The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 31, 2024
The authors of "One Click to Give" say everyday donors want to give, but want community first. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images The authors of "One Click to Give" say everyday donors want to give, but want community first.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 31, 2024
Jeanette Gass, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP) , has been a reoccurring donor since 2021 after receiving her CNP credential in 2019, actively supporting the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s mission through both financial contributions and volunteer efforts on the Association of CNPs Executive Committee. What drives someone to give so much of their time, energy, and resources to a nonprofit cause?
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 31, 2024
For 20 years, John Burton Advocates for Youth has offered a blueprint for policy change by working alongside people aging out of the foster care system and staying the course after laws are passed. By Eden Stiffman John Burton Advocates for Youth John Burton Advocates for Youth has successfully pushed for major policy changes at the state and federal level.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 31, 2024
Jamie Lamont at Sinai Health Foundation joins The NonProfit Voice to discuss how to leverage the power of peer-to-peer fundraising events.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 31, 2024
Aided by a bridge-building nonprofit, ranchers and federal officials learn to work together in Oregon's high desert By Geoff Nudelman HARNEY COUNTY, ORE. Photo by Bob Keefer Fourth-generation Oregon rancher Gary Miller at his Rock Creek Ranch in Harney County. As wildfires rage in the West, ranchers who once sued the government over fire management work with federal officials to stop the blazes, thanks to common ground forged with help from a nonprofit.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 31, 2024
A new study found U.S. charitable giving fell about $20 billion in 2018 because of a law related to deductions for individual income taxes.
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Joan Garry
JULY 31, 2024
Reflecting on my unexpected journey into the nonprofit sector, I've learned that this path demands a unique set of attributes and profound commitment. Today, I offer insights and a 'fit sniff test' to help you evaluate your readiness for a nonprofit career. The post Is Nonprofit Work Right For You? appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 31, 2024
Image: “No Soul to Sell” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” Imagine your outrage if you were a public school teacher and your pension fund invested in a company that supported and lobbied for vouchers and charter schools.
Candid
JULY 31, 2024
Today’s incoming high school seniors were in the seventh grade when COVID-19 shut down schools across the country. Their education continues to be affected by the damage caused by the pandemic and its aftermath—most notably, learning loss from school closures and ongoing chronic absenteeism. One in four students is chronically absent , and many continue to lag in math and reading scores.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 31, 2024
Image credit: Matthew Baliga and PNW Production on Pexels This is the third article in NPQ ’s series, Just Transition: Liberating Finance to Build a Better World. Coproduced with Justice Funders , a group that organizes philanthropy to advance a just transition to an equitable and sustainable economy and planet, this series highlights case studies of emerging funding networks facilitating investment in liberatory economic practices in frontline BIPOC communities.
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.
Volunteer Match
JULY 31, 2024
More than 28,000 people volunteer every year with AARP Foundation to support communities across the country. AARP Foundation recently asked their volunteers about their reasons and motivations for volunteering and found that older adults serving as volunteer tutors with the AARP Foundation Experience Corps program see their efforts as a journey of fulfillment, promise, and passion.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 31, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: How Policy Can Help Tenants Purchase Their Homes.” View the full webinar here. Over time [Washington] DC TOPA [ Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act ] has enabled the development and preservation of more than 16,000 affordable housing units. And then the 99 limited equity co-ops or more than 4,000 units of affordable limited equity cooperatives in the district—the majority of those were formed under TOPA.
Bloomerang
JULY 31, 2024
A good boss at any point in your career — especially during the early stages — is worth their weight in gold and can be a magnificent source of wisdom and inspiration. They can help build your self-esteem, boost your work output, and help you find satisfaction and prospects for the future. But let’s face reality: The odds are that during your career you’re going to have to cope with a supervisor that is something less — sometimes profoundly less — than a constructive presence in your
Big Duck
JULY 31, 2024
Get insights on nonprofit branding from organizations who have successfully embarked on the journey.
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Clairification
JULY 31, 2024
“Give me one moment in time. When I’m more than I thought could be. When all of my dreams are a heartbeat away. And the answers are all up to me.” Ah, the lyrics remembered from a Whitney Houston song sung at the 1988 Olympics Opening Ceremonies. The Olympic torch. The parade of nations. The stories, stories and stories. Chills run down my spine.
Nonprofit Fixer
JULY 31, 2024
Nonprofit executive search firms are increasingly becoming the connective tissue between organizations and future executive directors/CEOs and other leaders. But how search firms work behind the scenes can often feel like a mystery to both organizations and candidates. It’s time to pull back the curtain on this growing sector! I have had the good fortune of knowing and working with Michelle Kristel, Managing Partner at McCormack + Kristel, a deeply respected nonprofit executive search firm.
Concord Leadership
JULY 31, 2024
“I view leadership as a process of connecting to what matters, envisioning what could be, and taking actions to bring that vision to life. When you care about something enough to ask others to care about it with you and you effectively collaborate with others to co-create a new future, then you are leading.” Amanda Blake The post Embodied Leadership appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.
iMarketSmart
JULY 31, 2024
Low-dollar donor acquisition typically occupies a large share of the fundraising budgets for nonprofits, and a similarly large share of their time and energy in terms of staff resources. But is all this money and time being well spent? Yes, every donor is important, and every donor should be commended for giving generously to causes they care about.
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.
Big Duck
JULY 31, 2024
Join this live podcast on strategic communication approaches to boost member engagement. Learn how to prioritize audiences, apply strategies, and more.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 31, 2024
Image: “ The Universe Delivers” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” The aircraft manufacturer Boeing, granted the authority by the Federal Aviation Administration in 2009 to self-certify compliance, uses that authority to cut regulatory corners—with tragic results. 1 A 10-person advisory panel convened by the Federal Drug Administration in 2002 looks at an alarmin
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