundraising success.

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A Quick Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Podcast: 5 Steps

Achieve

This guide will give you the rundown on how to get started so you can smoothly host an engaging podcast that will “wow” audiences. As you discuss your nonprofit’s cause and programs, listeners will be more likely to emotionally connect with your organization and get involved. Or, you could co-host with another nonprofit professional.

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How to Use Prospect Research to Improve Your Asks: 5 Tips

Achieve

Set up a meeting with your development director or planned giving chair to discuss how it works and what kind of impact they can make. For instance, you might host an initial training session as well as ongoing refresher training to ensure your team follows proper data entry procedures and maintains a comprehensive, organized database.