The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 25, 2024

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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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2024

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 25, 2024

'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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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2024

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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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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Ann Green

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Bloomerang

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Non Profit AF

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Jeff Brooks

JUNE 25, 2024

Want to see a situation where a very small changing wording makes a meaningful difference in fundraising results? You’ll find it on the Better Fundraising Blog, at One Test, Three Lessons. Yes, the post has three very useful lessons. But I want to focus on one of them. You’ll have surf over there to see the other two. It’s about a direct response test to some offer language, with two very similar sentences went head-to-head: Your gift will provide clean water to a person.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Candid

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 25, 2024

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

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 25, 2024

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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