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

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

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

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

There are a number of nonprofit AI tools that enable fundraisers to create individualized communications at scale. Whether its event invites, donation requests, or thank-you notes, AI can learn your writing style and your donors preferences to craft communications that resonate with each of your donors. appeared first on Bloomerang.

Philanthropy 73

Philanthropy Values Technology Retention 73

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Join me for some Mixed Links… We have opened our annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey , but this year we have completely revamped it. The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation has released The Data Playbook to help you “measure, evaluate and share the impact of their work.” Happy Friday!

Communication 171

Communication Philanthropy Nonprofits Foundations 171

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 9, 2010

Low Hanging Fruit Communications by Maureen Carruthers covers lots of bigger-picture management topics like getting organized and working together, as well as more tactical social media advice. Change 4 Your Dollar is a new fundraising blog by Laura Kaufman, who has lots of experience with foundations and Jewish philanthropy.

Communication 207

Communication Marketing Marketing Non-Profits 207

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 7, 2011

The NRC includes six organizations that serve the nonprofit sector: the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Blackbaud, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, the Foundation Center, GuideStar USA Inc., and the Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics.

Communication 176

Communication Nonprofits Universities Collaborations 176

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 147

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. We met with NCRP to propose our idea for the study.

Foundations 119

Foundations Philanthropy Construction Healthcare 119

Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The need to center performance over prestige According to Altrata’s Ultra High Net Worth Philanthropy 2024 report, “[a]lmost 20% of UHNW individuals have a private foundation. Strategic, data-driven storytelling can create lasting emotional connections and visibility beyond traditional philanthropy.

Health 97

Health Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 97

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

studio on pexels.com Discussions of trust-based philanthropy have gained increased prominence over the years, but how can philanthropy operate as an effective part of social justice movements—beyond just providing grants to movement nonprofits? For more than a half-century, the foundation funded settlement houses and social services.

Foundations 128

Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development Philanthropy Leadership 128

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 18, 2012

Robin Dixon of the Firelight Foundation. I had a great time mentoring Robin earlier this year as she revised her marketing strategy, and I’m happy to share her story with you about how she successfully gained some great media coverage for the Firelight Foundation by connecting it to the Facebook IPO.

Philanthropy 199

Philanthropy Foundations Children Leadership 199

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 12, 2023

I was a senior program officer with the trust at that point, and was new to philanthropy and fairly new to housing. Although new to both housing and philanthropy, I knew that where and how we live is integral to our health, education, and economic mobility. The problem is bigger than any one issue. As Charles Rutheiser of the Annie E.

Philanthropy 116

Philanthropy Homelessness Public and Social Policy Foundations 116

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

This is what I call Mixed Links - an occasional tasty cocktail of great links for nonprofit communicators. Hope: Using Emotions in Your Nonprofit Communications. Share with the Chronicle of Philanthropy in their latest contest. Tags: Mixed Links Nonprofit Communications. Upcoming Webinars. September 29: Fear v.

Communication 148

Communication Nonprofits Food Philanthropy 148

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Fineberg of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation penned an op-ed for the San Francisco Chronicle, lamenting philanthropy’s inability to join forces to amplify and expedite impact. The work began by building the digital infrastructure.

Philanthropy 116

Philanthropy Collaborations Sociology Foundations 116

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

Candid

JUNE 23, 2022

Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) released a new report, Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining giving in 2021 , in May 2022 that details COVID-19-related philanthropic funding in 2021. Brazil’s culture of giving and philanthropy has been growing since the 1980s.

Civil Society 98

Civil Society Philanthropy Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Rooted in a foundation of strong relationships with grantmaking organizations, successful grant fundraising requires nonprofits to manage and track multiple priorities— specific application requirements, timelines, funding usage guidelines, and reporting expectations. Investing in software can help your nonprofit raise more funds.

Technology 330

Technology Management Nonprofits Foundations 330

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 21, 2010

Today I’m introducing a new series of posts on this blog that over the next several months will take you behind-the-scenes and into the marketing and communications decision-making of a small nonprofit called NCGives. Kellogg Foundation five years ago, and is now in the process of being becoming an independent nonprofit.

Philanthropy 152

Philanthropy Foundations Communication Activism 152

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 14, 2024

How Has Education Philanthropy Responded? Just as press releases and surveys can show us intent, foundations’ actions can best be measured by our checkbooks. For the past four years, the Schott Foundation for Public Education has worked with Candid to measure the grantmaking priorities of those in K-12 education philanthropy.

Education 119

Education Education Philanthropy Foundations 119

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

MARCH 14, 2025

When everyone understands their role in philanthropy and works together toward shared goals, fundraising becomes a collective effort rather than a solitary burden. Effective internal communication and trust are the foundation of donor retention success. Confusion leads to hesitation, and hesitation leads to lost gifts.

Finance 77

Finance Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations 77

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 12, 2018

Not all of these can be impacted by communications professionals but there are some that can. Some communities don’t see themselves reflected in your communications. . In context of each community, these practices are usually based in meaningful traditions and deeply held beliefs. Community organizations and funds.

Communication 115

Communication Culture Associations Foundations 115

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

But even though less than a decade has passed, that picture was taken during a completely different era — a time when local newspapers and TV stations actually assigned reporters to cover the nonprofits and foundations in their communities. What does this mean for nonprofit communicators? Quite a bit.

Public and Nonprofit Management 221

Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Universities Philanthropy 221

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. Community-based organizations are one of the greatest levers for change. For example, when we first met A.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 116

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Source: Chronicle of Philanthropy Colleen Brinkmann has been raising money for a long time. Way back in 2002, she started as the communications and marketing director for the North Texas Food Bank. We said yes to everything," Colleen told the Chronicle of Philanthropy. It wasn't easy back then. "We

Food 189

Food Philanthropy Foundations Marketing 189

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From a Tech-Centric Approach to Cross-Sector Collaboration For all their expertise in building tools and infrastructure, tech companies often lack the kind of sector-specific understanding and ethical framework needed in philanthropy. Collaborate with philanthropic foundations.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts. Walton…and individual family foundations have directed tens of millions of dollars to support journalists, newsrooms, and journalism organizations.

Public and Social Policy 136

Public and Social Policy Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy 136

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Chamber of Commerce Foundation and Newsweek , for leadership in philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. “I’m My experience in strategic communications, nonprofit governance, and community engagement will help scale the organization’s impact and position it for continued success.”

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Governance Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

I also think we can expand our influence by example, by continued experimentation and innovation, and by speaking up to change how others in philanthropy approach their work. The AJH Foundation and ActionAid UK have adopted this model and speak highly of its effect on organizational culture and productivity.

Leadership 105

Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 14, 2011

The Case Foundation released a “lessons learned” report about planning and executing a virtual convening (in other words, an online conference) based on their experiences with the Millennial Donor Summit. Nonprofit Communicator Blog shares 7 Tips to Building and Maintaining Your Media List. Have a great weekend!

Marketing 182

Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 182

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 23, 2019

If you can offer a thoughtful perspective on the impact of that action on the people you serve or the community you work in, you have an opportunity to tell a compelling story. Here’s one recent example from The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Earlier this week, it penned this piece for the Detroit Free Press.

Culture 201

Culture Foundations Philanthropy Communication 201

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2009

First Step in Strategic Communications Planning: Communications Audit (IMPACTMAX). Six Online Fundraising Campaigns That Work (video from the Chronicle of Philanthropy). The Role of Email in Your Communications Mix (Idealware). Making It Easier for Donors to Give Monthly (Chronicle of Philanthropy Chat Transcript).

Nonprofit Leadership 144

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Philanthropy Nonprofits 144

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 14, 2017

The folks at The Schott Foundation for Public Education are hosting a webinar on Racism in Philanthropy next Friday, April 21st. I am bringing you Mixed Links brunch-style today because I am off to the beach soon for a long weekend! On April 25th, M+R will release the 2017 Benchmarks Study.

Communication 101

Communication Nonprofits Universities Philanthropy 101

Candid

JUNE 11, 2021

Many nonprofit leaders say that increased financial support from funders and the government helped their organizations fare better through 2020 than originally anticipated, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds. Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits." Center for Effective Philanthropy report 06/08/2021.

Philanthropy 131

Philanthropy Governance Nonprofits Foundations 131

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Profiles of amazing volunteers and selfless donors can easily be repurposed for your organization’s blog, social media channels, annual report, newsletter, or for another communications channel. He was formerly an assistant managing editor at The Chronicle of Philanthropy and a senior vice president at The Council on Foundations.

Public and Nonprofit Management 215

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Philanthropy Foundations 215

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 5, 2009

Today the Chronicle of Philanthropy hosted an online chat on getting started in nonprofit marketing , based on my free e-book “ The First 100 Days of Your New Nonprofit Marketing Job.&# Sandra Bate, executive director of marketing for the Indiana University Foundation , joined me in fielding the questions, such as.

Marketing 164

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Universities 164