The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 11, 2024
Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. By Gara LaMarche Amy Elting, Unsplash Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 13, 2024
Here are three unconscious biases and mental shortcuts seen in boardroom relationships, their impact and strategies to manage them.
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Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 8, 2024
In reply to Kimberly Wright. File a complaint with who? The entire board has threatened and used intimidation to scare members from signing petitions. And the threat is real.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 12, 2024
You’ve almost certainly encountered them, but if you’re new to grant seeking, matching grants can be a bit anxiety-inducing. Between determining cost share, finding cash or in-kind contributions to cover it, and developing a bigger-picture strategy, these grants bring some baggage. But are they anything to be scared of or avoid? No! Matching grants are extremely common, especially for federal and other government funding opportunities.
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
JUNE 10, 2024
By David L. Wheeler Getty Images Don’t assume the analytics that works for other nonprofits will work for yours, and more tips from a wide variety of experts.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 14, 2024
Fundraising portfolio is based on extensive relationship-building. Here are my tips to successfully master your portfolio.
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Ann Green
JUNE 11, 2024
I believe one of the most important aspects of communication (written and verbal) is to make sure your audience understands you. There are many reasons this doesn’t happen. In nonprofit communication, organizations will overcomplicate things or use jargon and other language donors don’t understand. Some people like to show off their big vocabulary or only think about things from their perspective.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
The wrongheaded decision should not dissuade nonprofits committed to racial equity from doing their critical work. By Roger Colinvaux Photo by Carl Juste/Miami Herald Fearless Fund co-founders Ayana Parsons, from left, and Arian Simone, with attorney Ben Crump, hold a press conference after appearing in federal court at the James Lawrence King Federal Justice Building in Miami, Florida, on Jan. 31, 2024.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 11, 2024
Former employees from Epsilon, a data management company, were found guilty of multiple federal fraud charges.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 13, 2024
Image credit: Edmond Dantès on pexels.com “This ruling should concern all citizens who are committed to protecting our democracy and ensuring that Black voters across the country have their rights upheld,” said Martina Tiku, the assistant general counsel to the NAACP, in a press briefing last month. The ruling she referenced was the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in the Alexander v.
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.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 12, 2024
Pledge fundraising campaigns are a dynamic way to inspire donors to commit to future gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. In these campaigns, donors promise to contribute a specified amount based on the completion of certain actions, such as achieving a goal in a charity run. Typically, they pledge to fulfill their donation when a certain action is completed, such as running a specific number of miles in a fun run.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 10, 2024
An event at the Ford Foundation involving a partnership between the BUILD program and the storytelling nonprofit the Moth showcased nonprofit leaders’ personal journeys into advocacy. By Sara Herschander Eugene Gologursky, Getty Images for The Ford Foundation Bianca Agustin, co-executive director of United for Respect, recalled a time when she was discouraged and about to quit a job till someone advised her to “accept the complicated truth” that some things cannot be defined as a total win or lo
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 12, 2024
The former chief financial officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy was charged with bank fraud and wire fraud in federal court.
Affnetz
JUNE 10, 2024
Summer Camp Management Software | Streamline STEAM Lessons / By Affnetz Over the years, I’ve developed innovative solutions that harness technology to solve real-world challenges. This focus on practicality extends to my interest in education, especially summer camps. While camps provide incredible experiences for kids, integrating STEAM lessons effectively can be a headache for camp managers.
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!
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 9, 2024
Imagine you’re an individual looking to get involved with a charitable cause for the first time. As you look at different organizations and missions, you start feeling a little overwhelmed. There are hundreds of worthwhile nonprofits to choose from that cater to several of your interests, from environmental conservation to children’s welfare. How will you choose who to support?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 12, 2024
To change the economic and social structures that harm women, she should invest in caregiving, reproductive rights, and cultural change. By Amy Schiller Maansi Srivastava for The Washington Post via Getty Images To change the economic and social structures that harm women, she should invest in caregiving, reproductive rights, and cultural change.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 12, 2024
The former chief financial officer for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy was charged with bank fraud and wire fraud in federal court.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 10, 2024
How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team Successful nonprofits, NGOs and Social Enterprises have high performing teams. Ready to expand your team? Check out these tips by Emma Miller. Employees are the lifeblood of any business, and non-profits are no exception. They are your main brand ambassadors, they should personify your values and your purpose , and they need to feel the same dedication to that purpose as you do.
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 Quarterly
JUNE 12, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits in Practice.” View the full webinar here. The iterations of policies and procedures [are] so crucial. We always remind ourselves when we pass a new policy that if it doesn’t work, we have the power to change it. And so, I think, for me, the crucial design decisions [are] how do decisions get made, and by whom, and how do we pay ourselves.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 13, 2024
By David C. Campbell Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Volunteers can help reduce costs, but most nonprofit social service groups rely heavily on government funding.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 12, 2024
Philadelphia Insurance Companies provides specialized, innovative protection to educational institutions in the non-profit and human services space. Coverages include private, academic, religious, vocational and charter schools. PHLY offers separate limits for General Liability, Educators Professional and Cyber Liability, Abuse & Molestation. Learn more.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JUNE 11, 2024
Engaging directly with business was never the environmental movement’s first choice—and for good reason.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 12, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits in Practice.” View the full webinar here. When you think about making the transition to be a worker self-directed nonprofit, or even just any democratic leadership model, or really any leadership model transition, it really starts in the space of conversation and making sure to give yourself time to have those conversations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 12, 2024
Raffi Krikorian has built a robust tech team — including A.I. chatbots for nonprofits — at Emerson Collective, the philanthropy venture founded by Laurene Powell Jobs. By Sara Herschander Barb Kinney Raffi Krikorian is a veteran tech executive who once helped develop self-driving cars at Uber, ran a global engineering team at Twitter, and helped modernize the Democratic National Committee as its first-ever head of tech.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 10, 2024
Only 37% of nonprofits implement a search engine optimization strategy. Let’s explore how SEO can boost your online presence.
Veritus Group
JUNE 12, 2024
When your donor is unable to give, there may be other ways that they can continue to support your organization. The post What is the ‘Yes’? appeared first on Veritus Group.
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.
The NonProfit Times
JUNE 13, 2024
Nonprofits face continual financial pressures around revenue streams, with 57% of financial managers saying they need somewhat or much more stable cash flow, and nearly 7 in 10 sharing that they need more revenue streams today than they did two years ago. That need for additional revenue streams comes at a time when 56% of nonprofit financial managers say their organization have at least six funding sources, and 28% have at least 10.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 12, 2024
A class at the University of Wisconsin-Madison business school gives an overview of how nonprofits are structured and regulated, as well as how boards support the transparency and compliance of these organizations, which must serve the public. By Mary Beth Collins Hinterhaus Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images With deft leadership, nonprofit boards can capably steer the organizations they oversee.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 10, 2024
KPMG announced the launch "KPMG AI Impact Initiative," which aims to equip nonprofits with artificial intelligence technology.
Candid
JUNE 12, 2024
Every year, Candid fields the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. private and community foundations to share information about their grant payments and grantmaking practices. i The survey is an opportunity to obtain timely data before official figures are released by the IRS, and the results inform Giving USA ’s annual report on charitable giving.
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