Reaching a State of Prime Association Performance
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2024
To help your association reach and maintain a prime state of performance, ensure you have these seven components.
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NetForum AMS Unveils New Website, Increased Support for Associations and Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
NetForum AMS announced a new and refreshed website, designed to better serve an expanded range of associations and nonprofits with comprehensive association management software (AMS) and added implementation options.
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An Open Letter to the Marketing and Development Coordinator (associate, manager, director, etc.)
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 8, 2021
Maybe the associate in the office next to yours would be willing to handwrite a thank you note or two or work registration at your next fundraising event. . The post An Open Letter to the Marketing and Development Coordinator (associate, manager, director, etc.) Similarly, consider opportunities for volunteers to engage in marketing.
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Community Brands Introduces Nimble Intelligence, AI-Powered Analytics Solution for Associations
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 25, 2024
Community Brands launched Nimble Intelligence, an AI-powered analytics solution built on Salesforce with insights and reporting capabilities.
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Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
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. Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards.
Study Reveals Technology’s Impact on Associations and Member Loyalty
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Results from Momentive Software's report reveal that tech adoption directly fuels member loyalty and engagement, plus other findings.
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Every Nonprofit Needs Internal and External Ambassadors
NonProfit PRO
JULY 23, 2021
Every person who works for a nonprofit or is associated with an organization internally is an ambassador of that organization by virtue of association. Volunteers also wear clothing that signifies an association with the organization.
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Volunteering Would Feel Good Even If It Didn't Have Health Benefits. But It Does
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 2, 2024
By Albert Stumm, Associated Press Robert Piechota, via AP Jeff Kellert, seen in his garden in Albany, N.Y., Research has revealed a connection between volunteering and more positive emotions, less loneliness and more social support. began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue.
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AFP President Mike Geiger to Step Down at the End of the Year
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 23, 2024
By Rasheeda Childress Courtesy of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Mike Geiger, president and CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, will be leaving the organization after seven years at its helm. In his seven-year tenure, Geiger improved financials and led the organization through the pandemic.
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The Nonprofit World Should Embrace, Not Fear, Congressional Interest in Donor Transparency
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.
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A Grant Program for Black Women Business Owners Is Discriminatory, Appeals Court Rules
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 3, 2024
The ruling against the Atlanta-based Fearless Fund is another victory for conservative groups waging a sprawling legal battle against corporate diversity programs.
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Recent Survey Data Shows Employee Volunteerism in the Workplace Is on the Rise in 2023
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Survey data from the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals showed employees volunteered more in the workplace in 2023.
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Less Than 2% of Philanthropic Giving Goes to Women and Girls. Can Melinda French Gates Change That?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 30, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Jose Luis Magana/AP Melinda French Gates plans to give $1 billion over the next two years to people and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally. Her $1 billion commitment, announced Tuesday, and the momentum generated if others join her, could break through that ceiling.
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Mission Driven Bank Fund and Partners Aim to Close Racial Income and Wealth Gaps
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The Mission Driven Bank Fund partnered with the National Bankers Association Foundation and UpMetrics to close racial income and wealth gaps.
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How A.I. Health-Care Chatbots Learn From The Questions Of An Indian Women's Organization
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 7, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. delivering accurate medical information.
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What's Next for Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's Giving?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 5, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Scott’s grants, announced in March, largely fall in line with her usual themes — equity and justice, education, health, and economic security and opportunity were the largest categories.
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GoFundMe Says $30 Billion Has Been Raised on Its Crowdfunding and Nonprofit Giving Platforms
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Adrian Kraus/AP GoFundMe crowdfunding campaigns have generated $30 billion since 2010, the fundraising platform announced Tuesday, as younger generations look beyond institutions to make their donations. The most common donation on GoFundMe is $50.
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How Nonprofits Should Identify Their Best Fundraising Sources
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2022
You’ve got staff, programs, services, rent and a seemingly endless list of costs associated with all the good work you’re doing for your community and our world. You need money. Here’s a roadmap you can use to find what methods of raising money are right for you.
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This Year's MacArthur 'Genius' Fellows Include More Writers, Artists and Storytellers
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John D. The large number of nominations in the literary arts space indicates a desire to tell important stories, a MacArthur staffer said. and Catherine T.
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Global Fund for Children Promotes Hayley Roffey to Co-CEO
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 29, 2024
Prest Also, the Association of African American Museums has appointed a new CEO, and AARP’s longtime leader will depart at the end of the year.
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How to Achieve Multicultural Marketing at Your Nonprofit
NonProfit PRO
MAY 11, 2022
People want to associate with brands and organizations that align with their societal values more than ever. One of the significant benefits of multicultural marketing is that it’s simply the right thing to do. However, it can also help you increase brand awareness and help your nonprofit better fulfill its mission.
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Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE Earns Highest Professional Credential from AFP
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has awarded its highest professional certification, the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE), to Melissa Weisse, CFRE, ACFRE of Detroit, Michigan.
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AFP Announces Strategic Partnership With Givergy
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2022
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has announced a new strategic relationship with Givergy, an award-winning fundraising platform that offers a range of fundraising solutions and expert advice.
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Volunteers Came Back to Nonprofits In 2023, After the Pandemic Tanked Participation
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Steven Senne/AP Volunteer Evangelista Baez, 72, of Providence, R.I., The survey asked if respondents volunteered at a nonprofit or if they informally helped friends, family or neighbors or gave to charity.
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Overcoming Donor Hesitancy: Strategies to Keep Donors Engaged and Giving Amidst Challenges
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Here are some challenges associated with hesitancy, and tips to overcome them. Donor hesitancy remains a constant threat to nonprofits.
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Anonymous $10 Million Gift to a Climate Nonprofit Came Out of the Blue
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 24, 2024
Thalia Beaty, Associated Press (AP Photo/J. The mystery contribution to Giving Green was made by a donor-advised fund at Fidelity Charitable. David Ake, File) The mystery contribution to Giving Green was made by a donor-advised fund at Fidelity Charitable.
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MacKenzie Scott Reveals the Groups That Got Some of Her $2.1 Billion in Gifts in 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 11, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott’s announcement of this year’s giving was accompanied by just a three-sentence post rather than the essays she’s written in the past. This year's contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health.
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Bill Clinton Explains Why Philanthropy Fills His Post-Presidential Life in New Book
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File Former president Bill Clinton’s new book, “Citizen,” details his philanthropic work since leaving the White House.
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Bloomberg Gives $600 Million to Four HBCU Medical Schools' Endowments
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 6, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Joshua A. The donations will more than double the size of three of the medical schools' endowments. Bickel/AP Michael Bloomberg’s gifts are going to Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science.
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New CSR and ESG Survey Shows Profession Under Intense Pressure to Perform With Fewer Resources
NonProfit PRO
JULY 13, 2023
A new CSR and ESG survey released by the Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals offers insights into the real-world impact a polarized political environment and increasing demands are having on the ability of corporations to carry out social impact work in communities across the country.
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Reparations Campaigns Get Boost From New Philanthropic Funding
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 9, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK The campaign to win reparations for Black Americans plans to bring broader support for smaller nonprofits advancing the cause, with a new philanthropic funding initiative announced Friday at the "Alight Align Arise" national conference in Atlanta.
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Gates Foundation Names New Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 24, 2024
Also, Junior Achievement USA has tapped its next leader, and Mike Geiger will step down this year as CEO of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Prest Gates Archive/Brandon Hill June Yoshinari Davis will become the new chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
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NonProfit PRO to Co-present Inaugural BridgeTECH Ahead of Bridge Conference
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 1, 2023
NonProfit PRO, in collaboration with the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Washington, D.C. AFP-DC) is excited to announce the launch of BridgeTECH, an event designed to empower nonprofits with cutting-edge technology solutions.
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Seeking engagement and purpose, corporate employees turn to workplace volunteering
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
By James Pollard, Associated Press Charles Krupa, AP Photo Ron Waddell, Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Legacies, second from left, says Blue Cross Blue Shield volunteers provided help in the short term, while also staying engaged over the long term.
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HBCUs Get 178 Times Less in Foundation Grants Than Ivy League Institutions
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Jacquelyn Martin, AP A recent study found that in a single year eight Ivy League universities received $5.5 billion from the 1,000 largest U.S. foundations compared with $45 million for the 99 historically black colleges and universities.
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Luis Miranda Jr. Reflects on Giving, the Arts, and His Son Lin-Manuel in the New Memoir 'Relentless'
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Miranda spoke to the Associated Press about how he and his family have dedicated themselves to lifting up Latino communities through giving. Miranda spoke to the Associated Press about how he and his family have dedicated themselves to lifting up Latino communities through giving.
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New MacKenzie Scott Website Details $14 Billion in Gifts
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By the Associated Press. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott says she plans to introduce an "open-call process" that allows nonprofits seeking donations from her to send information to her for evaluation. Scott plans to an "open-call" process so charities can send her information for evaluation.
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How NIL in College Sports Has Raised Questions About Nonprofits
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 30, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Al Goldis/AP The complicated, often murky, world of name, image, likeness in college sports has had an unanticipated effect on the nonprofits that help players secure sponsorship deals — namely, what is charitable about paying college players?
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Jimmy Carter’s 100th Birthday and Legacy of Giving Celebrated
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 1, 2024
By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa Associated Press Robert Franklin/AP Former President Jimmy Carter works with other volunteers on site during the first day of the weeklong Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, their 35th work project with Habitat for Humanity, in Mishawaka, Ind.
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Bonuses Can Help Nonprofits Stretch Budgets and Retain Fundraisers
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 10, 2023
There are plenty of ways to ethically reward hard-working fundraisers — the Association of Fundraising Professionals, for example, endorses bonuses delivered as flat… By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent.
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Nursing Gets a Little Love With $10 Million Gift
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 3, 2024
Plus, an alumni association is awarded $8 million for financial aid, and George Mason University’s concert hall is getting a $5 million renovation thanks to a long-time donor.
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3 Takeaways From a New Report on Giving Trends by Race
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Here are three key findings from the report and how your nonprofit can begin to overcome the associated hurdles to reaching new demographics to support your cause. The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released “The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity” report.
MacArthur Fellows Awarded for Work on Reproductive Health, Climate, and Arts
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 4, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Patrick Makuakāne’s choreography and dance have blended hula with contemporary influences while uplifting Hawaiian languages and histories.
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AmazonSmile's End Is Alarming, Say Nonprofits That Benefited
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 26, 2023
By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Mark Lennihan/AP Thousands of nonprofit beneficiaries are disappointed and concerned about finding ways to replace the funding.
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