The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 29, 2024
By Sara Herschander Stephanie Dalton Cowan for the Chronicle A new generation of A.I.-driven organizations is upon us. What do they say about how charities will use the powerful technology? Plus: See the rest of our June issue, posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 30, 2024
Our DAF roundup includes the four biggest reporting DAF charities sharing year-over-year grant totals, as well as a look at how this revenue stream is impacting nonprofits.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 31, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to share the commencement of the April CNP Cohort for the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track program. This group of dedicated nonprofit leaders have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. A Cohort of Changemakers The April Cohort, comprising of 33 professionals, brings together a group committed to making a positive impact on society.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 30, 2024
By Mark Kramer & Steve Phillips Dramatic advances in the scale and sophistication of strategic philanthropy have not improved societal conditions at a national level. We propose empowerment philanthropy as a new approach to fostering political and economic self-determination by supporting people in finding their own solutions and ensuring an effective multiracial democracy.
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 28, 2024
The philanthropist asked women leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she's financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide. By Alex Daniels AMMAR ABD RABBO-POOL, SIPA, AP The philanthropist asked women leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she's financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 28, 2024
When you don’t make it easy for donors to choose to support your charity, they'll choose not to. Here's how to encourage their support.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 30, 2024
By Geneva Vest , Cary Simmons & Howard Frumkin The Trust for Public Land developed a framework to build community power through the creation and stewardship of green spaces. Our work demonstrates the power of parks to enrich democracy. | Open access to this article is made possible by The Trust for Public Land.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 30, 2024
Leah Garcés ran hard-hitting animal-rights campaigns. Craig Watts raised 700,000 chickens on a factory farm. Their partnership can be celebrated, but collaboration has its limits. By Marc Gunther Courtesy of Transfarmation Animal-rights activist Leah Garcés and Craig Watts, a former factory chicken farmer, stand in one of Watts’s chicken houses that was converted to grow mushrooms.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 29, 2024
AI will prove to be a helpful resource in the nonprofit sector. Here are three tips to leverage automation for digital fundraising.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 29, 2024
Nonprofit organizations often operate on shoestring budgets, with every dollar being stretched to its limit to fulfill the organization’s mission. Yet the lifeblood of any nonprofit is its people – the passionate volunteers and hard-working staff who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to making a positive impact. Recognizing and rewarding your nonprofit staff is crucial for boosting morale, fostering a sense of appreciation, and retaining top talent.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 29, 2024
By Ashleigh Gardere & Jeff Bradach A nation where everyone can flourish as full participants in democracy and society: This is the future that is both necessary and within our reach, when we take collective responsibility for creating it. In this series thus far, our colleagues have explored what this future requires of each of us , and what it could begin to look like for governments.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2024
Organizers say it's a growing base of small-dollar supporters, not big donors, shaping pro-Palestinian protests on campus. By Sara Herschander Getty Images College protest encampments are often formed through informal coalitions of student groups, experts said. Here, pro-Palestinian protesters are outside Sproul Hall at UC Berkeley. Although student protest groups have received funding from foundations and large donors, organizers maintain that a rapidly growing and decentralized network of youn
NonProfit PRO
MAY 30, 2024
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) announced that nonprofit organizations can apply for a grant of up to $50,000 from the utility's SoCal Climate Champions Grant program.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 27, 2024
As a dedicated nonprofit professional, you understand the critical role of continuous learning in the field. The nonprofit sector is dynamic, shaped by technological advancements, ever-evolving trends, and shifts in marketing and public relations strategies. If you’re not learning in the field, you’re likely falling behind. This is where nonprofit professional development comes in.
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 Quarterly
MAY 28, 2024
Janiece Evans-Page always knew that she wanted a career that centered on justice. But before embarking on a career in philanthropy, she worked in Silicon Valley, where she was particularly interested in the power of technology to support the Black community. Though she did not know exactly where her path would lead, she dreamed of eventually starting her own foundation—not for her own gain, but to uplift the needs of the most marginalized communities.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 30, 2024
Her $1 billion commitment, announced Tuesday, and the momentum generated if others join her, could break through that ceiling. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Jose Luis Magana/AP Melinda French Gates plans to give $1 billion over the next two years to people and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally. Her $1 billion commitment, announced Tuesday, and the momentum generated if others join her, could break through that ceiling.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 28, 2024
Candid released its "State of Diversity in the U.S. Nonprofit Sector" report, which found a lack of diversity in leadership roles, and more.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 30, 2024
By Anna De La Cruz & David Lehr A small foundation that eschews perpetuity in favor of maximizing social impact can continue to sustain and scale long after its doors close. | Open access to this article is made possible by the Linked Foundation.
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
MAY 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: How to Change Our Stories about the Economy.” View the full webinar here. “Multigenerationalism in movements is what will sustain narratives for the long haul.” When I think about the Land Back movement, that was not created by a marketing firm, that was not created by a think tank.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2024
Robert Wood Johnson's specialists look to generate both social and financial returns By Alex Daniels Photo by LemonLight Kimberlee Cornett (center), who is leading impact investing at Robert Wood Johnson, has been free to build a strategy from scratch.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2024
When you’re looking for new CRM software for your nonprofit, the choices can seem overwhelming. How do you know which system is right for you?
Candid
MAY 29, 2024
Over the last few years, the language of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has gone mainstream. As a DEI researcher, I both welcome and worry about this change. On the one hand, the DEI movement must go mainstream if we are ever to make real progress. On the other hand, it sometimes feels like the words have gone mainstream without their meaning.
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
MAY 29, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: How to Change Our Stories about the Economy.” View the full webinar here. Yes, there’s innovation and new ideas, and we’re so excited to invest into them, but there are a lot of things that have [always] been here. We look at nonextractive finance, zero-percent interest finance.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 28, 2024
Tom Kalil, who is leaving Schmidt Futures to start Renaissance Philanthropy, opines on the need to raise funds for nonprofit STEM research. By Stephanie Beasley Courtesy of Renaissance Philanthropy As head of his own nonprofit advisory firm, Tom Kalil wants to increase funding for the kinds of science and technology projects that he says venture capitalists and government agencies are likely to pass over.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 28, 2024
Now more than ever, nonprofits are expected to do more with less, facing increased demands for services, efficiency, and impact reporting. With the right software, organizations can overcome these challenges, preventing staff burnout and decreased funding. Before you can find the right solution, it’s important to determine your organization’s unique needs, ask the right questions of potential software providers, and secure support for the project.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 28, 2024
By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. In this article, we’ll explore effective grant budgeting strategies that nonprofits can implement to strengthen their grant applications, increase their chances of success, and ultimately, make a greater impact in their communities.
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.
Clairification
MAY 28, 2024
Giving is an emotional experience. It deserves an emotional response. Be human. Ever notice how sometimes when we put on our work hats we cease to be human? How we somehow morph into little robotic “professionals” and become enamored of jargon? “Lybnts.” “Sybnts.” “Recaptures.” Not that those things aren’t important. You need goals and objectives. And given the dreadful state of donor retention in the U.S. today (and in the U.K and Canada as well), it’s vital you be able to measure how you’re do
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 29, 2024
The report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also finds that charities are struggling to hire new employees. By Ben Gose The report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy also finds that charities are struggling to hire new employees.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 28, 2024
This guide will pull back the curtain to AI for nonprofits, sharing everything you need to know about incorporating it into your organization. Dive into ethical AI adoption, everyday AI use cases, and popular AI tools for nonprofits and how to use them.
Bloomerang
MAY 28, 2024
One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. This nonprofit provides comprehensive services for survivors of child abuse, sexual assault, exploitation and domestic violence.
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