The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2024
Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million. By Eden Stiffman Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who's on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 20, 2024
While every organization is different, there are some guiding practices that nonprofits should follow in order to attract and retain major donors. Here is some insight into what two nonprofits are doing to steward their major donors.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center will bring nearly 1,000 nonprofit and community leaders together for a day of collaboration, conversation and education at the 2024 Nonprofit Leadership Conference: It Starts With Us on October 8. Emceeing this year’s event is actor, community connector and arts leader Patrick Arthur Jackson. Patrick is the manager of education, outreach and programming at the Woodson African American Museum of Florida.
Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 19, 2024
I recently learned about the power of women in fundraising. While our perspective in the lower Caribbean may differ, I agree that change is needed. As a woman who fundraises, we deserve equal recognition and trust, regardless of gender. ‘As a woman who has asked for donations, I have encountered many offenses. So gradually on your advice Amy, to commit to empowering my non-profit, I feel more secure.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
The Grateful Dead offers nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision. By Eboo Patel TNS John Mayer and Bob Weir are shown during Dead & Company’s opening night at the Sphere, in Las Vegas, on May 16. The Grateful Dead offer nonprofits lessons on how to adapt to change while staying true to their original vision.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 21, 2024
While it may help fundraisers hit their metric goals, it doesn’t align with how major donors think, feel or give. And that’s where a deeper, more thoughtful strategy comes into play.
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Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 20, 2024
Women make up the majority of fundraisers, but many of them doubt their fundraising skills. Read this post to learn why you're already an amazing fundraiser.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes. By Stephanie Beasley Getty Images Melinda French Gates and MacKenzie Scott have become two of the biggest donors in the country. More women could join their ranks as they inherit large fortunes.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 19, 2024
Even in our digital-first environment — where email inboxes are flooded, and social media feeds are oversaturated — direct mail has persevered as a powerful tool for nonprofits.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 22, 2024
Earlier today I presented a brand new webinar Easier Content Creation for Nonprofits: Mastering AI, Repurposing and Curation. In addition to tips on repurposing and curating content, I included a whole section on writing better AI prompts for your communications. Want to watch the recording of this webinar? Become an All-Access Pass Holder! You can watch this webinar and hours of other recorded webinars, PLUS attend as many live webinars as you want for 365 days.
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
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 20, 2024
When you think of overhead, you may let out a sigh. Nonprofit professionals know the implications of overhead and may be nervous to disclose just how much they spend on these operational expenses. However, we’re here to explain the importance of nonprofit overhead and debunk prominent overhead myths. This way, you can feel more at ease when discussing overhead and confidently portray why these costs are necessary to donors, board members, and other stakeholders.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2024
Roy and Diana Vagelos's latest donation expands the medical school's mission to advance treatment for diseases. By Maria Di Mento Charles Manley Diana and Roy Vagelos’s gift will support programs in cell engineering and gene therapy. Roy and Diana Vagelo's latest donation expands the medical school's mission to advance treatment for diseases.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 19, 2024
The 2024 Nonprofit Compensation Report reviews executive employee compensation based on 209,655 observations from 128,238 tax-exempt organizations for fiscal year 2022.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
AUGUST 19, 2024
By Joan Garry Crisis management is one of the most important and yet least discussed topics in the broader social sector. Talking about worst-case scenarios can be uncomfortable. But the public profile of your organization—and the need to be impactful—require you to have those conversations. When I do crisis management work, I encourage boards and staff to develop a list of the most devastating headlines that could appear on the front page of their local paper and to develop both a proactive and
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!
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 21, 2024
Kansas City, Mo. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to announce our newest Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Campus Partner : Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Through this partnership, Virginia Tech students gain a preferred track to earning the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential at a significantly reduced rate.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2024
Charities are embracing A.I., but comfort and safeguards lag behind, a new GivingTuesday survey finds. By Sara Herschander Getty Images More than two-thirds of nonprofits have already tried using artificial intelligence in their work, despite low comfort levels with the technology and concerns about data protection and bias, a new survey reveals.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2024
Learn from the experts in this highly anticipated session. Take your live/silent auctions and galas to the next level with these simple, yet entertaining revenue enhancers designed to increase guest engagement and enjoyment while helping you raise more. Identify techniques for streamlining pre, during, and post event operations to never again worry about missing a beat.
The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 21, 2024
By Randall Hallett Fundraising is a major component of the job description of most nonprofit chief executives — whether they like it or not. Many of them have never been fundraisers and lack the basic understanding and expertise in dealing with a nonprofit’s most important donors. So, what can philanthropy leaders do to support your CEO, making them more valuable to fundraising efforts and extending needed tenure.
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Jeff Brooks
AUGUST 22, 2024
Your fundraising is boring because you’re spending your time explaining, not inspiring. You’re working from the assumption that if you can make people understand how your programs work, they’ll be compelled to donate. It doesn’t work that way. People don’t want or need instruction on your programs. They need to be inspired to change the world.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2024
By M.J. Prest DonorsChoose DonorsChoose, which allows individuals to donate directly to public school classroom projects, will share in a $10 million commitment by Google.org to create the Teen Mental Health Initiative. The funding supports all current mental health projects from high school teachers on the DonorsChoose platform. Also, Kaiser Permanente pledged $15 million for small-business growth in Oakland, and the Crankstart Foundation committed $14 million for health-care career training in
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 18, 2024
QuickBooks can be a great bookkeeping solution, but as your organization grows in size and complexity, you’ll start to feel some growing pains. You might be able to limp along with QuickBooks, but you’ll miss out on the benefits of a more robust system.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
AUGUST 18, 2024
Staff turnover in the nonprofit sector is high , especially among fundraisers. Burnout is common, budgets are tight, and opportunities for career growth can be limited. If you are a nonprofit professional ready to move on to a new position, below are 14 of the top nonprofit job boards. To grow your skill set and quickly improve your resume and LinkedIn profile, Nonprofit Tech for Good offers three certificate programs for nonprofit professionals—and when the time comes to negotiate your new sala
Speaker: Kjerstin Greene and Adri Glover
Feeling like you’re drowning in HR responsibilities? If you’re an HR professional with little or no additional support, or in a non-HR role juggling HR tasks with other responsibilities, you likely wear many hats – from recruitment and onboarding to benefits and employee engagement. This can be overwhelming, but Adri Glover and Kjerstin Greene are here to help!
The Killoe Group
AUGUST 22, 2024
This guest post was contributed by Wild Apricot. What comes to mind when you think of fall? Many think of Halloween, apple orchards, back to school season… and everything pumpkin-spiced themed. However, for nonprofits, fall also brings about a whole new array of seasonal fundraising opportunities! It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2024
Civic engagement — including volunteering — is more correlated with giving than religiosity. By Shariq Siddiqui and Nausheena Hussain Mohammed Elshamy/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Having compassion toward people in need is a top motivation for this demographic group to give. Civic engagement — including volunteering — is more correlated with giving than religiosity.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 18, 2024
Free eBook to The Rise of the Data-Driven Nonprofit Finance Leader This E-Book explores the critical benefits of leveraging real-time metrics for nonprofit finance leaders.
Fundraising Leadership
AUGUST 20, 2024
These 10 tips can help with managing workplace stress. Witnessing the female athletes competing across any and all sports in the recent 2024 Paris Olympics, demonstrate just what can happen to a person under extreme pressure. Depending on personality type, it can affect a competitor’s stress levels. The workplace is similar. An A-type personality often means you are competitive, time-pressured, and prone to high-stress levels.
Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global
In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!
Bloomerang
AUGUST 22, 2024
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to approach sponsorship giving levels without seeming pushy: Dear Charity Clairity, We are a small nonprofit. We usually have a few events annually bringing in added revenue.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 20, 2024
By David L. Wheeler iStockphoto 5 ways to create a proposal budget that instills trust in grant makers.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 18, 2024
Explore how Excel's inherent constraints can hinder your nonprofit’s ability to manage large datasets, collaborate efficiently across teams, and maintain accuracy in budgeting and forecasting.
Candid
AUGUST 22, 2024
Advancing racial equity has become a critical imperative for philanthropies aiming to make a meaningful impact. As part of that shift, many funders are looking to ensure their staff, leadership, and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of their communities. For foundations with few or no staff, ensuring equitable representation and implementing racial equity practices can be both a complex and critical endeavor.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.
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