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September 2025 News – The Donors We Overlook

The Donors We Overlook How many of you have heard of these organizations? the Young, Black, and Giving Back Institute the Orchid Giving Circle Hispanics In Philanthropy Alianza Americas Unidos US The Village Giving Circle The Asian American Foundation Asian American/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy Links, Inc. Jack and Jill of…

vickySeptember 10, 2025

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August 2025 News – Birthday Month

Birthday Month August is my birth month. Happy birthday to me and to all the other lucky people born under the fire sign of Leo and the Chinese Year of the Tiger. I embody some of the traits associated with these Zodiac signs. I’m loyal, maybe to a fault. I’m…

vickyAugust 18, 2025

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Resolving Data Entry Errors in Your Nonprofit Database

When it comes to running a nonprofit, keeping your data accurate and timely is like making sure your car has gas and the tires are inflated. Everything runs smoother, and you're less likely to face a breakdown down the road. For nonprofits, managing donations, memberships, and volunteers is heavily dependent…

vickyJuly 14, 2025

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July 2025 News – Asset Fundraising: DAFs, Stocks, and Bequests

Asset Fundraising: DAFs, Stocks, and Bequests Community foundations are nonprofit organizations that award grants within a specific geographical area. In the Dallas/Fort Worth area there are five that I’m aware of: Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas Foundation North Texas Community Foundation Southwest Community Foundation Texas Women’s Foundation Why do I…

vickyJuly 9, 2025

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June 2025 News – The Value of Volunteers

The Value of Volunteers The Independent Sector recently issued its annual report, “The Value of Volunteer Time.” According to their research, the national average value of an hour of volunteer time is $34.79. In Texas it’s $33.59. These estimates for each state are “based on the annual average hourly earnings…

vickyJune 11, 2025

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Overcoming Strategic Planning Resistance in Your Nonprofit

Strategic planning is a key component in setting up nonprofits for success. It involves plotting the course for the future and making sure everyone is on board to follow it. It helps nonprofits set clear goals, allocate resources effectively, and ensure all team members are working in harmony. Despite its…

vickyJune 8, 2025

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May 2025 News – Investment vs. Donation

Investment vs. Donation Is an investment a donation? Is a donation to a nonprofit organization an investment? I’m hearing these words used interchangeably as if they mean the same thing, but do they? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary An investment is the outlay of money usually for income or profit A…

vickyMay 14, 2025

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What to Expect When Visiting the Dallas Center for Nonprofit Management

When you're heading to the Center for Nonprofit Management in Dallas, you might wonder what makes it such a special place for those in the nonprofit sector. This center offers a unique blend of resources and opportunities that help nonprofit professionals grow and succeed. It's not just about the programs…

vickyApril 10, 2025

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April 2025 News – What Is Social Entrepreneurship?

What Is Social Entrepreneurship? A social enterprise is a business, or a nonprofit organization designed around a core altruistic mission. Instead of a single bottom line focused on earnings, social enterprises measure success based on the 3 P’s: People - the human impact of the business Planet - the contribution…

vickyApril 9, 2025

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March 2025 News – Giving Circles – Women’s History Month

Giving Circles - Women's History Month March is women’s history month, so this is a good time to talk about women in philanthropy. We have seen an upsurge in recent years of giving circles established by women in Dallas. Giving circles are not new, but they have become a popular…

vickyMarch 14, 2025

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About Fundraising: The Podcast