The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees blame the CEO. By Jim Rendon Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees think the CEO is to blame.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2024
California recently amended a law regulating digital fundraising platforms. Here are some of the changes nonprofits should look out for.
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Amy Eisenstein
MAY 9, 2024
Having the specific positions described along with their roles is helpful. With regards to staff assistance — what does the relationship between the DD and the marketing and communications coordinator look like? What are best practices for a good working relationship?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 8, 2024
Working in nonprofit marketing and communication teaches us many things, but perhaps most importantly, that we’re all in this together. No matter the size or type of our organizations, we face similar challenges every day. We strive to advance our missions with limited budgets and manpower, juggling multiple priorities and often battling misconceptions about the value of good marketing.
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
A new report looks at how young donors like to give and how nonprofits are engaging them By Emily Haynes Getty Images Although members of Generation Z are still far from their prime giving years, it's never too soon for fundraisers to learn how to attract their support.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Nothing should be more personal and passionate than thanking donors. Here are 10 lessons that are essential to retaining and upgrading donors.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 9, 2024
Should nonprofits disclose when they incorporate AI (artificial intelligence) into their content creation for communications, marketing, and fundraising? When is AI a simple tool you don’t disclose, like using spelling and grammar checkers? When is it an original content creator whose “authorship” should be documented? As of today (in May 2024), we at Nonprofit Marketing Guide believe nonprofits should disclose when they use AI to create photographic images by placing a custom
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I lead — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others make it impossible for us to get needed funds. By Sneha Dave Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I founded — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle is now open. Whether your organization is looking for Momentum to Modernize, eager to Go Further, Faster, or innovate as a Pathfinder, round one submissions are due by 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. Visit the submission portal today to download guidelines, review criteria for evaluation, and submit your proposal!
Ann Green
MAY 6, 2024
In most instances, nonprofit giving declined again in 2023. If you’re interested in the numbers, here are the latest results from M + R Benchmarks. If your giving has gone down, you may have cut back on some expenses. While that’s understandable on one level, you need to be careful before you nix something you think you can’t afford. It may be something you should be investing in.
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 Leadership Center
MAY 6, 2024
When you think about all the traits that make leaders successful, there’s one that is often overlooked: positivity. In today’s complex business environment, great leaders prioritize positivity and authenticity. But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? Positive leaders provide the guidance and resources necessary for their team members to do their best work.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2024
Grant makers at the National Council on Foundations annual meeting consider how to find the common ground to build broader coalitions for efforts in education, the environment, health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Chicago Council on Foundations Wendy Feliz, left, with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation; Ali Noorani, of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Layla Zaidane, from Future Caucus; and Bob Dold, from Forbes Tate Partners; participate in a panel during the Council on Foundation’s ann
NonProfit PRO
MAY 10, 2024
There is more competition than ever for your audience's attention. Here's how to amplify your organization's content to grab their attention.
Veritus Group
MAY 6, 2024
Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are some of our […] The post Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails appeared first on Veritus Group.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 7, 2024
By Maoz (Michael) Brown Investors have a lot on their plates: inspecting quarterly reports, following market trends, meeting with management teams, sourcing deals, courting potential co-investors, and much more. It stands to reason that investing becomes even more burdensome when it includes dedication to positive impact. Think of all the time and effort that must be spent on understanding social and environmental problems, anticipating potential conflicts between business growth and mission fid
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 6, 2024
When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges – and that was before the insurgence of Generative AI tools can capabilities. The team at AWS for Nonprofits exists to support the unique needs of nonprofit leaders like you. From security, to digital experience, to charting your Generative AI journey, your AWS Account Executive (a free resource) exists to support you.
Veritus Group
MAY 8, 2024
We recommend setting an aspirational goal that will help you imagine the possibility of asking for a larger gift. The post Do You Need Both Revenue AND Aspirational Goals in Major Gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.
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.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 10, 2024
The estimated 70 million Americans who belong to Generation Z show a promising commitment to the values of giving and generosity. This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who do so through donations. This next generation is reshaping the giving landscape in ways predictably reflective of their status as digital natives while rallying around priority causes like social justice and climate change.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities. By Jack Salmon Victoria Valdivia, Hans Lucas, AFP, Getty Images Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Streamlining processes and understanding your data is key to success. If you’re still using spreadsheets and manual processes to piece together and track program data, you're missing out on key benefits that a streamlined system can offer. Download this guide to learn how siloed information may be holding your organization back, how you can gain control of your data, and how a case management solution can help you maximize your impact and secure more funding.
Bloomerang
MAY 10, 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 development director who wants advice on how to enact board term limits: Dear Charity Clairity, We don’t have term limits for our board and, as the development director, I think this is becoming a problem.
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
The NonProfit Times
MAY 6, 2024
By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and impro
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 10, 2024
Visiting the Legacy Museum and National Memorial for Peace and Justice helped grantees better understand America’s history of racial injustice while promoting empathy and awareness. By Anne Marie Burgoyne Equal Justice Initiative Steel monuments display the names of those killed in racial-terror lynchings between 1877 and 1950 at the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
In case you missed it, AWS for Nonprofits has announced the addition of a third IMAGINE Grant category - offering three ways, and up to $200,000 of unrestricted funding, to advance your impact on mission. The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. So, visit the website, download the guidelines, invite your AWS Account Manager to support your submission process, and leverage AWS cloud technology to accelerate your mission.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 6, 2024
By Michael McAfee After this nation was founded under the revolutionary idea that all are created equal, its Constitution invited us to bring its ideal to life with the words “We, the People.” Today, this promise remains unfulfilled. Yet it is precisely at this moment, when democracy is being challenged from all sides, and when the limitations of our nearly 250 years of governing are coming to a breaking point, that we must rise up and fulfill this mandate.
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.
iMarketSmart
MAY 8, 2024
There’s a chasm in major gifts fundraising. It lies between the wealthy donors who often make up over 80% of your giving base (sometimes over 90%), and the gift officers and fundraising teams who reach out to them and interact with them. While the wealthy donors may have seven, eight, or even nine figures in net worth, the people from your organization who are trying to build relationships with them tend to have far less.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
By Ben Gose James Heimer for The Chronicle 96% of the leaders in the Chronicle's exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. Plus, see the rest of our May issue, posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 6, 2024
Good copywriting is informal and conversational, which helps engage donors. However, there are three rules that must not be broken.
Non Profit AF
MAY 7, 2024
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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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