The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 13, 2024
By M.J. Prest Also, Cancer Grand Challenges has awarded $125 million to five international research teams, and the OneOhio Recovery Foundation will deliver $51 million to efforts to prevent and treat opioid addiction in Ohio.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 12, 2024
Here are five things not to do when measuring the performance of your online fundraising and marketing programs.
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Amy Eisenstein
MARCH 12, 2024
In reply to Concerned Mom. Most boards have a code of conduct in place. They often contain language that speaks to honorable and/or respectful behavior while serving as a representative of the organization. Gossiip and slander of a student, especially a minor should NEVER be tolerated. If you or others have been a witness to such behavior by any board member, pleaes consider filing a complaint.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 14, 2024
Through our All-Access Pass training program and our Communications Director Mentoring Program, I meet many nonprofit communicators in coordinator or assistant positions who want to be promoted to the manager or director level. We also work with communications directors who are working toward VP or C-Suite (“Chief of”) jobs. While many factors determine who gets those jobs, here are three tips that anyone interested in being promoted to a higher-level nonprofit communications job should consi
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
MARCH 12, 2024
The hiring crunch is taking place as fewer students choose to major in accounting and pursue finance careers. Nonprofit CFO work has also become more complex and demanding. By Eden Stiffman The hiring crunch is taking place as fewer students choose to major in accounting and pursue finance careers. Nonprofit CFO work has also become more complex and demanding.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2024
A lot goes into a successful email campaign. Here are four ways to create an email call-to-action strategy that hooks your supporters.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 13, 2024
In the nonprofit sector, our conversations often revolve around reaching and engaging our external audience – the people we serve and our donors. This focus is undeniably important; it’s the lifeline of our work. But, there’s a critical audience we sometimes overlook: our internal staff. I recently had a chat about the return on investment (ROI) on publicity spending with a senior marketing team member.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 12, 2024
By sharing knowledge and data, grant makers can make their giving more accessible, equitable, and — crucially — effective. By Kevin McPherson, Pooja Wagh, Peter B. Kaufman, and Jeff Ubois Getty Images By sharing knowledge and data, grant makers can make their giving more accessible, equitable, and — crucially — effective.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 14, 2024
Hiring a new member of your development team is exciting. Here's how to recruit and retain fundraisers — the smart way.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 13, 2024
Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.
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.
Affnetz
MARCH 14, 2024
Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, nonprofits are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and amplify their impact. Among the myriad of challenges they face, managing donor relationships, coordinating fundraising efforts, and optimizing volunteer engagement stand out as critical components in achieving their missions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 14, 2024
A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it. By Rasheeda Childress A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 13, 2024
Each member of your organization must be connected to the strategic plan in a way that affects their work everyday. Here's how to do this.
Amy Eisenstein
MARCH 12, 2024
The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.
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!
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 12, 2024
By Kelly Fitzsimmons Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving and reshaping how people and organizations think and behave, across many sectors and around the world. In the United States, companies like Netflix and Amazon have been leveraging AI for years to tailor recommendations and provide virtual assistance to customers, while research institutions and AI labs like DeepMind are using it to accelerate medical research and fight climate change.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 11, 2024
A philanthropic movement to redefine reparations aims to advance policy changes in public health, education, criminal justice, and business development. By Alex Daniels NJISJ Ryan P. Haygood, president and CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, speaks at the launch event of the New Jersey Reparations Council in June 2023. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and its grantees haven't abandoned the push for cash-based reparations.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2024
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS understands the drive of nonprofits. We’ve tailored an exclusive TV offer for you, ensuring you have access to the best in news, sports and entertainment. As you navigate your mission, let us elevate your experience. With DIRECTV, it’s more than entertainment—it’s about making a difference.
Amy Eisenstein
MARCH 12, 2024
How big is a major gift for your nonprofit? Learn 3 reasons it's important to determine the right size, and discover exactly how to calculate that amount.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 13, 2024
By Anne Bergeron Philanthropically-minded individuals through the ages have chiseled their names on buildings as expressions of civic responsibility, prestige, and power. As far back as the first century CE, Roman general Marcus Agrippa had his name inscribed on the Pantheon temple. Today, nonprofit fundraising and especially large capital campaigns emphasize naming opportunities to attract seven-, eight-, and nine-figure donations from high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 13, 2024
The Bob Woodruff Foundation has drawn praise — and millions in funding — from Craig Newmark, MacKenzie Scott, and Bruce Springsteen. By Sara Herschander The Bob Woodruff Foundation has drawn praise — and millions in funding — from Craig Newmark, MacKenzie Scott, and Bruce Springsteen.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 12, 2024
Successful fundraising starts with clean data. Melissa’s new solutions catalog is packed with essential tips, tools and free trials to help you address donor engagement, improve outreach, and ensure accuracy for meaningful impact and a sustainable future. From address, email and phone verification to data enrichment and donor profiling, this valuable resource has everything you need to elevate your fundraising game!
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 13, 2024
Image credit: Enfo on wikipedia.com Barcelona is often celebrated worldwide as a leading site of municipalism, an approach that combines a politics of liberation with a pragmatic, problem-solving focus. As the New Yorker’s Masha Gessen detailed a few years ago, “Municipalist programs tend to be focused on the specific needs of a city’s residents and specific programs that address them.
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.
Bloomerang
MARCH 15, 2024
SEO is an essential part of any organization’s marketing strategy, and this doesn’t change for nonprofits. Nonprofits will need to prioritize the highest impact SEO strategies to optimize their lower time and budget. So what are the best SEO strategies for nonprofits? The best SEO strategies for nonprofits provide the highest impact for the lowest investment.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 13, 2024
By Rasheeda Childress Nonprofits that hold fundraising events should do more to get participants raising money, according to a new report from the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2024
Ministry Brands' 2024 report showed that churches offering online giving saw an increase in donations, among other findings.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 12, 2024
Image credit: fizkes on istock.com Good leaders demonstrate knowledge of and expertise in the work they oversee. This is one of the main conclusions of a recent study , published last year in the academic publication Journalism , of leadership in journalistic organizations around the United States. The study, written by Gregory P. Perreault of the University of South Florida and Samuel M.
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.
Bloomerang
MARCH 13, 2024
Typically, when you make a solicitation, you hear one of three responses: “ Yes ,” “ No ,” or “We need more time.” There are generally accepted strategies to deal with each of them. But a genuine quagmire can be when you don’t hear back from the donor prospect at all. This is like a fundraiser’s Bermuda Triangle. No doubt, you’ve encountered this dilemma on numerous occasions.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 14, 2024
Matched-fund requirements make accessing federal infrastructure and climate dollars all but impossible for the very communities grant makers seek to help. By Louise Lief Matched-fund requirements make accessing federal infrastructure and climate dollars all but impossible for the very communities grant makers seek to help.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 15, 2024
Generative AI is transforming nonprofit fundraising by helping professionals work smarter and faster, while producing even better results. In this webinar, we will have an in-depth discussion on how your team can collaborate with Generative AI and apply it effectively within your nonprofit programs.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 12, 2024
Image credit: Christopher Jolly on Unsplash With publisher permission, this article was adapted from a more extensive journal article, “ Recover, Explore, Practice: The Transformative Potential of Sabbaticals , ” published in December 2023 by the Academy of Management Discoveries. Our research explored…the questions, “How do people spend their sabbaticals?
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