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7 eBooks for activists and donors: Ways to give back during Giving Season and beyond
Read these seven books for activists and donors to get inspired to make a difference in your community and discover the many ways beyond donating that you can give back to the causes you care about this Giving Season.
November 4, 2024
Strong boards make strong nonprofits: What you need to know
Get expert answers to common questions about board members, types, responsibilities, practices, and policies, and find out why a strong nonprofit board is vital to charitable organizations’ success.
October 31, 2024
To lead in DEI: Disrupting inequality requires disrupting culture
Learn what it creating a culture of DEI requires in practice based on learnings and insights from the Ford Foundation’s journey to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into the cultural fabric of their grantmaking organization.
October 30, 2024
Here come the Autonomists: Redefining nonprofit work
Learn how autonomists are redefining nonprofit work and why today’s highly skilled professionals are opting out of the traditional 9-5 workplace in favor of doing their own independent, project-based work in the social sector.
October 29, 2024
How collaborative data can transform charitable giving
Discover what collaborative data makes possible and reveals about charitable giving trends and shifts in the U.S. across both individual donors and institutional funders in the 2024 report, Dollars and Change, created in partnership with and published by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good.
October 28, 2024
How to get media to cover your nonprofit
Find out how to get media outlets to cover your organization’s mission-driven work and nonprofit news with the help of these expert public relations tips and best practices.
October 24, 2024
3 strategies for more meaningful donor engagement
Learn about three donor engagement strategies that your nonprofit can easily put into practice to build more meaningful relationships with your supporters–and improve your organization’s fundraising success as a result.
October 23, 2024
Community-Centric Fundraising: Equity, social justice, and an abundance mindset
Discover what community-centric fundraising is, its 10 principles, and why this equity-centered movement–grounded in the lived experiences of BIPOC fundraisers–is vital to shaping a better future for philanthropy, nonprofits, and the communities they serve.
October 22, 2024
What megadonors miss about health-focused nonprofits
Learn how today’s ultra-high net worth individuals and megadonors can better ensure their gifts to health-focused nonprofits meaningfully improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for people and communities across the U.S.
October 21, 2024
Tips for using AI technology to do good—safely and ethically
Ensure your nonprofit harnesses AI technology for good using these expert tips and free resources that help clarify common questions about using AI tools and provide a roadmap for responsible and ethical AI adoption that benefits all.
October 17, 2024
3 common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make—and how to avoid them
With Giving Season just around the corner, avoid three common fundraising mistakes nonprofits make and get expert guidance to achieve more success from your year-end efforts to engage donors and win over their support.
October 16, 2024
Supporting Native communities is about listening and relationships
Discover why supporting Native communities takes listening, relationship-building, and partnership based on learnings from Northwest Area Foundation’s journey to fulfill their commitment to fund 40% Native-led organizations and causes.
October 15, 2024