Ann Green
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Explore revenue streams your nonprofit should pursue in this guide. Its important for you to diversify your revenue sources. This is especially important now because of the current chaos of eliminating (and then not eliminating, at least for now) federal grant funding.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Jane Addams showed how the seeds of social change can be planted at the local level even as the wealthy gain power and economic inequality grows. By Eboo Patel Chronicle Illustration; National Photo Co., Underwood & Underwood/Library of Congress At left, sculptor Adelaide Johnson, National Womans Party activist Dora Lewis, and social reformer Jane Addams in front of statue of pioneer suffragists as it is installed in the U.S.
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Ann Green
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Is your nonprofit still producing one of those multi-page annual reports? If so, why? Anything thats more than four pages is too long. Besides that, theyre often boring, they focus too much on the organization and not on the donors, they require a lot of time and effort from staff, and theres no guarantee donors will even look at them. Now you have a dilemma.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Here are three key questions that can help nonprofits assess their financial landscape as we move into 2025 and position them for success.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
"I think everybody has to start looking at language," says the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. "It doesn't mean you have to go do away with your core mission, but you're going to have to wordsmith to get through this season." By Stephanie Beasley Andrew Harnik, AP Looking up at a memorial to her father, Martin Luther King Jr., in Washington, D.C., Rev.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Hayley Freedman, MPH, CNP , has dedicated her life to uplifting communities and addressing global health inequities. From her early experience with AmeriCorps NCCC to her impactful work with the American Cancer Society, Hayley’s journey highlights the power of nonprofit work. Ive always led a life of service, she shared. My family was very service-oriented, and volunteering was always important to me.
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NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Image credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Consider a food bank discovering that its operating reserves are in banks that finance industrial agriculture, the very system contributing to food insecurity and displacing small community farms. Or think about a housing nonprofit realizing that its primary bank engages in predatory lending practices that push families into homelessness.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
We all like to feel appreciated and that includes your donors. Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Is that the case? Unfortunately, the answer is usually no. Thanking your donors is not just something you do after you receive a donation and then do nothing for a while. You need to show gratitude all year round and with Valentines Day coming up, thats a great opportunity to thank your donors and show them how much you appreciate their support.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
With a new administration in the White House, shifting policies, and declining donor retention, the nonprofit landscape is evolving faster than ever. How can your organization stay ahead, adapt to change, and drive impact in 2025? 40 Nonprofit Trends for 2025 brings together insights from 31 industry experts including nonprofit professionals, technologists, consultants, and educators to predict the most important trends shaping the sector this year.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Jose Luis Magana, AP photo Flowers and a sign outside the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington. As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts.
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Thanking creates loyalty Did you know that 53% of donors stop giving because they feel unappreciated, and 41% cite lack of acknowledgment or thanks as their reason? Conversely, loyal donors give 42% more over their lifetime and are 70% more likely to leave a planned gift. These numbers underscore the critical need for nonprofits to build and implement a robust stewardship plan.
Joan Garry
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Navigating a leadership transition can be challenging, but with the right mindset and strategies, it can also be an opportunity for growth. This post explores three key ingredients for a successful transition. Whether you're leading a new organization or adapting to significant change, these insights will help you thrive. The post Managing Change Like A Leader appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Tailoring messages to resonate with individual donor interests and giving levels fosters stronger connections and inspires greater generosity.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Its important for you to remember these four words – Ask, Thank, Report, Repeat If your nonprofit follows this fundraising formula, you should be more successful. Many organizations just practice Ask, Ask, Ask. If thats what youre doing, are you raising the money you need? Because whats most important is to thank and report before you ask for another donation.
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!
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
With the U.S. government proposing major funding reductions for nonprofits, the time to act is now. Relying on grants and federal dollars is no longer a guaranteebut those who pivot fast can turn this crisis into an opportunity. This session will equip nonprofits with bold, actionable strategies to replace lost revenue, build stronger donor pipelines, and ensure financial sustainability.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Research points to common ground on controversial issues, the countrys priorities, and Americas values terrain from which nonprofits and philanthropy can work for change. By Drew Lindsay Fabian Tejada/De Los Angeles Studio Clockwise from left: Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, Rachel Maddow, Molly Jong Fast, Candace Owens, and Nicolle Wallace. Research points to where nonprofits and philanthropy might find common ground on controversial issues, the countrys priorities, and Americas values.
Fundraising Leadership
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Susan Arnot Heaney at an exhibit of women's crafts at the Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum, where she is a Trustee. By Susan Arnot Heaney Picture this: It is 1972. I am a student in a relatively progressive suburban public school system, one in which the chorus sang excerpts from Hair (I still know all the words to Age of Aquarius), but Home Economics was only for girls and Wood Shop for boys.
Non Profitvote
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Nonprofit VOTE is calling on Congress to reject the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, H.R. 22, which could go directly to a House floor vote this month as it is one of 12 bills identified for fast tracking. A companion bill, S.128, has also been filed in the Senate. This bill, on its surface, requires proof of citizenship for registering to vote in any and all federal elections.
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.
Candid
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Recent developments around an Office of Management and Budget memorandum to freeze federal grants and loans has put the nonprofit sector in the spotlight. But just how many nonprofits receive government grants? And how big a role do government grants play in the nonprofit sector? Heres what we know. At least 30% of nonprofits rely on government grants Roughly 30% of U.S. nonprofits filing an IRS Form 990 report receiving grants funding from the government. i This translates to over 100,000 nonpr
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
By Nithya Ramanathan & Jim Fruchterman Recent milestones in generative AI have sent nonprofits, social enterprises, and funders alike scrambling to understand how these innovations can be harnessed for global good. Along with this enthusiasm, there is also warranted concern that AI will greatly increase the digital divide and fail to improve the lives of 90 percent of the people on our planet.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
A golf fundraiser should be a hole-in-one for your nonprofit, but often, hidden mistakes can make you lose revenue, limit participation, and frustrate donors & guests. Are you missing out on big sponsorship deals? Struggling with low player turnout? Losing revenue at check-in and checkout? Uncover the top 10 pitfalls that can make or break your fundraising tournamentand the proven strategies to maximize fundraising, streamline logistics, and create an unforgettable experience for sponsors an
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Experts brandishing statistics aren't always trusted in this age of polarization. So in gun-owning communities, advocates are turning to gun owners themselves to stop the increasing rate of rural suicide. By Ben Gose Amanda Lucier A rancher on a family ranch in South Dakota. Experts brandishing statistics aren't always trusted in this age of polarization.
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.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
Three things this week. First, I've talked with some of you about the government's hold on grants and funding. Fortunately, the hold was lifted. But what happened SCARED THE out of people - and rightfully so. People have asked: What can partnership teams do? Here's my three-point strategy. Ask companies to step up and support you NOW. Its the smart way to stay ahead of future challenges.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofits supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4% year-over-year (YOY) decrease
Candid
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector. While we continue to monitor developments , here are some resources on how nonprofits can mitigate potential impacts: Diversifying nonprofit revenue streams D
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. But big goals cost big money. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb.
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NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
What if you could transform every moment of your gala or event into a powerhouse of connection, engagement, impact, and fundraising? In this session, well unveil strategies to master the three critical phases of any event: Check-In, During the Event, and Check-Out. Attendees will walk away with proven tactics designed to take your event from good to extraordinary.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The nonprofit will cut ties with Paramount and seek donations from various sources, including individual donors. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Brynn Anderson The shift will allow Save the Music to focus more on students like 17-year-old JaMarion Hulin, from Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School in Atlanta, where he is president of the schools record company and is learning to use equipment provided by the foundation to make music.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
By Solange Bandiaky-Badji , Lindsey Allen , Brittany Boettcher & Tanya Pham On a May morning in 2023, more than 200 Indigenous, local community, and Afro-descendant women from 20 countries on four continents bustled into a hotel meeting space in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, each with their own dreams for how the day would play out.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Every year, nonprofits sit down to craft their strategic development plans , outlining bold revenue goals and the activities needed to achieve them. And every year, many of these plans failnot because the goals are too ambitious, but because theyre built backward, without a solid foundation of data. Ive been there. As a former chief development officer, I remember being handed a directive: increase development revenue by 10% across the board.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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