Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. What is impact investing? So what’s different about impact investing?

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll outline our top three strategies to elevate your impact this year, along with ways to make small, easy changes that lead to large, impactful results. Get more serious and practical about AI Much of the work around AI these days is what we’d refer to as ad hoc. So how do you make a Fresh Start?

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means many organizations are busy identifying ways to show supporters appreciation for their financial support, volunteer hours, and help promoting their organization’s purpose and programs—and showing this kind of appreciation often means communicating the impact a supporter has had.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2024

At the core of every nonprofit organization is a mission driven by passion and fueled by the hard-working hands of volunteers. Today, we’ll take a look at two inspiring customer organizations, ShowerUp and Compassion Delivered. If we had to pay our volunteers, the cost to us as an organization would be astronomical.”

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project states: “the work of nonprofits is long-term and unpredictable.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms. This critical research informs many of our current practices.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2022

These four I’ve learned over the years might help boost your work and your organizations. Behaviors like kindness, gratitude, and patience. These human practices are good in life and equally good in our nonprofits.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. Think of it as a collective effort to make a significant impact in a short span. How Does a Giving Day Work? Who Hosts Giving Days?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Every social sector organization can and should be doing impact management ! There are three main components to integrating impact management practices in your organization: continuous evidence building, participant-centered program management, and integrated financial management.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state. The California Franchise Tax Board also maintains a Revoked exempt organizations list. What is California AB 488? The IRS maintains a Revocation List.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

The following is an excerpt from How to Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World by Meico Marquette Whitlock and a foreword by Beth Kanter 3 Ways to Thrive When Your Work Doesn’t Love You Back You’re committed to making a positive difference in the world.

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Charity Village

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia (IONS) announced that applications are now open for the IONS Reimagining Work Award. This new award recognizes exceptional nonprofits in Nova Scotia that demonstrate superior justice and equity practices in the workplace.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 30, 2021

All nonprofit professionals should aspire to work with a high-quality, high-impact board of directors. The demands on organizations in today’s world place increasing pressure on quality boards to help leadership in a complex society. .

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VisionLink

APRIL 14, 2023

AAS 2023 - “Make An Impact” Conference! She worked with many of you in the trenches - crisis/suicide intervention, 211, veteran peer support, and coordinated care - for thirty years. And Visionlink, too--because making an impact requires a flexible solution that adapts to your community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2020

While big donors can have a significant impact on your organization, you should also focus your efforts on small donors. Make smaller donations when compared to donors of traditional nonprofit organizations––just over 68% of donations were $50 or less. Why are small donations important? 4) Contextualize the value of a donation

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Charity Village

JUNE 30, 2023

A guide to the 2023 Giving Report’s five most impactful changes from a digital lens, including a checklist and free audit. While the state of the country’s charitable sector is not great, we believe that together, we can work towards […] The post How digital is your organization? appeared first on CharityVillage.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 12, 2022

Having an impact or being part of an impact is motivating to donors. However many non-profits struggle to explain what their impact is in a clear and compelling way that motivates donations. Challenge yourself to think about how you would explain your work and impact to an 8 year old or to a grandparent.

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M+R

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A recent article by the Associated Press sheds light on a troubling trend: nonprofit organizations, particularly 501(c)(3)s, are becoming increasingly wary of lobbying and advocacy efforts. And nonprofits simply cannot effectively do their work if the conditions in which they are fighting for change are fundamentally corrupted.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Today, we’re announcing our third Salesforce.org Impact Labs cohort, which will focus on climate justice. Recognizing that the effects of climate change aren’t equal, this lab aims to co-design a technology solution to support low-income communities of color that are most impacted by the climate crisis. Why Climate Justice?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 16, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Creating Unforgettable Nonprofit Events for Maximum Impact Ever been to a nonprofit event that left you in awe and inspired to make a difference? Attract new donors : Events can introduce your organization to new potential supporters, who may be inspired to contribute after witnessing the impact of your work.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 13, 2021

As nonprofit organizations struggle to become agile, development staff members often must work overtime to get donor and gift data into the system quickly and correctly. If you’re a Salesforce user, wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to waste precious time on manual efforts?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Additionally, Mayberry explains that culture is NOT things such as: The flexibility to work three days per week. Instead, it’s designed to help your organization’s culture be defined and its fundamental foundation be made crystal clear. Additionally, it should be unique to your organization.

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Charity Village

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The Conference Board of Canada released the new impact paper, Why Employees Choose Work Over Wellness: The Links Between Absence Policies, Attendance, and Mental Health. The study analyzed the survey results of 977 employees and 135 organizations, as well as employer focus groups.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals.

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Bonterra

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating tailored forms and reports to leverage the product’s features for more effective data management and analysis. Provide comprehensive oversight of project progress and delivery, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.

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Charity Village

MARCH 17, 2023

This article was previously published by Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia and is reprinted with permission. Full disclosure: this blog was supposed to be published last week.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

As engagement in DEI work deepens, it becomes clear that well-intentioned pledges of commitment to incorporate core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are not enough. Your team may be thinking, “equity work is hard. Although I don’t have all the answers, I can share what has worked in my experience.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 14, 2021

You know you are making a difference in your communities, but do you know how to showcase that impact to your grantmakers, board members, donors, and volunteers without spending countless hours building endless spreadsheets and reports? What’s changed in the last year that has made an important impact on nonprofits?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 20, 2022

Within the workplace there are Contributors and Impact Players – each representing a distinct way of working – the first leads to a job well done while the other carves a path to true leadership and generates immense value. While others wait for direction, Impact Players step up and lead.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From our previous conversations, we’ve realized that empathy is not just a warm and fuzzy “soft skill,” but an essential leadership skill to ensure that your nonprofit’s work survives and thrives in the future. Empathy is contagious and influences and shapes a work culture of caring.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2023

In the nonprofit sector, cultivating a fair and supportive work environment is essential to ensuring the well-being of employees and fostering the success of the organization. We also discuss the implementation of anonymous upward feedback surveys and pulse checks to create a safe and productive work environment.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. The book provides a fast way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2022

If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. This organization has compiled a variety of opportunities through its Volunteer Connect platform. . ​If you are looking for ways to aid recovery efforts, below are some resources we’ve compiled.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

At PEAK Grantmaking , these qualities and practices of emergent learning are an everyday endeavor that the team embraces in their work and advocates to members. It takes intentional effort to recognize when that way no longer serves you, your organization, or your constituents. Satonya asks her team, “Where is our head?”

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