The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 2, 2024

Research has revealed a connection between volunteering and more positive emotions, less loneliness and more social support. By Albert Stumm, Associated Press Robert Piechota, via AP Jeff Kellert, seen in his garden in Albany, N.Y., began volunteering as a tutor and helped with monthly dinners at his synagogue. He said the work gives him a sense of purpose he never expected in retirement.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 13, 2024

Thanking your donors is just as important, if not more important than fundraising. Yet many organizations spend a lot of time putting together a fundraising campaign and then treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. Donor retention continues to be a problem. One of many reasons is because people don’t feel appreciated. Prioritizing gratitude and donor relations will help.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 20, 2024

While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 8, 2024

Stephanie Mlot I am so excited to bring you a brand new submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. I would love to start sharing your days again so submit your day by filling out the form at the end of this post. Stephanie’s Bio After 15 years working as a journalist, I joined the third-sector marketing world in 2023 and haven’t looked back since.

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Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

1 in 3. That’s about how many nonprofits have no members of color on their boards (BoardSource). Yet, diverse boards are essential to strengthen nonprofits and communities. They bring broader perspectives and lived experiences, can plan and address emerging problems more effectively, and possess an expanded donor network. So, what can be done to solve for such a significant gap between what is and what should be in the nonprofit sector?

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Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 19, 2024

I recently learned about the power of women in fundraising. While our perspective in the lower Caribbean may differ, I agree that change is needed. As a woman who fundraises, we deserve equal recognition and trust, regardless of gender. ‘As a woman who has asked for donations, I have encountered many offenses. So gradually on your advice Amy, to commit to empowering my non-profit, I feel more secure.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 6, 2024

Can you believe it’s August already? Time flies and soon it will be September. I know It’s hard to think about fall when it’s been sweltering in many parts of the world, including places where it’s usually not that hot. Even so, September will be here before you know it. I’m already starting to see ads for back-to-school sales…. If you’re doing a year-end fundraising campaign, the time to start planning it is now, hopefully in an air-conditioned space.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2024

With digital fundraising, a simple “donate” button on your website won't cut it. Optimize your online presence with these tips and raise more.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). His life’s work revolves around empowering youth, fostering leadership, and driving social change. With over a decade of experience in educational program development, his story serves as a powerful reminder that CNP’s are beyond equipped to create a global impact.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 19, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center will bring nearly 1,000 nonprofit and community leaders together for a day of collaboration, conversation and education at the 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference: It Starts With Us on October 8. Emceeing this year’s event is actor, community connector and arts leader Patrick Arthur Jackson. Patrick is the manager of education, outreach and programming at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Collaborations Education 246

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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Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 8, 2024

In reply to Pamela Belyea. Hi Pamela – Thanks for your question. I was thinking more along the lines of consulting companies (grant writers, prospect researchers, strategic planners, nonprofit board experts, nonprofit headhunters, etc.) and what I do… capital campaign consulting. I would also include vendors who make donor CRM’s or wealth screening, etc.

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Nonprofits 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 21, 2024

Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million. By Eden Stiffman Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million.

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Philanthropy 346

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 20, 2024

We love to see nonprofit communications teams grow! I always do a little dance in my chair when someone in our community says they’ve been approved to hire a new comms team member. But then the question becomes, what should that new communications hire do? How should we write that job description? In other words, what’s the vision for how your nonprofit communications team should grow?

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2024

Even in our digital-first environment — where email inboxes are flooded, and social media feeds are oversaturated — direct mail has persevered as a powerful tool for nonprofits.

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Nonprofits 263

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Joan Garry

AUGUST 28, 2024

Through planning and communication, any nonprofit leader can ensure that staff members feel included and valued during board meetings. In this blog post, I offer strategies to avoid creating conditions where staff members are unintentionally marginalized so nonprofit leaders can foster stronger partnerships and a sense of belonging within the organization.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

As an organization that impacts many lives and communities, your nonprofit has a responsibility to form a team that can efficiently and effectively serve its beneficiaries and stakeholders. However, you can only cultivate a diverse and skilled team by making the recruitment process accessible to all, regardless of their abilities or background. A key stage for many hiring processes is the interview stage, making it a good place to start revamping your overall hiring approach.

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Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 7, 2024

Please give examples of women-owned business that “serve” the nonprofit sector? This is not a definition that I am familiar with. A publisher of books for hospital personnel? A food service company that supplies local colleges? A clothing manufacturing company that makes uniforms for high school athletic teams? Is this what you mean? I co-founded and ran a $2M+ nonprofit with 22 employees that I built from a $5K loan.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Aisha Benson iStockphoto Leaders of nonprofits serving people of color are facing urgent needs and less support. Here are 5 ways foundations can take action to preserve progress and speed racial justice.

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 14, 2024

If there’s one thing nonprofit marketers could use more of, it is likely time and resources. Working with multiple social impact organizations, I constantly search for ways to optimize both and increase overall nonprofit productivity. During my journey, I have discovered the benefits of systematizing processes. Words like these are not naturally attractive to us right-brained thinkers.

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Production Nonprofits Recruitment Management 238

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 21, 2024

While it may help fundraisers hit their metric goals, it doesn’t align with how major donors think, feel or give. And that’s where a deeper, more thoughtful strategy comes into play.

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Ann Green

AUGUST 20, 2024

Stories come in many forms. You can tell a story with words, pictures, and videos. I prefer written stories, but others are drawn to videos. Some people might not have the time or energy to look at anything but a photo or infographic. Your nonprofit organization needs to share stories using all these forms. Sharing stories will help you connect with your donors and improve your engagement.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 20, 2024

When you think of overhead, you may let out a sigh. Nonprofit professionals know the implications of overhead and may be nervous to disclose just how much they spend on these operational expenses. However, we’re here to explain the importance of nonprofit overhead and debunk prominent overhead myths. This way, you can feel more at ease when discussing overhead and confidently portray why these costs are necessary to donors, board members, and other stakeholders.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

Nonprofits

Amy Eisenstein

AUGUST 20, 2024

Women make up the majority of fundraisers, but many of them doubt their fundraising skills. Read this post to learn why you're already an amazing fundraiser.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 7, 2024

By Tycely Williams Illustration by the Chronicle; Courtesy of Tycely Williams A veteran fundraiser takes up a new job as CEO and pursues the American ideals that she, her family, and generations of Black philanthropists hold dear.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 22, 2024

Earlier today I presented a brand new webinar Easier Content Creation for Nonprofits: Mastering AI, Repurposing and Curation. In addition to tips on repurposing and curating content, I included a whole section on writing better AI prompts for your communications. Want to watch the recording of this webinar? Become an All-Access Pass Holder! You can watch this webinar and hours of other recorded webinars, PLUS attend as many live webinars as you want for 365 days.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2024

The 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report reviews executive employee compensation based on 209,655 observations from 128,238 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2022.

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Nonprofits 261

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover

The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 26, 2024

By Kevin Barenblat & Brooke James AI is being used in exciting ways to bridge educational divides, and AI-powered nonprofits are creating a roadmap for what the future of education may hold.

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Education Education Nonprofits 145

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 28, 2024

Research predicts that member-based organizations will experience an uptick in new membership this year, building upon a trend that’s already been in motion for years. It’s up to your association to harness this momentum by not only reaching out to potential new members but also creating marketing materials that keep your existing members engaged. Behind any great marketing strategy is an effective plan.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 1, 2024

Technology And New Ventures Had Top Executives Blazing New Paths In Guiding Their Organizations By Paul Clolery It is interesting that each year a trend is clear when the team submits initial ideas for The NPT Power & Influence Top 50 honorees. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

AUGUST 15, 2024

Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand. By Sara Herschander iStockphoto Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand.

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Nonprofits 326

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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