The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves. By Marc Gunther Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project's third-quarter findings continued to show fewer donors and fewer donations across the sector.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Here are the Top 10 Blog Posts published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide in 2023 according to WordPress most viewed: Note: Several of the Nonprofit Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for each month usually do well enough to make the top 10, but seemed a little like cheating to include each one of them. I update those every year and you can find them under the Writing Prompts tag.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 20, 2023
With a thoughtful donor prospecting strategy and well-crafted appeals, you’re already well on your way to generating the support your nonprofit needs for its beneficiaries. However, not all your supporters will be open to your fundraising asks. And that’s alright—there are many reasons why an individual might not want to donate money to your nonprofit.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By M.J. Prest Save the Children Bangladesh The Education Cannot Wait grant aims to continue the education of up to 5 million school-age refugee children worldwide, including Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. Also, the Lilly Endowment gave almost $146 million to six colleges and universities in Indiana for community-development projects, and the U. of Massachusetts at Boston received $10 million to establish the New Balance Institute for Innovative Leadership in Sport.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 18, 2023
At NonProfit PRO, we strive to keep the pulse of the nonprofit sector. Here's a recap of the lessons we've learned this year through stats.
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NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Image credit: RDNE Stock project on pexels.com As the old saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. Such logic often applies to nonprofit recruitment of volunteers. That is, nonprofits tend to draw in a particular slice of the community. If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Courage Fund will honor champions of sexual-violence prevention and run education and healing programs, largely for Black women and girls. By Kay Dervishi Inspired to action after singer R. Kelly’s trial, author Ta-Nehisi Coates is teaming up with two nonprofits to create the Courage Fund.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Year end is great time to connect with donors when they are most engaged — and to fast-track relationships with your mid-level donors.
Amy Eisenstein
DECEMBER 20, 2023
These four strategies will help you better manage your nonprofit board in 2024 and beyond, and prevent your board from controlling you.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Jonathan Njus What organizations can do to persevere through resistance.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In 2023, nonprofits were forced to make tough decisions — including mergers, layoffs, and program cuts — to stay afloat. By Sara Herschander In 2023, nonprofits were forced to make tough decisions — including mergers, layoffs, and program cuts — to stay afloat.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 20, 2023
GivingTuesday's GivingPulse Report revealed what affected giving in the third quarter of 2023. Here are three takeaways from the research.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Image credit: Etienne Girardet on Unsplash In the video posted on Instagram, someone enters a big-box store, decorated for the winter holidays and overflowing with bright, new merchandise. The person picks up items, shows the camera, then puts the items back on the shelves. Their cart remains empty while the person filming offers advice like, “Look at the item away from the display,” in order to decide whether or not to purchase, and, when picking up a seasonal coffee cup: “You have enough mug
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
DECEMBER 21, 2023
By SSIR Editors A collection of some of Stanford Social Innovation Review 's most popular book reviews and excerpts published in 2023: 1. The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years by Vincent Stanley with Yvon Chouinard “Patagonia remains a for-profit business, but its single shareholder is now the Earth or, to be precise, the benefit of the Earth.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Ellen P. Aprill and Jill Horwitz AP Photo, Andrew Harnik Billionaire investor and Harvard alum Bill Ackman has voiced his objections to the school’s current president. Donors shouldn’t try to control a charity through their gifts after the fact, and charities should reject gifts that are offered with strings attached that they aren’t happy about.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Many fundraisers think small and don't present a bold ask to donors. Now, it’s time to rethink nonprofits and how they operate.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The top 10 posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2023 reflect the trends that nonprofits were most interested in this past year. Social media still dominates the list as it has every year for the last decade. AI made a strong showing in 2023, and email marketing best practices are still in high demand. Thank you for being a part of the Nonprofit Tech for Good community in 2023.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2023
By Alonzo Plough From Bhutan to Bogotá, drawing on learning from around the globe can illuminate the path to health equity and advance our collective well-being.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nancy Rothstein/AP Larry Kramer, longtime president of the Hewlett Foundation, reflects on his early support of the fight against climate change and how grant makers can persuade other foundations to work together.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 21, 2023
NonProfit PRO is taking a look at the articles that interested you the most this year. In case you missed them, here are the top 20 articles.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 18, 2023
With 2023 coming to a close, the NPQ team takes a reflective look at some of the health justice articles published in the past year that resonated most. The selections below are expansive conversations on mental health amid the climate crisis, sabbaticals for BIPOC leaders, the struggle against private equity in healthcare, disability justice, and much more.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tax Season doesn’t have to be stressful for nonprofits. While delivering year-end donation tax summaries to donors before January 31st is a crucial part of your role, it’s not just a compliance step—it’s a golden opportunity to reconnect and thank your donors for their contributions and remind them of their incredible impact through your mission. It might seem daunting, but tools like Bloomerang can simplify this process.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 20, 2023
In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats. By Cora Daniels Alyssa Schukar, Redux In 2024, let’s resolve to double down support for leaders of color and stand up against perceived legal threats.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 21, 2023
CollectiveSun Foundation has established a credit facility to fund $4 million of solar projects for faith-based organizations.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Image credit: Repaired Nations. Composition by Gabby Henrie. This is the fifth article in NPQ ’s series Solidarity Economies: Building Community Power. Coproduced with the New Economy Coalition —a coalition of over 100 organizations building the solidarity economy in the United States—this series highlights case studies of solidarity economy ecosystems that are returning wealth and building grassroots power in cities across the country.
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
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on when to soft credit donors in their database: Dear Charity Clairity, I have two questions: (1) Our organization received a check from one spouse, without any paperwork crediting the other spouse.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The money will go toward research, patient care, and related programs, including cancer prevention and detection. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Howard University, and two other nonprofit institutions win multi-million dollar gifts.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Are we in danger of alienating donors because we are too “woke” or “not woke enough?” Here's how your organization can adapt.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Image credit: Francisco Benavides. Composition by Gabby Henrie. With this article, we conclude NPQ ’s series Solidarity Economies: Building Community Power. Coproduced with the New Economy Coalition —a coalition of over 100 organizations building the solidarity economy in the United States—this series highlights case studies of solidarity economy ecosystems that are returning wealth and building grassroots power in cities across the country.
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