The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2025

By M.J. Prest Photo courtesy of The Brotherhood Sister Sol via The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports nonprofits that help improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State. Here, children watch the solar eclipse at a party hosted by the BroSis After School Program. Plus, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy received $20 million for the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina program, and ExxonMobil gave $10 milli

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Planning a strategic session for your nonprofit can be one of the most impactful moments of the yeara chance to reset, strategize, and inspire your team. But lets be honest: waiting until the last minute to plan such an important event can lead to unnecessary stress, limited options, and a lackluster experience. On the flip side, planning early opens doors to creativity, thoughtful preparation, and the opportunity to create a transformative experience for everyone involved.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2025

Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) Jae C. Hong, AP Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief, says, Were trying to make a charitable site as efficient as if it were a commercial site. Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners, guided by the idea that a nonprofit health venture could and should run as efficiently

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Selfish Giving

JANUARY 22, 2025

January is the month for predictions. Everyones got one: X will revolutionize Y, or Z is the next big thing. But heres the dealpredictions are a gamble. Theyre flashy, speculative, and often flat-out wrong. I know this for sure because I've made lots of awful predictions. I've learned there's something better: Trends. Trends arent wild guesses about the future.

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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 Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance to Build a More Just World. View the full webinar here. abdiel lpez: When thinking about what needs to change to advance the just transition, we must look also at the culture and the structures that philanthropy upholds, specifically in their day-to-day programming and the way they connector notwith grantees, investees.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 22, 2025

Dozens of nonprofit associations come together as the broader tax-exempt sector braces for increasing scrutiny. By Ben Gose Chronicle photo by Julia Schmalz Dozens of nonprofit associations have come together as the broader tax-exempt sector braces for increasing scrutiny.

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Candid

JANUARY 22, 2025

Nonprofits and grantmakers alike increasingly recognize that listening to their ultimate constituents is essential to their mission. They understand that hearing directly from the people most affected by their workand making changes to their programs and practices based on that feedback increases the impact of their work. Indeed, a recent assessment commissioned by the Fund for Shared Insight found that a growing number of organizations are engaging in listening and feedback practices.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Interested in using predictive analytics to tailor your donor communications for higher response rates? Explore three effective strategies.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Quilen Blackwell, president and co-founder of Chicago Eco House , to discuss his journey in scaling a nonprofit organization. Blackwell’s story of transforming vacant lots into thriving flower farms offers valuable insights for nonprofit leaders looking to grow their impact.

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NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Here are three things that can make a difference in board members fulfilling their fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience.

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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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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 22, 2025

Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. If youre a particularly small organization, it may even be the CEO who wrangles an accounting spreadsheet every once in a while. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load? The truth is, many successful nonprofits empower leaders to manage their own department budgets.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 22, 2025

Todays nonprofit managers are the bench of talent who, with the right support, will grow into future nonprofit leaders. But too often, as nonprofits, we dont take the time or resources to provide coaching or management training for our staff. We promote staff into management positions because they are good at their current rolesand leave them to sink or swim as managers.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 22, 2025

When trust declines, giving craters. While there are numerous reasons for nonprofits to worry about their budgets in the coming years, the trust decline is one of the most alarming. Why? Because its hard to rebuild trust once youve lost it. Over 20 years ago according to the Edelman Trust Barometer , more people trusted nonprofits than government or business, and this continued even as late as 2015.

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CNPE

JANUARY 22, 2025

Act Quickly for Early Bird Rates! Strive to Thrive: A 2-day Certificate Course in Fundraising Feb. 20-21, 2025 Early Bird Rates currently available. So register today! Make a commitment in 2025 to learn from the best so you can thrive in your career and grow philanthropy for your organization. The Center for Nonprofit Excellence is proud to present this comprehensive 2-day in-person Fundraising Certificate course where you will learn from local fundraising leaders and get in-depth knowledge abou

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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.

Finance

Fundraising Report Card

JANUARY 22, 2025

When it comes to fundraising metrics, many nonprofits give a healthy amount of attention to recurring donors, as they should. But an even more revealing set of data emerges when … Continue reading "One-Time vs Recurring Donors the Fundraising Metric that Motivates Action" The post One-Time vs Recurring Donors the Fundraising Metric that Motivates Action appeared first on Fundraising Report Card.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 22, 2025

By Carolina Nieto & David Mayoral Building Ashokas co-leader community

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Jeff Brooks

JANUARY 22, 2025

Consultants are good for nonprofits. (You can trust me for unbiased opinion on consultants; I am one.) A good consultant brings you breadth and depth of experience that you’d ever be able to muster within the organization. But more important, a consultant doesnt wear your organizational blinders. They dont have the Curse of Knowledge (about your issues, anyway).

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Big Duck

JANUARY 22, 2025

Explore how crafting value statements can build your nonprofits identity and strengthen your organizations culture.

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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.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

Image Credit: Brian Koellish on iStock Nearly a third of US communities are CDFI deserts. In these turbulent times, many leaders of the nations growing network of community development financial institutions (CDFIs)which now collectively manage $468 billion in assets, a 615 percent increase over the past decadehave high hopes. One reason is the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), part of the climate-focused Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash President Donald Trumps statements, both when campaigning and since his election , have put Latinx community members on notice that their fundamental rights and protections are at risk. Of highest concern is the looming threat of mass deportation. Deportation affects not just undocumented residents but also millions of US citizens, particularly in mixed-status families.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

Image Credit: Morgan Lane on iStock How can nonprofit leaders and movement activists effectively respond to Trump 2.0, Project 2025 , and a right-wing US Supreme Court that appears committed to using federal power to roll back political and economic human rights? Defending against police state weaponization is imperative. Legal action, resistance, sanctuary , and new underground railroads are emergency initiatives needed to shelter and safeguard the lives of immigrants, women, and transgender pe

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