The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 12, 2025
A yin-yang approach to philanthropy has shaped the Ballmer Group. But the husband-and-wife founders have remained focused on one goal: Improving economic mobility in the U.S. By George Anders Meron Menghistab Connie and Steve Ballmer, at the Bellevue, Wash., offices of Ballmer Group. The couple reports giving away more than $3 billion over the past five years.
The Charity CFO
MARCH 12, 2025
If your nonprofit isnt engaging corporate partners, youre leaving money, volunteers, and long-term support on the table. The corporate world is changing. Businesses arent just looking to give backthey need to. Employees expect it, customers reward it, and companies are building structured programs to make it happen. But too many nonprofits miss out.
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NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 12, 2025
Credit: Francisca Espina Have you ever heard of the classic Brothers Grimm tale, The Golden Goose ? It begins with one person touching the magical golden goose, and from that moment, the person becomes bound to it, unable to break free. In their desperate struggle to escape, they unknowingly pull others along, one by one, until a growing procession of souls is tethered to the goose.
Jeff Brooks
MARCH 12, 2025
Good fundraising writing starts with good sentences. And they can be hard to write, because most of us have bad habits in our writing that needlessly weaken our sentences. Heres help from the Publication Coach Blog, at 7 sentences you should stop writing to improve your sentence structure : Sentences beginning with prepositional phrases. Its a weak start.
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!
Joan Garry
MARCH 12, 2025
The world feels heavy right now, and shutting down is temptingbut its not the answer. Glennda Testone shares what she recently discovered as the antidote to fuel ourselves and our leadership: community. The post A Dolly Parton Party Reminded Me Why Community Matters appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Top Nonprofits
MARCH 12, 2025
As you plan the fundraising events on your nonprofits calendar this year, you likely have questions about which formats will attract the largest audience: in-person, virtual, or hybrid. You may think in-person events are your only option now that the pandemic is far behind us, but thats not the case. Virtual and hybrid events absolutely still have a place in the nonprofit fundraising world.
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NonProfit PRO
MARCH 12, 2025
Here's a look at how one organization, supported by NAPCO Research, created an impact report to share with its supporters.
Big Duck
MARCH 12, 2025
This article shares advice for nonprofits working with agencies after youve made big branding decisions and are managing the new brand.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 12, 2025
Version2, Givzeys AI research and development lab, unveiled the Virtual Stewardship Officer to autonomously maintain and enhance donor relationships.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 12, 2025
Credit: Image courtesy of NoArenaPHL.org When you walk out of your front door and, say, walk to go shopping, do you see things that trouble you? Or is everything finein good orderand meeting your needs? In city neighborhoods, local economic policy and city planning are central to these outcomes, but are often opaque to everyday people. We as residents have the right to know who plans what for whom, and who profits from those plans?
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 PRO
MARCH 12, 2025
Here's how your unique email platform data can help uncover prospects and lead to better engagement and stewardship to grow your revenue.
Bloomerang
MARCH 12, 2025
Leadership lessons are everywheresometimes even in a crowded YMCA pool. Recently, I started teaching my grandnieces, Vaitea (5) and Hoolai (4), how to swim. My sister Mahealani and my niece Hepua were in the water with us, surrounded by kids and parents splashing around. The girls were pumped. I had my tried-and-true lesson plan ready to go. Five minutes in, I realized I had completely underestimated them.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 12, 2025
A few nonprofits are taking aggressive stances toward the Trump administration's attempts to cancel funding, while others are using more of a discreet, wait-and-see approach. By Alex Daniels Joi Dean Advocates for Youth, a 40-year-old organization that advocates for young LGBTQ people, recently turned down $1.4 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Candid
MARCH 12, 2025
U.S. nonprofits are struggling to navigate this period of uncertainty and instability, facing heightened federal scrutiny to threats to their funding. Some organizations may go offline unexpectedlybecause theyve lost staff, data, funding, or other resources. How can the sector work to create stability and continuity? Based on my 25+ years working in nonprofit technology and consulting, here are some ideas on nonprofit survival strategies.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 12, 2025
Grant makers of almost every kind have an abundance of opportunities to unify us for the common good. By Dame Louise Richardson Allen G. Breed, AP photo Jim Carpenter, left, a Democrat, and Republican Natalie Abbas meet to watch the inauguration of President Joe Biden in January 2021. They are part of a national initiative backed by the Carnegie Corporation of New York called Braver Angels.
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