The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 30, 2024
San Francisco's Tipping Point Community pooled big private money to halve chronic homelessness in five years. A new study finds the effort failed to reach that goal, but lessons for philanthropy-government collaborations are rich. By Maria Di Mento Jeff Chiu, AP Photo Tipping Point spent nearly $100.7 million on 32 programs between 2017 and 2022 aimed at halving chronic homelessness.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 30, 2024
M+R's annual “Benchmarks” report revealed five key takeaways on nonprofits' digital fundraising strategies.
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Affnetz
APRIL 30, 2024
How to Calculate Donor Retention Rate? / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. It’s also crucial to maintain and build relationships with existing supporters. One important question in this process is: How do we calculate donor retention rate? This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 28, 2024
As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. These changemakers are on the ground floor pushing initiatives forward, so you want your work environment to support their growth. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. It’s up to you to provide your staff with the right development opportunities so they can become stronger leaders for your cause.
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 2, 2024
Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. By Kristen Cambell Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. Three essays offer a critique.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 3, 2024
Givebutter closed a $50 million strategic growth investment led by BVP Forge, Bessemer Venture Partners' dedicated investment fund.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 1, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is proud to announce the appointment of Everette Pearsall to the organization’s board of directors. But who is Everette Pearsall, and why is his appointment so noteworthy? In this article, we’ll take the opportunity to spotlight Everette and the invaluable contributions he brings to our cherished organization and the rest of the nonprofit sector.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 29, 2024
In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students to attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear. By Stephanie Beasley Abaca Press/Sipa USA via AP Before Michael Bloomberg’s $1.8 billion gift to Johns Hopkins, the norm for a big higher education donation was about $100 million.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 3, 2024
Strengthening your organization's capacity turbocharges your ability to create tangible change. Here's how to kickstart your growth.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 29, 2024
By Julie Battilana , Anne-Claire Pache & Chloe Lemmel-Hay OpenAI’s governance saga might give leaders pause about alternative ways of organizing, but research shows hybrid governance models can be successful—with effective boards to lead 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.
Amy Eisenstein
MAY 2, 2024
The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 2, 2024
Employees increasingly find that robust workplace volunteer programs meet their desires for in-person connections, professional growth and altruistically inclined employers. By James Pollard, Associated Press Charles Krupa, AP Photo Ron Waddell, Founder and Executive Director of Legendary Legacies, second from left, says Blue Cross Blue Shield volunteers provided help in the short term, while also staying engaged over the long term.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 30, 2024
March of Dimes created its innovation fund to support companies that are poised to further its mission. Here's how it works.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 2, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: A Policy Vision from the Movement for Black Lives.” View the full webinar here. When it comes to even repair and what Black people need, people have so many different definitions on what reparations is for Black people. But there are key elements that must happen.
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!
Candid
MAY 2, 2024
Since 2020, we’ve seen a greater sense of urgency to address racial inequities in the social sector—especially around access to power and resources. As the largest source of nonprofit demographic data, at Candid we’re often asked whether this push has resulted in actual change. Are more people of color serving in nonprofit leadership roles? Have we closed the racial leadership gap?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 3, 2024
Long before it was common, Bauman devoted family assets to protecting democracy — and acted as a tugboat to pull wealthier foundations into the cause. By Gary D. Bass, Donna F. Edwards, Geri Mannion, Anne Bartley , Kathleen Welch, and John Stocks John Lamparski/WireImage via Getty Images Patricia Bauman’s vision and tenacity enabled her to influence foundations far wealthier than hers to tackle causes they might otherwise have avoided.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 1, 2024
Viral challenges can help nonprofits raise awareness and donations. Here's how to successfully leverage them in your digital marketing.
Veritus Group
MAY 1, 2024
Shifting your attitude about your work shifts how you feel about it, which opens up space for more flow and creativity. The post Do You Need an Attitude Adjustment? appeared first on Veritus Group.
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.
Nonprofit Fixer
MAY 2, 2024
In all my years of nonprofit leadership and management, I have searched for simple tools that get solid results. I am busy, so I want simplicity, not complexity. When you find a management tool or practice that works consistently and is easy to employ, it becomes a power go-to practice. Nonprofit leaders are hired to get results. They need to “Get Sh*t Done” (GSD).
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 29, 2024
By Maria Di Mento Boris Baldinger, World Economic Forum Siebel is a University of Illinois alumnus who earned three degrees from the university in the 1970s and ‘80s. The gift launches the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science. Plus, private equity titan Michael Kim gives Haverford College $25 million for an ethics institute, and Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8 million to address the youth mental health crisis.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2024
Unlock Your Nonprofit's Full Potential! View the Board Fundraising & Engagement Guide: 10 Essentials for Success - your roadmap to building a powerful team of fundraisers and changemakers. Maximize your impact and create lasting change in your community with proven strategies to increase fundraising and engagement from your board. Download now to ignite the spark of transformation!
Bloomerang
MAY 3, 2024
The fundraising landscape is changing, and to keep up, we need to adapt our strategies. One way to do that? Embrace new donation payment methods like QR codes and Tap to Pay , which are bridging the gap with younger donors in incredible ways. Let’s take a look at how these new methods are revolutionizing donor engagement. Younger donors are all about convenience, and they’re not shy about using new tech to support their favorite causes.
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.
Clairification
MAY 2, 2024
It’s not always easy to find all the good stuff across the web. That’s why I do the work for you! Thanks again to my Clairity Click-it sponsor, Bloomerang , for making it possible for me to spend the time hunting and gathering. You’ll find this is another robust issue. Find a topic that interests you, and… click away! Whatever type of learner you are, there’s something here for you.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 3, 2024
By M.J. Prest Courtesy of Pulitzer Center Lisa Gibbs will be the next CEO of the Pulitzer Center. Also, the Ms. Foundation for Women promoted its chief advancement officer to deputy CEO, and Anne Vasquez will be the next executive director of the Television Academy Foundation.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2024
RKD Group acquired Heller Consulting, which will operate as a subsidiary of RKD Group to help nonprofits find technology solutions.
Non Profit AF
APRIL 30, 2024
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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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 2, 2024
By Cecilia Conrad Thanks to Kevin Starr for shining a spotlight on how to strengthen big bet philanthropy. As a leading member of the growing movement to mobilize big bets in the philanthropy sector, I’d like to point out that what was a tiny band of believers just a few years ago (including the Audacious project, MacKenzie Scott, and Co-Impact, as Starr points out) has grown substantially.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 1, 2024
By M.J. Prest Google.org A digital-skills training session for job seekers held by Goodwill Industries, a Google.org grantee. Also, four big foundations give $36.5 million to eliminate the blinding disease trachoma in 16 African countries, and Cigna Group Foundation promises $27 million to bolster mental health and wellness for young people and veterans.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2024
Accidentally ended up in charge of the tech at your nonprofit? Us too, and we know it’s lonely and overwhelming. That’s why our course, community, and coaching transforms confusion to confidence! In just a few hours a week, you’ll learn to assess your tech, trust your data, solve team issues, and create a thriving digital culture. Because guess what, the solution to your nonprofit tech isn’t tech, it’s you!
Clairification
APRIL 29, 2024
Radiance is meant-to-be. Radiance means: To have the light within us lit To send out light To reflect back light To bounce light back and forth, in simultaneous service to ourselves and others. What if you were to view your work as allowing your own and others’ meant-to-be radiance to come forth and shine? I’m reminded of a children’s gospel song , which also became a civil rights anthem: This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine.
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