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Bonterra, a social good software company creating technology for the greatest good. completed the acquisition of DonorDrive , a provider of peer-to-peer and digital fundraising solutions, from InvoiceCloud, Inc., a company that provides modern digital payment, customer engagement, and outbound disbursement solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Now more than ever, supporters want to give more — and nonprofits need more sustainable giving. The key to both is crafting experiences that create meaningful connections between givers and the causes they care about, and DonorDrive is a market leader in doing exactly that. This acquisition is a major win for nonprofits, supporters, and Bonterra’s mission to increase giving to 3% of US GDP by 2033," Scott Brighton, Bonterra Chief Executive Officer. Bonterra (led by Scott Brighton) was advised by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (led by Ann Beth Stebbins) and The Abbi Agency. InvoiceCloud, Inc. (led by Kevin O'Brien) was advised by Raymond James and Vinson & Elkins. #MergersAcquisitionsDivestitures #Technology #FinTech

A very interesting perspective which can be applied for the majority of today’s professional roles.

This WSJ article highlights the real risks institutions face if they ignore opportunities for creative solutions that provide financial stability. Proactively considering options like eliminating under performing programs, mergers and acquisitions, public-private partnerships, expanding non-traditional programs, or other significant business model changes isn't just about institutional survival—it's about how we best serve our students. Avoiding tough decisions now could lead to far worse outcomes for everyone involved, especially the students who rely on us for their education and future opportunities.

Are you working on a privacy-centric Browser, Chatbot, VPN or something similar? If so, here is some great news for you... DuckDuckGo's CEO Gabriel Weinberg announced this week that they are actively seeking to partner with privacy-conscious entrepreneurs. To support consumer privacy technologies, DuckDuckGo is investing in early-stage companies as well as pursuing acquisitions and partnerships. The company has been quietly doing this for several years but is looking to become more active in furthering its original mission of raising the standard of trust online. Check out the full release below! #privacytechnology #consumerprivacy #privacy

This particular press release has me tearing up tbh. When Marissa Rodriguez and I dreamed up Nimble we knew we wanted to build a company that made a difference in our community. Transparency and disclosure about our giving has allowed our community to celebrate our impact wins along the way. Candidly, It's not an easy pitch to investors that you want to give away money before the company achieves profit, but the right investors have showed up along the way and embraced our model. That said, the right investors often do not show up for minority founded businesses. In fact, black women owned businesses receive less than 1% of VC money. Which is why we immediately aligned with NuProject to fund and support minority owned businesses. One of the companies NuProject has funded on behalf of KITES is Calyxeum (based in Detroit), and we've watched them grow into a major vertical company over the last 2 years. Investors take note that Black Women Owned businesses are a solid investment. Prioritize black women in your vetting process. Nimble Distro is our solution to the soul crushing aspect of capitalistic structures. And the Oregon retail and consumer community has been so supportive of our company mission - to heal the damage done by the war on drugs. Bravo Rebecca A. Colett, MBA - watching you grow with excellence has inspired us along the way. #femalefounders #oregon #detroit #cannabis #socialequity #blackwomenfounders

A must-read for CEOs and founders on understanding liquidation preferences for your next fundraising, by Stepan Khzrtian from Corpora—crucial insights to empower your next negotiation

Last week was ✨✨EPIC✨✨ Thank you for the outpouring of love and support celebrating the announcement of 3 amazing professionals joining our team! Brooke Southall appreciate you shining the brightest light on what we are building for independent advisors at RFG Advisory. Link to article in RIABiz.com below. 💙💙💙💙💙 Welcoming another woman into the C-suite and Boardroom was hugely important to all of us and the fact that it’s Abby S. makes it all the more incredible! We are building a GROWTH FLYWHEEL = Biz Dev ➕ Marketing ➕Advisor Onboarding I can’t imagine anyone better to lead this effort. Start Small💥Dream Big💥Scale Fast demands a high caliber CFO with extensive growth capital, investment banking and corp dev experience. ✅✅✅ with Kenneth J. Kim If you believe we are entering into the 3rd phase of the wealth management industry 🚀Innvovative Differentiation 🚀 where Advisors are increasingly being asked to be Financial LIFE Advisors you’ve got to think differently about table stakes. Going beyond investment management & comprehensive planning (financial, estate, tax) and helping Advisors connect authentically to their clients and G2*G3. Adding a Chief Behavioral Officer Brendan Frazier to your investment team is a no-brainer! Bonus upside he’s bringing his popular podcast The Human Side of Money & coaching with Wired Planning. As an entrepreneur, not every day gets to feel like Christmas morning, but last week sure did! We are riding a 🌊wave straight into our Advisor Growth Retreat in Naples kicking off tonight!! If you’re an Advisor with a growth mindset who wants a partner to help you build your business without compromise, it’s time for us to meet! #joinus #RFGgrowth24 #cultureiseverything

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