The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If grant makers want to strengthen the racial-justice movement, they need to admit when things go wrong and ensure that better planning and accountability are in place the next time. By Eboo Patel Steven Senne, AP Under Ibram X. Kendi, the Center for Antiracist Research raised a whopping $55 million, much of it right after the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Two trends in the nonprofit world suggest we are facing a crisis: the declining number of donors and declining number of volunteers. Here are some reasons volunteers are so important for nonprofits' fundraising goals, and some guidance on what you should consider to get them engaged.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

On a recent Nonprofit Communications Directors Mentoring Program call, the group discussed creating a nonprofit storytelling “bill of rights” for their organizations. A storyteller’s bill of rights outlines the roles, responsibilities, expectations, promises, and benefits to and of the nonprofit and the story’s subject. Let’s look at how several nonprofits approach their storyteller bill of rights.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Research shows that retaining donors is more cost effective than attracting new ones — but why should your nonprofit have to choose between the two? During this free on-demand webinar, you will learn: A simple digital strategy to significantly grow your email list each month without adding extra ongoing effort How to create and offer your donors exactly what they want so you can attract AND retain more of them How to scale and supercharge this strategy through effective ads (including the free

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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.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

10 years after his TED Talk, Dan Pallotta is back with "An Inconvenient Truth" for charities. By Sara Herschander Courtesy of Abramorama Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk has been viewed millions of times. His 2013 TED Talk made him a polarizing figure, sparking changes, debates, and criticism. Now his new film Uncharitable is making the case again.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Donors are giving less overall, so what can you do to optimize your nonprofit’s online giving strategies? Experts shared their thoughts on donor fees, year-end giving, social media, donation buttons and more.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Looking for social media or newsletter ideas for October? We have them! Psst, you can also use these writing ideas for blog posts, videos and more. These writing ideas for October come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get November’s prompts emailed to you the week of October 2nd. On the Calendar 10/01: National Homemade Cookie Day or World Vegetarian Day.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By Beatrice Thomas and Lane Harwell As anti-drag protests put the art form in crisis, philanthropy needs to end its silence on this issue.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The nonprofit sector has not been immune to the challenges presented by the job market over the past three years. In light of this, the National Council of Nonprofits has released striking findings from its second Nonprofit Workforce Survey in a new report.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Written by: Randye S Spina, MBA Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve served on several nonprofit boards in marketing and communications roles and have seen first-hand that marketing is often an afterthought. Even for nonprofits lucky enough to have healthy budgets, it’s often the most misunderstood function. Board members can have expertise in ANY function and still support the marketing effort to set an example for volunteers, donors, supporters, and grantors by publicly supporting your organization’s

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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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hamilton’s on Ogletree. Auburn, AL BREAKING NEWS: Mixed Links will be moving to our community soon! Get your free membership here to join us now before we make the switch. But for now, you can still get the most helpful articles, posts, and tips for nonprofit marketers from the last week or so right here. This week we have AI platforms and policies, social media engagement benchmarks for nonprofits, blog post ideas, bizsplaining, and more.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums. By Kay Dervishi Saint Louis Art Museum Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofits are continuously challenged with limited resources and highly competitive funding opportunities for program sustainability and growth. However, they often overlook the great value of community support and strategic partnerships, in alignment with a nonprofit’s mission, to leverage additional funding.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The right video has the power to spark an emotional connection between your nonprofit and its donors. Learn how to engage donors through video in this guide. By Doug Scott Imagine a donor is searching online for charitable causes to support. With a desire to make a difference, they scroll through various nonprofit websites, reading about their missions and impact.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Written by: Miriam P. Dicks Reading Time: 5 minutes You may be wondering why agility in the nonprofit sector is something worth discussing. The ability to be an agile organization requires being able to modify and adapt to ever-changing internal and external factors in a way that is successful and sustainable. The way COVID-19 impacted the nonprofit world comes to mind when I think about the need for organizational agility.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Will A.I. take my job? If I don't use it, will I fall behind? Experts explain how A.I. is changing nonprofits. By Sara Herschander Getty Images A.I. is quickly changing the way we live and work — and nonprofits are no exception. Here's what you need to know to get started.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While the mission can be the best part of the job, it can also be emotionally taxing and stressful to be so invested in a particular cause. Here are some tips for supporting employee recognition, support, and wellness within your nonprofit team.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I'M BACK! What a trip! The sites! The pesto! The gelato! ?? Northern Italy was a-mazing, gang. ???? Still, I'm happy to be back home and writing today. And today is extra special because IT'S ALSO MY BIRTHDAY! ??? Fortunately, I stopped counting years ago. 29-forever, friends! While I didn't find any great examples of cause marketing in Italy, as I did last year , I did find a potential cause marketing opportunity in my inbox when I got home.

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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.

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Amy Eisenstein

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

[…] this point, you’ll request a meeting with your ideal donor. Do not beat around the bush; rather, be direct and straightforward.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Organizations across the country are creating contingency plans. By Sara Herschander Douglas Rissing, Getty Images In what's become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reports of the first positive case of COVID-19 began on day three. On the fourth day, Jennifer Grotz, director of the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference , sent an email notifying attendees that two participants had tested positive for the virus, which increased to six positive cases by the next day. By the end of the first week, over 26 cases had been reported at the conference—more than 10 percent of the participants.

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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

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Christine Hunt One of the most impactful grant programs the Kendeda Fund has ever undertaken was funding our nonprofit partners’ operating reserves. At the end of 2023, Kendeda will be “sunsetting”— winding down three decades and nearly $1.2 billion in grantmaking —and this relatively modest ($7.6 million) and decidedly “unsexy” grant initiative began as a way to prepare our grantee partners for life “after Kendeda.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study. By Alex Daniels Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Foundation Source released the "2023 Report on Private Philanthropy: Giving and Investment Trends Within Private Foundations." It found that in the face of economic instability, foundations gave $111 million more in charitable aid in 2022, totaling $865 million compared to $754 million in 2021.

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Non Profit AF

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

[An adorable little ferret, with tannish/brownish coat, crouching on a tree stump. They look inquisitive. Image by ambquinn on Pixabay] Hi everyone, a quick note before we get started.

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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.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

By Kelly Born Until recently, the arrival of generative artificial intelligence seemed farther in the future. To date, most funders investing in artificial intelligence—including McGovern, Schmidt Futures, and Open Philanthropy—have focused primarily on understanding AI’s potential risks, or supporting AI’s positive impacts on society, in the longer-term.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise. By Garrett Neiman Getty Images Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Planned giving is a key piece of big picture fundraising strategies. Here is some guidance on planned giving as baby boomers begin to transfer their wealth over the next two decades.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

More businesses are requiring employees to be back in the office or continue with a hybrid model. (Getty Images) Now that the pandemic is officially over—in spite of spiking cases nationwide— many leaders are calling for a return to the physical office. “ Now that the #pandemic is officially over—in spite of spiking cases nationwide— many leaders are calling for a return to the physical office.

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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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