Beyond Year-End Fundraising: Keep Asking
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
When donors make a year-end philanthropic gift, they feel joyful. Here's how to encourage them to continue giving after year end.
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With House Passage of 'Stop Terror-Financing Bill,' Charities Fear Being Targeted
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Despite opposition from a wide range of nonprofits, lawmakers in the U.S. House passed a bill designed to give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism. By Alex Daniels Architect of the Capitol Despite opposition from a wide range of nonprofits, lawmakers in the U.S. House passed a bill designed to give the Treasury Department unilateral authority to strip the tax-exempt status of nonprofits it claims support terrorism.
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Focus on Generosity and Building Relationships on Giving Tuesday
Ann Green
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Your email inbox can look downright scary these days. This was especially true during the long U.S. election season. Soon we’ll be bombarded with Cyber Monday and Black Friday ads. And then there’s Giving Tuesday. All of this can be too much, too much, and many of these messages look like spam. In an ideal world Giving Tuesday wouldn’t be associated with political emails and Cyber Monday ads.
Carly St. Onge’s Passion for Fundraising is Transforming Children’s Healthcare in Montana
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Carly St. Onge, Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional (ACNP), has spent nearly 12 years cultivating her expertise in fundraising and nonprofit management, specifically in healthcare. From her early days selling cookie dough in her neighborhood to her current role as Chief Development Officer at Logan Health Children’s in Kalispell, Montana, Carly’s career journey has been one defined by passion, persistence, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and their families.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
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.
Post-Election Reflections for Nonprofit Leaders
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Board Chair Michelle Sanchez, CPA, and CEO Charlie Imbergamo, MA, CFRE, offer reflections for nonprofit leaders after a challenging election cycle. Dear Nonprofit Leaders, With the recent election now behind us, we focus on the work of the nonprofit sector, prioritizing unity and kindness to strengthen our organizations and the communities we serve.
The Day After: Finding Balance
Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In this piece, I reflect on the 2024 election and the overwhelming sense of imbalance it triggered for me, personally and as a nonprofit leader. Through time spent with my family, my nonprofit community, and the right book, I rediscovered the importance of balance—not just in my life but as a crucial component for healing the polarization in our world, inspiring nonprofit leaders to bring balance and hope to our communities.
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Service After Serving: Why Veterans Are So Well-Suited for Nonprofit Roles
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This Veteran's Day and beyond, organizations should recognize and tap the unique skills that those who served bring to the table. By Debbie Manzanares Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Veterans, including Jacqueline Clayton, center, paint a mural during a day of service at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
Financial Sustainability for Nonprofits: 4 Considerations
Ann Green
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. But once your organization has existed for some time, you’ll likely start considering how to make it thrive long-term.
Meet Chicago’s Keenen Stevenson: Advocate for Social Change and Youth Empowerment
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
What motivates someone to dedicate their career to both clinical social work and the nonprofit sector? To find out, we interviewed Chicago local, Keenen Stevenson , Advanced Certified Nonprofit Professional ( ACNP ), and the CEO of Innovative Strategies, LLC. His Certified Nonprofit Professional ( CNP ) credential, earned in 2012, and the recent achievement of the ACNP in 2024, have been crucial steps in driving his personal mission of transforming his community through policy change, youth e
Andre Curry Joins Nonprofit Leadership Center Board of Directors
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome Andre Curry to our board of directors. Andre is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in emergency nursing and a passion for community engagement. He currently serves as senior field marketing manager for the West Florida region at Florida Blue, where he and his team create meaningful community experiences through outreach and engagement.
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
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.
5 Ways to Build a Digital Community that will Transform Your Nonprofit
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
By Sarah Suarez , Founder and Social Media Strategist for The Social Puzzle – a boutique social media marketing agency which solely focuses on nonprofits so they can concentrate on what really matters, their mission. Every nonprofit strives to make the world a better place, and a strong community is essential to achieving that goal. The larger and more engaged a community, the greater the opportunity is to make a lasting impact.
How to Restore Community Economies: Reestablishing the Right to Associate
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Image Credit: Photo by Darla Hueske on Unsplash Travel across the United States today, and you’ll find in many small towns a towering grain elevator or a similar agricultural edifice looming over the rusty train tracks. Often, these structures bear the faded letters “CO-OP” painted on the side. A century ago, these cooperatives enabled farmers to bargain collectively with bankers and railroad companies.
How Nonprofits are Bracing for Election Uncertainty
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Leaders are developing strategies to navigate what promises to be a tense post-election period, regardless of who wins. By Sara Herschander Melissa Sue Gerrits / Carolina Public Press The 2024 election may not be decided for days or weeks, and nonprofits are bracing for extended litigation and possible civil unrest. Above, a voter in Cajah’s Mountain, N.C.
Your Guide To Preventing Fraud & Driving Donations
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Are you getting ready for a successful 2025? Make sure you’re aware of the unique threats that fraud brings to non-profit organizations and how you can protect your organization against them. This guide will help you understand how clean donor data and ID verification stop bad actors looking to take advantage of your trust and goodwill, prevent donor churn, and drive revenue so you can have a successful year!
The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis
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!
Elevate Conference 2025: Take Your Nonprofit Off Autopilot
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
2025 is the year your nonprofit organization needs to take its future seriously. The world is changing, and the social sector must lead the charge. The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s Elevate Conference is your opportunity to come together, spark new ideas, and cultivate the connected communities needed to drive meaningful change. Elevate 2025 is a call to action for nonprofit professionals to think boldly about their organizations and act with purpose.
4 Tips to Maximize Year-End Giving
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
With nearly one-third of all nonprofit fundraising occurring in December, knowing how to maximize year-end giving is essential. Here are four tips your nonprofit can implement today to finish your year strong. 1. Take Early Advantage of GivingTuesday GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving that occurs on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. But don’t wait until GivingTuesday to communicate with your audiences.
11 Holiday Gifts for Nonprofit Marketers & Fundraisers
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Tis’ the season to give! Nonprofit marketers and fundraisers spend all year focused on inspiring others to give and the holiday season is a good time to show your appreciation. The 11 gifts listed are less than $50 USD and curated to inspire fun and a little laughter. 1) A Prayer for Grant Funding Candle [$36] Sold by Cognitive Surplus : Perfect for fundraisers and grant writers who have spent hours writing and re-writing grant proposals. 2) Greetings from Around the World Desk Calendar [$
Youth Speak: What Young Climate Justice Leaders Need Now
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Young people have brought energy, new visions for the future, and renewed hope to the movement for climate justice. These Gen Z and Millennial leaders are championing concrete actions, bringing new legislation to the United States and across the globe, and demanding their rightful places at policy tables worldwide. What do the youngest generations of climate justice leaders need to reach their goals?
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
Bill Clinton Explains Why Philanthropy Fills His Post-Presidential Life in New Book
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for continued aid to Haiti. By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, File Former president Bill Clinton’s new book, “Citizen,” details his philanthropic work since leaving the White House. The former president discusses the Clinton Global Initiative, his efforts to raise money after disasters like Hurricane Katrina, and the need for conti
Mastering Your End-of-Year Fundraising Plan: Calendar + Checklist
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Many organizations raise 30%, sometimes as much as 50%, of their individual giving in December. End of year is the most lucrative, high-stakes fundraising there is. Asking yourself how on earth you’ll do it all? Feeling stressed and overwhelmed? A solid year-end fundraising plan can help! I’m here with an end-of-year timeline and fundraising communications calendar to make end-of-year fundraising as easy as pie.
Merging Nonprofit Organizations: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know
Nonprofit Fixer
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It’s not every day that two nonprofits merge. But when they do, the merger process can either be fraught with anxiety or led with clarity and compassion. To help those considering a nonprofit merger, I called up my former client and now friend, Karen Carloni. Karen orchestrated the very successful merger of her nonprofit organization with a larger nonprofit.
Feature Your Organization in the 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is currently accepting submissions for our 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. The deadline to submit a gift that benefits your nonprofit is Friday, November 22. The 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide will launch on GivingTuesday, December 3.
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.
Boost Your Nonprofit Fundraising with Print-on-Demand Merchandise
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Sponsored by Printful – a print-on-demand company that offers hundreds of customizable products and various services, including Quick Stores , the easiest way to create an online store. As a nonprofit, you’re always looking for creative and effective ways to raise funds and awareness for your cause. In today’s digital world, online fundraising is essential, and merchandise offers a fantastic opportunity to engage your supporters and generate revenue.
Nonprofits Face Backlash for “Controversial” Work, Report Warns
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Nonprofits are under threat from an increasingly hostile political environment, argue the authors of Sounding the Alarm: Nonprofits on the Frontlines of a Polarized Political Climate , a new report from Building Movement Project (BMP), released just before the 2024 election. Among the report’s most striking findings is that 73 percent of surveyed organizations have reported facing negative consequences for their work.
Volunteers Came Back to Nonprofits In 2023, After the Pandemic Tanked Participation
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The survey asked if respondents volunteered at a nonprofit or if they informally helped friends, family or neighbors or gave to charity. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Steven Senne/AP Volunteer Evangelista Baez, 72, of Providence, R.I., supervises 3-year-olds Scarlett Mendoza and Gabriel Kubbe in an early child care program at Federal Hill House in Providence, R.I.
[ASK AN EXPERT] What’s The Best Way To Revive A Moribund Legacy Society?
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to energize their legacy giving program: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an on-paper “legacy society” that was started before my time here. Members gave $5000 outright to be a “ member” and the funds are in our restricted fund.
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.
The Resilient Nonprofit
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Dive into all the research to learn how successful nonprofits weather any challenge. You will gain insights into how development professionals increased their new donor acquisition, leveraged early tech adoption for higher revenue, and enjoyed income growth in giving days and awareness months. Read the full (and free!) report to see why fundraisers are so optimistic about the future, and how your nonprofit stacks up.
WATCH: Easy Steps to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Recurring Donors
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Learn how to retain 10% more recurring donors than the average nonprofit! During this free, one-hour webinar that you can watch on demand, James Goalder will share the findings from Bloomeran’s recent study where they tracked and analyzed the online giving experience after donating $25 to 500 organizations across the U.S. Based on the findings, get actionable tips to to enhance your online donor experience and engagement, including your donation experience, landing page, receipting email,
14 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Research Reports for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. The reports listed below are the nonprofit sector’s most useful research reports and 2024 editions reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the waning influence of organic social media, and that email marketing remains a tried and true method for online fundraising success. 1.
Being Outside: The Importance of Centering Black Leadership in the Climate Justice Movement
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Image: “I Share My Truth ” by Renée Laprise/ www.reneelaprisearts.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2024 issue, “Supporting the Youth Climate Justice Movement.” In Parable of the Sower , Octavia E. Butler, a personal hero of mine who is beloved and celebrated by many, wrote: All struggles Are essentially power struggles.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, 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.
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