The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
A TV show about creating a restaurant is a reminder of why we need to stop criticizing each other and recommit ourselves to a shared mission. By Eboo Patel Hulu Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ is a master class in institution building. A TV show about creating a restaurant is a reminder of why we need to stop criticizing each other and recommit ourselves to a shared mission.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Backed by cutting-edge technologies, nonprofits have the chance to rewrite the rulebook on engagement, cultivate communities driven by empathy and create transparent ecosystems that demonstrate the true impact of their work. Here are some ways to catapult toward your goals with some contemporary technologies.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Omar Marques, Getty Images The rising tide of antisemitic violence in the United States has been startling.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Nonprofit executives occasionally grapple with a dreaded dilemma: the need to send back grant funds because the organization didn't spend it within the designated budget cycle. Here, I will delve into the intricacies of this budgetary faux pas and offer insights on how nonprofit executives can navigate it effectively.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Fundraisers are breaking from the 50-year-old orthodoxy — and getting results. By Drew Lindsay Randy Wilhite Fundraisers are breaking from the 50-year-old orthodoxy — and getting results.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, part of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, announced the honorees of the Black Women Give Back List. The campaign spotlights 10 outstanding philanthropists who are making an impact for Black women and girls by leading through generosity.
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Joan Garry
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The key to having super high impact without burning out? Empathy. Beth Kanter and I explain. The post Why Empathy is the Key to Outstanding Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By M.J. Prest Kim Leeson, SMU The O’Donnell Foundation’s grant to Southern Methodist will endow the university’s data-science institute and strengthen its engineering programs. Also, the Open Society Foundations is giving $107 million to establish the Roma Foundation for Europe, and Unicef received $10 million from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to strengthen maternal and infant health care in the Central African Republic, Haiti, Mali, and Mozambique.
Selfish Giving
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
For the next two Wednesdays, I'll be in Italy and then Washington, D.C., and I will NOT be publishing a newsletter again until Wednesday, September 27th. Last September, we visited Rome, Sorrento, and Pompeii. Incredible trip! This year, we are visiting Florence and the Tuscany region. Any great recommendations on good restaurants or unique places to visit are much appreciated!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Emily Haynes Drew Bird Photography/Drew Bird Photography An accredited program now offers classes in the evenings and on weekends to help early-childhood teachers meet the growing number of state and federal mandates that they have bachelor's degrees.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Wouter Vandersypen , Chris Claes & Steven Serneels Imagine being in charge of a profitable vegetable cooperative in Benin. You know the cooperative can increase its income and improve its resilience if most of this year’s profit is set aside for investing in new hardware. You also know that your members are very poor. What would you do?
Candid
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Over the last year, there’s been an explosion of multi-million-dollar gifts from donors to their alma maters. This suggests 2023 is likely to join 2022 as another blockbuster year for giving in higher education. In fact, last year, alumni giving to U.S. colleges and universities jumped by 10.2% , amounting to $13.5 billion in funding. These high-profile, high-dollar donations are changing the face of philanthropy in higher education—creating big winners today and setting the stage for a transfor
Big Duck
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Unlock the potential of Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your project planning with an abundance mindset.
Beth Kanter
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Joan Garry and I had the joy of collaborating on this article together based on a conversation we had recently. [Click here to learn more about Joan’s Nonprofit Leadership Lab or check out my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact without Burnout ] Over our years as thought leaders in the field of nonprofit leadership and well-being, and as a nonprofit leadership coach, b
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.
Veritus Group
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The moment you ask someone to fund your organization's mission, they become part of that mission. Here's what treating them as a true partner looks like. The post Your Donors are ALSO Your Mission appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Image credit: venuestock on istock.com Nine years ago, the Economic Policy Institute reported that over $50 billion a year is stolen from workers nationally —that’s more than the cost of all robberies, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts combined. This theft occurs daily and disproportionately affects immigrant workers. Wage theft among immigrant workers is enabled by a host of factors, including a lack of knowledge of wage-and-hour rules, worker vulnerability to exploitation, threats of reta
Jeff Brooks
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Here are the 5 most-read Future Fundraising Now blog posts in the month of August: I hate and admire this scammy direct mail envelope Pinky-out fundraising: When "rules" confuse you What happened to Stupid Nonprofit Ads? One big secret that unleashes relevant fundraising Every fundraiser needs a flair for drama Looking for some really good (and specific) advice for your fundraising?
Prosper Strategies
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
At many nonprofits, marketing and fundraising are thought of as one in the same, and managed under a single department. This can be a big mistake, because marketing is much more than a tool for fundraising and development. Of course, you can’t fundraise without marketing and communications, but fundraising is only one aspect of an […] The post Why Marketing and Fundraising are Not the Same appeared first on Prosper Strategies.
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Top Nonprofits
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The nonprofit landscape is constantly evolving with new trends and technologies, and your organization has to keep up to continue sustaining your work. From the rise of mobile bidding at auctions to the popularity of text-to-donate campaigns, connecting with supporters on their phones remains front and center in the minds of nonprofit professionals.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
By Wilneida Negrón & Aiha Nguyen When Rina arrives at the Amazon warehouse, she swipes an employee ID. The sensors inside allow her past the door and then track her location as she moves through the giant facility each day. She chooses where to store her lunch strategically, since picking a break room too far away from her workstation will cut into her strictly monitored 30-minute lunch break.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Image credit: Ana Flávia on unsplash.com A Black software designer knows that other local Black business owners have been turned down by local banks, so she doesn’t even bother applying for a loan. The owner of a home-based business hears that she can’t get a small business loan without using her home as collateral. A Muslim entrepreneur wouldn’t even consider applying for a small business loan because Sharia law prevents him from paying interest.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” …I advise everybody, be a little careful…best stay woke, keep their eyes open. —Huddie William “Lead Belly” Ledbetter, 1938, describing the Scottsboro Boys and the climate for Black people in Alabama 1 It’s time to admit it.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Rithika Ramamurthy: Could you talk a little bit about your background in student organizing? How did your youth organizing lead you to decide to make social movement work your career?
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