Tue.Aug 29, 2023

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More Than Half of Black-Serving Groups Would Shut Down if They Lost Key Donors

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found. By Rasheeda Childress Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found.

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How to Navigate Being a New Nonprofit Board Member

NonProfit PRO

Navigating the relationship between nonprofit boards and staff can be extraordinarily challenging. Here are four practical tips in being a high-performing and effective board member from day No. 1.

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Creating a Harmonious Work-Life Balance: Effective Self-Care Strategies to Combat Burnout

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Written by: Julianna Jones Working in the nonprofit sector can be a rollercoaster filled with passion and heartwarming moments. However, amidst the magic and joy of it all, even the most dedicated do-gooders can sometimes find themselves teetering on the edge of burnout. Burnout in the nonprofit space is a pressing concern, affecting individual well-being and the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.

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Download the A-to-Z List of Live & Silent Auction Item Ideas!

NonProfit PRO

Get your copy of this Essential Auction Resource for Nonprofits. 650 ideas listed, millions of dollars raised, this guide is a must to spell success in planning for your next benefit live and silent auctions. Download today to get started on brainstorming amazing ideas for unique live and silent auction items!

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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.

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Comment on Assess Yourself and Your Fundraising: 5 Profound Questions by Amy Eisenstein

Amy Eisenstein

Ask yourself these five simple (but profound) questions to assess your own well-being and your nonprofit's fundraising potential.

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Fluxx Announces New Grantmaking Intelligence Platform: Grantelligence

NonProfit PRO

Fluxx announces the availability of Grantelligence, a new intelligence and analytics platform specifically designed for grantmaking. Holistic and self-serviceable, Grantelligence delivers insights to stakeholders, enabling them to collaborate to grant faster, using powerful storytelling.

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Why we’re all burned out and what to do about it  

Candid

At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. How to tell if you’re burning out While burnout might seem like a buzzword, it’s also a concept backed by decades of research.

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Every fundraiser needs a flair for drama

Jeff Brooks

Serena had cancer, but now she’s well. That’s a story, or at least the outline of a story. But is it a story you’d eagerly drop whatever you’re doing to read? Not really, right? Unless you know Serena personally, it doesn’t promise much. That headline/outline reveals a happy ending, so there’s no tension. No “what happens next?” The dark early part of the story is only hinted at.

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Reading List: Leading Through Change

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By SSIR Editors Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2023 Nonprofit Management Institute will grapple with the many challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders today. Headlines and LinkedIn feeds announce upheaval related to generative AI, fundraising headwinds, employee well-being, efforts to decolonize nonprofit organizations, and more.

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Elevating your major gifts and planned giving with data-driven decision-making

EveryAction

Let’s imagine a familiar scenario: the end of your nonprofit organization’s current fundraising campaign is approaching. Around the office or in your virtual workspace, fundraisers bustle, scheduling presentations, making calls, and otherwise wrapping up on a high note. In your fundraising constituent relationship management (CRM) platform, the donations received and the goals you set for your campaign can seem abstract, but your fundraising successes and setbacks will have a major impact on the

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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.

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15 Top Online Fundraising Platforms to Ramp Up Donations

Bloomerang

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. Average online fundraising revenue declined by 4% in 2022 after two years of monumental growth inspired by the global pandemic. To effectively ramp up fundraising, your nonprofit needs the right online fundraising platform for your needs.

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Warehouse Automation in 2023 – Types, Benefits, And Trends

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

Warehouse Automation in 2023 – Types, Benefits, And Trends Are you looking to automate parts of your warehouse? In 2023, it’s not that difficult anymore to get started with warehouse automation and technology has proven that investments are worth making. No matter how big or small your warehouse is, there are always options to automate repetitive tasks and improve the flow of goods.