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How to plan for the absence of a nonprofit executive director
March 15, 2022
Today is U.S. Equal Pay Day—but not for CEOs in the social sector
Today, March 15, is U.S. Equal Pay Day, a day created by the National Committee on Pay Equity to increase awareness about the gender wage gap.
March 15, 2022
Global philanthropy responds to the Ukraine crisis
We have been tracking philanthropy’s response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here’s what we know so far.
March 11, 2022
What can we do together?
March 9, 2022
Capital campaigns and donor fatigue: combatting your fears
It’s natural to fear donor fatigue during a capital campaign. Your worries are a sign that you deeply value your donors and want to see things from their perspectives. Here are three foundational stewardship tactics to keep in mind before and during your next major campaign.
March 2, 2022
Top three tips for writing grant proposals
So, what’s the best way to stay organized while keeping your content fresh? In the video below, you’ll find three top tips to do just that.
March 1, 2022
3 rising trends in fundraising innovations
New year, new fundraising strategy. Are you making the most of the latest trends and fundraising innovations to elevate your nonprofit in 2022?
February 16, 2022
Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work
Here are three ways smart tech can be used to shift organizational work cultures
February 14, 2022
How Budgets Can Strengthen a Funder-Grantee Relationship
The series title captures the oft-overlooked role a budget can play in fostering a positive funder-grantee relationship.
February 9, 2022
Introducing Candid Learning for Funders
Today marks the launch of Candid Learning for Funders, your new destination for field guides, blogs, training, and tools designed to improve the practice of grantmaking.
February 8, 2022
The importance of talking about—and collecting data on—race to improve racial equity
Specifically, one of the key findings in the report is that most foundation leaders say that racial equity is a more explicit consideration in how they conduct their work.
February 7, 2022
Issue Lab: The enduring value of lessons learned
February 2, 2022