NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

Supporters are more active than ever, but fewer are donating to nonprofits. Join Classy and Nonprofit Pro as we discuss what's driving this shift in donor behavior and strategies to combat it. Don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights and tools that will increase the lifetime impact of your supporters.

Values 188

Values Nonprofits Activism Fundraising 188

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 22, 2024

By Guillaume Carton & Julia Parigot Industrial activities are one of the main causes of the depletion of natural resources. Given the increasing complexity of global value chains, monitoring the sustainable use of resources across all of an industry’s stakeholders is virtually impossible. In 2023, this occurred on August 2.

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Values Production Activism Retail 131

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

They arent actively participating or taking initiative. Next Steps To reinspire employees and improve active participation, consider implementing these strategies: Build a safe space for sharing ideas. Ask managers to practice active listening and acknowledge employees who share their thoughts, no matter how small.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 130

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

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. Did circumstances require a shift in activities or priorities? Ask questions to get to the root of the problem.

Foundations 102

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 102

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

A digital community consists of active supporters such as staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates connected through various social media platforms. Liking and commenting on followers’ posts and stories builds stronger connections and signals that they are valued members of the community. Support similar organizations.

Participation and motivation 129

Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 129

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

How can finance truly be liberated from traditional business assumptions and instead be mobilized to support a just transition to an economy rooted in values of solidarity? lópez is director of capital activation at Justice Funders based between Oaxaca and Los Angeles. What does the term “just transition” mean?

Finance 133

Finance Foundations Activism Values 133

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

This means that nonprofits increasingly recognize the value of being active players in connecting with key stakeholders ahead of their campaigns and want to be involved in laying a strong foundation for campaign success. Here are a few tips to help you handle those conversations masterfully: Practice active listening.

Leadership 130

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Production 130

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift! vs. $100 one time), (2) increased lifetime value, and (3) more converted donors – make it worthwhile. years to 8.08 years among monthly donors. Yes, it’s work.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 123

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 123

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

So it is with our behaviors and our values: our deeply ingrained patterns of behavior are fueled by values deep below the surface. Sometimes, without our conscious awareness, these values driving our patterns of behavior sprout from the seeds of White supremacy, patriarchy, and colonialism. She is experiencing chronic burnout.

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Values Culture Race and Ethnicity Leadership 122

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. According to the Deloitte survey, 95% of employees believe making a positive community impact is important.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Generally, this will be the reassurance that their values will live on. Allowing them to do so, while embracing your own organization’s errors, is a good way to restart what should be a values-based conversation. When you’re ready, you can add in other giving options you’ll want to promote more actively.

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Values Activism Nonprofits 109

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? Fill in the blanks: If XXX organization commits to YYY community-centric activities, then we will have an abundance of committed resources to achieve ZZZ. Donor Engagement. Advocacy + Storytelling.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Instead, the focus is on active listening and learning everything possible about the donor prospects values, priorities, and needs. More and more, AI is getting better at handling jobs like summarizing meetings and notes, and in doing so, saving time that nonprofits can devote to higher-value functions.

Fundraising 106

Fundraising Fundraising Values Philanthropy 106

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

That power of connection is also the driving force behind how people show up on social media platformsjoining groups and digital communities with shared values, locations, or interests. When your messaging speaks to a donors values and experiences, it creates an instant connection that inspires action.

Altruism and Helping 95

Altruism and Helping Nonprofits Culture Values 95

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

Currently, the model involves 30 active community-based families, 80 percent of which are led by women, and 10 external savers, totaling 40 members, focusing on building local economies that are sustainable and rooted in Indigenous knowledge. My colleague and partner Ignacio Krell and I designed the initial initiative in 2014.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Poverty 124

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Why student involvement matters Engaging students in nonprofit activities isnt just beneficialits transformative. Keep the activities manageable within their schedules.

Energy 70

Energy Food Leadership Activism 70

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members. Select a top-notch facilitator.

Collaborations 113

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 113

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

The RFM analysis model is a method of measuring engagement levels by scoring donor contributions across three dimensions: recency, frequency, and monetary value. . The highest frequency scores are assigned to your most consistently active donors. Monetary Value of Donations. Four Key Donor Engagement Metrics. RFM Analysis.

Participation and motivation 273

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 273

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2023

The value of a Fund Development Plan is not only the plan itself, but the intentional process of putting it together. How do you decide which new activities to pilot? After the several years of uncertainty and change, how can you plan for fundraising success in the future?

Activism 208

Activism Values Nonprofits Fundraising 208

Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We advocate for our communities while operating within systems that may not always reflect our values or experiences. Walking away isn’t a sign of failure—it’s an act of self-preservation and opens opportunities for better-aligned partnerships that honor your values. The demands are heavy, and the pressure to succeed is constant.

Fundraising 21

Fundraising Fundraising Health Energy 21

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. When you speak from a place of genuine passion for your cause, donors are more likely to connect with your message.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Efficiency Gains By automating tasks like donor targeting and messaging, AI frees up your team to focus on building relationships and crafting high-level strategies, driving more value from every interaction. It’s about targeting those who can make a significant impact.

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Values 104

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image via winnifredxoxo on Flickr This month's thought-provoking article in the Harvard Business Review is titled 3 Ways to Determine What Your Customer Really Values. Let's change the title to 3 Ways to Determine What Your PARTNER Really Values and see what we can learn about corporate partnerships. ⚖️ Commoditized vs Customized.

Values 130

Values Marketing Marketing Production 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

It passively or even actively accepts the wealth and accumulation and power inequality. Andthey intentionally engage in work that centers three main values: redistribution, rematriation , and reparations. It protects donor intent, and it maintains the enclosure of wealth and power. And all of that is not easy.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Culture Philanthropy Finance 119

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. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 22, 2021

As Kristina and I were working through the Nonprofit Marketing Guide site redesign over the winter, our web developer asked us for our values for the About Us page. As a very small company — it’s just Kristina and me formally, with a variety of freelancers helping in different ways — the company values ARE our personal values.

Leadership 357

Leadership Nonprofits Entrepreneurship Values 357

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. Talk to your staff to ensure they feel valued and fulfilled. There are also donor engagement and tracking tools that streamline data visualization and donor activity. How do you do that? Talk to your workforce to identify new ways to empower them.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Obtain permits and Licenses : Check on regulatory requirements before undertaking activities such as serving liquor at a special event, conducting a raffle, or starting a bingo night. It may be helpful as a starting point to talk to another nonprofit leader whose organization is engaged in the same activity.

Public and Nonprofit Management 82

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Public and Social Policy Management 82

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Understanding Philadelphias Distressed Housing Markets Reinvestment Funds Market Value Analysis tool creates a typology of housing markets based on statistical analysis of key metrics such as price, vacancy, tenure, and investment. Investors and Changing Market Values Real estate investors look for neighborhoods where they can make a profit.

Construction 72

Construction Public and Social Policy Finance Poverty 72

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

Why Developing Nonprofit Management Skills Is Important Encouraging professional development aligns with the intrinsic values of many nonprofits, such as growth, learning, and community improvement. If you’re short on time, try listing the activities you’re involved in. Identify the best person to take on the activity being delegated.

Nonprofit Management 238

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 238

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values. 3 GivingTuesday strategies for year-end nonprofit fundraising.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Values 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 31, 2024

Jeanette Gass, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) , has been a reoccurring donor since 2021 after receiving her CNP credential in 2019, actively supporting the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s mission through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts on the Association of CNPs Executive Committee.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Associations Energy 246

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2024

By being rooted in ubuntu values, we exist in balance with our earth systems in a way that still makes space for our differences and generates an abundance of biodiversity. I connected with Mitchell, who emphasized the value of elders roles in teaching more sustainable ways of being. My mom and dad were both active in the community.

Culture 126

Culture Collaborations Values Construction 126

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your nonprofit’s mission, values and culture. Actively engage with your network and communicate your board recruitment needs. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

A DAO structure would empower all stakeholdersincluding patients, families, and other providersto actively participate in decision-making. However, a DAO structure would empower all stakeholdersincluding patients, families, and other providersto actively participate in decision-making.

Health 109

Health Technology Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management 109

iMarketSmart

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Those traditional metrics dont just miss the markthey actively harm your chances of securing meaningful, transformational gifts. Thats because theyre focused on activity, not outcomes. Traditional Fundraiser Metrics: The Trap of Activity for Activitys Sake Youve seen this play out before. How many visits did you complete?

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Activism Collaborations 52