Pi-C Charity Analysis and Review GPT
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Evaluate Charities Smarter: Introducing the Pi-C Charity Review GPT for Donors & Civic Clubs

Published by: Perpetual Innovation™ | Strategic Business Planning CompanyDate: June 2025 Smarter giving starts with better insight. The new Pi-C Charity Review GPT helps donors, civic clubs, and funders screen nonprofits based on mission alignment, transparency, and public legitimacy — all in minutes. 👉 Try the GPT on ChatGPT.com What Is the Pi-C Charity Review GPT? Developed by Strategic Business Planning Company (SBPlan.com), this free AI tool helps individuals and service clubs evaluate nonprofits for…

Squeezed: Pressure in 2025 for Nonprofits (NP2025 1 of 3)
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Squeezed: Pressure in 2025 for Nonprofits (NP2025 1 of 3)

Squeezed from All Sides: Why 2025 Is a Pivotal Year for Nonprofits (NP2025 1 of 3) Nonprofits are facing a perfect storm in 2025. Federal and state funding are under pressure, individual donations are softening, volunteers are harder to find, and staffing shortages are widespread. The economic outlook remains uncertain, and political shifts—especially at the federal level—are introducing new challenges for organizations that provide critical services. According to the latest reports, the number of individual…

Squeezed in 2025: The People Problem for Nonprofits (NP2025 3 of 3)
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Squeezed in 2025: The People Problem for Nonprofits (NP2025 3 of 3)

The People Problem: Volunteers and Staff Are Disappearing (NP2025 3 of 3) Beyond the budget, nonprofits in 2025 face an equally urgent issue: a shortage of people. Volunteer numbers have declined sharply in recent years, leaving many organizations without the support they need to run programs and events. While virtual and skills-based volunteering are growing trends, they haven’t replaced the lost volume of in-person engagement. At the same time, workforce shortages are disrupting internal operations….

Worldwide Happiness … and Benevolence …

Worldwide Happiness … and Benevolence …

Yes, there’s a happiness index. And, yes, there are countries where happiness is much higher than other countries. And, yes, there’s the annual World Happiness Report that tells you all about it. (The UN has designated March 20 as World Happiness Day, now in it’s 10th year of happy days.) You would think where the sun doesn’t shine (much) in the dead of winter, that northern countries (and states) that the happiness of the country…

Donor: Giving Tuesday

Donor: Giving Tuesday

It is giving season, with Giving Tuesday after the long Thanksgiving weekend. Now is the best time of the year to reach into your coffers and give to your favorite charities. Also consider that donations can help reduce your taxes.  GivingTuesday.org  #GivingTuesday GivingTuesday.org is an “open source” environment to encourage giving and the philanthropic ecosystem. Find resources for individuals and nonprofits here: https://www.givingtuesday.org/participate/ As you consider what charities to support, remember to give a quick…

Smile no more. Amazon.
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Smile no more. Amazon.

For years credit cards, Amazon, eBay and others have had “affinity” programs where a charity could be designated to receive money associated with normal sales activities. In the case of Amazon, Amazon Smile program, 0.5% of qualifying sales goes to your favorite charity. “You shop. Amazon Gives.” The program has been very successful growing since inception in 2013 to more than a million charities and about $400m donated over the decade.