The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don't By Alex Daniels Chronicle illustration; iStock Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don't. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak?
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2024
Having a comprehensive strategy for soliciting donations from donor-advised funds is almost as important as breathing.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Community superhero and 'hillbilly lesbian' L.B. Prevette tells it like it is By Drew Lindsay WILKES COUNTY, N.C. Logan Cyrus “We've got to stop hyperintellectualizing things,” says L.B. Prevette, a North Carolina leader of a program founded by New York Times columnist David Brooks to build community.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2024
To help your association reach and maintain a prime state of performance, ensure you have these seven components.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities. By Dan Kennedy Prostock-Studio/Getty Images Local newspapers have been shuttering at an alarming rate for more than a decade. There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2024
Moore unveiled AI-powered capabilities to test and optimize creative content for hyper-personalized fundraising advertisements.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 1, 2024
The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and social work is guiding a new era of technological transformation, promising to revolutionize how social services are delivered to the most vulnerable sectors of society. AI’s predictive analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing capabilities have the potential to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and provide personalized support to those in need.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Glenn Britt, who left the bequest with his wife, Barbara, received financial aid at the university, where he earned both an undergraduate degree and an MBA. By M.J. Prest Dartmouth University Barbara and Glenn Britt’s gift will help some 350 middle-income families per year. Also, the California Institute of Technology receives $100 million, and Kenneth Griffin gave $50 million to the Baptist Health Foundation.
Veritus Group
APRIL 1, 2024
Every donor has a story behind their desire to make a difference on the planet. Do you know why your donor gives? The post Are You Listening to Your Donor’s Story? appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
The far right and far left want to eliminate organizations that challenge them. By Rachel Kleinfeld The far right and far left want to eliminate organizations that challenge them.
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.
Bloomerang
APRIL 1, 2024
When it comes to working with boards, things can get confusing, making it hard for everyone to work together. Let’s clear up these misunderstandings and share some important truths that can help build strong connections. Unmasking the myths Myth 1: “Too much process and structure make us feel too much like a business.” Truth 1: Embracing efficiency in board engagement Some people think that having too many rules and plans makes our board feel too much like a business.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Too often, philanthropy seeks to influence those we do not love. That's dangerous, says a former Obama faith outreach director By Michael Wear Too often, philanthropy seeks to influence people we do not love.
Candid
APRIL 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. From programs that make complex data-based decisions to applications that transcribe spoken words into text, AI offers new opportunities to do things more creatively and efficiently. Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Civil society no longer has the influence it once did to bridge divides. By Leslie Lenkowsky Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for our Philanthropy Today newsletter.
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!
Foundation Group
APRIL 1, 2024
This article details the steps to take and issues to consider when dissolving a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
How can we agree when we can’t separate fact from conspiracy? A Giving Pledge member champions nonprofits that are honest information brokers By Melanie Lundquist How can we agree when we can’t separate fact from conspiracy?
Clairification
APRIL 1, 2024
Ever have a well-meaning, yet perhaps overly controlling or risk-aversive, boss say to you: Our fundraising letter must be no longer than one page. That’s too simple; we don’t want to talk down to our donors. We need to say more about our accomplishments. We need to describe numbers of people served; that’s what’s impressive. That’s not how I talk. That’s not our corporate style.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Progress is infinitely harder when each side thinks the other is the enemy By Spencer Cox Progress is infinitely harder when each side thinks the other is the enemy, argues Utah's governor, the head of a philanthropy-backed effort to model civility in politics.
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.
The Killoe Group
APRIL 1, 2024
Make the most out long days on a low budget with these 15 affordable fundraising ideas that will bring in revenue!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Our political institutions and elections are badly in need of renovation, argues a leading advocate and author By Danielle Allen Our political institutions and elections are badly in need of renovation, argues a leading advocate and author
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
APRIL 1, 2024
Understanding the giving habits and motivations of your millennial audience will give you a leg up in the fundraising space. This group has begun to dominate across donor demographics, which your organization has probably seen if you’ve done a fundraising assessment recently. Nonprofits need to take an informed approach to appealing to them and beginning to cultivate a relationship toward a “lifetime donor.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Our roundup of the latest journalism, commentary, research, and more By Drew Lindsay Getty Images A roundup of new reporting, research, and discussions about America’s divides featuring commentary, news, reports, podcasts, and more.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
Jeff Brooks
APRIL 1, 2024
On this very special day, here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the last month: Letter from a disgruntled donor [PODCAST] When to delete and start again in fundraising The amazingly good news about inclusive fundraising 5 reasons direct mail is still the fundraising powerhouse 2 lousy stories and a great one Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Those working on the ground help us listen deeply and dream big, says the founder of the Democracy Frontlines Fund By Crystal Hayling Those working on the ground help us listen deeply and dream big, says the founder of the Democracy Frontlines Fund.
The Charity CFO
APRIL 1, 2024
Implementing technology into your nonprofit accounting process can help solve a variety of issues—from tracking receipts to properly recording donations. In most cases, technology helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonprofit accounting. You’ll need to use the right technology systems to get these benefits. Known as a tech stack, building a comprehensive system from multiple tools is essential to successful technology use.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Americans shouldn’t look to nondemocratic, publicly unaccountable foundations to save democracy. By Jeff Cain Americans shouldn’t look to nondemocratic, publicly unaccountable foundations to save democracy.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Philanthropy must reckon with its racist past to truly heal divides.
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