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. See, for example, The Project Grant Rule Hub.

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Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

By Sarah Suarez , Founder and Social Media Strategist for The Social Puzzle – a boutique social media marketing agency which solely focuses on nonprofits so they can concentrate on what really matters, their mission. Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 130

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? Its possible to make this a better experience for both donors and nonprofit organizations. You dont have to do an annual report Nonprofit organizations arent required to do an annual report. If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long.

Food 171

Food Nonprofits Homelessness Activism 171

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

What motivates someone to dedicate their career to both clinical social work and the nonprofit sector? A Path Rooted in Social Service Keenen Stevenson’s introduction to the nonprofit sector began early in his career when he worked with Court Appointed Special Advocates ( CASA ) for Children of D.C.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Education Education 246

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. We recently asked nonprofit leaders about their top cybersecurity concerns. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1.

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Nonprofits Ethics Management Nonprofit Leadership 147

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships.

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Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2024

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good According to the Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have experienced a cyberattack (email phishing, website hacking, ransomware, social media attack, etc.). Cybersecurity at your nonprofit must be a priority in 2024.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Image credit: Elli on Wikimedia Commons On August 28, 2024, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation exempt under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with two churches, filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Activism Taxation 105

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Based on my 25 years experience working in global development, here are five tips to help nonprofits be ready to respond to unforeseen challenges. To remain effective, we need to challenge ourselves to shed activities or structures that dont advance our clearly defined mission. Is it still relevant? If you want to go far, go together.”

Children 104

Children Governance Nonprofits Activism 104

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It’s not every day that two nonprofits merge. To help those considering a nonprofit merger, I called up my former client and now friend, Karen Carloni. Karen orchestrated the very successful merger of her nonprofit organization with a larger nonprofit. Let’s cover the basics: Can you merge two nonprofit organizations?

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofits 111

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2023

As many wealthy individuals and families now prefer working through intermediaries, such as lawyers, DAFs, and donor advisories to handle their giving activities, nonprofits are finding this increased distance to be challenging. Here are some tips to help your organization adjust.

Activism 317

Activism Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising 317

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches.

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Law Activism Nonprofits 306

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice.

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Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Nonprofits are under threat from an increasingly hostile political environment, argue the authors of Sounding the Alarm: Nonprofits on the Frontlines of a Polarized Political Climate , a new report from Building Movement Project (BMP), released just before the 2024 election. This climate of polarization is not just a momentary crisis.

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Nonprofits Civil Society Foundations Activism 126

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful social media strategy. billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform.

Advertising 87

Advertising Activism Nonprofits Technology 87

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

By Carl Diesing Alongside moves management and capital campaigns, grant fundraising is one of the most intricate fundraising activities that a nonprofit organization will undertake. For an in-depth look at grant management and how these tools can assist your nonprofit, explore DNL OmniMedia’s guide on the topic.

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Technology Management Nonprofits Foundations 332

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?

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits 239

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide highlights gifts for everyone on your list, with some or all of the proceeds benefiting nonprofits. Gifts in this 2023 guide were curated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s nonprofit community through a submission process in November. The best part?

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Children Homelessness Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits 264

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

But while others have argued that the nonprofit sector should consider mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as not just an escape plan, our experience demonstrates that perhaps we should go even farther than that. Mergers and acquisitions should be normalized as a strategic tool for mission-driven organizations.

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Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 107

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. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

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Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Here’s how nonprofits are using QR codes to engage their audiences effectively: Fundraising: From charity sweepstakes to crowdfunding campaigns, QR codes placed on postcards, flyers, or social media provide a conduit for instant participation.

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Recruitment Nonprofits Food Associations 110

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. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. I tweaked those activities, and money started pouring in!

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

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. Many nonprofits are finding these arguments compelling.

Leadership 121

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 121

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

The nonprofit sector is full of passion and pressure passion for changing the world for the better and pressure to tackle complex issues with limited resources. Because of this duality, nonprofit employees are particularly vulnerable to burnout. They arent actively participating or taking initiative.

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Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 132

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

By Shannon Whitehead , Content Strategist at Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Software tools help you with many details, such as monitoring fundraising activity, processing payments, building landing pages, and running online events.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 111

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2023

Nonprofits often feel under-resourced and spend their days rushing from one activity to the next, frequently operating in firefighter mode. While we can’t give you more time in a day, we can provide some guidelines to help ensure your organization is staying relevant for the people and communities you serve.

Activism 264

Activism Nonprofits Leadership 264

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.

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 119

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If weve observed anything about nonprofit supporters, we know each person, situation, and generation has a unique approach to giving, with the one consistent throughline being the power of connection. Nonprofits can leverage these behaviors to shape their social strategies, engage broader audiences, and activate their own networks.

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Altruism and Helping Nonprofits Culture Values 95

Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with one another to share resources, seek grants, and scale public service delivery. At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged.

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Altruism and Helping Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 105

Bloomerang

APRIL 4, 2025

Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether an email welcome series is necessary, and how to set one up: Is a welcome email series necessary? How to Keep Seniors Safe, Childproof Your Home, Nature Activities for Kids, etc.). If you do the latter, be sure youre active on whatever platforms you use.

Retention 122

Retention Activism Values Foundations 122

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

For many nonprofits, foundation grants are a critical source of revenue supporting programs and general operations. In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award. Even with the best intentions, grant activities do not always go as planned.

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Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 104

Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Governance Nonprofits 109

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 18, 2024

This year’s election demands greater scrutiny of nonprofits involved in political activities. This year’s election demands greater scrutiny of nonprofits involved in political activities. By Craig Kennedy Joe Raedle, Getty Images A volunteer for the campaign of Republican presidential candidate former U.N.

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Activism Nonprofits 340

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2023

iWave has acquired Nonprofit Operating System. This acquisition will make iWave's fundraising insights more actionable so nonprofit organizations can expand their reach, more actively engage donors, and ultimately have a greater impact on the causes they care about.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

In a traditional feasibility study, the nonprofit hires an external fundraising consultant (typically to assist with the entire campaign). Here are a few tips to help you handle those conversations masterfully: Practice active listening. Ask open-ended questions. Did you enjoy this story?

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Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Production 130