The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on why tech policy is now social-justice policy. By Lynn Schnaiberg Getty Images The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on artificial intelligence’s proliferating risks, and why tech policy is now social-justice policy.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
I previously shared answers to the top five questions on monthly giving. Now, I’d like to share the top three tips for fundraisers who are looking to start growing their monthly giving program to the next level.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2023
With donations from Bezos Earth Fund and Open Philanthropy, the Good Food Institute has helped shaped the market for alternative meat. Yet the industry doesn’t appear to be taking off. By Eden Stiffman SAN FRANCISCO STRF, STAR MAX, IPx, AP Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat promise new choices for meat-eaters through plant-based foods that mimic the taste and texture of the real thing without the environmental harms.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The fact of the matter is that because the unexpected can strike at any moment, the best thing you can do as a nonprofit leader is to be ready for any disaster — regardless of your mission. Here are some tips on starting a disaster fund for your organization.
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 Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Lisa Schohl Getty Images Find social-media influencers in your nonprofit's network, enlist trustees to help kickstart and promote campaigns, and more tips from experts.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
OneCause announced its new integration with Virtuous CRM. The integration seamlessly exports event, auction, and total giving data from OneCause to Virtuous CRM, centralizing a wealth of data and providing deeper insight into donor preferences and behavior.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 16, 2023
While many nonprofit employees go into the sector because they feel strongly about certain causes, those charitable efforts aren’t enough to keep them at your organization long term. Much like you focus on donor retention, you also have to develop a plan for employee retention to ensure your team feels satisfied coming to work each day and upholding your mission.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
OCTOBER 16, 2023
By Christian Seelos Social problems are like Hydra heads: cut one off, and more appear. This is the frustrating reality that organizations in the philanthropic sector face every day. They try to solve problems to improve people’s lives, but many problems persist despite much effort and expense. Real progress seems elusive. CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Image credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on Unsplash Since 2020, over 1,300 corporate firms have pledged to invest over $340 billion in racial justice. But these pledges are self-reported and self-enforcing. Two years ago, the Washington Post analyzed some $49.5 billion in pledges reported by the top 50 firms and found that “more than 90 percent of that amount—$45.2 billion—is allocated as loans or investments they could stand to profit from, more than half in the form of mortgages,” demonstrating, the
Clairification
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. We copy from our predecessors. Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject.
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Bloomerang
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Does thinking about meeting your year-end fundraising goal give you night sweats? Can’t say that I blame you. A lot of organizations raise as much as 50% of their budget in December alone. What if there was one thing you can do right now to ensure your fundraising success and boost year-end gifts? There is! It’s easy but most people will skip it (to their detriment).
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals. The post Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments appeared first on Blue Avocado.
The Killoe Group
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Dive into these top charity auction software and support tools that will help transform your fundraising and take your next auction to the next level.
Nonprofit Megaphone
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Nearly three decades ago, business titan and philanthropist Bill Gates proclaimed, “ Content is king ,” foreshadowing its dominance in the digital age. Today, high-quality content is not merely the cornerstone but the lifeblood of digital endeavors. It powers through the intricate labyrinths of Google’s algorithms, which ensure that among billions of web pages, only the most pertinent pieces reach their intended audience.
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.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 16, 2023
A donor database is much more than a glorified phonebook for nonprofits. When nonprofits invest in the right donor management tools and use them properly, they can become an incredible asset. These solutions optimize and expand your fundraising and donor stewardship activities to help form long-lasting relationships. In 2022, 41% of nonprofit professionals reported that limited staff capacity was their organization’s biggest challenge, the second-most popular answer after rising expenses.
Foundation Group
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Your major donors give a significant amount to your nonprofit, but are you building strong relationships with them? Explore how to connect with major donors.
MNA Association
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. The organization’s work is grounded in core values of belonging and equity, excellence, accessibility, leadership, and using its influence for the common good.
Top Nonprofits
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Imagine you’re searching for a cause you’re passionate about and find a nonprofit that aligns with your values. You click through to their website, excited to find out how you can get involved. However, when you get there, you notice that there’s no easy way to find the donation or volunteer pages. After scrolling through the whole site, you give up and search for another similar organization to support.
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The Charity CFO
OCTOBER 16, 2023
It may not seem like a significant aspect of your organization’s financial situation, but picking the right nonprofit banking partner is one of the most vital decisions leaders can make. While many banks seem to have many commonalities, the differences can make a massive impact on the financial management and sustainability of nonprofits. Read on as we break down why this decision is so important and explore how to size up potential bank choices.
Nonprofit Fixer
OCTOBER 16, 2023
One question I hear regularly is: Can nonprofit board members get paid? Our society has a lot of confusion about what makes an organization a “nonprofit.” Some people are confused about how a nonprofit can compensate anyone. They assume everyone is a volunteer. Those working in the nonprofit sector know that it’s nearly impossible to run any organization long-term without paid staff (though it is possible).
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
OCTOBER 16, 2023
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