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GivingTuesday Raises $3.6 Billion for Charity, Up From Last Year
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Nonprofits sought to strengthen ties with donors and organize activities to bring communities together after a bruising election season. By Rasheeda Childress American Red Cross Elizabeth, Ashley, and Jackie, co-workers for the Minnesota Vikings, donated together during the team’s GivingTuesday blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.
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The Road to Refueling My Leadership Every 275 Miles
Joan Garry
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Nonprofit Leadership Lab CEO, Glennda Testone, reflects on how she found unexpected inspiration and deepened her leadership skills by participating in an annual 275-mile AIDS bike ride. She highlights the power of community, personal connection, and staying grounded in her "why” as key elements of refueling her leadership. The post The Road to Refueling My Leadership Every 275 Miles appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
How Will You Welcome Your New Donors?
Ann Green
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Year-end fundraising is in full swing. I hope your campaign is going well so far. Perhaps you also participated in Giving Tuesday. The latter often brings in new donors, which you never want to take for granted. These donors saw a need and found a connection to your cause. Or maybe they were drawn into whatever Giving Tuesday promotion you initiated, but I like to think they wanted to help you make a difference.
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!
Why Funders Should Follow the Federal Lead in Increasing Operational Allowances for Nonprofits (De Minimis Rate)
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The de minimis rate is a federal standard allowing nonprofits to recover indirect costs that support their core operations, such as administrative expenses, rent, utilities, and technology. This rate applies to federal grants and provides a portion of funding for necessary, but indirect operational expenses, that are critical for organizational stability and growth.
The Teen Climate Activist Who Turned Her Food-Waste Science Project Into a Foundation
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 3, 2024
At age 13, when most young people are figuring out how to navigate middle school, Shrusti Amula started the Rise N Shine Foundation. By Stephanie Beasley L’Oreal Paris USA Shrusti Amula, right, with COO Vayun Amula, assemble emergency food packages at Rise N Shine, an organization that Shrusti founded to reduce food waste through composting and food-recovery.
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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 2, 2024
By Richard H. Levey A class action complaint against three top American Red Cross leaders, the boards of directors of both the American Red Cross and the International Red Cross and unnamed associated individuals accuses the defendants of being “poverty pimps” who allegedly diverted more than $500 million in Haitian relief funds for “personal gain and administrative overhead.
Sector Adopting AI, Building Reserves, and Expanding, Survey Shows
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Image credit: Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Eighty-two percent of nonprofits say they’re using artificial intelligence (AI), with financial tasks being the most commonly reported use. This is among the takeaways from the 2024 Nonprofit Standards Benchmarking Survey , conducted by accounting and advisory organization BDO, which takes stock of the finances of the US nonprofit sector and other key trends, including the growing use of AI.
Melinda French Gates Plans to Match $1 Million in GivingTuesday Gifts to Groups That Support Women
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Jose Luis Magana/AP Through her giving and advocacy, Melinda French Gates has championed paid family leave, support for caregivers, and making child care less expensive. The Vote Mama Foundation and the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers will have 10 days to raise the funds.
How To Troubleshoot Your Fundraising Email
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 2, 2024
You’ve sent a fundraising email to your nonprofit’s email list. You’ve waited a bit, logged into your payment processor, and have been impatiently refreshing the results ever since. Except, there aren’t many donations coming through. What happened , you think, where did we go wrong with this email? And that’s when you know it’s time to troubleshoot your fundraising email.
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.
5 Philanthropic Factors to Inform Your Fundraising Strategy
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 5, 2024
It’s crucial to stay up to date with trends in philanthropy. Here are five that can help guide your fundraising strategy.
GivingTuesday: Mobilizing Grassroots Donors
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Image credit: Tim Marshall on Unsplash Born as a small, local fundraising effort, GivingTuesday has grown in just over a decade into a global movement of generosity—and a cornerstone of fundraising for countless nonprofits here in the United States and abroad. The effort started in 2012 as a partnership between New York’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation.
The Future of Equitable Philanthropy
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 5, 2024
By Darren Isom , Cora Daniels & Lyell Sakaue Each summer on Martha’s Vineyard, leaders of color working in philanthropy across the United States gather to strategize, to vision, and to be in community with one another on an island where Black families have been vacationing since the 1800s. The increasing numbers of people of color in these leadership positions has been a visible sign of the sector’s equity growth spurt.
U. of San Diego Lands $75 Million for STEM Programs
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The donation from San Diego philanthropist Darlene Shiley will pay for a new building and expand science, technology, engineering, and math programs at the private Catholic university. By Maria Di Mento USD Darlene Shiley, shown here with a portrait of her late husband, Donald, is a longtime donor to San Diego area nonprofits. Plus, MacKenzie Scott strikes again with another $65 million gift, financier Michele Kang gives U.S.
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.
4 Key Ways to Bolster Your Fundraising Efforts in 2025
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Nonprofits are always looking to raise more funds and connect with both new and established supporters, all with the goal of advancing their missions. To help nonprofits achieve this, they continue to innovate and evolve. Here are four key steps nonprofits need to take to push their missions forward in 2025.
Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Image credit: Curated Lifestyle on Unsplash This article introduces a three-part series— Building Wealth for the Next Generation: The Promise of Baby Bonds —a co-production of NPQ and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School for Social Research in New York City. Extensive research shows that public policy can shape economic outcomes.
A Nonprofit Partnership: How One Board Member Connected Two Organizations and Boosted Both
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights. Staff who collaborate with board members to find the unique strengths and connections of each person are enriching their organization.
'Transactional Fundraising' Is Fueling the Burnout Crisis, Author Says
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress. By Jie Jenny Zou Courtesy of Mallory Erickson Mallory Erickson says fundraising should be rooted in deepening connections and belonging. Mallory Erickson shares how fundraisers and organizations can better align themselves with donors and avoid chronic stress.
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.
The next generation seeks social change from the ground up. Fundraisers need to adapt
Candid
DECEMBER 3, 2024
An estimated $84 trillion wealth transfer to the next generation has begun, and early signs show that inheritors aren’t using their wealth like their parents and grandparents did. “NextGen” is gaining opportunities to spend, save, invest, and, importantly, give in their way. According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in cha
Why Resident Ownership Matters
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Co-op Ownership of Mobile Home Communities.” View the full webinar here. Emily Thaden: What’s happening in manufactured housing communities, across the country, is that increasingly there are private equity investors moving into the space. And so, this is putting pressure on communities, because owners are putting manufactured housing communities up for sale.
GivingTuesday 2024 Breaks Records
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 6, 2024
GivingTuesday was a huge success for nonprofits, with more donors participating and more dollars contributed than ever before.
How to Strengthen Your Grant Proposals and Avoid Common Mistakes
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants. By David L. Wheeler Getty Images Writing grant proposals has become increasingly complex. Veteran fundraisers share their advice to help you navigate the shifting landscape and win grants.
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.
AI for Good: Transforming humanitarian response
Candid
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Artificial intelligence is transforming every sector and industry, and the U.S. nonprofit sector is no exception. By leveraging AI, nonprofits can unlock powerful insights, make informed decisions, and optimize operations in ways previously unimaginable. Yet many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI, often due to perceived challenges around cost, expertise, and ethical considerations.
Follow-Up Tactics For Your End-Of-Year Appeals
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 4, 2024
I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving, even if you couldn’t be with all of your friends and family. As the year comes to a close, it’s important to remember that 30% of all giving takes place between Thanksgiving and December 31, and 12% takes place in the last 3 days of the year. Most of this money comes from donors who give less than $10,000.
2024 Rising Star Award: Ashton Barlow
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The NonProfit PRO Rising Star Award goes to Ashton Barlow, who found her calling in the nonprofit sector early on.
Why Donors Should Ask Local Communities What Matters to Them
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The data donors request of their grantees aren’t always meaningful. By Erin K. McFee and Jonathan Röders Jonathan Röders, CC BY-ND Members of the Leonor Cuadras cooperative sort nursery-grown oysters in La Reforma, Mexico. The data donors request of their grantees aren’t always meaningful.
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.
GivingTuesday Seems To Have Started Strong
The NonProfit Times
DECEMBER 3, 2024
By Paul Clolery and Richard H. Levey GivingTuesday 2024 appears to be off to a solid start, aided by the push many charities began days before the actual GivingTuesday of December 3. “Yesterday (the pre-push) was really strong for our NPOs, which was encouraging to see,” said a spokesperson for platforms GoFundMe and Classy. The Classy platform data was showing organizations are “generally holding strong compared to last year, and we are seeing an uptick in big gifts coming online,” according to
The Ultimate Guide to Year-End Fundraising for Non-Profits
The Storytelling Nonprofit
DECEMBER 5, 2024
As the calendar year winds down, nonprofit organizations have a critical opportunity to close the year strong by engaging supporters through year-end fundraising campaigns. 30% of all annual giving happens in December, and around 10% happens between December 29 and 31 , with many donors eager to make their contributions before the tax year ends. For nonprofits, this is the moment to make the most of their donor relationships, build momentum for the next year, and create lasting connections with
5 Tips to Make Major Gifts Fundraising More Fun — While Raising More Money
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 3, 2024
There may be a lot of pressure to hit fundraising goals. After all, your nonprofit depends on that revenue to continue its mission's work. But all that pressure doesn't have to feel so intense.
PBS Journalist Judy Woodruff on What Ails America, and How to Fix Things
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In a Chronicle interview, the veteran reporter talks about her two years exploring what is tearing Americans apart — and the nonprofits working to bring people together. By Chronicle Staff In a Chronicle interview, the veteran reporter talks about her two years exploring what is tearing Americans apart — and the nonprofits working to bring people together.
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
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