NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 25, 2023
Since leading a nonprofit involves so many moving targets, it can be easy to forget to build the people around you. Remembering the lyrics from a Spice Girls song might help you with this essential-but-often-overlooked part of leadership.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2023
By Raymond A. Jetson Getty Images The long-time head of a Louisiana social enterprise wasn’t ready to retire but had a plan that was better for him and the organization: to co-lead with a rising-star millennial.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 22, 2023
Believe it or not, employees spend an average of 18+ hours per week in meetings, but nearly half say those meetings are unnecessary and 70% report multitasking during the gatherings ( Source ). With a reported 24 million hours wasted each year due to unproductive meetings, how do you conduct more productive meetings at your nonprofit that matter to your colleagues and motivate your team members?
Ann Green
AUGUST 23, 2023
Stories come in many forms. You can tell a story with words, pictures, and videos. I prefer written stories, but others are drawn to videos. Some people might not have the time or energy to look at anything but a photo or infographic. Your nonprofit organization needs to share stories using all these forms. Sharing stories will help you connect with your donors.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, 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.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 24, 2023
Nonprofits excel at developing new ideas and starting their implementation, but the outcomes often fall short of initial expectations. Here are the top five reasons why top performing nonprofits “out-execute” everyone else.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2023
At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance. By Rick Dalton, Jon Reidel, and Bob Seaberg At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 25, 2023
Taste. Montgomery, AL Welcome to Fridays on the Nonprofit Marketing Guide Blog when I share the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so. This week we have Threads on the desktop, online donation page help, content creation tools, the cost of speaking up, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Mashable let us know Threads is now available on desktop for some users.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2023
Charity Navigator has acquired startup Causeway. The Causeway platform allows donors to give directly to nonprofits through personal giving portfolios, expanding donors' ability to become sustainers and philanthropists for their favorite causes.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2023
Plus, MacKenzie Scott is continuing to give big to affordable-housing efforts with a $10 million contribution to Homestead Community Land Trust. By Maria Di Mento Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, who own a home on Maui, are creating a fund to provide immediate assistance to people in need on the island as well as longer term aid, as recovery and rebuilding efforts will likely take years.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 23, 2023
I love sharing articles with you every week, but I also know reading them takes a lot of time! I recently came across something new from Google that should make things easier, thanks to AI! Some of you may have this new feature on your phones right now! If not, you should have it soon. It will also be coming to desktops. The new feature is Google’s AI-powered Search Generative Experience , or SGE for short.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 22, 2023
What are the best nonprofit email metrics now, especially since open rates aren’t as useful as they once were? You’ll find plenty of explanations of what all the nonprofit email measurement numbers technically mean , but what should you really pay attention to? What actually matters? We suggest three different approaches to tracking your nonprofit’s email metrics, based on what you think is most important now.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
Batts Morrison Wales & Lee's managing partner Mike Batts announced the formation of a special team to represent nonprofits in IRS audits of Employee Retention Credit claims. Batts appointed appropriately experienced members of the firm to the team.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 24, 2023
By M.J. Prest California Community Foundation Miguel Santana will leave the Weingart Foundation to lead the California Community Foundation. Also, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will install a new CEO on November 1, and the Steve Fund has appointed its next leader.
Affnetz
AUGUST 22, 2023
Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum In today’s digital age, technology has transformed the way Nonprofit organizations operate and connect with their supporters. Small Nonprofits, just like larger counterparts, are increasingly leveraging donor management software to streamline their fundraising efforts, enhance donor relationships, and maximize their impact.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the world of nonprofits, first impressions matter. Your marketing materials play a crucial role in shaping the initial perception of your organization. A well-designed, visually appealing approach can foster a positive emotional connection between your brand and potential stakeholders or donors. Beyond aesthetics, effective marketing also bolsters credibility, showcasing professionalism and legitimacy to potential contributors.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Many nonprofits are feeling the pressure of today’s challenging labor market. How can you attract and retain employees when other organizations have more resources to win talent? Here are four steps to creating an inclusive and robust benefits package to bolster company culture, as well as to attract and keep talent.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative last year, which returned after a six-year hiatus. The conference will seek commitments to address climate change, health care, gender-based violence, the war in Ukraine, and more.
Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 21, 2023
Amy, over the summer I took the time to listen to Russel James’s youtube series on The Storytelling Fundraiser. Might be a different option to do at your own pace rather than a course.
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.
Clairification
AUGUST 21, 2023
Actually, with the most awe-inspiring transformational journeys, you feel good before, during, when and after you arrive. Why? Because you’re following something that calls to you. The siren song of the calling stirs you, continually. You, your organization, your supporters… you’re all journeying forward on a quest that takes you each where you’re pulled to go.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online fundraising has become a powerful tool for nonprofits and charitable organizations to raise funds, connect with donors, and make a significant impact. Here are some tips and strategies for engaging donors in the digital age, and how to maximize online fundraising success.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Sergio Estrada After winning a multimillion-dollar fortune in the California Lottery, Alcario and Carmen Castellano created a family foundation and gave $10 million to support Latinx arts and culture, education nonprofits. Lessons from a family’s decades-long giving focused on Latinx arts and culture, education, and diversity on nonprofit boards.
The Killoe Group
AUGUST 21, 2023
If your nonprofit team is running an awareness campaign during a larger awareness day, week, or month, it can be hard to break through the noise. That’s why we’ve pulled together nine fail-safe steps to plan, implement, and execute your awareness campaign to maximize exposure, recognition, and success. Get the tips here.
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
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 20, 2023
The old saying is true – “Many hands make light work.” Great volunteers can be a huge asset to your nonprofit, donating hundreds or thousands of hours of work each year to your cause. When your nonprofit is new, young, or small, finding volunteers and plugging them in to a role they enjoy can be tricky. But it can be done. You see, volunteers can help with all types of work in your organization when you take the time to do it right.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
Engaging Networks announced the Engaging Networks Community Conference, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11-12, 2023. This event will bring together professionals and thought leaders from the nonprofit sector to discuss strategies and technologies that drive engagement and empower positive change.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2023
The 990 data infrastructure project is the latest step in a yearslong fight to increase transparency of nonprofit operations. By Eden Stiffman The Chronicle The 990 data infrastructure project aims to make it easier to access and analyze large sets of nonprofit data.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
AUGUST 21, 2023
By Hanh Cao Yu Over the last decade, philanthropy has undergone a sea change. As foundations increasingly acknowledge the centuries of systematic and institutional racism that have led to intergenerational trauma, cycles of poverty, and reduced life expectancies in communities of color, they are working to re-examine philanthropy’s history and reimagine its role.
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
Veritus Group
AUGUST 23, 2023
To succeed in fundraising, you need a strategy for learning your donors’ passions and interests. Have you tried The Veritus Way? The post Have You Discovered the BEST Strategy for Mid-Level and Major Gifts Success? appeared first on Veritus Group.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
OneCause announced Auction AI, a toolset that leverages the power of artificial intelligence to change giving through donor personalization and choice, increase fundraising revenue, and save nonprofits time during event setup. Auction AI will help curate personalized recommendations for auction packages.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2023
Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits. By Drew Lindsay Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 24, 2023
If you’re a fundraiser who also manages your nonprofit’s auctions, you know that successful events and deep donor relationships are the cornerstone of your nonprofit’s impact. And our mission is to give you a seamless way to bridge the gap between your auction efforts and Bloomerang. Thanks to Bloomerang’s meticulous evaluation process, we chose Handbid as our auction management software partner because of their modern, user-friendly interface, robust auction management capabilities,
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!
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