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Philanthropy General

Why Grantmakers Are Getting Tougher With Nonprofits

by Viken Mikaelian February 17, 2025 1
The free money era is over. Community foundations and major donors are done funding nonprofits that refuse to plan for the future. If your organization is still... Read more.
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Philanthropy General

No One Ever Made Money by Panicking

by Viken Mikaelian February 10, 2025 0
With potential government funding cuts, nonprofits must resist fear-driven reactions and focus on what truly secures their future: philanthropy. Grants come and... Read more.
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Giving Magazine

2025, February

by Viken Mikaelian February 8, 2025 0
Featured Cover Preview Authenticity in Action: Mastering the Art of Nonprofit Storytelling to Inspire Giving Karen Alonso, Vice President of MarketingUnited Way... Read more.
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Philanthropy General

Why a Balanced Fundraising Approach is More Important Now Than Ever

by Michael Bittel, Viken Mikaelian January 30, 2025 0
Is your strategy built to last? Relying too much on one revenue source—events, grants, or major gifts—can leave your nonprofit vulnerable when the unexpected... Read more.
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Philanthropy General

Donors Can Smell Fear

by Viken Mikaelian January 21, 2025 0
Fear is nonprofit kryptonite, and donors can smell it from miles away. While you're clutching your pearls in your vanilla comfort zone, bold organizations are reinventing... Read more.
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Personal Development

The System Is Not Unfair

by Viken Mikaelian January 12, 2025 0
Fairness is subjective, often rooted in financial literacy gaps, not systemic bias. The system rewards those who understand its rules and take personal responsibility,... Read more.
2025 Giving Today & Tomorrow Jennifer Amarnick
Giving Magazine

2025, January

by Viken Mikaelian January 11, 2025 0
Featured Cover Preview Legacy: Your’s and Your Donors’ Jennifer Amarnick, Executive Director of Philanthropy and Gift PlanningJupiter Medical Center... Read more.
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Personal Development

Next 4 Years: Thrive or Survive?

by Viken Mikaelian January 7, 2025 4
The next four years are yours to shape, no matter who sits in the Oval Office. In times of change, there are three types of people: the delusional, the passive,... Read more.
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Stewardship

The Art of Giving vs. Tuxedos and Hors d’Oeuvres

by Viken Mikaelian December 31, 2024 0
Philanthropy: Heart Over Glitz! When we think of philanthropy, it’s easy to picture glamorous galas, tuxedos, and polished speeches. But true giving isn’t about... Read more.
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Planned Giving

Window of Opportunity for Nonprofits

by Viken Mikaelian December 28, 2024 3
You do not have much time. Over the next fifteen years, Baby Boomers will pass along a staggering $84 trillion to their heirs and to the causes they care about—an... Read more.

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