The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 11, 2024
Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. By Gara LaMarche Amy Elting, Unsplash Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2024
The U.S. Postal Service’s price hike will move forward, but the Postal Regulatory Commission expressed concerns over rapid increases.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 18, 2024
For nonprofits, annual reports play an important role in maintaining both financial transparency and donor trust. As the name implies, most organizations create and publish these reports once a year, making them a staple that any nonprofit professional could benefit from brushing up on. To help you develop or improve your own impact reporting skills, this guide will explore the annual report creation process step by step.
NonProfit Leadership Center
JUNE 24, 2024
Nonprofit work environments are fast-paced and somewhat chaotic at times. But, working longer, faster and harder is no longer the answer to enhance productivity or improve overall performance. Organizations are hitting a proverbial wall with this approach, as it too often results in many working slower, shorter and less satisfied. "Today, there is a growing recognition that the pace of change is so great we cannot possibly solve all the problems at the rate we need to … working to solve root pro
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 20, 2024
As nonprofit communications has evolved over the years, we started exploring the concept of brand archetypes and how nonprofits can use them. While there are 12 brand archetypes, we think some of them make more sense for nonprofits than others. Today we’ll share the ones we think work best for nonprofits and which archetypes are the most popular for nonprofits.
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 28, 2024
Whether you aspire to be a consultant, own your own business, or take on other forms of nonprofit leadership, here are some key lessons I've learned.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 24, 2024
Donor acquisition is the top challenge nonprofit leaders are facing this year, according to the latest research from NonProfit PRO.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 6, 2024
In the nonprofit sector, Tracy Kamen, a passionate Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), is creating a positive impact around the world. In this exclusive interview with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Tracy shares her story and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career making a difference. Get ready to be inspired by Tracy’s unique journey—a journey that’s all about impact!
NonProfit Leadership Center
JUNE 3, 2024
According to research from the Project Management Institute, the biggest predictor of a project’s success — or failure — is communication. Their report found that project managers should spend 90% of their time on communications to ensure a project’s success, and up to 56% of revenue could be lost due to poor communication. So, how can your nonprofit communicate more effectively to achieve its intended impact?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 18, 2024
Let’s tackle the appropriate reaction for nonprofit communications pros to this situation: Your executive director or other senior managers may have just hired a marketing consultant without previously talking to you. They are excited about a meeting they just had — again without you. They think it’s going to be great and are so excited!
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.
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 19, 2024
If you're a woman fundraiser, an aspiring nonprofit leader, or you simply want to improve your career, this post is for you!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 7, 2024
Broad philanthropic support for combating antisemitism — and protecting democracy — must include greater investment in teaching about the Holocaust. By Deborah M. Lauter U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum Student ambassadors of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Bringing the Lessons Home program, which trains D.C.-area high school students to become docents, tour the “Tower of Faces” in the museum’s permanent exhibition.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 13, 2024
Here are three unconscious biases and mental shortcuts seen in boardroom relationships, their impact and strategies to manage them.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 5, 2024
In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success. In this blog post, we explore strategies for bridging generational and knowledge divides in nonprofit teams and harnessing the collective wisdom and expertise of all employees. 1.
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 Leadership Center
JUNE 17, 2024
Although nonprofit jobs comprise about 10% of the American workforce, nonprofits are experiencing a workforce crisis. In the most recent Nonprofit Workforce Survey conducted by the National Council of Nonprofits, nearly 3 in 4 nonprofits reported job vacancies (exceeding pre-COVID levels), primarily due to salary competition, budget constraints/insufficient funds and burnout.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 11, 2024
Are you looking for a basic template or pattern to follow when creating a nonprofit marketing strategy? When creating your nonprofit marketing strategy, we recommend that you choose from these 12 marketing goals , 12 marketing strategies , 12 marketing objectives , and scores of tactics , including both types of content and the channels through which you’ll distribute that content.
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 27, 2024
How does this work for boards of say, a sports team where board members volunteer 15-30 hours a week on top of their full-time job? One of the board members is in charge of fundraising so he or she would have to also give or get a set minimum on top of that? Aren’t positions voluntary? I’m interested in the idea and would love to hear what you mean by a better board culture?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 7, 2024
The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation all hope for big gains via small floorplans By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of DignityMoves Dignity Moves and the County of Santa Barbara partnered on this interim supportive housing community in downtown Santa Barbara, consisting of 34 private rooms with shared community spaces and access to county services.
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.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 18, 2024
Nonprofit salaries remained relatively stagnant from 2022 to 2023, according to the “2024 AFP Compensation and Benefits Report.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 12, 2024
You’ve almost certainly encountered them, but if you’re new to grant seeking, matching grants can be a bit anxiety-inducing. Between determining cost share, finding cash or in-kind contributions to cover it, and developing a bigger-picture strategy, these grants bring some baggage. But are they anything to be scared of or avoid? No! Matching grants are extremely common, especially for federal and other government funding opportunities.
Ann Green
JUNE 18, 2024
What kind of experience are you giving your donors when they interact with your organization? Is it good, bad, or somewhere in between? It’s important for you to look at things from their perspective, not yours. Let’s examine some of the different aspects of fundraising and donor communication to see what kind of experience you’re giving your donors.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 6, 2024
Endless revisions? Missed deadlines? Going over budget? Oh my! Making pretty things isn’t always fun and games. These are common issues many of us have faced while producing creative projects for our organizations. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, understanding how to collaborate effectively with graphic designers is number one in elevating your organization’s visual presence.
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.
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 8, 2024
In reply to Kimberly Wright. File a complaint with who? The entire board has threatened and used intimidation to scare members from signing petitions. And the threat is real.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 4, 2024
Philanthropy has long neglected the domestic violence movement, but the stakes are getting higher, and more support is desperately needed. By Brett J. Barnes Getty Images Philanthropy has long neglected the domestic violence movement, but the stakes are getting higher, and more support is desperately needed.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 26, 2024
Watt Hamlett, Rob Jordan, Daniel Dibble, and Matt Devine discuss the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud one year after its release.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 24, 2024
In a growing number of cities across the United States, housing advocates are getting laws passed that give tenants the ability to purchase, either directly or through a nonprofit, their own apartments. Increasingly, these policies—most often known as tenant opportunity to purchase act (TOPA) or community opportunity to purchase act (COPA), the former facilitates direct tenant ownership (often through limited equity housing cooperatives), the latter facilitates nonprofit ownership—are emerging a
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Ann Green
JUNE 25, 2024
Segmenting your donors allows you to send personalized messages that resonate with them and increase engagement. Check out these donor segmentation strategies. By Gabrielle Perham With so much information available at their fingertips, it can be overwhelming and difficult for your supporters to fully absorb it all. Among the thousands of brands, businesses, and other charitable organizations out there, your nonprofit has to figure out how to cut through the clutter and stand out to current and p
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JUNE 17, 2024
By Mahlet Getachew Corporations have driven life-changing innovation and the greatest creation of wealth in history. Yet this wealth—and the power and influence it confers—has accrued almost entirely to a tiny fraction of our population, leaving those who have contributed as much (if not more) with little to show for it. More than that, a resolute focus on maximizing profit and shareholder returns has pushed US jobs abroad, suppressed wages, stifled economic mobility, and degraded our natural en
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 26, 2024
Amy, Absolutely loved this article! Especially the part about ditching the brag-worthy tour for a real connection with the impact. Building those authentic relationships, not just shaking hands and asking for money – that’s what makes a difference, right? Thanks for the reminder!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 28, 2024
From post-apocalyptic fiction to lessons on democracy, here are six books to add to your summer reading list. By Nandita Raghuram Illustration by The Chronicle From post-apocalyptic fiction to lessons on democracy, here are six books to add to your summer reading list.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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