NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 7, 2025

Image credit: Heal the Hood Its a sleepy Saturday afternoon in Bostons Roxbury neighborhood, but inside the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center, its anything but quiet. People of all ages fill the massive field, lining up for free resources like haircuts, professional clothes, resume coaching, yoga flows, and record expungement assistance. Its all thanks to a program called Gs to Gents, started by Heal the Hood , a tiny, newly minted nonprofit that occupies a once-vacant storefront in Jamai

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 7, 2025

Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in. By Chitra Aiyar Getty Images Instituting fixed terms for executive directors would allow them to focus on their jobs, then exit before exhaustion sets in.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Fundraising isnt always about money. According to Lynn Margherio, founder and CEO of Cradles to Crayons, volunteerism is the backbone of many successful nonprofits, even though attracting and retaining volunteers can be challenging. Mobilizing your volunteers can also have a financial impact. Here are five ideas to make that happen: * Share giving recipes to spark creative volunteerism.

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Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Every nonprofit wants donors who are deeply connected to the work they fundsupporters who dont just write checks but are invested in the mission. But this requires organizations to do something they find uncomfortable: asking donors to change. This may seem counterintuitive. Nonprofits are experts at fulfilling donor needs, not the other way around.

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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!

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 7, 2025

Though critical to a healthy donor pipeline, mid-level donors are often overlooked. Here are four ways to put a renewed focus on these donors.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

The COVID pandemic is often pointed to as a reason that certain silos of giving declined during roughly 2019 through 2022. A new survey shows that evangelical giving has not rebounded and continues to plummet. The numbers for evangelical giving declined during the period and dropped even further when data was collected during February 2024. Some 61% of all evangelical Protestant adults made a financial donation to a local church during the past 12 months from February 2024, with 50% giving to an

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 7, 2025

The couple established the Carter Center in 1982 and nurtured a relationship with Habitat for Humanity. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John Bazemore, AP The couple established the Carter Center in 1982 and nurtured a relationship with Habitat for Humanity.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Television advertising executives have launched AdGood, a Thousand Oaks, California, nonprofit intended to provide low-cost ads to charities via connected TV (CTV). The idea is to get unused ad space from CTV publishers to nonprofits. The announcement came during the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Founded by advertising technology executiveKris Johns, AdGood will partner with CTV publishers that donate unused ad inventory.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 7, 2025

I have warned for a long time that all nonprofit executive directors and CEOs need an employment contract to protect themselves from being fired without cause. As much as we in the nonprofit sector want to believe in the power of trust, goodwill, and a shared cause, it is not enough. Nonprofit leaders need employment contracts to protect ourselves and our organizations.

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The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 7, 2025

Collaborating on grant-funded projects, and particularly proposal development, is essential for nonprofits. Subject matter partnerships benefit programs, organizations, and teams through shared knowledge and divided challenges. However, fostering a productive proposal-building environment often presents scheduling and communication hurdles. Moreover, Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make the process more complex — while also presenting unique opportunities.

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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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Donorbox Nonprofit

JANUARY 7, 2025

In 2024, we heard your requests and worked relentlessly to build tools to boost your efficiency, productivity, donor engagement and ultimately, your donations. After all, your growth is a key part of our journey, too! Lets take a look at how weve grown Donorbox over the last year: 12 Biggest Donorbox Features and Tools […] The post 2024 Recap: 12 Features and Tools Launched to Improve Your Fundraising appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 7, 2025

I’m excited and I can’t wait to tell you. The doors are open to enroll for the 2025 class of Social Media for Social Good Academy. Full details on the live training dates are HERE. (If you can’t attend any live, you’ll still get lifetime access to the recordings, slides, and all materials.) www.socialgoodacademy.com Enroll Now!

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Concord Leadership

JANUARY 7, 2025

Setting your small organization apart from others, especially from competitors that may have more resources and influence, is critical for making your mark and achieving your ideal vision for the future. Innovation can happen unprompted, but you can also hone and encourage it through your organizations strategic practices. In fact, over 60% of fast-growing businesses […] The post Fostering Innovation: Effective Tips for Small Organizations appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LL

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Tracy Rosenthal & Leonardo Vilchis An excerpt from Abolish Rent on the struggle to make housing a human right

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 7, 2025

What Animals Eat Termites & How to Deter Termites Termites may be small, but theyre a critical part of the food chain. As a tasty treat for many creatures, these tiny insects are often on the menu in ecosystems worldwide. If you’re curious about what animals eat termites, youre in the right place. Lets dig into the fascinating world of termite predators, from the skies to the soil.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 7, 2025

By Chris Anthony , Genny Biggs , Oliver Brandes , Kevin Brege , Mark Brown , Bill Clerico , Wade Crowfoot , Brian Fennessy , Jennee Kuang , Shefali Lakhina , Dan Munsey , John Nordgren , Nancy Pfund , Mark Quinlan , Bob Roper , Rhea Suh & Jason Weber One glimpse at the August 2024 wildfire incident map of Western North America and one might have thought half the continent was on fire.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 7, 2025

Progressive young donors and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes are reshaping their family's philanthropy through organizations like Resource Generation and Solidaire. By Sara Herschander Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, AP photo Demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas rally in the U.S. Capitol building. Progressive young donors and heirs to mining, oil, and other fortunes are reshaping their family's philanthropy through organizations like Resource Generation

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