Year-End Fundraising in 2024: What to Expect
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Because nonprofits place great emphasis on year-end campaigns, it’s crucial to understand how year-end fundraising is shaping up this year.
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I’m Rooting for DEI. But Why Are So Many Programs Falling Short?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Diversity work is facing a turning point: It can either maintain the largely ineffective status quo or evolve into something better. By Eboo Patel Jacob Hamilton, MLive.com/AP Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate during the University of Michigan’s Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony in May. The school’s long-standing DEI efforts have come under criticism.
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Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Earle Johnston
Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Hi Amy Yes, voting is such a privilege. In Australia, it is compulsory to vote at all elections: local, state and at a national level. People around the world are watching your election with much interest. Thanks for posting and encouraging others to exercise their right to vote.
Nonprofit Support for Hurricane Recovery
NonProfit Leadership Center
OCTOBER 14, 2024
As Florida communities face the aftermath of back-to-back hurricanes that have caused extreme devastation across the state, nonprofit organizations continue to step in and step up to help individuals, families and communities recover, rebuild and restore hope. Many resources are available to help address the unexpected needs now facing nonprofits and communities in the Tampa Bay region and beyond.
Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
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.
Alvin Community College Offers Nationally Recognized Nonprofit Credential
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Kansas City, MO. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to welcome a new campus partnership with Alvin Community College (ACC) to bring the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential to ACC students at a discounted rate. Through this partnership, ACC students will have a unique opportunity to earn the nation’s only nationally recognized nonprofit credential, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change in their com
Hacks to Avoid the Chaos and Calm those Non-Profit Marketing Pain Points
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 9, 2024
In the ever-changing world of nonprofit marketing, transitions are a given—and with them comes a unique set of marketing-only pain points. From juggling vendor contacts (wait, who did the last annual report print?) to struggling to access that one social media account your former colleague set up, there’s no shortage of moments that make you want to throw your computer out the window.
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Melinda French Gates Is Gone, but Her Vision for Gender Equality Remains
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 29, 2024
The division the philanthropist helped shape at the Gates Foundation is pushing forward with ambitious plans for women's health care and economic power. By Sara Herschander Alice Plati As president of the Gates Foundation’s gender equity division, Anita Zaidi has helped fund research and distribution networks for breakthrough innovations like self-injectable contraceptives and implemented far-reaching mentorship programs.
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Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 30, 2024
If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.
WATCH: Nonprofit Compliance: What You Need to Know & Do Now
NonProfit Leadership Center
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Is your nonprofit following the crucial policies and best practices to remain in good legal and ethical standing? In this this free on-demand webinar, you’ll explore the shifting landscape of nonprofit compliance and what you need to know and do now. After watching this short session with experts Brooke Bauerle Dawson and Stephanie Smith from Rivero, Gordimer & Company, you will understand: Actions your board should be taking to ensure effective governance and organizational integrity
How Sara Frost, CNP Found Purpose Through AmeriCorps NCCC
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 4, 2024
When Sara Frost, CNP, Ph.D. first joined AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps), she was unsure of what her future held. With a bachelor’s degree in theater, she hadn’t envisioned herself pursuing education further or even working in the nonprofit sector. “I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to be when I grew up,” she shared. “AmeriCorps was a really nice bridging point that actually launched the rest of my educational career.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
Why I Donated a Portion Of My Salary. And Why I Donated Nothing.
Joan Garry
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In this blog post, I share personal stories of being on the receiving end of donation requests and the valuable lessons they’ve taught me. From asking for the right amount to understanding the donor’s personal experiences, I offer cautionary tales highlighting common fundraising mistakes and how to avoid them. The post Why I Donated a Portion Of My Salary.
The Critical Alignment of Board Chair and Executive
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 24, 2024
When the board chair and executive are in harmony, everyone benefits. Here's how these two leaders can build a productive relationship.
What to Say on November 6 and How to Say It
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. Here's how to get your message across and bring people together after the election. By Drew Lindsay Shutterstock The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. Here's how to get your message across and bring people together after the election.
Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Brian J Bonde
Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 30, 2024
If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
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.
Nonprofit Communications and Marketing Training Plans
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 15, 2024
You are already working in nonprofit communications and marketing. How do you move up in your nonprofit marketing career? Below, we outline the nonprofit communications and marketing training plans we recommend here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG). The Beginner Training Plan At the Beginner level, we recommend that you focus on implementing the following skills and actions: “Quick and dirty” marketing plans Getting away from marketing to everyone or the general public Using clear and specifi
Impact Measurement & Management: A Quick Introduction
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Impact measurement, or impact measurement and management (IMM), is a new focus area in the nonprofit community. However, the principles behind it have been around forever. Every organization wants to understand just how effective it is at delivering its promised mission to the community it serves. Doing so is key to improving your programs and services, strengthening your relationships with supporters, and growing your organization’s operations over time.
The Importance of Showing Gratitude to Your Donors
Ann Green
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the December holidays. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. Now is a great opportunity to show some gratitude to your donors. You could hold a thankathon , especially if you haven’t launched your appeal yet.
Create a Multigenerational Donor Base to Capitalize on the Historic Wealth Transfer
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The largest wealth transfer in history is happening now. Here's some guidance for nonprofits as they look to tap into new donor demographics.
Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed
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
Why Helping Small Businesses Succeed Should Be a Philanthropic Priority
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 22, 2024
To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail. By Sandy Fernandez Courtesy of Sandy Fernandez The author’s uncle, and restaurant, La Gran Parada in Providence, R.I., are an all-too-rare small-business success story. To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.
Comment on Vote, Vote, Vote – Your Nonprofit Depends on It! by Patrick Norberto
Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 30, 2024
If you're nonprofit work is based in the United States, there's one action that could literally SAVE your nonprofit: VOTE.
Can You Fundraise During a Disaster that Doesn’t Affect You?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Can you fundraise during or after a disaster that doesn’t affect you? The answer, I believe, is yes, with humility. I live in North Carolina, about two hours away from some absolutely horrible devastation in the western part of the state due to massive mudslides and flash floods from Hurricane Helene. Most of us think about hurricanes as a lowland coastal disaster.
Detroit People’s Food Co-op: How to Advance Black Food Sovereignty
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Image credit: Steve Dubb Food is the cover story. The real story is Black self-determination. Malik Kenyatta Yakini, Up & Coming Food Co-op C onference panel September 15, 2023 There is a wave of food co-ops opening in majority-Black communities, as NPQ has covered. But organizing a food co-op is not easy. The Gem City Market in Dayton, OH , for example, took six years to organize—and that is faster than most.
How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth
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!
Why Segmenting Your Donors Makes Sense
Ann Green
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Segmenting your donors makes sense on every level. If you’re running a campaign, you can send different letters to different types of donors or segment by gift amount and encourage them to upgrade. You can also create a new donor welcome series, a special thank you mailing for monthly donors, or reach out to lapsed donors. Your donors are not the same.
Is It More Difficult to Ask for Donations or Fund Nonprofits?
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 25, 2024
What's more difficult: raising money or deciding which causes to support? Here's a look at the differences between the two.
The California Endowment Had a $1 Billion Plan. Then It Threw Out Its Playbook
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The foundation's decade-long Building Healthy Communities initiative set out to improve health in 14 California regions. It ended up redefining its approach to community change. By Sara Herschander Long Beach Forward A group organized through Long Beach Forward, part of the California Endowment’s Building Healthy Communities initiative, joins in the annual Long Beach Martin Luther King Jr.
Safe At Work: How To Lead During Election Season With Fairness and Civility
Fundraising Leadership
OCTOBER 31, 2024
The workplace needs to remain free of divisiveness and conflict regarding the election. In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. Guaranteeing that the workplace culture is safe physically and emotionally not just on voting day, but in upcoming weeks and months, over a possibly contested outcome is a top priority.
Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work
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.
8 BOO BOO’s! Are You SCARING Nonprofit Donors Away?
Clairification
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Is this how you’re making your donor feel?!?! BOO! Halloween is creeping up on us, so I’ve got some really scary stuff for you! Don’t get too spooked. There are also a few treats. In fact, you’ll get eight delicious goodies — in the form of “to-do’s.” But first… the bad news. No bones about it, you’re frightening folks away if you’re committing any of these 8 boo-boo’s !
Confronting Nonprofit Burnout: A Conversation with Beth Kanter
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Image credit: Thiébaud Faix on Unsplash Burnout is defined by the World Health Organization as an “occupational phenomenon” characterized by prolonged feelings of stress, anxiety, depletion or exhaustion, lack of motivation, and—notably—“reduced professional efficacy.” It is a fact of US and global workplaces that manifests far beyond the nonprofit sector.
Why You Need to Plan a Multichannel Fundraising Campaign
Ann Green
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Year-end fundraising season is here. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. I know email is easier and less expensive, but people respond better to mail and it’s well worth the investment. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed.
2025 OneCause Cares Corporate Grants Program Open for Applications
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 16, 2024
OneCause opened applications for its 2025 grant program. The program is intended to support nonprofits' missions through fundraising tech.
Empower Your Nonprofit With Effective Payroll & HCM Services
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Managing a nonprofit involves many challenges, but payroll and HR shouldn’t be among them. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps nonprofits choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, vital for maintaining staff and volunteer morale. Compliance support helps navigate complex labor laws and avoid costly fines.
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