NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 16, 2024
For more than a decade, Yasmeen Rolland enjoyed her job working in education and student recruitment, but something was missing. She felt a growing desire to make a greater impact in people’s lives. I wanted to see how people can become empowered when they receive what they need, especially if they’re underprivileged or experience a crisis or disaster, Yasmeen recalls.
Candid
DECEMBER 16, 2024
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. In the United States, Helene and Milton stand out among the most significant, with damages in the billions. It will take the affected communities years to recover. Hurricane Milton: Implications of repeated storms Milton was the third storm to hit Florida in three months and the second to hit in two weeks.
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NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Image credit: DALL-E by OpenAI The views expressed by the author within this article are their own and does not reflect those of any affiliated organization or otherwise. Without intentional, ethical oversight, the data and algorithms behind AI risk repeating patterns of exclusion, discrimination, and bias. Imagine artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful force, sweeping through our world like an unseen wind, reshaping industries, and influencing lives in ways both visible and hidden.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
A New York firm's $25 million of support helps create nonprofit boardroom placements for students learning the realities of foster care, immigration, health care for the elderly, and more. By George Anders CHICAGO Alex Garcia Students in Allison Henrys business school class on nonprofit board leadership. A New York financier's $25 million of support helps create nonprofit boardroom placements for students learning the realities of foster care, immigration, health care for the elderly, and more.
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.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Nonprofits sometimes venture into areas unrelated to their core missions. Here's why mission creep happens and what to look out for.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Boston-area businessman Herb Chambers's gift will pay for a new facility to house specialized care and services for cancer patients and their families. By Maria Di Mento Kate Flock, Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. David Brown and Herb Chambers in the Ether Dome, a historical teaching amphitheater, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Plus, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra received a $50 million windfall from board member Helen Zell, and aspiring librarians will benefit from a $25 million gift to
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Top Nonprofits
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As a nonprofit fundraiser or marketer, you may already know that text messaging is a powerful way to reach donors, catch their interest, and inspire immediate action. After all, due to their widespread popularity, smartphones are everywhere. You have undoubtedly seen people using them while eating, waiting in line, or even lounging on their couchwhich means the chances of a potential supporter seeing your nonprofits latest text are high.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Giving to disasters by the 1,000 largest funders was more than seven times greater during 2022 than 10 years early, hitting $860.2 million compared to $111.4 million for the decade earlier. New Data from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) while it is not record-level funding, it was the third highest amount since the nonprofit started reporting such data in 2014.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 16, 2024
OneCause released its "2025 Fundraising Outlook" outlining what nonprofits are prioritizing in their 2025 fundraising efforts.
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Blackbaud To Take $415 Million Charge Software and tech firm Blackbaud filed a Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that the company concluded a material pre-tax noncash impairment charge, which may be up to approximately$415 million, for its educational EVERFI asset group. It will be recorded during the fourth quarter of 2024.
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.
Clairification
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Confession: Ive never been a fan of Greedy Tuesday. There, I said it. And you can see how Ive said it before in: The True Meaning of Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday: Dont Take the Money and Run #GivingTuesday or #GratitudeTuesday? Choose! It’s time for a post-mortem, and some thinking about what you might do better moving forward. Here’s my take.
Philanthropy 2173
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. That's the first amendment to the U.S. Constitution. It guarantees me, a US born and raised, tax-paying, civic minded citizen the right to speak and to gather.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 16, 2024
By SSIR Editors In 2024, SSIR articles covered a wide range of topics that were top of mind for social change leaders. But if you were to assign a theme to this list of most-read articles, it might be that lasting solutions to social problems will need to dig deeper to repair broken systems. Take SSIR s top story, Healing Systems , where authors call for readers to do just that: To truly transform systems, we must apply a trauma lens to the conditions that hold problems in place, take a healing
Anedot
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Make a Meaningful Impact as a Volunteer Coordinator at Halleck Creek Ranch! Are you ready to inspire and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Join our team at Halleck Creek Ranch as a Volunteer Coordinator and play a pivotal role in our program expansion, supporting the growth of our volunteer community and helping us serve more individuals with disabilities.
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!
Fundraising Leadership
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Gloria Feldt, published author, former President of Planned Parenthood, and CEO, and co-founder of Take the Lead, discusses with Mission Matters host A dam Torres how intentioning can help women lead a better world for all. Explore Take The Lead and Glorias new book, Mission Matters: Mission-Based Leaders Share Inspiring Stories on Power and Purpose (Women Leaders Edition, Volume 1).
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Image credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Unsplash In an October 31 briefing, the Africa Unions health watchdog issued a warning about the continents ongoing mpox outbreak, which started in early 2022. The situation is not yet under control, we are still on the upward trend generally, stated Ngashi Ngongo from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Signs You Have Mice in Your Ductwork [and What to Do About It] Mice in your home are more than just a nuisance. When they find their way into your ductwork, they can cause serious problems, from foul odors to potential health risks. Knowing the signs of a mouse invasion is the first step toward protecting your home and loved ones. Lets explore the telltale signs that mice may have moved into your ductsand what you can do to evict them for good.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Image credit: Dimple Bhati on iStock. Phone screen from SleepScore app. In our era of rapid healthcare transformation, technological innovations have brought many promising breakthroughs. Yet beneath the surface, a different story unfolds. As the world trends on the edge of a healthcare revolution, we now confront a critical issue: the inadvertent widening of health inequities by these very innovations.
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.
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