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Are you a #DC area nonprofit leader looking for support? We can help!
🔎 Shape strategic direction
💡 Design programs and initiatives
📈 Position your work for funding
❇️ Recruit board members (small nonprofits)
💬 Design and facilitate meetings/retreats
Visit dnitiatives.com today! #nonprofits
🔎 Shape strategic direction
💡 Design programs and initiatives
📈 Position your work for funding
❇️ Recruit board members (small nonprofits)
💬 Design and facilitate meetings/retreats
Visit dnitiatives.com today! #nonprofits
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Nonprofits are increasingly under threat from gov officials seeking to score political points and silence checks on their power. This toolkit offers best practices for responding to politicized gov investigations so that orgs can keep doing lawful, mission-based work. protdem.org/NonprofitInv...
August 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Nonprofits are increasingly under threat from gov officials seeking to score political points and silence checks on their power. This toolkit offers best practices for responding to politicized gov investigations so that orgs can keep doing lawful, mission-based work. protdem.org/NonprofitInv...
Whatever the decision, keep building the relationships, keep engaging, keep listening and learning from donors, prospective donors, and the broad range of stakeholders...
In an uncertain economy, nonprofits are grappling with the question of whether to launch capital campaigns or change approach in ongoing drives.
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Capital Campaigns — Full Speed Ahead or Time to Pull Back?
How charities are handling ambitious fundraising efforts in a time of economic uncertainty.
phlnthrp.com
July 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Whatever the decision, keep building the relationships, keep engaging, keep listening and learning from donors, prospective donors, and the broad range of stakeholders...
Did you know? 💡 #WeTheCivic is a project of civic and nonprofit storytellers, capacity builders, and funders who believe that diverse voices, narratives, journalism, and media are fundamental to advancing democracy and opportunity. @npquarterly.bsky.social Learn more: www.wethecivic.org
#WeTheCivic
www.wethecivic.org
July 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Did you know? 💡 #WeTheCivic is a project of civic and nonprofit storytellers, capacity builders, and funders who believe that diverse voices, narratives, journalism, and media are fundamental to advancing democracy and opportunity. @npquarterly.bsky.social Learn more: www.wethecivic.org
Did you know?💡 "The Future of Youth Development" report characterizes the evolution of the field and considers how out-of-school-time programs can better serve all children and youth.
nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27833/the-future-of-youth-development-building-systems-and-strengthening-programs
nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27833/the-future-of-youth-development-building-systems-and-strengthening-programs
The Future of Youth Development: Building Systems and Strengthening Programs
Read online, download a free PDF, or order a copy in print.
nap.nationalacademies.org
June 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Did you know?💡 "The Future of Youth Development" report characterizes the evolution of the field and considers how out-of-school-time programs can better serve all children and youth.
nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27833/the-future-of-youth-development-building-systems-and-strengthening-programs
nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/27833/the-future-of-youth-development-building-systems-and-strengthening-programs
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 Leadership Fairfax (VA) is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Leadership Fairfax Institute and Empowering Leaders Institute. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: leadershipfairfax.org #npsky #nonprofitsky
Leadership Fairfax
Empower yourself with Leadership Fairfax programs | Join a network of 2500+ alumni impacting Fairfax County | Enhance leadership skills & expand your network
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June 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 Leadership Fairfax (VA) is accepting applications for its 2025-2026 Leadership Fairfax Institute and Empowering Leaders Institute. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: leadershipfairfax.org #npsky #nonprofitsky
#Nonprofit boost 🎉: Search for Common Ground transforms the way people deal with conflict, building healthy, safe, and just societies around the world. Search builds trust and creates collaboration opportunities for adversaries, ultimately leading to breakthroughs for peace.
sfcg.org
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Transforming violent conflict into peace, where collaboration, problem-solving, and lasting stability are possible.
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June 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
#Nonprofit boost 🎉: Search for Common Ground transforms the way people deal with conflict, building healthy, safe, and just societies around the world. Search builds trust and creates collaboration opportunities for adversaries, ultimately leading to breakthroughs for peace.
sfcg.org
sfcg.org
Did you know?💡 A new Canadian national program (RAISE) aims to help nonprofits adopt AI responsibly and effectively:
🇨🇦 95% of nonprofits aren't adopting AI
🇨🇦 170K nonprofits contribute $192B
🇨🇦 <1% of the nonprofit workforce is tech
www.humanfeedback.io/canada-ai-pr...
🇨🇦 95% of nonprofits aren't adopting AI
🇨🇦 170K nonprofits contribute $192B
🇨🇦 <1% of the nonprofit workforce is tech
www.humanfeedback.io/canada-ai-pr...
Canada Launches Landmark National Program to Equip Nonprofits with AI for Social Impact - Human Feedback Foundation
The Human Feedback Foundation (HFF), The Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University, and Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) are proud to jointly announce the launch of the Responsible AI Adoption for Social ...
www.humanfeedback.io
June 18, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Did you know?💡 A new Canadian national program (RAISE) aims to help nonprofits adopt AI responsibly and effectively:
🇨🇦 95% of nonprofits aren't adopting AI
🇨🇦 170K nonprofits contribute $192B
🇨🇦 <1% of the nonprofit workforce is tech
www.humanfeedback.io/canada-ai-pr...
🇨🇦 95% of nonprofits aren't adopting AI
🇨🇦 170K nonprofits contribute $192B
🇨🇦 <1% of the nonprofit workforce is tech
www.humanfeedback.io/canada-ai-pr...
"Nonprofits are indeed essential and make no mistake: their impact is anything but small...We’re calling on legislators to recognize the nonprofit sector as the indispensable partner it is. Specifically...to remove harmful provisions from the federal tax bill and instead bolster support..." #npsky
Commentary by Danielle Tharp Clore, CEO of Kentucky Nonprofit Network
Nonprofits are asking U.S. Senate to stop House-approved provisions that they say would increase taxes on foundations and nonprofits, disincentivize charitable giving.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/16/n...
Nonprofits are asking U.S. Senate to stop House-approved provisions that they say would increase taxes on foundations and nonprofits, disincentivize charitable giving.
kentuckylantern.com/2025/06/16/n...
Nonprofits ask U.S. Senate to reject tax changes they say would hurt them and the people they serve • Kentucky Lantern
Congress is advancing legislation that would increase taxes on foundations and nonprofits and disincentivize charitable giving.
kentuckylantern.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
"Nonprofits are indeed essential and make no mistake: their impact is anything but small...We’re calling on legislators to recognize the nonprofit sector as the indispensable partner it is. Specifically...to remove harmful provisions from the federal tax bill and instead bolster support..." #npsky
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In May, nonprofits cut another 3,900+ jobs, bringing total documented layoffs to almost 20,000 since Inauguration Day. Head Start programs, health clinics, and international organizations continue shedding staff.
Read today's update to the Chronicle's Nonprofit Layoff Tracker: phlnthrp.com/4jKLXKs
Read today's update to the Chronicle's Nonprofit Layoff Tracker: phlnthrp.com/4jKLXKs
June 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
In May, nonprofits cut another 3,900+ jobs, bringing total documented layoffs to almost 20,000 since Inauguration Day. Head Start programs, health clinics, and international organizations continue shedding staff.
Read today's update to the Chronicle's Nonprofit Layoff Tracker: phlnthrp.com/4jKLXKs
Read today's update to the Chronicle's Nonprofit Layoff Tracker: phlnthrp.com/4jKLXKs
🎉 Excited for Vu Le's book announcement! Wise and candid (and humorous!) real talk about what's needed to move from "trapped" and "entrenched" to "hopeful" and "fired up." #npsky #nonprofits #nonprofitsky @nonprofitaf.bsky.social
nonprofitaf.com/book/
nonprofitaf.com/book/
BOOK!!
Vu’s new book will be coming out on October 14th, 2025. Pre-order your copies at Elliott Bay Book Company, Barnes...
nonprofitaf.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
🎉 Excited for Vu Le's book announcement! Wise and candid (and humorous!) real talk about what's needed to move from "trapped" and "entrenched" to "hopeful" and "fired up." #npsky #nonprofits #nonprofitsky @nonprofitaf.bsky.social
nonprofitaf.com/book/
nonprofitaf.com/book/
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Spots are still available for our acclaimed Science Policy Boot Camp, July 22–25. Join #SciPol experts, practitioners, and peers at Sigma Xi's headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. Learn more and register today: sigmaxi.org/spbc
June 9, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Spots are still available for our acclaimed Science Policy Boot Camp, July 22–25. Join #SciPol experts, practitioners, and peers at Sigma Xi's headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. Learn more and register today: sigmaxi.org/spbc
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 Find job openings at #nonprofits:
🌎 Idealist: idealist.org/en/jobs
💼 Candid: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/
🤝 National Council of NPs: careers.councilofnonprofits.org
🌲 Green Jobs: greenjobs.net
📧 Communications: comnetwork.org/jobs
#npsky #nonprofitsky #philanthropy
🌎 Idealist: idealist.org/en/jobs
💼 Candid: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/
🤝 National Council of NPs: careers.councilofnonprofits.org
🌲 Green Jobs: greenjobs.net
📧 Communications: comnetwork.org/jobs
#npsky #nonprofitsky #philanthropy
June 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 Find job openings at #nonprofits:
🌎 Idealist: idealist.org/en/jobs
💼 Candid: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/
🤝 National Council of NPs: careers.councilofnonprofits.org
🌲 Green Jobs: greenjobs.net
📧 Communications: comnetwork.org/jobs
#npsky #nonprofitsky #philanthropy
🌎 Idealist: idealist.org/en/jobs
💼 Candid: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs/
🤝 National Council of NPs: careers.councilofnonprofits.org
🌲 Green Jobs: greenjobs.net
📧 Communications: comnetwork.org/jobs
#npsky #nonprofitsky #philanthropy
#Nonprofit boost 🎉: SMYAL supports and empowers LGBTQ+ youth in #DC, working actively to create a world where queer & trans youth thrive through affirming programs & services designed to develop life skills, build community, & foster belonging. #npsky @smyal.bsky.social
smyal.org/teenprograms/
smyal.org/teenprograms/
Teen & Young Adult Programs - SMYAL
SMYAL’s youth programs are affirming spaces where queer and trans youth ages 13-24 can build community, find support, and be themselves.
smyal.org
June 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
#Nonprofit boost 🎉: SMYAL supports and empowers LGBTQ+ youth in #DC, working actively to create a world where queer & trans youth thrive through affirming programs & services designed to develop life skills, build community, & foster belonging. #npsky @smyal.bsky.social
smyal.org/teenprograms/
smyal.org/teenprograms/
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The nonprofit sector is bleeding jobs, but how many? Help the Chronicle document the full scope of nonprofit layoffs nationwide as part of our monthly layoff tracker. If you are working at a nonprofit experiencing layoffs, fill out our form to report lost jobs. 👉 phlnthrp.com/4dPRgHs 👈
June 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The nonprofit sector is bleeding jobs, but how many? Help the Chronicle document the full scope of nonprofit layoffs nationwide as part of our monthly layoff tracker. If you are working at a nonprofit experiencing layoffs, fill out our form to report lost jobs. 👉 phlnthrp.com/4dPRgHs 👈
Did you know?💡 "Nonprofits report difficulty pursuing their missions in a complex environment shaped by the current political climate and future economic uncertainty." Read more from CEP on the state of nonprofits in 2025. #npsky #nonprofitsky #philanthropy
cep.org/report/state...
cep.org/report/state...
State of Nonprofits 2025: What Funders Need to Know | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
In CEP’s third annual State of Nonprofits report, nonprofits report difficulty pursuing their missions in a complex environment.
cep.org
June 2, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Did you know?💡 "Nonprofits report difficulty pursuing their missions in a complex environment shaped by the current political climate and future economic uncertainty." Read more from CEP on the state of nonprofits in 2025. #npsky #nonprofitsky #philanthropy
cep.org/report/state...
cep.org/report/state...
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Alert #nonprofit #nonprofits #npsky #nonprofitsky
Our latest via @npquarterly.bsky.social:
Microsoft Axes Free 365 Software for Nonprofits (some 400,000 nonprofits utilized the program; no renewals as of July 1, 2025)
nonprofitquarterly.org/microsoft-ax...
Our latest via @npquarterly.bsky.social:
Microsoft Axes Free 365 Software for Nonprofits (some 400,000 nonprofits utilized the program; no renewals as of July 1, 2025)
nonprofitquarterly.org/microsoft-ax...
Microsoft Axes Free 365 Software for Nonprofits - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
With two months’ notice, Microsoft is ending a program of free software products for hundreds of thousands of nonprofits.
nonprofitquarterly.org
May 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Alert #nonprofit #nonprofits #npsky #nonprofitsky
Our latest via @npquarterly.bsky.social:
Microsoft Axes Free 365 Software for Nonprofits (some 400,000 nonprofits utilized the program; no renewals as of July 1, 2025)
nonprofitquarterly.org/microsoft-ax...
Our latest via @npquarterly.bsky.social:
Microsoft Axes Free 365 Software for Nonprofits (some 400,000 nonprofits utilized the program; no renewals as of July 1, 2025)
nonprofitquarterly.org/microsoft-ax...
"Too often, we encounter nonprofit partners who are doing transformative work but remain financially vulnerable...The absence of reserves, limited unrestricted support, and a reliance on short-term revenue can place even the most impactful organizations at risk." stpetecatalyst.com/a-call-for-r...
A call for resilience from the nonprofit sector
Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices pag...
stpetecatalyst.com
May 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"Too often, we encounter nonprofit partners who are doing transformative work but remain financially vulnerable...The absence of reserves, limited unrestricted support, and a reliance on short-term revenue can place even the most impactful organizations at risk." stpetecatalyst.com/a-call-for-r...
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 Independent Sector posted two job openings this week:
🌟 Associate, Policy Engagement
🌟 HR Generalist (part-time)
#npsky #nonprofitsky #nonprofits
independentsector.applicantpro.com/jobs/
🌟 Associate, Policy Engagement
🌟 HR Generalist (part-time)
#npsky #nonprofitsky #nonprofits
independentsector.applicantpro.com/jobs/
Current Career Opportunities at Independent Sector
See current career opportunities that are available at Independent Sector
independentsector.applicantpro.com
May 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 Independent Sector posted two job openings this week:
🌟 Associate, Policy Engagement
🌟 HR Generalist (part-time)
#npsky #nonprofitsky #nonprofits
independentsector.applicantpro.com/jobs/
🌟 Associate, Policy Engagement
🌟 HR Generalist (part-time)
#npsky #nonprofitsky #nonprofits
independentsector.applicantpro.com/jobs/
🌟 SERVICES & SUPPORT 🌟 Interested in positioning your priorities for funding but not sure how? We help #nonprofits develop tools like case statements and project concepts that support early conversations with funders. Inquire today at dnitiatives.com #slidingscale #npsky #nonprofitsky
May 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🌟 SERVICES & SUPPORT 🌟 Interested in positioning your priorities for funding but not sure how? We help #nonprofits develop tools like case statements and project concepts that support early conversations with funders. Inquire today at dnitiatives.com #slidingscale #npsky #nonprofitsky
Happening now. An illuminating conversation about shifting the lens from "me" to "we" as an antidote to Big Phil. It's a powerful shift toward cultivating belonging, efficacy, and agency by joining with others to solve problems in community in values-driven ways. #nonprofits #philanthropy
Do large foundations and mega-donors known as "Big Philanthropy" do as much to divide America as unite it? The answer is yes, says Hali Lee who joins us for a chat on LinkedIn on May 20 to explore the power of communal giving. The event is free with registration. 🎟️ phlnthrp.com/4k3z9jA 🎟️
#TheCommons
#TheCommons
The Commons in Conversation with Hali Lee | LinkedIn
The large foundations and mega-donors known as Big Philanthropy do as much to divide America as unite it, says Hali Lee, founder of the Asian Women Giving Circle and co-founder of the Donors of Color ...
phlnthrp.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happening now. An illuminating conversation about shifting the lens from "me" to "we" as an antidote to Big Phil. It's a powerful shift toward cultivating belonging, efficacy, and agency by joining with others to solve problems in community in values-driven ways. #nonprofits #philanthropy
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 The insights shared by Chris Grundner in this 13-minute TEDx talk (2014) on board governance are still pressing and relevant today. It takes more than passion! #nonprofits www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIF9...
Modern nonprofit board governance -- passion is not enough! | Chris Grundner | TEDxWilmington
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
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May 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
📣 OPPORTUNITY 📣 The insights shared by Chris Grundner in this 13-minute TEDx talk (2014) on board governance are still pressing and relevant today. It takes more than passion! #nonprofits www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIF9...
#Nonprofits boost 🎉: Share Our Strength believes it takes more than food to end hunger, so they're helping kids, families and communities through the No Kid Hungry campaign and working on the root causes of hunger to create more financial security for families. @nokidhungry.org shareourstrength.org
It takes more than food to end hunger.
We’re helping kids, families and communities through our No Kid Hungry campaign – and working on the root causes of hunger to create more financial security for families.
shareourstrength.org
May 16, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#Nonprofits boost 🎉: Share Our Strength believes it takes more than food to end hunger, so they're helping kids, families and communities through the No Kid Hungry campaign and working on the root causes of hunger to create more financial security for families. @nokidhungry.org shareourstrength.org
👀 LONG VIEW 👀 A decade of programming but lack of operational & revenue focus led to a complete organization pause. We activated a rebuild by recruiting a new board and helping it shape strategy, design revenue architecture, and (w/ a firm) hire a new executive who is achieving results & growth.
May 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
👀 LONG VIEW 👀 A decade of programming but lack of operational & revenue focus led to a complete organization pause. We activated a rebuild by recruiting a new board and helping it shape strategy, design revenue architecture, and (w/ a firm) hire a new executive who is achieving results & growth.
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@independentsector.bsky.social has a helpful overview of how the House Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reconciliation Legislation affects #nonprofits #charities #philanthropy independentsector.org/wp-content/u...
independentsector.org
May 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
@independentsector.bsky.social has a helpful overview of how the House Ways and Means Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Reconciliation Legislation affects #nonprofits #charities #philanthropy independentsector.org/wp-content/u...