The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
While philanthropy debates public safety, critics question whether private dollars should support policing. In Atlanta, it’s all coming to a head. By Jim Rendon John Spink, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, AP Dave Wilkinson, CEO of the Atlanta Police Foundation, center, examines damaged property at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in March 2023.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Nonprofits spend most of their time trying to get donations, so make sure you follow-up every contribution with a prompt thank you, acknowledgement, and receipt that communicates your organization's story with impact. Download this guide now to receive thank you letter templates for direct mail, email, phone calls, social media, and text messages, guaranteed to make your donors feel appreciated while also supporting your donor retention and acquisition efforts.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Empowering. Collaborative. Transformative. These are the first words that come to mind for Erin McKenney, Esq. , when she thinks about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program at the University of Tampa. Now the capital campaign director at the University of Tampa where she spent 18 months earning this prestigious certificate, you might add the word ‘remarkable’ to Erin’s list when you understand her story.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of this article is to help those who do not normally think about their mental health and remind those of us who already deal with issues to pay attention to signs we may be burning out and need a break from work. If you feel like you may be dealing with more than just stress at work, taking a mental health day away from your nonprofit won’t be enough.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
By Lisa Schohl Getty Images Three seasoned fundraisers share proven tactics — and lots of real examples — to help you adapt your big-gifts strategy to the current climate and maximize results.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Fidelity Charitable distributed $11.8 billion in donor-recommended grants in 2023, more than four times what was distributed 10 years ago.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The online search landscape is changing. A November 2023 study by HubSpot highlighted a shift towards social media over search engines for information, especially among younger audiences like Gen Z and Millennials. They go on to share that their Trends report shows 31% of consumers now use social platforms for finding information. Another report from DataReportal stated that back in 2022, 75% of internet users used social media to research products, look for reviews, and recommendations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street. By Theodore Wagenaar Getty Images Some of my giving practices have changed, but most of all I’ve come to see the donor-fundraiser relationship as a two-way street.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Donor hesitancy remains a constant threat to nonprofits. Here are some challenges associated with hesitancy, and tips to overcome them.
Ann Green
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Time for a quick quiz (don’t worry it should be easy). What’s the problem with “annual reports”? A. They’re too long B. They’re boring C. They focus too much on the organization and not on the donors D. They require a lot of time and effort from staff and there’s no guarantee donors will even look at them E. All of the above If you answered E, you would be right!
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.
Joan Garry
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
From humble beginnings to the helm of leading change, these 12 nonprofit leaders are bringing equity, inclusion, and justice to the world. The post 12 Nonprofit Leaders Who Are Changing The World appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
By M.J. Prest Kamron Khan Dale Anglin is set to lead Press Forward, dedicated to bolstering local news. Also, Schmidt Sciences has named its first president as it spins off from Schmidt Futures, and the charity Nontraditional Employment for Women has appointed its first Black woman leader.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
PHLYSense is a 24/7 property monitoring and alert solution. Organizations get real-time alerts if water is detected or temperatures reach a hazardous level. The program includes sensors and 24/7 monitoring and support all at no-cost to policyholders with property coverage.
Selfish Giving
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Every partnership professional I talk to wants to partner with well-known businesses that are already supporting great causes. It's a solid strategy, but you should also spend at least some of your time targeting new businesses or startups. Imagine getting on the ground floor of a startup! Instead of waiting in line behind your competitors, you'll be first to develop a deep and long-term relationship.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
When it comes to nonprofit marketing , efficiency is key. Minimizing the time and effort spent on promoting your organization allows you to focus on serving your beneficiaries and fulfilling your mission. Programmatic advertising introduces automation into the nonprofit marketing process, saving your team valuable time and resources it can reallocate elsewhere.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
People give from their donor-advised funds throughout the year, not just in November and December. By Rasheeda Childress More donors over all gave unrestricted grants, but big donors were more likely to earmark their gifts.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Here are five reasons an organization may transition its board from a working board to a governance board, and how to protect board members.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Image credit: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash The portrayal of the starving artist might be commonplace, but it isn’t fair. Regardless of whether artisans are called artists, crafters, creatives, or makers, because they enjoy what they do, their work is too often considered a hobby that doesn’t merit fair financial remuneration. Long before the rise of the platform economy, artisans were already regarded as self-employed and outside the protection of national labor laws.
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.
Veritus Group
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Having a clear picture of how you spend your time is the first step towards making space for meaningful, relationship-focused fundraising. The post The Startling Reality of What Little Time You Have to Work with Donors appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Helen and Morgan Chu were part of a multiracial coalition of student leaders whose activism led to the creation of UCLA’s four ethnic studies centers in 1969. By Maria Di Mento UCLA Donors Helen and Morgan Chu’s connection to ethnic studies at UCLA dates back to their days as undergraduate activists in the 1960s. Here, Morgan Chu is at the center of a group of students marching up Bruin Walk.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Donors will be able to give from their DAF to nonprofits directly through Gravyty using DAFpay, which was created by Chariot.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Image credit: Blake Cheek on Unsplash This is the second article in NPQ ’s series, The Vision for Black Lives: An Economic Justice Agenda. Co-produced with the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), this series will examine the many ways that M4BL and its allies are seeking to address the economic policy challenges that lie at the intersection of the struggle for racial and economic justice.
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
Candid
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Amid all the talk about generative AI, fundraisers, especially grantwriters, may be asking themselves: Am I out of a job? Will I be replaced by ChatGPT? Perhaps the question we should be asking instead is: How can we use these tools to create efficiencies and enhance our work? The two of us—combining our experience as a grantwriter, researcher, and grant instructor for 30-plus years and as an instructional designer who regularly uses generative AI, respectively—will discuss the basics: what gen
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In a deeply divisive year, philanthropy should invest in the leaders putting pluralism into practice — one community at a time. By Eboo Patel Dustin Chambers Luma Mufleh, center left, coached a diverse group of young refugees into a winning soccer team. She went on to create the Fugees Family, an organization focusing on educational justice for refugee and immigrant youth.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The nonprofit sector is at risk of moving toward ineffective fundraising, but relationship fundraising may be the solution. Here's why.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month as he called upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, every United States president has recognized the month. As children, many of us would celebrate Black History Month in school by learning about people like Martin Luther King, Jr. or Rosa Parks.
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.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Financial management is possibly the most important aspect of your nonprofit’s operation. The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve. So, how can you be sure that the funds you receive are used most effectively? By learning about and prioritizing nonprofit financial management.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Fundraiser Mollie Moon inspired donations from everyday donors and wealthy philanthropists to power the civil-rights movement. By Emily Haynes Henry Lee Moon Family Photographs, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio Mollie Moon, left, chats with Jeanne Vanderbilt and Fleur Cowles of the Urban League Women’s Division, circa 1949. Fundraiser Mollie Moon inspired donations from everyday donors and wealthy philanthropists to power the civil-rights movement.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Foundation Source acquired PG Calc, expanding its suite of charitable giving solutions and the support and expertise it provides.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Image credit: Max Winkler on Unsplash “When people die of heat, they are actually dying of poverty,” the New York Times wrote in 2023 about a devastating heat wave during which 10 people died in Texas. According to the New York Times (and many others), it was the hottest year on record. In the first few weeks of 2024, the United States faced record, deadly low temperatures from the Northwest to the East Coast.
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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