The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 14, 2025
Inflation, the end of pandemic relief, and falling donations have hit nonprofits hard. By Sara Herschander Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle Inflation, the end of pandemic relief, and falling donations have hit nonprofits hard. The result is program cuts, layoffs, and even closures. Plus, see the rest of our January issue, posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2025
The nonprofit sector is on the brink of a creative revolution. And, paradoxically, the TikTok ban may help it arrive.
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Ann Green
JANUARY 13, 2025
Happy New Year!Its hard to believe its already 2025. I hope 2024 was a successful year for your nonprofit organization. If it wasnt, you can work to make 2025 a better year. And if you were successful, you want that to continue. Many individuals make New Years resolutions and set goals. Your nonprofit should do the same. As with personal resolutions, you want your goals to be realistic and attainable.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 13, 2025
Some nonprofits are under the impression that sending multiple mail and email appeals constitutes an intrusion in donors lives. Nonsense.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 14, 2025
Hows 2025 treating you so far? Feeling good? A little overwhelmed? If youre like most nonprofit communicators, youre probably juggling excitement about the new year with the same overloaded to-do list. But heres the thingwhat if I told you there are 12 things you can stop doing this year? Yep, the stuff thats unnecessary, outdated, or just done out of habityou can let it go.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 10, 2025
The difference between a good year and a great one often comes down to the tools you use to power your work. While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. The right tools will empower them to fulfill their roles more efficiently and better serve your community. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations.
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Joan Garry
JANUARY 15, 2025
Discover key strategies and resources for nonprofit leaders to navigate the uncertainty of 2025. From embracing tough conversations to staying informed and strengthening leadership, I offer actionable tips to help you thrive in turbulent times. The post Steering Through the Storm: Youre Not Alone appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Amy Eisenstein
JANUARY 15, 2025
Hi Amy, Congratulations on all those milestones and great thinking. I enjoyed this post and appreciate all of the advice. I hope you have a wonderful year in 2025, and it brings all the best that changes can provide.
Candid
JANUARY 16, 2025
Authenticity has become a marketing buzzword over the last few years. In 2023, it was Merriam-Websters word of the year. This idea of being real has also been called by other names: transparency , being genuine, or being unfiltered. Forty-seven percent of all consumers prioritize authenticity as a quality they look for in social media posts by influencers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 15, 2025
From "accelerationism" to "weaponize," this years words reflect who has influence over the people nonprofits serve and the field as a whole. By Lucy Bernholz Chronicle Illustration From "accelerationism" to "weaponize," this years words reflect who has influence over the people nonprofits serve and the field as a whole.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JANUARY 14, 2025
By Hayley Roffey For some organizations, co-leadership starts from the top down. In 2024, when Global Fund for Children (GFC) announced that I would transition from global managing director to co-CEO alongside John Hecklinger (who had been sole CEO and president for over six years) it was the next step in a co-leadership journey that began several years earlier with co-leaders at other levels.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 13, 2025
AARP opened applications for its Community Challenge grant program, which aims to help nonprofits make communities more livable.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 14, 2025
According to the M+R Benchmarks report , fundraising mobile messages generate an average of $92 in revenue for every 1,000 messages sent. Chances are, if youre a nonprofit professional, youre curious about how mobile giving can improve your nonprofits fundraising efforts. Thats why weve created this comprehensive articleto guide you through the ins and outs of mobile giving.
Non Profit AF
JANUARY 14, 2025
Next week, because the universe has a perverse sense of humor, we have MLK Jr. Day on the same day.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 10, 2025
Many just assume that certain businesses, such as solar energy companies, are inherently good for society. By Lauren Kaufmann and Helet Botha Many just assume that certain businesses, such as solar energy companies, are inherently good for society rather than seeking information that might point to shortcomings in social performance.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JANUARY 15, 2025
By Ashley Lanfer & Kelly Mangiardi Dozens of articles have proposed co-leadership as an attractive option for nonprofits, presenting the structure as a healthier, more relational, and less isolating way to work, as well as an appealing on-ramp for chief executives of color. Sharing leadership responsibilities between more than one chief executive can help nonprofits in a variety of ways: It can reduce staff burnout and support work-life balance, expand options for navigating leadership trans
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 10, 2025
In-kind gifts are a valuable way for people to support nonprofit missions without breaking the bank. Here's how to boost in-kind donations.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 10, 2025
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on the pros and cons of public donor listings: Dear Charity Clairity, There has been some concern about the fact we have our $1,000+ donors listed on our website.
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Big Duck
JANUARY 16, 2025
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 14, 2025
By Jie Jenny Zou Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle How nonprofits of all sizes are partnering with social-media personalities to reach new donors
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JANUARY 13, 2025
By Sandhya Nakhasi , Jennifer Swayne Njuguna & Jess Yupanqui Feingold This week, SSIR is publishing a miniseries on co-leadership. Stay tuned for new articles from nonprofit leaders using this model at their organizations and share these valuable insights with your colleagues. Is co-leadership having a moment? The model is not exactly new, particularly in the nonprofit sector.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 17, 2025
Idealist and VolunteerMatch merged to expand opportunities for individuals and organizations to make a difference in their communities.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!
Bloomerang
JANUARY 13, 2025
Who doesnt like starting the new year with a clean slate ? Youre in a wonderful position to aim and reach higher. Better yet, its a perfect time to dream. For the public at-large, the most popular resolutions are exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, and saving more money, followed by more time with family and friends, and spending less time on social media.
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 15, 2025
Image Credit: PeopleImages on iStock What does impact investingthat is, investing with social benefit in minddemand of investors? Many in the field have long held it demands virtually nothing, that an investor can have a social impact without sacrificing a penny of their own. As one firm states , investors do not have to choose between doing goodi.e. generate social or environmental returnor doing wellthat is: make a financial return.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 16, 2025
Purity tests, whether in music or the social-change world, stifle creativity and impede progress. By Eboo Patel Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures Edward Norton and Timothe Chalamet, playing Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan, in A Complete Unknown. Purity tests, whether in music or the social-change world, stifle creativity and impede progress.
Fundraising Leadership
JANUARY 17, 2025
Christie Smith, author and CEO, founder of The Humanity Studio, at a recent talk. The pace of change is greater than ever, says Christie Smith, Ph.D., founder and CEO of The Humanity Studio, and co-author with Kelly Monahan of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI and Global Shifts Arte Creating A New Human-Powered Leadership, Technology is outpacing leader capabilities.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 16, 2025
Bloomerang expanded functionality for its Giving Statements feature to help nonprofits showcase all of the ways constituents choose to give.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 14, 2025
The hidden cost of clunky software: Why ease of use matters (HINT: You’re Losing Money) Lets be clear: if youre settling for outdated, clunky software , youre likely allowing your team to only scratch the surface of its capabilities. This negligence means youre letting potential donations slip away without even realizing it. The 30% trap: Unlocking lost fundraising potential Imagine this scenario: you’ve designed a dream home perfect for entertaining, complete with inviting spaces fo
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 16, 2025
By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good The average growth rate for social media pages and profiles ranges from 0.% to 1% per month , depending upon the platform. In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. To grow your following on social media, you need to make a concerted effort to let your supporters and donors know how to find your nonprofit on social media. 1) Feature social media icons on every page of your website.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 16, 2025
Two nonprofit technology groups that help people find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities at social impact organizations have announced a merger. By Eden Stiffman Salvation Army Two nonprofit technology groups that help people find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities at social impact organizations have announced a merger.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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