NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

While it is rarely acknowledged, parents undergo their own developmental changes alongside their children. Unfortunately, we dont recognize their process in the same ways we recognize that of the children they support.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Children Education Education 121

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. Lindsey’s Bio: My name is Lindsey Williams and I am the Multimedia Communications Coordinator at the Specially Gifted Foundation. On Mondays, I collaborate with the foundation co-founders to solidify content for the week and expectations.

Communication 281

Communication Children Collaborations Foundations 281

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more prevalent across society, its use growing especially quickly in the nonprofit sector. If your nonprofit hasn’t yet incorporated AI into its work, there is no time like the present to get started! In this guide, we’ll discuss three tips for doing just that.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Here is the latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series. Lindsey’s Bio: My name is Lindsey Williams and I am the Multimedia Communications Coordinator at the Specially Gifted Foundation. On Mondays, I collaborate with the foundation co-founders to solidify content for the week and expectations.

Communication 261

Communication Children Collaborations Foundations 261

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.

Technology 330

Technology Management Nonprofits Foundations 330

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Prest All Our Kin Family child care educator Tané Trimble cares for two children in her program at Tané’s Little World Daycare in New Haven, Conn. Plus, the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation has awarded $30 million for a center to treat people with diabetes in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, and Google.org gave $25 million for A.I.

Children 265

Children Education Education Foundations 265

Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

But if the cashier asks for a gift to ensure our “our children have clean, safe tap water to drink&# more shoppers will give. Today, at Marshall’s a cashier held up a sneaker-shaped pinup and asked me to donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We’re raising money today for children with the disease.

Marketing 275

Marketing Marketing Disaster Relief Children 275

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Before you start writing your Letter of Inquiry, take a moment to reflect on what you’re setting out to do – essentially, introduce your nonprofit. The reality is foundations often want to spread their resources around and give new organizations a chance. So most children are moving at least 3 times in 12 months.

Children 98

Children Foundations Health Associations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Yet, they can play a critical role in strengthening community-based organizations by making strategic investments in nonprofits to build the necessary organizational infrastructure, resilience, and power to drive change. However, three of the four nonprofits made significant progress in this three-year cohort in all eight areas.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 116

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. At Save the Children, we often have difficult conversations about exit ramps from communities where we have worked for decades. Is it still relevant? We raise significant funds from the U.S.

Children 59

Children Governance Nonprofits Activism 59

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. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

Social Enterprise 106

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 106

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 31, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to share the commencement of the April CNP Cohort for the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track program. This group of dedicated nonprofit leaders have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. Learn more here!

Nonprofit Leadership 182

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Foundations Nonprofits 182

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Everything else can be taught.

Ethics 107

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 107

NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A new manager recently shared this with us as he takes on a new role: “ It is the first time my position has existed at my nonprofit, and I’m concerned about how to best develop and support my team members.” Allie Markham, inspHire Program Manager, Abe Brown Ministries, Inc.

Leadership 197

Leadership Healthcare Nonprofit Leadership Foundations 197

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. But big goals cost big money. Should you fund your work out of your own pocket?

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Upload a suitable profile logo, craft a concise bio, and include a link to your nonprofit’s website – same stuff you do on Instagram. Nonprofits Leading the Way Being an early adopter of Threads gives your nonprofit a chance to shine while its still here in its early days. It works exactly the same.

Nonprofits 242

Nonprofits Foundations Children Collaborations 242

Candid

DECEMBER 16, 2024

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. million to the North Carolina Community Foundation to support recovery needs across Western North Carolina. CDP encourages giving grants locally as much as possible.

Philanthropy 120

Philanthropy Disaster Relief Insurance Medical 120

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2015

Looking for some good examples of nonprofits on Instagram? Make a Wish Foundation https://instagram.com/makeawishamerica/. Through your support, we’ve been able to care for more than 1600 children… including these two cutie pies!???? Nonprofit Communications Photography Social Networking' ANIMAL RIGHTS.

Food 274

Food Medical Environmental Nonprofits 274

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 6, 2015

Here’s the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. . Because of a special meeting this morning with a foundation at 11 a.m., We meet with the foundation donors at from 11 a.m.-12 Day in the Life Nonprofit Communications'

Communication 226

Communication Universities Nonprofits Children 226

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This week it's why you should use pets in your nonprofit marketing.????? And even if you're not, I bet a lot of your nonprofit's supporters are. I'm advising this REGARDLESS OF WHAT TYPE OF NONPROFIT YOU ARE. Patriots Quarterback Mac Jones is wearing cleats for Boston's Children's Hospital. It's a fascinating read.

Non-Profits 299

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Retail 299

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.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Today on CauseTalk Radio Megan and I talk to Lori Davison , Vice President of Brand Strategy & Communications, at SickKids Foundation about the foundation's new brand platform. On the show, Megan, Lori and I discuss: Lori Davison, SickKids Foundation. This isn't your typical hospital ad campaign! The background of SickKids.

Children 211

Children Foundations Health Communication 211

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!

Sociology 97

Sociology Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Children 97

Bloomerang

JANUARY 14, 2025

Chances are, if youre a nonprofit professional, youre curious about how mobile giving can improve your nonprofits fundraising efforts. Regardless of what you call it, mobile giving is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise moneyand retain more donors on the go. Well cover: What is mobile giving?

Nonprofits 105

Nonprofits Technology Food Management 105

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In the relentless chase for massive donations, nonprofits have deprioritized outreach to ordinary families. Nonprofit leaders will have to reinvigorate a model that engages families from all walks of life, creating space for small acts of giving that accumulate into significant social impact.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Children Foundations Values 97

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 29, 2014

TechSoup ‘s annual nonprofit storytelling campaign and contest, Storymakers , was created to help nonprofits and social good organizations communicate differently, to build community, and to educate on how to tell powerful and effective stories for a global audience. . Nonprofit Communications Storytelling Video'

Nonprofits 224

Nonprofits Children Communication Health 224

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 11, 2011

He explained he had recently seen a cause marketing promotion between the Arthritis Foundation and Massage Envy and thought it was a great partnership. Massage Envy customers, Arthritis sufferers and their supporters would benefit from the therapeutic touch of massage and the Arthritis Foundation would reap a donation.

Marketing 237

Marketing Marketing Children Retail 237

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With a bachelor’s degree in theater, she hadn’t envisioned herself pursuing education further or even working in the nonprofit sector. “I Through AmeriCorps NCCC, Sara was introduced to the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a proud partner. I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she shared.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 246

Nonprofit Administration and Development Education Education Nonprofit Leadership 246

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Millions of people in the United States need work that fits around uncertain day-to-day fluctuations, particularly workers who care for children, elders, or others needing caregiving assistance. Much of this employment was in care for children, seniors, or people with health issues.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 115

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Structure of a Guaranteed Income Pilot Program CRNY’s program began through a three-year, $125 million dollar investment from the Mellon Foundation, the Ford Foundation, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. All the time distracted by survival is time I can’t love and enjoy my children, my family.”

Public and Social Policy 133

Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Foundations Health 133

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. What will women choose to do with this windfall? And its not just about the billionaires.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

In 2024, when Global Fund for Children (GFC) announced that I would transition from global managing director to co-CEO alongside John Hecklinger (who had been sole CEO and president for over six years) it was the next step in a co-leadership journey that began several years earlier with co-leaders at other levels.

Leadership 105

Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 105

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Radio Shack reminds me of a lot of the local, scrappy nonprofits I work with. Jude Children’s Research, The Salvation Army and Toys for Tots. Now Radio Shack really sounds like a lot of the nonprofits I work with! The good news is that nonprofits share more with Radio Shack than just my sympathies.

Nonprofits 224

Nonprofits Recruitment Children Activism 224

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 21, 2012

Earlier this month I commented in my newsletter and wrote a blog post about how nonprofits should not be afraid of the “what ifs” out there, prompted by a recent Virginia ruling that liking a Facebook page did not count as protected free speech. Guest Post by Wendy Baird of Wendy Baird Consulting. These are all successes.

Homelessness 226

Homelessness Foundations Community Development Children 226

Candid

JULY 19, 2023

As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. With these challenges at play, how did inflation affect foundation giving decisions in 2022 and beyond? Last month, Candid published results from the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, an annual survey of large U.S. private and community foundations.

Foundations 98

Foundations Homelessness Values Children 98

Selfish Giving

JUNE 23, 2011

While Machiavelli never bought a pinup to help children made orphans by the plague, or “liked&# a Facebook page to trigger a donation from the powerful Medici family in Florence that would support local artists (including some guy named Michelangelo), Machiavelli’s advice transcends the renaissance and politics.

Marketing 278

Marketing Marketing Children Ethics 278

Candid

JULY 5, 2022

private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .

Foundations 106

Foundations Philanthropy Governance Healthcare 106