The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 23, 2023
By Emily Haynes They receive less philanthropic support, bring in less revenue, and have fewer assets and expenses, but giving to those groups is growing faster than to any other cause.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 22, 2023
Personalization results in emails that are 26% more likely to be opened and donors that feel 71% more engaged. The opportunity to personalize a donor’s experience across your nonprofit’s entire digital ecosystem is huge. Here are some low-cost, risk-averse ways to help your organization ease into personalization.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 23, 2023
Hosting a fundraiser can be a rewarding experience that not only raises vital funds for animal-related causes but also brings animal lovers together in support of a common goal. Whether you’re a dedicated animal rights activist or work or volunteer with a pet-focused organization , organizing a fundraiser can be a powerful way to create positive change.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 22, 2023
Writing personal profiles or stories for your newsletter or website is a great way to market your nonprofit, while also recognizing the experiences and contributions of a single person. Those contributions can come in many forms, whether as a program participant, supporter, influencer, or volunteer. When I first started working in nonprofit communications, I wrote a lot of donor profiles for clients.
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
MAY 23, 2023
By Michelle Legaspi Sánchez Leaders should analyze finances, collaborate when possible, and communicate clearly and frequently with stakeholders, among other steps to steady a nonprofit’s course through choppy economic waters.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
As boards become more diverse, ensuring that members are fully and meaningfully welcomed, oriented and engaged should become a bigger priority for nonprofit boards, too. Here are seven common-sense suggestions to improve your board’s engagement and inclusion efforts.
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Selfish Giving
MAY 24, 2023
I had a great time at the Engage for Good Conference in Atlanta last week. It was fantastic to meet so many of my readers and catch up with many old friends! ? I have yet to see the evaluations on my presentation - Creating Case Studies That Strengthen Your Programs: A Workshop For Businesses & Nonprofits - but it went well. I had a good crowd, people were engaged, and they asked lots of wicked smahht questions!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 23, 2023
By Chris Stackaruk Nonprofits and foundations have spent weeks debating and deconstructing an essay on pluralism that most Americans wouldn’t bat an eye at. That kind of response raises questions about how the social sector can ever succeed at healing the nation’s divides.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 24, 2023
Using data that’s available, nonprofit marketing teams can set trigger marketing to increase response and engagement. Let’s take a look at four examples.
Amy Eisenstein
MAY 22, 2023
very helpful, thank you
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 23, 2023
Image Credit: WE RISE Contributors to this article include Anu Yadav, Community Codirector, WE RISE; Robin Garcia, Community Codirector, WE RISE; Danielle Brazell, Arts and Cultural Leader and Former General Manager of the Department of Cultural Affairs at the City of Los Angeles; Kaile Shilling, Nonprofit Collaboration Expert; and Andrea Jarrell, Author and Communications Strategist.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 22, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Mark D. DiOrio, Colgate University John Hoyns gave $20 million to support financial aid at Colgate University. Plus, a lumber heir left a large bequest to two Bangor, Me., hospitals, and Los Angeles philanthropist Wallis Annenberg is giving $10 million to a Beverly Hills performing-arts center she helped to launch 10 years ago.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 22, 2023
Birthdays are very powerful opportunities to recognize your recurring donors, yet not that many nonprofits do this. Here are some ways you can take advantage of this opportunity and make your donors feel extra special.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 25, 2023
By Shawn Pope & Patricia Bromley Nonprofits today are expected to go beyond their missions to adopt a wider set of commitments and values. This movement is remaking the sector in surprising ways.
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!
Bloomerang
MAY 25, 2023
“Hero” is an admirable quality that tends to be tossed around all too loosely. I enjoy watching sports as much as anyone, but I think it is a stretch to describe professional athletes as sports heroes. “Hero” is a word that should be restricted to those who are genuinely courageous in taking significant risks to benefit others without the rewards of money and fame.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 24, 2023
By M.J. Prest Texas Woman’s University A $15 million grant from the Doswell Foundation will go toward creating an aviation program at Texas Woman’s University to recruit and train more women to fly planes and address a shortage of pilots in the airline industry. Also, the bank First Horizon has committed $50 million to make grants to nonprofit groups in the southeastern United States, and the InnerScience Research Fund will give up to $10 million to study how meditation may limit the progression
NonProfit PRO
MAY 23, 2023
The U.S. is now more diverse than ever. Nonprofits that aren’t already diversifying their donors need to figure out how to do so. With the donor pool shrinking, and the number of donations following behind, nonprofits need a new approach to replenish their donor lists.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 25, 2023
By Ken Pucker As the fashion industry’s environmental footprint attracts increasingly negative attention, circular business models are promoting opportunities to sustain growth by decoupling revenue streams from resource use. In this Up for Debate series , Ken Pucker, former Timberland COO, explains the industry’s turn to circularity and the barriers to its adoption, then researchers and experts in the sector respond.
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.
Veritus Group
MAY 26, 2023
Part one of a two-part series dedicated to answering the top questions we hear about relationship-based mid-level fundraising. The post Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions About Mid-Level appeared first on Veritus Group.
Candid
MAY 24, 2023
The story you are about to hear is true. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
The Charitable Act, if passed, would reinstitute the universal charitable deduction that was available to taxpayers who opted for the standard deduction during the pandemic in tax years 2020 and 2021.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 25, 2023
By Kathy O. Brozek DignityMoves’ interim housing provides immediate support to urban homeless populations.
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.
Bloomerang
MAY 26, 2023
As a nonprofit, you work tirelessly to raise funds, and it’s important to ensure that every dollar raised goes towards your mission. The shift towards online fundraising has opened up a world of opportunities for nonprofits, allowing you to reach potential donors from anywhere and at any time. This transition has also brought new risks that nonprofits should be aware of.
Candid
MAY 24, 2023
The story you are about to hear is true. No names are changed. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This is just a moment to celebrate and spotlight the power of nonprofit leadership and to offer what is quite a compelling argument for innovation. The Princeton Senior Resource Center (PSRC) in Princeton, New Jersey, with a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency , under the leadership of Drew Dyson offers us a textbook case of how investment in professional development pays off.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 26, 2023
Get your tickets for the premier philanthropic summit for nonprofit executive directors, development officers, Board members, and fundraising professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate, engage, and learn from national and local speakers, executive directors, funders, sports foundations, and educators through curated thought-leadership sessions with action items for nonprofits’ success in today’s world.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 25, 2023
By Amanda Williams , Patrick Haack & Knut Haanaes Worldwide SDG efforts are failing. How can businesses do their part to make things 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.
Blue Avocado
MAY 22, 2023
Seven things nonprofit executives can begin saying to set boundaries with funders and say no without consequences. The post 7 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Say to Funders to Effectively Manage Limited Resources appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
MAY 25, 2023
Momentum Board Member, Adanda McCollum, discusses the importance of a parental leave policy in Nonprofits Our 2021 Mid-South Nonprofit Compensation Report revealed that only 35% of nonprofits have a paid parental leave policy. However, parental leave has emerged as a front-runner among benefits for recruiting and retaining talent, and a generous parental leave policy can be seen as direct evidence of an empathetic and inclusive company culture.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 25, 2023
Truist Foundation announced the launch of its second Inspire Awards Challenge, featuring a pitch and a capacity-building grant program for nonprofit organizations that are aiding entrepreneurs from undercapitalized communities.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 25, 2023
By Roland Geyer The fashion industry could decrease its environmental impact by shifting its sources of revenue from material and energy to labor.
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