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Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 5h

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How can nonprofits better collaborate and share resources with each other?

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 6h

How can #nonprofits better collaborate and share resources with each other?

Nonprofit leaders share practical strategies for nonprofit collaboration, including trust-building, shared goals, technology use, and resource pooling to maximize impact and reduce redundancy.

How to Recruit and Lead Staff Who Truly Know Your Community

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 10h

Hire staff with community understanding and lived experience to enhance your organization. Offer appropriate support to leverage their insights for impactful change. More from @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social buff.ly/R0qkPsk #nonprofit

Staff with lived experience can strengthen your organization — if you hire and support them well.

How to Lead When the Conditions for Success Suddenly Disappear

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 1d

How to Lead When the Conditions for Success Suddenly Disappear - @hbr.org

In today’s volatile environment, the conditions for success rarely stay static. Sponsors move on. Budgets shrink. Regulations change. The leaders who endure aren’t those who cling to the original…

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Matchmakers Help Charities Find Merger Partners

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 1d

Charities are facing tough times, boosting demand for intermediaries that guide survival strategies like mergers. More from @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social buff.ly/66MjHjK #nonprofit

The threats facing charities have created high demand for intermediaries that can help organizations figure out survival strategies, including mergers.

Nonprofit Radio for October 13, 2025: HR Overview For Non-HR Professionals | Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 1d

Learn about key HR responsibilities and guidelines every #nonprofit leader should understand on the newest #NonprofitRadio episode! Listen in: buff.ly/Il8SRA3

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 2d

10 Ways To Make Performance Evaluations Comfortable

Nonprofit Radio for October 13, 2025: HR Overview For Non-HR Professionals | Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 2d

Discover the essential HR roles and rules every nonprofit leader should know on the latest #NonprofitRadio podcast! Tune in: tony.ma/NonprofitRad...

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 5d

#Nonprofits are lacking the resources to fully utilize AI via @fastcompany.com buff.ly/9WE9sQ5 #nptech

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 5d

10 Ways To Make Performance Evaluations Comfortable buff.ly/oRX3NpB #nonprofit

Free Checklists for Nonprofit Organizations - BoardSource

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for this valuable resource, @gtak.bsky.social! You've recommended BoardSource many times. I admire your commitment to their work.

Gene Takagi @gtak.bsky.social · 6d

Here's a resource I worked on with the great team at BoardSource: Free Checklists for Nonprofit Organizations boardsource.org/resources/fr... - Join BoardSource and become a Board Support Program member and get all of the checklists to help you with critical compliance and governance issues.

Explore two checklists on Fundraising Policies and Purpose-Driven Board Leadership for strategies to enhance your organization's effectiveness.

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What a Long Shutdown Could Mean for Nonprofit Jobs, Revenue

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 5d

The financial burdens on #nonprofits are being intensified by the government closure. Learn more through @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social

The government shutdown is compounding financial strains on nonprofits. Leaders are considering measures such as applying for loans and seeking emergency aid from funders to stay afloat.

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 6d

Microsoft Ends #Nonprofit-Focused Ads for Social Impact Grants

Nonprofit Radio for October 6, 2025: Your AI Brand Footprint | Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 6d

Boost your organization's visibility and broaden your content's reach with AI-driven search tools. Discover insights from George Weiner, Chief Whaler at Whole Whale, in the latest #NonprofitRadio episode tony.ma/NonprofitRad...

4 Leadership Skills Every Nonprofit Manager Needs

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 6d

4 Key #Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every New Manager Needs to Learn Now

Discover four essential nonprofit leadership skills that help new managers reduce turnover, avoid burnout and strengthen their teams.

What Fundraisers Should Know About Big Donors’ Thinking Right Now

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 6d

Donor stewardship isn’t optional in today’s competitive grantseeking climate; use these practical tips to help your nonprofit build enduring and trust-based relationships with funders. @candiddotorg.bsky.social buff.ly/WEiHRp4

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 6d

Many leading philanthropists face challenges in deciding how to donate most effectively amid a surge in significant contributions. America's affluent find navigating charitable endeavors tricky. More via @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social buff.ly/kwNbTiu #philanthropy #fundraising

Big gifts are on the upswing, but those who advise America’s ultra-wealthy say top donors continue to feel overwhelmed and in doubt about where and how to give effectively.

5 Critical Skills Leaders Need in the Age of AI

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 7d

5 Critical Skills Leaders Need in the Age of AI - @hbr.org

To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation. In…

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Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 7d

Worried about your #nonprofit's future? Discover 10 signs of dysfunction and financial trouble, plus tips to get back on track.

10 Warning Signs Your Nonprofit May Be in Trouble

Learn 10 red flags that signal your nonprofit may be headed for financial failure — and how to course-correct before it’s too late.

7 Things We Learned From America’s Favorite Charities

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · 7d

The 100 organizations identified by the Chronicle as America’s Favorite Charities raise more than $38 billion annually. What can their millions of contributions tell us about the donation trends, fundraising strategies, and macro forces influencing giving?
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What giving to the 100 organizations that raise the most money tells us about donation trends, donor behavior, and fundraising strategies

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Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 7d

Enhance your organization's presence and expand content reach using AI-powered search tools. Gain insights from George Weiner, Chief Whaler at Whole Whale, on the newest #NonprofitRadio podcast: buff.ly/chF0OlO

Nonprofit Radio for October 6, 2025: Your AI Brand Footprint | Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 7d

What Grant Professionals Know That Nobody Wants to Hear buff.ly/YUt0rhK #fundraising

America’s Favorite Charities Are Shifting Their Fundraising Strategies

Tony Martignetti @tonymart.bsky.social · 7d

America's top 100 fundraising organizations are revamping their strategies after five transformative years. What do these evolving methods reveal about current #fundraising trends? via @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social

It’s been half a decade of upheaval at the 100 biggest fundraising groups. What do their changing tactics tell us about the state of raising money today?