The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 2, 2025

By M.J. Prest Stronger Foundations for Nutrition Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundations Gender Equality Division, discusses the foundations $750 million commitment to maternal and child nutrition at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris. Also, Enterprise Mobility committed $200 million to address food insecurity and social equity, and the Skoll Foundation announced the five winners of the 2025 Skoll Award for Social Innovation.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

While nonprofits can and should buck the overhead myth , theres still some logic in it. After all, what charitable organization doesnt want to minimize costs and devote more resources to its mission? Your fundraisers should strive to make this happen, even when it comes to gaining revenue for major projects. One short-term, low-cost fundraiser is a crowdfunding campaign.

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Construction Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Leadership 130

Ann Green

MARCH 31, 2025

Its spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and its about time after a frigid winter here in the Boston area, although I cant say its been that warm right now. A lot of people use this time of the year to do some spring cleaning. I envy the people who do that because Im usually not one of them. I know I should do more. As much as I dislike cleaning and organizing, Im happy once it gets done.

Energy 152

Energy Nonprofits Communication Nonprofit Organizations 152

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2025

Whats standing between your nonprofit and greater impact in 2025? From donor shifts to budget stress, discover the 9 biggest fundraising challengesand how to overcome them with smarter strategies and better data. Unlock insights that help you grow giving, boost efficiency, and engage high-value donors. Dont miss this must-read for nonprofit leaders navigating a rapidly changing fundraising landscape.

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Fundraising Fundraising Values Nonprofits 130

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

Finance

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2025

Image Credit: Levi Meir Clancy on Unsplash I think the reality of life for poor and unhoused people is these folks are basically the canary in the coal mine of the rest of society, showing the way that were headed, the Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis , tells NPQ. Theoharis is the executive director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights and Social Justice , which found that roughly 140 million or 43.3 percent of people in the United States were poor or low-income (earning between poverty-line income

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Homelessness Poverty Public and Social Policy Urban development 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 28, 2025

The philanthropic response to the federal government's defunding of nonprofits has been sluggish, but rapid response funds are starting to emerge. By Stephanie Beasley NurPhoto via AP James Kunder, former deputy administer of USAID, speaks at a demonstration in support of the agencys employees who were fired or placed on leave by Elon Musk and the department of government efficiency.

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Governance Philanthropy Nonprofits 287

Bloomerang

MARCH 28, 2025

Too often, nonprofit leaders think of strategic planning as a nice to have rather than a must have. In reality, though, strategic planning can become one of the most powerful tools in an organizations fundraising toolbox. When done well, a successful strategic planning process can clarify, energize, and streamline your fundraising strategyand make fundraising itself easier and more efficient.

Fundraising 79

Fundraising Fundraising Leadership Management 79

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2025

Nonprofits generate vast amounts of donor and program data, yet most of it remains untapped. Over 75% of Blackbaud customers report using less than half of their platform's potential, leaving critical insights hidden in disconnected systems. Data Moose integrates AI-powered enhancements that help nonprofits maximize their Blackbaud investments, improving donor engagement and operational efficiency.

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Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2025

Image credit: Caleb Oquendo on Pexels Over five months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina.Seemingly overnight, the region went from being viewed as a climate haven to experiencing the deadliest mainland hurricane since Katrina. In North Carolina alone, over 100 people lost their lives as a result of the storm , many from drowning or the result of complications from environmental exposure.

Governance 98

Governance Urban development Food Medical 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 2, 2025

Funders working to build strong communities should know this: Research shows that people crave relationship, but they need opportunities to come together and work together. By Kate Carney Levitt Foundation Members of the audience dance during a show at Levitt Pavilion Dayton, which hosts dozens of free concerts throughout the summer, in Dayton, Ohio.

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Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

Finance

Candid

MARCH 27, 2025

Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S. government funding in particularare facing the impacts of USAID stop-work orders and subsequent funding cancellations. The possibility of those organizations being forced to close means programs ending , putting communities around the world at risk. While few organizations have publicly discussed the difficulties theyre facing, some have announced closures or the furlough of a majority of staff , signaling s

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Non-Profits Governance Nonprofits Recruitment 84

Bloomerang

MARCH 31, 2025

Almost every nonprofit needs a good grant writer. For those organizations that cant afford a full-time staff member, grant consultants can play a pivotal role. Grant consultants are often experienced grant writers and fundraisers whove chosen to work with multiple organizations instead of being on staff with a single nonprofit. While many people think of grant consultants as simply people who write grants on contract, they can be so much more!

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Values Management Culture Production 76

NonProfit PRO

MARCH 27, 2025

Southeastern Grocers invites nonprofits to apply for its 2025 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant.

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Nonprofits 200

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 2, 2025

Image credit: Sidral Mundet on Unsplash In Chicago, in 2023, there were 124 active tax increment financing (TIF) districts, which removed over $1.2 billion from the public till, funding otherwise destined for public schools, parks, and libraries. This money is effectively sequestered until the government deems a project worth investing in, which often means the money goes to wealthly, mostly White developers for megaprojects that do more harm than good to the surrounding communities.

Taxation 83

Taxation Finance Governance Construction 83

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 3, 2025

Philanthropy should invest big in projects that give more Americans a voice in policy decisions that affect their lives. By Loren McArthur Jerod MacDonald-Evoy/Arizona Mirror U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanderss Fight Oligarchy rallies drew record-breaking crowds to their Fight Oligarchy rallies in Arizona and Colorado. Philanthropy should invest big in projects that give more Americans a voice in policy decisions that affect their lives.

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Philanthropy 130

Candid

APRIL 1, 2025

The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape. Abrupt halts in foreign aid and heightened scrutiny of federal funding have created widespread uncertainty.

Philanthropy 80

Philanthropy Disaster Relief Civil Society Culture 80

Bloomerang

APRIL 2, 2025

You did it! After years of juggling messy spreadsheets, your organization finally took the plunge and invested in a donor CRM. You sat through sales pitches, weighed your options, and signed the contract. Now what? Too often, organizations get stuck here. A CRM is just a toolit wont magically transform your fundraising unless you put it to work. But with a little effort upfront, you can make your CRM a game-changer for your donor relationships and fundraising strategy.

Finance 63

Finance Values Management Fundraising 63

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 31, 2025

By Tasha Van Vlack ,founder of The Nonprofit Hive a free platform that builds one-to-one connections between nonprofit professionals for peer learning and support. Many nonprofits pour time, energy, and resources into launching a membership platformCircle, Slack, Mighty Networks, or a custom-built forumexpecting it to foster an active, engaged community.

Technology 65

Technology Nonprofits Activism Energy 65

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.

Activism

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 1, 2025

Image credit: Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels In late December 2024, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardess legislation to protect domestic violence survivors was signed into law. Focused on the intersection of tech and domestic violence advocacy, the law is an attempt to ensure that abusers can no longer use tracking technology installed in vehicles.

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Law Technology Culture Psychology 76

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 28, 2025

By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images/iStockphoto Giving Has Climbed; Trust Is Strong

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 27, 2025

Thinking about changing your brand? Here are some insights from nonprofit leaders who have already gone through the rebranding process.

Fundraising 173

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 173

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

By Sara Horowitz You can feel it when you walk into a mutualist space for the first timewhether its a worker cooperative in North Carolina , a community garden , a labor-housing cooperative , a cohousing group in New York City, a nonprofit building in Portland, Oregon , or a social cooperative in the Italian Alps. In these places, you just feel human in a way that you dont when youre one-click ordering on Amazon or strolling through Target.

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 59

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.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 1, 2025

The more traffic you can drive to your online giving page, the more effectively it supports your fundraising efforts. Therefore, its your goal to promote your donation page using every resource in your nonprofits marketing toolbox to reach the widest possible audience. To help you acquire more donors , well share top strategies that not only raise awareness about your online giving form, but also connect you with better leads.

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Nonprofits Advertising Recruitment Activism 59

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 2, 2025

Image credit: Photo by Cam Ballard on Unsplash This article is the third in a four-part series, Defying the Odds: How Southern Workers Organize , a co-production of NPQ and the LIFT Fund. In this series, authors share some compelling ways that workers are successfully organizing and why these efforts merit widespread support. Any plan to transform the US South so that everyone can thrive must include holding ubiquitous dollar store chains accountable for their role in extracting billions of doll

Health 72

Health Poverty Education Education 72

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2025

By Ben Gose Nathan Lindstrom for the Chronicle Past promises of a golden age of bequests didn't pan out, but charities that are prepared are likely to reap the rewards this time. Plus, see the rest of our April issue , posted online today.

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Nonprofits 232

Jeff Brooks

MARCH 27, 2025

I just read a wonderful book: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson. It closely follows the life of Leonardo, had an amazing mind and a hard time staying on task. At the end of the book is a section called “Learning from Leonardo.” It gives some characteristics of Leonardo’s genius that any of us can imitate in our own search for whatever it is we’re searching for.

Fundraising 62

Fundraising Fundraising Energy Collaborations 62

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.

Finance

Bloomerang

APRIL 1, 2025

Would you feel shocked to learn that the nonprofit turnover rate (19%) is 58.3% higher than for other companies ? Unhealthy work experiences in nonprofits, including burnout and a lack of appreciation, are driving turnover in the sector. Theres no sugarcoating the challenges we face. Low pay. Long hours. Duct-taped office furniture. A board comprised solely of idea fairiesyou know the typethe kind who think theyre super engaged in fundraising because they told you to just ask Oprah.

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Nonprofits Culture Leadership Collaborations 63

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

By Atti Worku , Degan Ali & David Bowermaster Philanthropic collaboratives are growing in popularity in Africa and share many similarities with their global peers, but they also have their own distinguishing traits. For one thing, African collaboratives tend to be underfunded relative to collaboratives in other parts of the world. Though they have a strong record of impact and capacity to accomplish more with higher levels of support, 60 percent of African collaborations have annual budgets

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Collaborations Education Education Governance 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 27, 2025

Image Credit: Iwuala Lucy on Unsplash Corporate responsibility in sustainability has become an essential aspect of modern work. Companies are now often expected to actively contribute to environmental protection and uphold high ethical standards throughout their supply chains. This includes sourcing materials responsibly, ensuring fair labor practices, and maintaining transparency and accountability at all stages of production and distribution.

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Ethics Agriculture Environmental Production 64

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 1, 2025

Fundraisers have a lot to consider including whom to target and how to work with advisers. Here are some tips to make sure your charity is prepared. By Ben Gose Fundraisers have a lot to consider including whom to target and how to work with advisers. Here are some tips to make sure your charity is prepared.

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