The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 6, 2024
When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 6, 2024
Good copywriting is informal and conversational, which helps engage donors. However, there are three rules that must not be broken.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 6, 2024
KKR co-founder Henry Kravis’s donation to Loomis Chaffee School will back scholarships and other programs. By Maria Di Mento Loomis Chaffee School Henry Kravis gives the commencement address at the Loomis Chaffee School graduation ceremony in 2015. Plus, Bowling Green State University received more than $76 million to help ensure that students who are struggling financially will graduate in four years with little debt.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 6, 2024
Independent Sector announced that the value of a volunteer hour is $33.49 — a 5.3% increase from the previous year.
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.
Ann Green
MAY 6, 2024
In most instances, nonprofit giving declined again in 2023. If you’re interested in the numbers, here are the latest results from M + R Benchmarks. If your giving has gone down, you may have cut back on some expenses. While that’s understandable on one level, you need to be careful before you nix something you think you can’t afford. It may be something you should be investing in.
NonProfit Leadership Center
MAY 6, 2024
When you think about all the traits that make leaders successful, there’s one that is often overlooked: positivity. In today’s complex business environment, great leaders prioritize positivity and authenticity. But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? Positive leaders provide the guidance and resources necessary for their team members to do their best work.
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Veritus Group
MAY 6, 2024
Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are some of our […] The post Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails appeared first on Veritus Group.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 6, 2024
By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and impro
Foundation Group
MAY 6, 2024
This article explores the new FinCEN beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules and their impact on nonprofit organizations.
Clairification
MAY 6, 2024
Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! And yet this is the one question I find nonprofits failing to ask.
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.
Nonprofit Fixer
MAY 6, 2024
When someone is chosen to lead a for-profit or nonprofit organization, one of the critical factors is their judgment. Leaders are called upon to make smart but often difficult decisions about compliance, resource allocation, management, risk, mission attainment, and more. The nonprofit sector adds additional complexity because there is pressure to not be a “command and control” style leader.
Jeff Brooks
MAY 6, 2024
I asked it for “sad kitten.” It gave me “demonic kitten.” The right photo can really boost the power of a fundraising message. But photos pose some ethical and logistical challenges. AI-generated images seem to be solutions to some of those challenges: AI images protect the privacy of beneficiaries, because they aren’t really people.
Foundation Group
MAY 6, 2024
This article explores the new FinCEN beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules and their impact on nonprofit organizations.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 6, 2024
Software as a service giant Blackbaud reported first-quarter revenue of $279.3 million for the three-month period ending March 31, up 6.7% from the same period of a year ago. The gain represented organic revenue growth of 6.9%, which equated to a 6.6% organic revenue growth rate in constant currency after adjusting for foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.
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!
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
MAY 6, 2024
Termites in Your Organic Garden – What to do Gardening organically is not just a hobby; it’s a commitment to nurturing nature in the most natural way possible. This practice promotes biodiversity, supports local ecosystems, and produces wholesome, chemical-free produce. However, even the most idyllic garden can face challenges, one of which is the presence of termites.
Fundraising Leadership
MAY 6, 2024
Issue 258 — May 6, 2024 Leadership lessons come from all kinds of places. Ever since I saw the 1986 movie “Crossroads” (not the later one with Britney Spears!), the metaphor of the crossroads has been in my head. “A thin line separates the good from the great,” the old bluesman tells young Lightening Boy who is on a quest to find the original “Crossroads” song by the legendary Robert Johnson.
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