Jeff Brooks
JUNE 21, 2023
Your gift will. This might be the most common phrase in fundraising. And the most misused. Your fundraising message should contain some version of Your gift will. pretty much every time. It's a key statement that lets the donor know what their donation makes possible. Without that, you've left out one of the most important reasons donors will give: to make something good happen.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.
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NonProfit PRO
JUNE 22, 2023
Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.
Ann Green
JUNE 19, 2023
Over the years I’ve realized the importance of keeping things simple. We have so many choices of activities to fill our time (many of them involving screens), but I often find pleasure in simple things such as taking a walk, reading, and doing yoga. Keeping it simple doesn’t have to mean a bare-bones existence. There’s a Swedish term called lagom meaning everything in moderation or not too much, not too little.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 20, 2023
Our senior advisor, Anysa Holder, talked about how nonprofit marketers are using AI this past March in Unlocking the Power of AI for Nonprofit Communications. In that post, she shared 11 ways you can use artificial intelligence as well as some pitfalls you need to be aware of. This past month Hubspot put out The State of AI in Marketing in 2023 which expounds on some of what Anysa shared with us including: How AI has gained in popularity Why it’s time to look into using AI How marketers ar
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Alex Daniels Francis Chung, E&E News, POLITICO, AP Images Affirmative-action advocates rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments on two cases on whether colleges and universities can continue to consider race as a factor in admissions decisions. As the Supreme Court deliberates two major cases challenging affirmative action at colleges, foundations and charities are getting ready for a widespread ripple effect that could transform their work to advance racial d
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 21, 2023
Written by: Lesly Fuentes Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers estimate that up to 1 million American’s work as unpaid interns each year. Without wages to shoulder the cost of living, an unpaid internship deepens the existing social divide. The road to making unpaid internships a thing of the past isn’t a smooth one. In some cases, particularly nonprofit organizations, simply don’t have the financial means to pay their interns.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 23, 2023
Mexico Pavilion. Epcot Summer is flying by here! Let’s slow things down and take a moment to check out the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers. This week we have the best times to schedule a meeting, LinkedIn features being axed, social media trends, how to say no, and more. It’s time for Mixed Links… Lindsay Ashcraft at Later has 10 Social Media Trends You Need To Know in 2023.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola Social change takes a lot of time. Too often, foundation officials get bored and forget that.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 21, 2023
Nonprofits should use events for stewardship, moving donors up the pipeline. After all, events are a great entry point where you can make a donor want to be part of the community your nonprofit is building around your cause or mission. Here’s a look at how to cultivate event attendees into major donors.
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.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 21, 2023
An article in AdAge last week reports that one negative outcome of the Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney drama is that personal attacks are a new risk for brand leaders. ** There are three good lessons for causes. First, it's a good reminder to companies AND causes that they must be clear on brand purpose. It's too risky not to be. Now is not the time to be dabbling in gray areas.
NonProfit Leadership Center
JUNE 19, 2023
According to research from Monster.com, a whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new job this year, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment. When an organization experiences a shift in leadership or structure, it presents an important opportunity to engage staff in building the culture, team and vision for the future — one where everyone feels valued and supported.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 22, 2023
By Eboo Patel In his new column for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Eboo Patel, the leader of Interfaith America, calls for a greater focus on what’s working in the nonprofit world and how to do more of it.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 23, 2023
UHY Advisors announced the release of its "2023 Not-for-Profit Trends Report," which polled over 225 executives within not-for-profit organizations across sectors including healthcare, education, social/community services, and others with annual revenues ranging from less than $250,000 to over $10,000,000.
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Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 22, 2023
Working on building a major gifts program at our organization with a one-person development shop (me) – this is great accountability! I’m in!
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 22, 2023
Advice for Social Media Marketing Campaigns in 2023 Social media marketing campaigns in 2023 call for a dynamic and adaptive approach. To embrace video content, leverage influencer partnerships, invest in augmented reality experiences, prioritize personalization and customer care, utilize chatbots, harness user-generated content, and keep up with emerging platforms and features Businesses seeking to engage with their target audience in the fast-paced digital realm have found social media marketi
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 22, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 23, 2023
For the first time, interim leaders of nonprofit organizations will gather virtually July 26-28, 2023, for the National Interim Leadership Summit. The summit is dedicated to advancing one of the fastest-growing career opportunities in community impact organizations and throughout the nonprofit sector.
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.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 18, 2023
Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music.
Clairification
JUNE 19, 2023
When You Can’t Get Up Close And Personal, How Do You Build Relationships With Folks Online? Are you Linking In? If not, it’s time to take a new look at this social platform to appreciate it for the beneficial research and relationship-building strategy it can be for you. I find it to be a highly under-utilized tool when it comes to building your nonprofit brand, establishing authority and credibility, researching and recruiting new volunteers, donors and employees, and building stronger relation
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 22, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Lacy O’Toole, CNBC, NBCUniversal, Getty Images Warren Buffett has now given the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation nearly $39.3 billion. In June 2006, the legendary investor pledged 10 million shares of Berkshire Hathaway Class “B” stock, then valued at approximately $36.1 billion.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2023
The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.
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
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 18, 2023
Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. And what you’ll find at the core is “do it all” syndrome. Maybe you’re experiencing it now. You’re juggling 50 balls at once. You are managing your organization, coordinating volunteers, handling all the marketing and fundraising tasks, making sure programs are running, and maybe even sweeping the floors.
Non Profit AF
JUNE 19, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 23, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press WASHINGTON Google CEO Sundar Pichai attends a cybersecurity workshop with college students at the company’s Washington, D.C., office. The effort will introduce thousands of students to potential careers in cybersecurity, while also helping defend small government offices, rural hospitals, and nonprofits from hacking.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2023
Joshua Meyer, vice president of marketing at Bloomerang, will be presenting “Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Meyer to get a sneak peek at his presentation.
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.
Veritus Group
JUNE 23, 2023
Now that you're thinking differently about what it means to ask for significant gifts, here's how to approach asking in a soul-fulfilling way. The post Ask Your Donors for Gifts That Are Soul Filling appeared first on Veritus Group.
Fundraising Coach
JUNE 22, 2023
The latest GivingUSA numbers are out. And the numbers aren’t pretty. Yes, the USA recorded over $499 billion was given from non-government sources last year. But the trend of fewer individuals giving accelerated. Individuals gave a 64% of the total – still the lion share of all giving – but a drastic drop from last year. Are people less generous?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Mark Spooner Sarah Ann and Dale Fowler (center) pledged $26.5 million to Gordon College, which will receive the money upon the couple’s deaths. Plus, MacKenzie Scott gave $5 million to a nonprofit focused on improving the educational experiences of neurodiverse youths, and two universities and a chiropractic college all received big gifts.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 21, 2023
Giveffect announced the launch of its latest innovative feature: AI Writer. This cutting-edge tool built within the connected Giveffect software helps nonprofits write the most sought-after types of content quickly, easily, and without leaving the platform.
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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