From Paper to Production: How to Bring Your Event Ideas to Life
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 18, 2024
After you brainstorm for your peer-to-peer fundraising event, you get to turn your ideas into reality. Here are my tips for making it happen.
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MacKenzie Scott Gives Rare Third Gift to Medical Debt Relief Group
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The billionaire philanthropist has donated a total of $130 million to Undue Medical Debt as anger swells over high health care costs. By Stephanie Beasley Getty Images The billionaire philanthropist has donated a total of $130 million to Undue Medical Debt as anger swells over high health-care costs.
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EYES WIDE OPEN: A LOOK AHEAD TO 2025
Joan Garry
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Ive learned that the key to a meaningful year ahead is focus. Focus on what truly mattersyour health, your family, your mission. Here are 10 recommendations for navigating the year ahead with clarity and purpose. The post EYES WIDE OPEN: A LOOK AHEAD TO 2025 appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Nonprofits Aim to End 2024 on a High Note Following Strong GivingTuesday
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Many nonprofits are reporting they're on track to meet or exceed their annual goals. By Jie Jenny Zou Womens Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh The Womens Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with a sold-out celebration in May. Many nonprofits are reporting they're on track to meet or exceed their annual goals.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
Why a House Bill Could Put Your Nonprofit’s Tax-Exempt Status at Risk
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The proposed House Bill 9495 could jeopardize the work of nonprofits.Heres what nonprofit professionals need to know about this bill.
MacKenzie Scott Reports $2 Billion in Gifts, Signals Changes in Her Philanthropy
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The maverick philanthropist, who donated to 199 organizations in 2024, is breaking some of her giving patterns and moving her investments into alignment with her social-impact goals. By Drew Lindsay Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott says she wants to start investing in for-profit companies and funds seeking solutions to societal challenges in housing, health, and other causes.
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A Polarization Expert on What Nonprofits Need to Do — and Stop Doing
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Mnica Guzmn of Braver Angels talks about how her family handles its fundamental disagreements about politics and how bridge-building groups mistakenly try to change minds rather than listen. By Chronicle Staff Mnica Guzmn of Braver Angels talks about how her family handles its fundamental disagreements about politics and how bridge-building groups mistakenly try to change minds rather than listen.
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Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 18, 2024
As we've been doing every issue, let's recap our series on partnership lead generation for this year's final quarter. First, I outlined nine actionable ways to attract more and better leads. Then, I shared three compelling reasons your partnership team should publish a lead-generating newsletter. Next, I dove into the essential sections every partnership newsletter needs for maximum impact.
Lilly Endowment Awards Big Grants for Bioscience Research and Youth Development
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By M.J. Prest Liz Kaye/Indiana University The Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute at Indiana Universitys Innovation Hall. Also, the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation gave $73.5 million to use A.I. to address pressing global issues, and three foundations committed major grants to enhance local journalism.
Strategies For Building Sustainable Support For Homelessness Initiatives
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Homelessness affects over 650,000 Americans, yet these individuals often remain hidden from public view. Small towns and remote communities face distinct barriers when tackling housing insecurity – from scattered populations across wide geographic areas to limited transportation and fewer emergency shelter options. These challenges make sustainable donor support essential for creating lasting solutions.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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.
Boom, Bust, Layoff? Democracy Groups Race to Shore Up Funding
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Support typically drops off after elections, even though the work goes on year-round. Will that change this time? By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Nick Wass, AP The Southern Coalition for Social Justice protects the rights of Southern voters of color. Its costly, year-round work, but the funding always drops off after the election, says Mitchell Brown, senior counsel.
The Best of Economic Justice 2024
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
At NPQ , we are proud to feature ten of the best articles from the second half of 2024 that reflect the struggle for economic democracy, equity, and community empowerment. From challenging corporate power to grassroots organizing, these articles spotlight communities organizing to build a more just economy. Organized by theme, links to each of these stories are available below.
Crypto Charity Leader Sentenced for Tax Evasion
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Bryan Doreian, a developer of the PIVX cryptocurrency and officer of a $10 billion donor-advised fund, gets a year in prison. By Alex Daniels Chronicle Illustration SDG Impact Funds 2022 IRS Form-990 filing, which tax experts are calling suspicious, shows asset growth of nearly $10 billion in one year. Bryan Doreian, a developer of the PIVX cryptocurrency and officer of the $10 billion Sustainable Impact Fund, was sentenced to one year in prison.
What a CEO Shooting Can Teach Nonprofits About Our Health Insurance Mess
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: John Kevin on iStock In the wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons murder, the public reacted with nearly universal frustration and anger with the US health insurance industry, and, in many cases, sympathy for the killers motivations. This spontaneous, widespread reaction to such a horrific act is a damning comment on how Americans experience health insurance.
Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
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.
New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofits
The Killoe Group
DECEMBER 18, 2024
From fine-tuning your data to strengthening donor relationships, these 7 New Years resolutions will set your nonprofit up for success.
How to Lend in Native Communities: The 5 Rs of Rematriation
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance to Build a More Just World. View the full webinar here. Jaime Gloshay: Early in my career, when I was working at a CDFI, it was really around protecting the risk and prioritizing return to the CDFI, as far as the financials. And what I witnessed there in trying to get lending dollars, I was very naive, and I was like, Oh, awesome, I have access to $30 million.
Why Legacy Programs Are Essential—And A Planned Giving Consultant Who Is Leading the Way Forward
iMarketSmart
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Legacy giving is one of the most powerful ways for nonprofits to ensure long-term sustainability and deepen relationships with their donors. Its not just about raising money; its about creating lasting impact and aligning a donors values with an organizations mission. Yet, despite its immense potential, legacy giving remains an underutilized strategy in the nonprofit sector.
Healthcare Worker Shortfall Getting Expensive
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The shortage of healthcare workers in the United States has gotten critical but is not yet terminal. Nationwide shortages of healthcare labor are projected, with a total deficit of 100,000 workers by 2028. Populous states, such as California, Texas and Pennsylvania, are expected to weather the storm with estimated labor supply that exceeds demand. However, acute shortages are projected in states such as New York and New Jersey.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
What to Know Before Taking Federal Funding
The Charity CFO
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Federal funding can be an attractive option for nonprofits looking to expand their programs and reach. However, it’s crucial to understand the implications and considerations before diving in. In this episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson and guest Rachel Schmidt discuss the top five considerations nonprofits should keep in mind when considering federal dollars. 1.
Supporting Latinx nonprofits by training leaders and fundraisers
Candid
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Latinx community is often missing from philanthropic discussionsboth about donors and about nonprofit organizations. We are 20% of the U.S. population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us.
Tips For Maximizing Grant Opportunities
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofits growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, its essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines and restrictions provided by the funding organization. Understanding the specific requirements and limitations outlined in the grant application is crucial for developing a budget that aligns with the funders priorities and expectatio
2 questions never to ask about fundraising
Jeff Brooks
DECEMBER 18, 2024
In fundraising, its smart to get more than one pair of eyes on anything you plan to send out. But not everything you ask people will give you useful or accurate information. Here are two questions fundraisers often ask others that often lead to fundraising failure: Do you like this? Fundraising isnt meant to be liked. Its meant to connect and persuade.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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.
Hospital Donor Retention Rates Jump 19%
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Fundraisers at nonprofit hospitals have three major priorities: major donor development, retention and upgrade of donors, and fueling growth of the donor pipeline. Respondents to a survey of members of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy by Digital Health Strategies said major gifts are a top revenue source for most respondents, but 50% of hospital foundations had a decline in gifts of $1,000 and more year-over-year and 75% of respondents reported thattheir major giving tools were not sup
Visitor Experience Associate
Anedot
DECEMBER 18, 2024
POSITION As a member of the visitor experience team, the Visitor Experience Associate (VEA) welcomes guests to the Garden, processes transactions including merchandise, ticket, and membership sales, and acts as an ambassador for the Gardens mission while creating a positive visitor experience. As a representative of the Garden, VEAs are curious, enthusiastic, and caring individuals who create an inclusive environment and authentic invitation for all guests to engage with the Garden.
What Now? Creating a Civic Infrastructure of 100,000 Local Elected Officials
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: Sincerely Media on Unsplash I am still reeling from the results of the 2024 election. It was far worse than I could have imagined. There is so much I dont pretend to understand about why Donald Trump was elected. While numbers can be viewed in countless ways, here are a few ways to look at who voted for Trump. Some sample numbers: Trump won 47 percent of voters ages 18 to 29, 53 percent of White women of all ages, 43 percent of all voters with a college degree, and 35 percent of al
Coordinator of Learning & Engagement
Anedot
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Position Overview: The Coordinator of Learning & Engagement plays a vital role in the management and execution of diverse programs offered at Sonoma Botanical Garden. This dynamic position involves managing logistics for activities, tours, lectures, workshops, and classes aimed at engaging audiences of all ages. This position collaborates closely with the Visitor Experience Team, leadership, garden volunteers, and community partners to ensure the seamless delivery of enriching experiences f
Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
Can Universities Build Community? A Conference Explores Possible Paths
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Kenneth C. Zirkel on wikimedia Can universities be effective community builders? Advocates have long argued yes. Observers going back to the early 20th-century US philosopher John Dewey have also contended that universities play an essential role in creating a democratic citizenry. Since most universities are nonprofit or publicly owned, by law, they must be community-serving.
5 Conservative Proposals That Could Reshape Philanthropy — and How to Prepare
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Republican lawmakers are committed to nonprofit reform in 2025. That could spell challenges for the field. By Craig Kennedy Chansak Joe, Getty Images Republican lawmakers are committed to nonprofit reform in 2025. That could spell challenges for the field.
Books for Social Innovators!
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 18, 2024
By SSIR Editors If youre looking for a last-minute gift for a social innovator in your lifeor just something to curl up with, in a warm place when its cold outsideweve got you covered. We polled some of our favorite thinkers and doers in the SSIR world to recommend the best book they read this year, and why. Carissa Carter, author of Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future : A great one for your readers might be Imagination: A Manifesto by Ruha Benjamin.
Building Wealth for All: The Power of Baby Bonds in Connecticut
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Image credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH on iStock This article is the final contribution in a three-part series Building Wealth for the Next Generation: The Promise of Baby Bonds a coproduction of NPQ and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for Social Research in New York City. On July 1, 2023, Connecticut made history by launching the nations first statewide baby bonds program to combat the states extraordinarily large wealth gap.
Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
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