NonProfit PRO

MAY 18, 2023

Today’s nonprofit leaders need to lead their organizations through rapid change and technological advancements. Watch the AWS 2023 IMAGINE: Nonprofit Conference sessions to hear how nonprofits leaders are solving organizational challenges and innovating with technology.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Technology, particularly AI, is driving rapid change and presenting associations with an extraordinary opportunity to innovate and lead. Yet, our survey shows that many organizations lack a formalized approach to tackle todays challenges and prepare for tomorrow. The world of associations is at a pivotal moment.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 31, 2023

Hear the most compelling interview about the generosity crisis with co-authors of “The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges,” Nathan Chappell, CEO of Changing our World, and Brian Crimmins, Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI.

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Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Nonprofitsand international development organizations in particularare grappling with fast-changing realities. While circumstances may seem overwhelming, it helps to remember that there are ways to take on challenges proactively and come out strongereven if it means making difficult decisions or taking an unfamiliar path.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 6, 2024

Make AI your champion for change. Responsibilities shift and change with every twist in the technology landscape. We are all challenged to become perpetual learners who work at the speed of business. Encourage Collaboration Collaboration is a critical aspect of change management. But there are two sides to the coin.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The health and future of the nonprofit sector could be in jeopardy if changes are not made, reveals the "Health of the U.S. Nonprofit Sector: Annual Review." The report provides a snapshot of the sector, illustrating how donor behavior, staff mental health, public trust, and advocacy are tied together.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

As associations tackle challenges like digital transformation and evolving member needs, knowing where to start can be daunting. These initiatives should address challenges, build on strengths, and enhance the member experience. Promote Ongoing Learning: Invest in training and development to keep your team skilled and adaptable.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

This is especially true when discussing with donors a change in leadership at your school, foundation, or nonprofit. If a changing of the guard hasnt happened to your organization yet, it will. Understand That Change Can Feel Like Grief First and foremost, it is vital to recognize that change can be akin to a grieving process.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We surveyed 1,000+ donors and 380+ fundraisers to uncover the hidden challenges impacting donor retention and the small but powerful changes that can make a difference. A common but overlooked retention challenge is lack of reciprocity when donors dont feel recognized or appreciated. Why donors quietly disengage 1.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2025

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with saying, The only constant in life is change. As leaders in nonprofit finance, it’s our job to be prepared for the inevitability of change. How do we prepare for change? How do you communicate the change in your plans, your budget? Why Do Nonprofit Budgets Change?

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

But change is on the horizon: Wealthy BIPOC donors are increasingly stepping forward to support social and racial justice movements, creating a powerful force that can transform traditional philanthropy. BIPOC donors can leverage more than their dollars for bold change In 2020, when a group of BIPOC donors learned that only 1.3%

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

This proved to be a challenge. [Photo: Gieves Anderson/Printemps New York] Lendrum says that the team focused on creating lots of flexible areas which can be transformed from season to season, to keep things interesting for guests. But Laura [Gonzalez] was willing to make it work.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In this guide, well dive deeper into four common nonprofit financial management challenges and offer solutions to help you navigate each one. Challenge #1: Limited Resources Nonprofit professionals are always trying to do more with less, whether youre talking about program management, fundraising planning, or organizational administration.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The "State of AI in Nonprofits: 2025" report assessed how nonprofits are leveraging AI to overcome challenges, drive efficiency, and more.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

However, expressing tender, sensitive, or risky thoughts and feelings can be trickyhow do you share uncertainty or challenge without undermining the trust and confidence of others? Leaders and managers who share experiences of uncertainty can also create personal connections that can help motivate and inspire others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 13, 2025

Fundraising can feel like a never-ending series of evolving challenges. Keeping up with the constantly changing landscape of best practices and donor expectations is overwhelming. Individual engagement is down. Donor retention rates are low. How can you adapt? The key is to understand that generosity comes in many forms.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 8, 2025

I wrote a book called, No More Status Quo: A Proven Framework to Change the Way We Change the World , which is essentially a field guide for how to navigate uncertainty, most efficiently and effectively. The lack of inclusion and empowerment in decision-making compounds these challenges.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

This shift means teams can spend less time on repetitive tasks and more time tackling the worlds most urgent challenges. In todays volatile world, rigid plans built on the assumption that nothing significant will change are obsolete. Future Thinking isnt just about staying ahead of the curveits about changing the curve entirely.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 7, 2023

In today's rapidly changing philanthropic landscape, nonprofit organizations face increasing challenges in securing sustainable funding for their missions. While traditional fundraising methods remain important, nonprofits must adapt to new strategies to stay ahead.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Staff transitions are an inevitable part of growth and change at nonprofits, but nurturing donor relationships through these shifts can be challenging. Here are four ways that your organization can limit the negative effects of staff transitions.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A lot has changed in the past two years. To keep up with all changes and challenges nonprofit fundraisers and executives may encounter each year, NonProfit PRO compiles nonprofit trends each year to learn predictions on emerging fundraising and leadership tactics for the year ahead.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 28, 2025

Growth Challenges: Inflexible systems create bottlenecks as organizations expand. The Pathway to Sustained Excellence Associations that embrace digital transformation are positioning themselves to thrive in a fast-changing environment. The Costs of Inefficiency: Wasted Resources: Time and money are consumed by outdated workflows.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

Circumstances change, community needs evolve, staff turnover stymies progress, supplementary funding falls through, and leadership priorities shift. Was there a staffing challenge? In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2024

The Community Brands Nonprofit Solutions 2024 Research Study shows successful, forward-thinking nonprofits are leading the change to improve and innovate.

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Association Analytics

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The thought of changing the way you do business altogether – not to mention having to introduce new tools – can be worrisome and spook people, even if they have good intentions. Knowledge Gaps and Learning Curves “Analytics”, as an idea, can be daunting.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Protect Your Budget : By enhancing member engagement and proving value, AI can help safeguard against financial challenges, budget cuts, and potential layoffs. In a rapidly changing world, embracing AI-driven disruption is not only an opportunityits a necessity. Ready to Take Your Associations Engagement to the Next Level?

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NVIDIA AI Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

From improving customer experiences to boosting operational efficiency, agentic AI advanced AI systems designed to autonomously reason, plan and execute complex tasks based on high-level goals is changing the way people live and work. Brands, U.S.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Here, we’ll explore the unique challenges these nonprofits face and include expert perspectives from sector leaders. Black-led organizations are poised to drive this change, but only if we are provided with resources and long-term support.” Yet, among the nonprofits they lead, the largest share have budgets of under $50,000.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

They should be visionaries who chart the direction, evaluate options, and are prepared to challenge ideas they feel are not in the association’s best interests. Associations have been slow to respond to the reality of their members’ changing demographics. Bylaws changes can be complex and time consuming.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 31, 2025

The order was quickly challenged in court and the ultimate impact is not yet clear. But uncertainty and the prospect of change in the federal funding landscape make it particularly urgent for nonprofits to strengthen operations and to keep constituents aware of how they can help.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2024

While the industry’s landscape is evolving at a rapid pace and every nonprofit is distinct, there are shared challenges and aspirations among you and your peers. Delve into the changing dynamics of nonprofit operations and uncover strategies for success with key insights only available in this report.

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Candid

MARCH 17, 2025

Adopt flexible timelines and set realistic expectations with funders and grantees, knowing you ultimately arent in control of the pace of change. It may take months or years to see the change you seek. To change this dynamic, its important to choose measurements that fit your program, even if that means a break from precedent.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These challenges make sustainable donor support essential for creating lasting solutions. Nonprofit professionals tackle these challenges through creative service delivery and resource coordination. Rural nonprofit professionals stand out by treating donors as true partners in solving local housing challenges.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

It’s fair to say that 2025 continues to fly out the blocks on a wild mission to bring even higher levels of change, unpredictability, and flux shaping our world. Optimism challenges the status quo We see an optimistic mindset that is more ready to challenge the status quo and define new ways of thinking within categories.

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Candid

DECEMBER 9, 2024

These areas require substantial, sustained investment to drive measurable change, which institutional funders have the infrastructure to provide. These societal challenges often require immediate action and can see fast returns on investments. Do small, grassroot nonprofits have unique challenges in accessing funding?

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Candid

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Moving beyond a zero-sum approach There’s an opportunity for more philanthropists to consider the unique challenges facing boys and men. Why support for boys and men is needed Advocacy for boys and men is often met with dismissive responses that downplay or minimize their challenges.

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Ars Technica

MARCH 17, 2025

Held on the roads around a lake in Albert Park, the track is one of F1's trickier challenges, made more so on Sunday thanks to rain that eased off before the start of the race, only to return with a vengeance a dozen or so laps before the end. Formula 1's four-wheeled circus got underway this past weekend in Melbourne, Australia.

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