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When do Boards reach the “Tipping Point” from diversity to equity?
Written by Sean Thomas-Breitfeld (Co-Executive Director) | Building Movement Project | 4.11.22 Over the past six years of our Race to Lead initiative, I’ve been curious about how we measure progress towards making nonprofits and our sector more equitable. Keeping in mind the many think-pieces on the differences between diversity and equity, focusing on measurement often feels…
Read MoreBill Would Establish Nonprofit Office in the White House
by Dan Parks | 4.27.22 | The Chronicle of Philanthropy Bipartisan legislation introduced in the House of Representatives would create a new office in the White House dedicated to improving coordination between nonprofits and the federal government. The office would make policy recommendations, coordinate the release of data about nonprofits collected by federal agencies, and…
Read MoreHow Do You Lead?
Leaders: What Do You Think About…How You Lead? Leadership is influencing others to act. Leaders do the right things. Managers do things right. Professional leaders do both. Authority to lead comes from at least 4 overlapping sources: Position: Decide, reward, hire, fire Expertise: Knowledge, skill, experience Personal: Likeability, persuasiveness Threat: Punish, coerce, intimidate Allocate…
Read MoreAlliance of Arizona Nonprofits Celebrates National Volunteer Week
Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits Celebrates National Volunteer Week Annual National Volunteer Week, led by AmeriCorps, recognizes volunteers for their contributions [PHOENIX, AZ] – This week the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits celebrates National Volunteer Week to honor the enduring contributions of volunteers and encourage all Americans to discover their own power to make a difference. The…
Read MorePRELIMINARY ARIZONA GIVES DAY TALLIES SHOW STATEWIDE DONATIONS WILL TOP $5 MILLION
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRELIMINARY ARIZONA GIVES DAY TALLIES SHOW STATEWIDE DONATIONS WILL TOP $5 MILLION PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 6, 2022): While complete numbers won’t be fully tallied for another week as nonprofits around the state submit final reports which include additional direct-to- organization donations inspired by Arizona Gives Day, all indications…
Read MoreCharitable Giving in 2021 Increased 2.7{db3a81091b7c379d31e472a49617efea47c73081395c2b5a547685e6e0e77494} Over Unprecedented 2020 Levels
New Retained Donors up 26{db3a81091b7c379d31e472a49617efea47c73081395c2b5a547685e6e0e77494}, Despite Overall 5.7{db3a81091b7c379d31e472a49617efea47c73081395c2b5a547685e6e0e77494} Drop in Number of Donors Buoyed by large donors, as well as donors who were acquired by an organization in 2020, and continued their support in 2021, overall charitable giving increased by 2.7 in 2021, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s (FEP) Fourth Quarter Fundraising Report. The Fundraising…
Read MoreLaw Matters Live Radio Show
Law Matters Live Radio Show Every Sat. moring at 8, Law Matters brings law enforcement to you. The Law Matters live, weekly radio show was created to give law enforcement a voice rather than a soundbite. In doing so, we also give our listeners a voice with federal, state, and local law-enforcement agencies across…
Read MoreThree Easy Ways to Attract & Retain People… Listen, Inform, Care
Three Easy Ways to Attract & Retain People… Listen, Inform, Care Re-engaging and attracting new “talent” can be simple and low-cost propositions, even in these overwhelming times. The most important factor in resolving the Great Resignation, or talent outflow, is to provide engaging experiences to your workforce. People are motivated to join, stay or come…
Read MoreNonprofit leaders…are you sufficiently in touch with of your impact on the people you lead?
Nonprofit leaders…are you sufficiently in touch with of your impact on the people you lead? Do you understand how people see you, your moods and behavior? Now is the precise moment time for nonprofit leaders to take a look at their emotional intelligence (EI). EI involves a set of skills that help leaders perceive,…
Read MoreVirtuous Acquires VOMO
Virtuous Acquires VOMO Virtuous is a single issue company: We’re missioned to move the needle on global generosity by helping nonprofits better connect with and inspire their givers.We’re excited to share that we’re taking another step forward on this mission, and have acquired VOMO, an award-winning volunteer mobilization platform designed to recruit new volunteers,…
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