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Giving Continues Its Decline, Down 2.1% in 2023. Can Fundraisers Turn the Tide in 2024?

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

'Giving USA' found that inflation took a bite out of giving again last year, but nonprofits are cautiously optimistic about 2024. By Rasheeda Childress Courtesy of Feeding San Diego Feeding San Diego felt the crush of inflation in multiple ways last year. Donors were uncertain how much they could give, and the price of food and the number of people served went up.

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Study Shows When Inflicting Pain on Others Pays Off for Charity

NonProfit PRO

A new paper found that inflicting mild misfortune — such as a pie to the face — on others can encourage donations, and more.

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Trust Issues Could Plague Nonprofits, Philanthropy Ahead of Election

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Americans' trust in nonprofits is the highest it's been since 2020, a new survey shows. However, many don't believe nonprofits can be unbiased advocates for policy changes or voter engagement. By Stephanie Beasley iStock Americans' trust in nonprofits is the highest it's been since 2020, a new survey shows. However, many don't believe nonprofits can be unbiased advocates for policy changes or voter engagement.

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Giving USA: Charitable Giving Grows But Can’t Keep Pace With Inflation

NonProfit PRO

Charitable giving regained ground after a down year in 2022, though it's not keeping pace with inflation, per Giving USA's annual report.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

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.

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7 Donor Segmentation Strategies for Personalized Messages

Ann Green

Segmenting your donors allows you to send personalized messages that resonate with them and increase engagement. Check out these donor segmentation strategies. By Gabrielle Perham With so much information available at their fingertips, it can be overwhelming and difficult for your supporters to fully absorb it all. Among the thousands of brands, businesses, and other charitable organizations out there, your nonprofit has to figure out how to cut through the clutter and stand out to current and p

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Courage and conviction

Non Profit AF

Hi everyone, this will be the last post for a while, as I’ll be taking July and August off from.

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4 Surefire Strategies for Effective Major Donor Fundraising

Top Nonprofits

Major gifts—the largest individual contributions your organization receives—are one of the most significant sources of nonprofit revenue. Many organizations find that 80% of their individual donation revenue comes from just the top 20% of their donors. In some cases, the ratio is closer to 90/10! What constitutes a major gift will vary based on your nonprofit’s unique size and scope.

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What do we know about LGBTQIA+ nonprofit leaders and staff? 

Candid

As we celebrate Pride Month, we thought we’d take a closer look at what Candid’s The state of diversity in the U.S. nonprofit sector report, released in May, suggests about the representation and visibility of LGBTQIA+ individuals among nonprofit staff and leadership. Based on data shared by 59,550 U.S. public charities on their Candid profiles, the report analyzes the demographic composition of staff, leaders, and board members—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disabil

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Spiritual Capitalism

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Payam Zamani An excerpt from Crossing the Desert on an alternative to zero-sum business

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Four Values-Based Target Audiences or Personas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Knowing who you are talking to in your communications—who your target audience or personas are—is an essential part of any marketing strategy , even a “quick and dirty” one sketched out on a napkin. But it’s hard to build personas customized to your nonprofit if you don’t have solid information on exactly who is on your mailing list.

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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them

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.

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How To Make Summer Your Fundraising Super Season

Bloomerang

Do sunny days and flip-flops signal a long siesta for your fundraising? If so, you’re not alone. Many nonprofits experience “ summer slump ” – and it’s not just about incoming revenue. Fundraiser energy and communication tend to slump , too. Some fall into summer paralysis, feeling spent by a busy spring and overwhelmed by the thought of a busy fall.

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Giving USA 2024: Donors Gave More, Inflation Deflated It

The NonProfit Times

Giving in the United States reached a new high during 2023 – $557.16 billion – an increase of 1.9% compared to 2022. But the impact was smacked down by inflation of 4.1%, with giving by individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations showing a combined decline of 2.1% compared to 2022 in real dollar impact. Individuals made up 67% of giving, an increase from 64% during 2022.