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The Impact of MacKenzie Scott’s Open Call Grants

NonProfit PRO

MacKenzie Scott recently awarded $640 million as part of her open call for grant applications. Here's the impact it's already having.

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Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency 

Candid

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve.

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Blackbaud Institute Shares Spotlight on 2023 Trends in Giving

NonProfit PRO

The Blackbaud Institute released its 2023 Trends in Giving Spotlight, which showed growth in online giving and more.

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Participate in The 2024 Blackbaud Status of Canadian Fundraising Survey

Charity Village

Blackbaud invites nonprofit professionals to participate in The 2024 Blackbaud Status of Canadian Fundraising Survey. What are the fundraising opportunities you’re excited about and challenges you’re facing in 2024? Are other organizations like yours having a similar experience? Find out by adding your voice to The Status of Fundraising Report 2024.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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15 Games for Fundraising Campaigns

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to 15 Games for Fundraising Campaigns.

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It’s All a Game

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to It's All a Game Guide to FUN fundraising games for your events and campaigns

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A Simple Guide to Understanding Composable Architecture

Forum One

At Forum One, we’re talking a lot about composable architecture, and leading with it in many digital projects with current and new partners. But there’s still a lot of confusion about just what composable architecture is. This post, and a recent webinar, Demystifying Composable Architecture , are here to help explain. Not a new tool, a new way of working It’s helpful to think about composable architecture as an evolution.

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Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Free Guide to Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits.

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A reminder about power dynamics, because we keep forgetting

Nonprofit AF

Hi everyone, real quick before we focus on this week’s topic, for the past few months, Crappy Funding Practices has.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Impact Reporting: Moving from Outdated to Modern

NonProfit PRO

Reporting is essential for nonprofit organizations to demonstrate the impact of their work to funders and donors. However, many organizations struggle to capture, interpret, and utilize meaningful data due to outdated reporting practices. In this e-book, you’ll discover the four most common reporting mistakes you may be making and how to fix them. You’ll also learn how an impact management solution with built-in reporting capabilities can help.

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Why you should write a thank you from the heart

Hands on Fundraising

Answer honestly: how much attention do you pay to the thank you letters or emails you receive after giving? Do you quickly review it to be sure it’s a thank you letter, then file it for your taxes? And does that make the whole experience feel a bit… impersonal? I’m asking not because I think […] The post Why you should write a thank you from the heart appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising.

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Nonprofits Need to Innovate to Elevate Their Marketing Strategies

NonProfit PRO

When it comes to marketing, nonprofits often find themselves at a disadvantage, but unconventional strategies can help boost their reach.

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Google Analytics and Benchmarks: HAWK

M+R

Hey data friends, it’s our favorite time of the year, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, you can sip your iced coffee outside and read Benchmarks ! We have a couple of points of note around the transition from Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to Universal Analytics (UA) and how that impacted the website data in Benchmarks this year, but first, for fun, an action item!

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Huawei unveils new Pura 70 series smartphones, expected to be on sale from April 18

TechNode

On Monday, Huawei announced its new Pura 70 series smartphones, which were previously expected to be named the P70 series. The Chinese telecom giant has not yet disclosed the release date for the new devices, but tech media outlet IThome reported that a member of sales staff at a Huawei store in Beijing had claimed that the series is expected to arrive in store around April 18.

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Fundraising Event Team 101: Choosing Your Event Caterer

Greater Giving

Throwing a Stellar Event? Don’t Forget About Event Catering! A successful event hinges on many details, and the meals you serve your guests are undeniably one of the most important. Choosing the right event caterer can elevate your gathering from good to great, leaving a lasting impression on your guests. But with so many options available, how do you narrow down your search and pick the perfect fit?

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Maserati, Alfa Romeo reportedly consider using EV platform from China’s Chery

TechNode

Stellantis-brands Maserati and Alfa Romeo are among the potential partners to Chinas Chery Auto in order to acquire advanced Chinese electric vehicle platform technology for their upcoming battery cars, a person with knowledge of the matter told National Business Daily, without revealing further details. The news comes a day after Cherys chairman Yin Tongyue revealed during a livestream event on April 14 that the firm was in ongoing negotiations with two European premium car brands for licensing

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Investor Makes $4.3 Billion Bid To Take Blackbaud Private

The NonProfit Times

Blackbaud’s largest shareholder, Clearlake Capital Group, has made another offer to take the fundraising and tech firm private. The $4.3 billion cash offer comes one year after Clearlake’s unsolicited $4 billion offer was rejected by Blackbaud’s board. It also comes a few weeks after Blackbaud’s board voted to repeal a “poison pill” it adopted in October 2023 to prevent any entity from acquiring a stake of more than 20%.

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How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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China’s GAC declares a breakthrough in all-solid-state battery development

TechNode

Chinese automaker GAC Group said on April 12 that it had broken through several obstacles regarding the durability and safety of all-solid-state batteries, and expected its future rollout of the technology to offer drivers a range of over 620 miles per charge by 2026. GAC, which made the announcement at its annual Tech Day, is among the few Chinese automakers to have offered specific plans in the race to market for next-generation advanced electric vehicle batteries.

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How Volunteer Management Software Helps Nonprofits | FrontStream

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As nonprofits see a surge in demand for their services, passionate volunteers are more important than ever to their mission. Nearly half of nonprofit CEOs say recruiting enough volunteers is a critical issue for their organization. A key challenge? A lack of infrastructure and staff capacity to keep volunteers engaged.

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Event Management Software for Nonprofits: 23 Top Solutions

Bloomerang

As a nonprofit event planner, you know that any successful event needs a clear blueprint, volunteer and staff support, and strong attendee engagement. Event management software for nonprofits brings all planning elements together in one place, streamlining your preparation and saving your team time and stress. Research shows that over 85% of event planners use event management software to bring their events to life.

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How to Run a Successful Bike-a-Thon Fundraiser | FrontStream

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A bike-a-thon fundraiser is a rewarding experience that brings the community together for your cause. However, the planning and execution of the event requires a solid understanding of how to boost participant and donor engagement , the utilization of the right fundraising tools, and the incorporation of creative elements to make the event memorable.

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Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services

Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.