The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 30, 2023
If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy. By Brian Eule If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 31, 2023
Focus on achieving value for donors’ giving should be the guiding principle of every nonprofit. Philanthropic organizations should focus on how they can provide more services with their resources. This focus on need, and how to fulfill it, can lead to more efficiency and effectiveness.
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Ann Green
AUGUST 30, 2023
Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. Use these tips to boost your text messaging strategy. By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. The best way to personalize your messages and create highly tailored donation appeals is to leverage donor data.
Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 30, 2023
Thoughtful and helpful article – thanks! One helpful thing we do in my office is to have a monthly meeting to review “open opportunities” aka planned solicitations for the year ahead. this is always good reminder to be in touch with those top donors who we plan to solicit soon.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By Jim Rendon Cpl Marc-Andre Leclerc, Canadian Forces, REUTERS, Redux Canadian wildfires burned out of control this summer. It once took months to understand the impact of human-caused climate change on extreme weather, but now scientists can now determine that on a daily basis. Now TV meteorologists can relay that information to viewers.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 30, 2023
Trends have shown both annual and major donors pulled back their charitable gifts last year due to economic uncertainty. Despite that, giving from donor-advised funds (DAFs) remained strong last year. And so far this year — or fiscal year for some DAF grantors — that remains true.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Toups Meatery. New Orleans, LA Welcome to September! Let’s kick it off with the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so. This week we have Instagram Reels news, storytelling techniques, social media post ideas, and more It’s time for Mixed Links… Here are Five Steps to More Creative Marketing.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 30, 2023
The bulk of unfilled jobs are frontline positions, but fundraisers and even top executives are in short supply. By Drew Lindsay The bulk of unfilled jobs are frontline positions, but fundraisers and even top executives are in short supply.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Independent Sector (IS) released the results of a nationally representative survey of nonprofit institutions that found a significant decrease in nonprofit engagement in advocacy and lobbying over the last 20 years.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 29, 2023
Written by: Julianna Jones Working in the nonprofit sector can be a rollercoaster filled with passion and heartwarming moments. However, amidst the magic and joy of it all, even the most dedicated do-gooders can sometimes find themselves teetering on the edge of burnout. Burnout in the nonprofit space is a pressing concern, affecting individual well-being and the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.
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 31, 2023
Keeping a clean email list is really important especially since email deliverability rates just seem to get lower and lower. One hallmark of a clean list is only emailing active subscribers – those who keep opening and clicking on your emails. But what about those who haven’t done those things in a while? Before you delete them from your list completely, run a re-engagement campaign using one (or more) of these six messaging options: Using your most popular “in case you missed
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 30, 2023
George and Amal Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, among others, have pitched in with $1 million donations to groups supporting the writers and crew members. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK AP Photo/Thalia Beaty Shawn Batey (right), a props assistant and documentary filmmaker, used a grant from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees to pay her rent, phone bill, and other expenses.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 30, 2023
Macie Wheeler from Habitat for Humanity and Geng Wang of Civic Champs join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the benefits of using volunteer management software.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 30, 2023
I like this cartoon UK fundraiser Mark Philips shared on Twitter X yesterday. A picture is worth a thousand words. ???? For our purposes, let's replace fundraising with corporate partnerships. ? The word BRAND means different things to different people. "A brand is what people experience when they come into contact with you." "A brand is a promise. A good brand is a promise kept.
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Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 29, 2023
Ask yourself these five simple (but profound) questions to assess your own well-being and your nonprofit's fundraising potential.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 29, 2023
Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found. By Rasheeda Childress Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 31, 2023
We know that we're living at a time of great shapeshifting, and the changes affect the nonprofit sector as well. One of the most significant shifts is corporations’ power and influence over what donors can and cannot do with the nonprofits they support.
Big Duck
AUGUST 30, 2023
Related Content CampaignsParent Project Muscular DystrophyEngaging the community to raise funds CampaignsThe Jewish BoardMotivating young people to engage CampaignsThe Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationTranslating complex science into a clear ask
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.
NonProfit HR
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Michael McElroy, MS, SHRM-CP, CSC Organization #1: To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, three to five professional references, two writing samples, complete our personality assessment, upload your passport, three family photos and a recent diary entry. Organization #2: *Turns on LinkedIn Easy Apply* One of these organizations received two applicants for their … Read more The post To Cover Letter or Not To Cover Letter: How About Some Questions?
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
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 how to create an effective year-end fundraising appeal: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m planning ahead to prepare this year’s annual fundraising appeal, and could use a little help getting started.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 30, 2023
Nonprofits are experiencing meaningful changes in the practices of funders since 2020, according to a new Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) report.
Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 29, 2023
Ask yourself these five simple (but profound) questions to assess your own well-being and your nonprofit's fundraising potential.
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Candid
AUGUST 29, 2023
At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. How to tell if you’re burning out While burnout might seem like a buzzword, it’s also a concept backed by decades of research.
Fundraising Leadership
AUGUST 28, 2023
On stage at the Power Up Conference (L to R) Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president, Take The Lead; Julie Uhrman, co-founder, Angel City FC, winner of Leading Company Award; Vada Manager, 2022 Leading Man Award winner. The energy was electric as the Take The Lead Power Up Conference kicked off on Women’s Equality Day, Saturday, August 26th, with a lineup that promised to fuel finding the power within, ignite change, and celebrate women's equality.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 29, 2023
Navigating the relationship between nonprofit boards and staff can be extraordinarily challenging. Here are four practical tips in being a high-performing and effective board member from day No. 1.
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 27, 2023
Nonprofit budget. Ugh. Not everyone’s favorite topic. Yet a budget is a critical tool in managing your organization. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one. A nonprofit budget can bring so many positives: Finances are much easier to manage because you know what expenses and revenue to expect. Success is easier to measure because you can compare your actual numbers to your budgeted numbers to see how you’re doing.
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.
Candid
AUGUST 30, 2023
I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
AUGUST 26, 2023
7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. To mobilize the right audience for these crucial activities, nonprofit organizations must develop effective strategies that align with both the interests of their target demographic and the resources they have at hand.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 29, 2023
Get your copy of this Essential Auction Resource for Nonprofits. 650 ideas listed, millions of dollars raised, this guide is a must to spell success in planning for your next benefit live and silent auctions. Download today to get started on brainstorming amazing ideas for unique live and silent auction items!
Jeff Brooks
AUGUST 29, 2023
Serena had cancer, but now she’s well. That’s a story, or at least the outline of a story. But is it a story you’d eagerly drop whatever you’re doing to read? Not really, right? Unless you know Serena personally, it doesn’t promise much. That headline/outline reveals a happy ending, so there’s no tension. No “what happens next?” The dark early part of the story is only hinted at.
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