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A clarion call to invest in historically Black colleges and universities

Candid

In 1837 Richard Humphreys established the African Institute, now Cheyney University, in Pennsylvania making it the oldest historically Black university in the United States. As a proud alum of Howard University and Fisk University, I understand how critical HBCUs are in the professional and personal development of generations.

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Tales of faux donors scamming charities

Robert Weiner

The following is a compilation of online discussions of faux donors trying to scam colleges, schools, and nonprofits. Paul's School, Lori Redfearn at the California State University Chancellor’s Office, Stephen M. Rodriguez at Boston University, and Kristi Worden at Augustana College. Maybe they’re just practical jokes.

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Stress Less During Year-End Fundraising In 2021

Achieve

Your organization is a conduit between donor and beneficiary. . Donors are empathetic – ensure your message is, too . Donors need to feel and witness the issue(s) you address, in both writing and imagery. . You have “donors” – not “email donors,” “direct mail donors” or “online donors.”.

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?3 Reasons to Integrate Your Organization’s Systems

Saleforce Nonprofit

When a nonprofit’s Salesforce database is current, clean, and complete, data can be used confidently and strategically to drive increased donor acquisition and retention. Cogent messaging and other fundraising interactions can employ that very data to create a personalized and compelling experience for prospects and existing donors alike.

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Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking

sgEngage

As a follow-up to the Women in Philanthropy Institute’s 2023 Symposium, hosted by the Indiana University Lilly Foundation School of Philanthropy, we gathered four dynamic grantmakers to discuss how they are doing the work to amplify female voices, especially women, girls, and femmes of color, in philanthropy.

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Introducing the 2021 Classy Awards Leadership Council

Classy

The Fletcher School & Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. National University. Leads the innovative efforts at National University for military, veteran, and military family educational degree programs . The Greater Boston Food Bank. Vice President, Finance and Donor Development. Alnoor Ebrahim.

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A Simple Guide to Maximizing LinkedIn’s New Features for Fundraising Advancement

NonProfit Hub

Brent Grinna is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the founder and CEO of EverTrue , a leading social donor management platform. Building relationships with donors is crucial for every type of nonprofit. And research has shown that donors give more when they have personal ties with a charity. LinkedIn in Action.