NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Photo by Arno Senoner on Unsplash Should a private foundation be more than a private investment company that uses some of its excess cash flow for charitable purposes? Heron Foundation, New Frontiers in Mission-Related Investing , 2004 At the end of 2024, US private foundations held a record $1.64 trillion in assets.

Foundations 70

Foundations Environmental Management Non-Profits 70

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 26, 2020

COVID-19 is quickly rewriting the rules for how all of us are approaching our communications. Here are five tips to consider as you think about how you want to communicate with the media during the coming weeks and months: Rethink Your Calendar. A number of U.S.

Communication 272

Communication Nonprofits Foundations Leadership 272

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 3, 2020

Here is our latest submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator – Quarantine Edition. She is a member of the Arkansas Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). Jennifer Cobb at home. Let’s see how Jennifer Cobb is adapting. Jennifer is married to Chris Travis.

Communication 276

Communication Medical Nonprofits Universities 276

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Building the foundation your employees need to thrive begins with onboarding. Review workplace policies, including communication and paid time off (PTO). Survey new employees about their learning preferences, communication styles, career goals, and interests. So, how do you foster this kind of environment?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 205

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 205

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 4, 2020

You can Take the 2021 Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey by Tuesday the 8th and be entered to win a free All-Access Pass or if that doesn’t work out for you, you can save $200 on the All-Access Pass now through January 8th. Jeff Brooks wants to know Is your Foundation forcing donors to think twice before they give?

Communication 221

Communication Nonprofits Foundations Fundraising 221

Pam Moore

MARCH 26, 2025

Brand, AI, and the Human Shift No One is Talking About In a world racing to adopt the latest tools and automate everything, most brands are missing something far more foundational: Identity. But theyre missing the foundation. Not just your colors or fonts. Not just your logo, tone, or tagline. Not even your content calendar.

Culture 146

Culture Technology Foundations Energy 146

Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

It ensures regular, direct, and meaningful communication with your partners, keeping them informed, engaged, and invested in your success. Strong Communicator & Organizer. Director of Corporate Partnerships & Foundation Giving, The Everglades Foundation , Miami ($120k - $140k) Brain Food 1.

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Values Foundations 147

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2021

If your organization is a university or hospital foundation with millions in the bank, then hiring a company to do all video-related communications for you might make sense. Use your iPhone or Zoom or whatever tool you are comfortable with to do the recording.

Universities 321

Universities Fundraising Fundraising Foundations 321

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them. Why Donor Segmentation Matters for Communication.

Communication 182

Communication Activism Donor Motivation Values 182

Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

He’s given tens of billions to Buffett family-affiliated foundations, and while not all are based in Nebraska, three of the state’s top 10 grantmakers are The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, and Buffett Early Childhood Fund. Community involvement begins early in Nebraska,” says Malek-Madani.

Culture 106

Culture Foundations Children Philanthropy 106

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Successfully encouraging your existing supporters to give again, especially on a recurring basis, creates a stable financial foundation of predictable revenue. Automating communications to retain recurring donors.

Nonprofits 165

Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 165

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Now, as board chair of the Boston-based Hyams Foundation , I find myself on the funder side, which means it’s my job to help the foundation move from critique to action. Of course, this is a foundation-wide effort, one in which both our board and staff have been engaged. Our journey has been long and gradual.

Foundations 128

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 128

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Onyx Ramirez is senior communications director at Black Farmer Fund based in New York City. Abarca, “ Regenerative Housing Initiatives: From Private Equity to Community Ownership ,” NPQ , August 7, 2024. Lora Smith, “ How to Flip the Script on Foundation Reporting ,” NPQ , August 14, 2024. Resources: Fernando X.

Finance 132

Finance Foundations Activism Values 132

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 2020, iF , A Foundation for Radical Possibility (then the Consumer Health Foundation) hosted a retreat with our board and staff. However, to truly be in solidarity with Black people, we realized that as a private foundation, we needed to look in the mirror as well.

Foundations 119

Foundations Philanthropy Construction Healthcare 119

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Review your communications and communications policies to ensure that they do not create unnecessary risks of copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, fraudulent misrepresentations, or political campaign intervention. The factsheet What Is Lobbying Under the 501(h) Election? from Alliance for Justice is a helpful resource.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 17, 2025

And as many are recognizing, philanthropic foundations that support their work must rally, and quickly, to their support. Many observers argue forand some foundations are announcing increases in grantmaking. Finally, only about one in 10 foundations share decision-making power with those most affected by their funding.

Environmental 104

Environmental Civil Society Philanthropy Participation and motivation 104

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Ragan Communications proudly unveils the winners of its Video, Visual & Virtual Awards , recognizing the most outstanding achievements in visual storytelling and virtual experiences across the communications, marketing and PR industries. Ragan Communications congratulates all winners on their well-deserved success.

Communication 65

Communication Leadership Children Culture 65

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Therefore, 501c3 organizations, whether public charities or private foundations, must navigate carefully to comply with regulations. Private foundations may provide general support to public charities that lobby, subject to certain requirements. See “ Private Foundations May Advocate ” from Bolder Advocacy, Alliance for Justice.

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 104

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Mitgang The man who co-created "Sesame Street" also presided for decades over a foundation that has left a lasting mark on the entire field of communications and mass media.

Foundations 264

Foundations Communication 264

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

The strategies in this article offer practical steps to strengthen your organizations financial foundation. Tap into recurring giving to create a steady stream of revenue Predictable revenue is the foundation of financial stability, and recurring giving is one of the best ways to achieve it.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 121

Candid

MARCH 11, 2025

During my first year as CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, our biggest priority was listening. Since late 2023, weve been talking with community members about how, together, we could make Kansas City a national model for equitable economic mobility.

Entrepreneurship 94

Entrepreneurship Nonprofits Foundations Leadership 94

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 24, 2022

Nonprofit Hub tells you how to Lay a Foundation for Highly-Connected Teams. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You…. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You…. The Nonprofit Communications Director Mentoring Program. Catch Up on Our Content from This Week…. Only 2 spots are left! Get Details.

Communication 143

Communication Ethics Nonprofits Culture 143

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

After all, to build up your organization, you first need a solid foundation! Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants. Accounting Infrastructure Your nonprofit’s internal financial systems can make or break its growth potential. Corporate philanthropy: Matching gifts, volunteer grants, sponsorships.

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 147

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Instead of marketing resources being devoted to an annual golf tournament, Nicole Williams, associate director of foundation relations and communications, pivoted the organization’s strategy and resources. That campaign earned her NonProfit PRO’s Marketer of the Year.

Marketing 246

Marketing Marketing Associations Foundations 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By Jim Canales & Stefan Lanfer To meet this moment, how can foundations and nonprofits orient their communications to foster connections and build community?

Communication 98

Communication Foundations Nonprofits 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 22, 2023

Claire Quinn, communications manager at Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, will be presenting “Case Study: How a Nonprofit Drove Omnichannel Storytelling Through Strategic Partnerships” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Quinn to get a sneak peek at her session.

Foundations 245

Foundations Management Communication Nonprofits 245

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Answer: a smooth sign-up and onboarding experience, strong communication, impactful results, and a feeling of appreciation. Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. Youth community service: Belonging, reciprocity, and agency.

Public and Nonprofit Management 90

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 90

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes. Solutions-focused donor communication Successful fundraising campaigns highlight specific solutions to financial access barriers.

Homelessness 105

Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 105

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 4, 2021

leads all of the fundraising at MSF, including mid-level gifts, major gifts, planned gifts, corporate gifts and foundation gifts. Currently, Kim Goldsmith-N'Diaye, director of development at Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders in the U.S.,

Retention 246

Retention Foundations Communication Fundraising 246

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 15, 2023

In an inspiring career journey that exemplifies the power of networking, seizing new opportunities, and embracing the unknown, Nicole Collier White, CNP has recently taken on a new role within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) system as Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Collaborations Education 246

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Inbound Engagement is the foundation of authentic relationships. It involves responding consistently to all incoming communication, including comments, direct messages, mentions, and shares. By acknowledging these interactions, nonprofits show appreciation for their followers’ participation and reinforce a sense of community.

Participation and motivation 129

Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 129

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 9, 2020

Some of you are being asked to do communications work for the first time. No matter what you are working on, there are a few really simple elements to this nonprofit communications work that you can always use to ground yourself and to create a strong foundation for your work. CHANNELS: Where will it go out?

Nonprofits 278

Nonprofits Foundations Communication Marketing 278

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Trust is the cornerstone herean active, vocal community builds credibility for your nonprofits mission. Strategies for building community Most nonprofits emerge out of a clear community need (think food banks, homeless shelters, health-focused foundations).

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 15, 2021

One of the last conversations the most recent cohort of the Communications Director Mentoring Program had was around how you prepare for an extended leave (or exit) when you are a nonprofit communications director. While this list isn’t exhaustive, here are some of the key points that the group came up with. Logins and Passwords.

Communication 273

Communication Marketing Marketing Foundations 273

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

As of April 2024, 58% of 501(c)(3) organizations have incorporated AI into their digital communications, and 68% use it to analyze constituent data. No matter your communications’ purpose, use generative AI to supplement human content creation, not replace it. Collaborative ) as your foundation.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

Unlike private sector mergers where financial returns serve as the primary metric, our social sector M&A required deep mission alignment as its foundation. Substantial resources are often required: as George and Taren Stinebrickner-Kauffman note , for example, the Guidestar merger with Foundation Center cost $45 million.

Social Enterprise 108

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 108

Anedot

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Position: Operations & Communications Director (F/T) Reports to: Executive Director, Project Coyote Job Description: The Operations & Communications Director (OCD) is responsible for leading a remote team and overseeing all operations, communications, and development efforts of this dynamic and growing organization.

Communication 40

Communication Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 40