The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

The regular people who worked at my local Y showed me how everyday institutions can bridge divides and level the playing field. By Eboo Patel B.R. Ryall YMCA 6-8th grade campers from B.R. Ryall YMCA on a field trip to YMCA Camp MacLean in Burlington, Wisconsin. They participated in a team-building exercise where the campers were passed a hula hoop around the circle while holding hands.

Civil Society 301

Civil Society Activism Communication 301

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2024

The Community Brands Nonprofit Solutions 2024 Research Study shows successful, forward-thinking nonprofits are leading the change to improve and innovate. While organizations have many challenges to overcome, they are determined to capitalize on new opportunities and find unique ways to reach the communities they serve and achieve their missions. We surveyed 1,000 senior nonprofit leaders on topics like technology usage, sustainability, fundraising, automation, cloud technology, and more to unde

Technology 244

Technology Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising 244

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

Some in philanthropy say calls for equality are too divisive. Yet organized resistance led by Black Americans forged democracy’s greatest advancements. By Nwamaka Agbo VWPics via AP Images A Black Lives Matter protest outside the White House in June 2020. Philanthropy that aims to save democracy says calls for justice are too divisive. But organized resistance led by Black Americans forged democracy’s greatest advancements.

Philanthropy 281

Philanthropy 281

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 18, 2024

For nonprofits, annual reports play an important role in maintaining both financial transparency and donor trust. As the name implies, most organizations create and publish these reports once a year, making them a staple that any nonprofit professional could benefit from brushing up on. To help you develop or improve your own impact reporting skills, this guide will explore the annual report creation process step by step.

Public and Nonprofit Management 245

Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 245

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

Finance

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 18, 2024

Let’s tackle the appropriate reaction for nonprofit communications pros to this situation: Your executive director or other senior managers may have just hired a marketing consultant without previously talking to you. They are excited about a meeting they just had — again without you. They think it’s going to be great and are so excited!

Marketing 240

Marketing Marketing Collaborations Leadership 240

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

Unreliable power is a widespread problem for community health centers, which serve more than 30 million patients at 14,000 locations. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press HEALDSBURG, Calif. Nic Coury, AP Photo In May, Alliance Medical Center turned on a new rooftop solar and battery storage system that was paid for by humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief.

Health 261

Health Medical Associations 261

Ann Green

JUNE 18, 2024

What kind of experience are you giving your donors when they interact with your organization? Is it good, bad, or somewhere in between? It’s important for you to look at things from their perspective, not yours. Let’s examine some of the different aspects of fundraising and donor communication to see what kind of experience you’re giving your donors.

Communication 176

Communication Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 176

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2024

Nonprofit salaries remained relatively stagnant from 2022 to 2023, according to the “2024 AFP Compensation and Benefits Report.

Nonprofits 272

Nonprofits 272

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

By Valerie Conn & Sofia Michelakis Over the past few years, more and more funders with free-standing, endowed, or well-resourced private philanthropies have reached out to us asking us for help connecting them to potential co-funders. The pattern has often been this: The philanthropist is starting up or scaling an innovative program that will transform that field, and they want to attract peer partners to join them in supporting their initiative.

Fundraising 115

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 115

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2024

Free Infographic to 4 Strategies to Help Attract New Donors.

Management 239

Management 239

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. 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. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

Retention

Candid

JUNE 18, 2024

Candid is doubling down to expand the ways we provide the information you need to do good—from a trusted source, all in one place. Today, we’re launching Candid insights—our unique perspective on trends to watch, tips for efficiency and impact, and data-driven, expert takes from both Candid’s team and across our sector. Whether you’re a nonprofit staffer, program officer, researcher, donor, or volunteer, we’ll offer quality information to help you deliver on your mission.

Ethics 98

Ethics Nonprofits Foundations Governance 98

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 18, 2024

TIFIN Give and AssetMark partnered to create a modern donor-advised fund solution for financial advisors and their clients.

Technology 189

Technology 189

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Thank you! Related Webinar: Social Media Strategy for Nonprofits Related Certificate Program: Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising Threads Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page.

Public and Social Policy 77

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Activism 77

Non Profit AF

JUNE 18, 2024

Hi everyone, if you’re free on June 27th at 10am Pacific Time, please join me and Common Future’s Co-CEO Jennifer Njuguna in a conversation.

Fundraising 87

Fundraising Fundraising 87

Advertisement

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

Management

Foundation Group

JUNE 18, 2024

Obtaining the best talent is crucial for all of your mission-critical activities. Learn how to level up your talent acquisition and recruitment strategies here.

Recruitment 77

Recruitment Activism Nonprofits Management 77

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 18, 2024

By Scott Doorley & Carissa Carter An excerpt from Assembling Tomorrow on looking at the unintended consequence of what you create.

92

92

Jeff Brooks

JUNE 18, 2024

We are embarking on a series of posts about what is probably the most important and impactful element of fundraising: The Offer. Advertisers often call it the “call to action.” Many fundraisers call it “the ask.” It’s the thing you want your donor to do. The thing you’re “selling.” It can be a seriously complex thing to think about, but the main thing to know about fundraising offers is its simple three-part foundation: A problem.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Advertising Foundations 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 18, 2024

E-commerce Category Pages: Design Strategies That Boost Engagement and Conversion You spend countless hours perfecting product pages – scrutinizing every pixel to craft visually compelling designs that drive sales. But what about those often-overlooked category pages? They’re the unsung heroes of ecommerce, guiding customers through your digital store.

Production 52

Production Retail Psychology Marketing 52

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

Foundations

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 18, 2024

Some progressive groups say donor response to their political statements about the Israel-Gaza War are leading to painful conversations about whether to tone down messaging to preserve needed revenue and avoid layoffs and program cuts. By Sara Herschander Spencer Platt/Getty Images Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside New York University buildings in May.

Universities 334

Universities Nonprofits 334