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Activism Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management 
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 20, 2025
Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. A charity or nonprofits plans can be shut down for a failure to properly register.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 28, 2024
As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. That makes it a critical investment for any nonprofit looking to achieve long-term success.
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Affnetz
APRIL 16, 2024
Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits | A Guide to Grow Nonprofits/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to Nonprofit Board Management Software: Technology has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we do business and manage organizations.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 10, 2011
In our latest interview in our series on Junction C: Where Creating and Curating Meet Content and Conversation , Jereme Bivins, the social media manager for the Foundation Center, discusses his approach to working with five regional offices across the U.S., May 25: Creating Awesome Content: Ideas for Nonprofit Writers.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 10, 2015
I came across an old group photo the other day when I was cleaning out some of my files — a picture of me with about 20 other reporters and editors who had gathered at the University of Maryland for a 4-day training session on how to cover nonprofits. What does this mean for nonprofit communicators? Quite a bit.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Then, explore how Salesforce addresses these challenges.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome four new board members to our dynamic board of directors : Lisa L. Brody is the chief strategy officer for the Foundation for a Healthy St. When I think of the heartbeat of our community, I immediately think of our nonprofit organizations. Brody, Esq., and Jennifer Yeagley.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Public investments like ARPA have reawakened a commitment by politicians to use our dollars to improve access to quality housing, schools, and jobs.
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 15, 2025
billion) in assets under management and a 30-year track record, isnt wrong per se. That is the central conclusion of a new report released last December by Boston Impact Initiative , a nonprofit place-based investor in the Boston area and a promoter of the field nationwide. Each fund is unique.
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 8, 2025
I want to help more small and mid-size nonprofits excel in their corporate outreach and execution. The Nonprofits That Will Lose Out, According to ChatGPT Party City Party City sells co-branded pink accessories and decorations during Halloween, donating 10% of the retail sales price to Susan G. Partnership Notes 1.
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Bloomerang
JANUARY 30, 2025
Nonprofits are no strangers to uncertaintywhether from economic downturns, environmental disasters, shifting donor priorities, or changes in government policy. Despite the challenges these moments of uncertainty present, they also show just how adaptable and strong the nonprofit sector is.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 14, 2024
In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). The MilleMots Foundation Norentz’s passion for making a difference began early in his career. “I
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
While governments, foundations, educators, and unions typically focus on job placements as key to improving people’s economic stability, they often overlook individuals who cannot commit to traditional employment schedules. Casey, Kauffman, and Walmart Foundations—supported a US viability assessment by 25 state and city workforce agencies.
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Stage 2 is about building a solid foundation, and this does NOT include asking for money yet. We had some existing fundraising activities for me to build upon, fortunately.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 6, 2024
That’s about how many nonprofits have no members of color on their boards (BoardSource). Yet, diverse boards are essential to strengthen nonprofits and communities. So, what can be done to solve for such a significant gap between what is and what should be in the nonprofit sector? Meet the 2024 Fellows Alice C.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Image credit: Drazen Zigic on istock.com Across the United States, public libraries are under attack. In the face of escalating disasters caused by climate change, public libraries don’t only provide access to urgently needed print and digital resources; they are increasingly becoming places to go for safety, security, and community.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 20, 2024
Nonprofit professionals know the implications of overhead and may be nervous to disclose just how much they spend on these operational expenses. However, we’re here to explain the importance of nonprofit overhead and debunk prominent overhead myths. What are nonprofit overhead costs?
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 17, 2024
In the heart of Nashville ’s nonprofit sector , you can find Nicole Olivia Rose, CN P ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ). F rom Education to Nonprofit Management Nicole’s interest in public service began in high school, where her involvement in the Youth Volunteer Corps sparked her passion.
NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 7, 2023
Tina James Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Editorial style guide or brand book, whatever you call it, your nonprofit will benefit from written documentation about how the content you create should look and sound. The Types of Nonprofit Style Guides Cheat Sheets: Maybe you just need a simple one- or two-pager summarizing the most important points you want everyone to implement.
The Charity CFO
JANUARY 31, 2022
The Statement of Activities is the Income Statement of a nonprofit organization. As a nonprofit, you call the difference between revenue and expenses the change in net assets. . What’s on the Statement of Activities? . The Statement of Activities contains 3 main sections: Revenue. Or profit. .
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 16, 2018
This one actually may make a big difference in how nonprofits use the networking site though. An Ambassador Program is simply a group of people who will talk about your nonprofit on their social networks, tagging your page, adding comments, and sharing your posts. Here are some examples of programs: National Kidney Foundation.
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Know what they fund and what matters most to them and know who you are as a nonprofit and what your funding priorities are. Alice Rossignol, Nonprofit Consultant Avoid AI Shortcuts and Put Yourself in the Donor’s Shoes Some suggest grant writing can be done by AI. Know your prospective funder in depth!
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NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 17, 2025
Together, these forces exposed and exacerbated foundational flaws in a system meant to protect our most vulnerable citizensand the path forward requires acknowledging how those forces have undermined the fundamental mission of nursing homes. Extracting value through management fees and dividends. trillion (17.6
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 10, 2025
While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. To help you out, we will cover six essential tools every nonprofit should have in 2025.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 14, 2014
The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. It’s very difficult to find a new media manager that encapsulates all the skills listed below. Creative Thinking.
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NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 25, 2023
Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. These assets help nonprofits deliver on their missions by generating income.
NonProfit Quarterly
AUGUST 16, 2023
Those who’ve managed to scratch out a way to stay are at risk every day of being erased. In 2018, I gathered a group of nine people from the community—small business owners; residents; nonprofit, school, and university leaders—to discuss how to preserve our beloved neighborhood. Many have already closed, buckling under tripling rents.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Image: “ In Communion with Dorian” by Renée Laprise/ [link] Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” It provides a comprehensive platform for capturing, managing, analyzing, and visualizing geographic data from diverse sources.
Candid
AUGUST 20, 2024
Nonprofit endowments are part of an emerging trend in trust-based philanthropy focused more on structural change to achieve a multiracial democracy. This ensures a power dynamic in which the foundation maintains control and power. This ensures a power dynamic in which the foundation maintains control and power.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 10, 2016
We talk a lot about storytelling in the nonprofit sector: how stories build through their first, second, and third acts and how all story arcs need beginnings, middles, and ends. When I do storytelling training, I compare the stories that nonprofits tell to a TV series. Likely Heroes: Community Foundations.
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Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Tax compliance through Form 990-PF is about more than just appeasing the IRS — it significantly impacts your nonprofit’s reputation and standing among the public. Even if your private foundation is fully exempt from taxes, your organization must still report certain information to the IRS annually. But fear not!
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Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. In this guide, we’ll help you make sure you’re on the right track in getting your new nonprofit up and running. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.
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Anedot
DECEMBER 30, 2024
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION Based in Sonoma County, Northern California Public Media (NorCal) serves the San Francisco region through two public television stations, KRCB and KPJK, and one public radio station, KRCB FM. The Director will take an active role in NorCals Capital Campaign.
Ann Green
MAY 20, 2021
Cybersecurity is a stressor for many nonprofits and community organizations. In an increasingly digital world, it is important for nonprofits to ensure that employees and donors have the tools to operate safely and effectively online. Nonprofits aren’t exempt from these concerns. By Jay Love.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 18, 2023
Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. It’s like taking your nonprofit into the mechanic to get a check up. .
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The children and grandchildren of Walmart co-founder Sam Walton have long embedded their interests, and, more importantly, their money, among industry groups, policymakers, academics, activists, and NGOs active in the future of food. The foundation board is legally independent of Walmart.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 19, 2024
Image credit: Rubenstein Rebello on pexels.com The nonprofit and philanthropic sectors are at growing risk for lawsuits challenging DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) measures, fellowship and intern practices, giving and grantmaking procedures, and even the provision of basic services. Jenner & Block’s Marcus A.R. asks Childress. “Is
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. Public schools, which serve about 40 percent of Lebanons 1.1 million students, have been particularly affected. far below the previous level of 10.2
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Ann Green
APRIL 29, 2024
Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. As a nonprofit professional, you know this all too well and likely implement all kinds of cost-saving and efficiency-boosting practices into your work.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Although the most popular accounting software products- like QuickBooks and SAP- handle the needs of businesses in many industries, nonprofits have a unique business model and accounting standards and require different features and functionality from accounting software. How are Nonprofit’s Financial Goals Different?
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
” This is the opening of a new report by the Washington Area Women’s Foundation entitled Thrive As They Lead: Advancing the Infrastructure to Support Black Women Leaders in the D.C. Metro Area Nonprofit Sector. . “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles.”
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 30, 2012
Large nonprofits usually have the expertise and resources necessary to launch and maintain successful online communications and fundraising campaigns. They’ve been able to hire some of the most well-trained and experienced staff, consultants, and designers that work in the nonprofit sector.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 6, 2023
While many consider this rise in loneliness to be largely a social problem, communities around the world are applying innovative public health approaches to connecting people not only to each other but to health professionals and systems that can provide much-needed support. for every £1 invested.
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