NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Board Chair Michelle Sanchez, CPA, and CEO Charlie Imbergamo, MA, CFRE, offer reflections for nonprofit leaders after a challenging election cycle. Dear Nonprofit Leaders, With the recent election now behind us, we focus on the work of the nonprofit sector, prioritizing unity and kindness to strengthen our organizations and the communities we serve.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Nonprofits are under threat from an increasingly hostile political environment, argue the authors of Sounding the Alarm: Nonprofits on the Frontlines of a Polarized Political Climate , a new report from Building Movement Project (BMP), released just before the 2024 election. Among the report’s most striking findings is that 73 percent of surveyed organizations have reported facing negative consequences for their work.
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Candid
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Did you know? When we look at which states receive the most charitable dollars per capita, Nebraska punches above its weight. That’s one of the findings from Dollars and Change: A Look at Individual and Institutional Giving Across the United States From 2015 to 2022 , a report released in September by Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. The study analyzes trends by recipient organization size, issue area, and location, as well as economic conditions.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the key qualities and skills you look for in potential board members?” 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.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Image credit: Elli on Wikimedia Commons On August 28, 2024, the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation exempt under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, along with two churches, filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the Johnson Amendment—the provision in the code that prohibits 501c3 organizations from engaging in partisan electoral and political activities.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% during 2023 to $54.77 billion. Likewise, contributions into DAFs by donors decreased 21.7% to $59.43 billion, according to new data from the National Philanthropic Trust in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8% of all giving in the United States if the statistics for total giving in the Giving USA report released earlier this year at $557 billion and these DAF numbers are accurate.
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The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Myechia Minter-Jordan, M.D., MBA, is the new chief executive officer of AARP, the nation’s largest nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older. She replaces Jo Ann Jenkins who this past March announced she was stepping down. Minter-Jordan joins AARP from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Boston, Massachusetts where she was president and CEO.
Jeff Brooks
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
A ten-week series on things you should know about fundraising. Time and attention are more precious and harder to get than money. Major donor people say it’s harder to get the meeting than the money. The principle is the same for all fundraising: The first and almost overwhelming barrier to response is attention. Attention is a more precious and harder-to-find commodity than money.
The Storytelling Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
For many non-profit organizations, creating and sharing valuable content is crucial for advancing their mission. But with limited resources, managing content creation and distribution can often feel overwhelming. The key to simplifying this process lies in structured communication, content, and editorial planning. By building a clear plan, non-profits can streamline their content strategy, ensuring that all efforts align with their mission and audience needs.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
FreeWill launched Estately, a software solution that allows financial advisers to offer full-service estate planning.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Image from Human Appeal USA Humanitarian aid nonprofit Human Appeal USA is kicking off a national comedy tour featuring established comedians to raise money in support of the organization’s emergency appeals to deliver food, clean water and medical care to families in crisis around the world. Among the line-up are comedians Omar Regan, Jeremey Mclellan, Yasmin Elhady, Preacher Moss and Sabeen Saddiq.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Many strategic plans are filled with vague, surface-level goals that sound good but lack direction and depth.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
By Nicholas Agar , Stuart Whatley & Dan Weijers An excerpt from How to Think About Progress on the perils of technological futurism
MNA Association
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Join MNA and nonprofits across the state in raising our collective voice through local media! MNA is organizing a statewide letter to the editor campaign, and we invite you to join us by submitting a letter. Now that the 2024 election is in the books, the players are set and the rumor mill about potential bills has started swirling. MNA’s job is to advocate in Helena on behalf of the nonprofit sector, and every year, at least one bill comes up that tries to tax nonprofit property or otherwise
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
Big Duck
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck
MNA Association
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Join MNA and nonprofits across the state in raising our collective voice through local media! MNA is organizing a statewide letter to the editor campaign, and we invite you to join us by submitting a letter. Now that the 2024 election is in the books, the players are set and the rumor mill about potential bills has started swirling. MNA’s job is to advocate in Helena on behalf of the nonprofit sector, and every year, at least one bill comes up that tries to tax nonprofit property or otherwise un
Non Profit AF
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hi everyone, I’ve been reeling the past several days after the elections, as I’m sure many of you have been.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The donation from Eugene Hickok and his wife, Katharine, will support professors and staff, as well as course offerings at the men's liberal arts college in Virginia. By Maria Di Mento Hampden-Sydney College Eugene Hickok, former U.S. deputy secretary of education, announces a $30 million gift to Hampden-Sydney College during an event launching the school’s capital campaign on Oct. 25.
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Upskilling vs. Reskilling: Choosing the Right Approach for Workforce Development Upskilling and reskilling are two different ways of investing in the workforce. Upskilling aims to enhance what you already know while reskilling trains workers for new jobs or fields. Both strategies are important for career pathing as the market conditions shift. Executing these programs well means knowing when to use which method depending on the organization and what employees are trying to accomplish.
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Photo from CIVICUS The world’s civic space is in its worst state since the nonprofit CIVICUS started its global coverage in 2018. Some 118 countries now have serious civic space restrictions and only 2.1% of people live in countries with open civic space. Two more countries – Bangladesh and Venezuela – were downgraded to the worst civic space category this past December.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Two executives share strategic, fiscal, and communications tips to help leaders prepare for changes arriving with the second Trump administration. By Tom Bartlett and Sara Gibson Getty Images While it may feel like there are two Americas right now, nonprofit leaders working on the front lines of our most pressing societal problems have a unique opportunity to reinforce the strength of our communities.
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