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 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 Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Get your 2024 editorial calendar off to a good start with these writing ideas for newsletters, social media, and blog posts, etc. These writing ideas for January come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. Fill out the form below to get February’s prompts emailed to you the the first week of January. On the Calendar 1/01: New Year’s Day.
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: 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.
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 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 Leadership Center
DECEMBER 18, 2023
During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Here are the top five most-read articles from our subject matter experts in 2023. 17 Questions to Ask Your Team to Build the Best Culture Research shows that 96% of workers are looking for a new job, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment.
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 20, 2023
GivingTuesday's GivingPulse Report revealed what affected giving in the third quarter of 2023. Here are three takeaways from the research.
Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Two things this week.✌️ 1️⃣ With the holiday on Monday, I won't be publishing a newsletter on Wednesday, December 27th. I'll be back in your inbox on Wednesday, January 3rd. 2️⃣ Over 2% of my newsletter subscribers have taken MY YEAR-END NEWSLETTER SURVEY ! Thank you! However, I want to get to 5% of my subscribers. Can you please - pretty please with holiday sugar cookies on top - help me by completing it?
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
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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 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 HR
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As an executive leader leading a social impact organization, I’m sure you can agree that the last three years were about managing through change and being empathetic but resilient. As leaders, we had to be emotionally fit but focus on self-care and ensure others did the same. The business-as-usual approach was disrupted, and leaders across … Read more The post Executive Leadership in 2024: Five Imperatives for C-Suite Leaders appeared first on Nonprofit HR.
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.
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.
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.
Donorbox Nonprofit
DECEMBER 20, 2023
You’ve just donated to an organization that uses Donorbox to fundraise. Thank you for being generous and supporting an important mission! Now you have the power to log in to your Donorbox account to access your donation information, give again, and make changes to your profile. Read on to learn how! Are you a Donorbox […] The post Manage Your Giving with the Donorbox Donor Portal appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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
Clairification
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Sometimes major donors give less than the previous year. Sometimes they stop giving to you entirely. What’s the worst sin committed by fundraisers when this happens? Not noticing. What’s the second worst sin? Assuming it has nothing to do with you. Sure, sometimes donors’ priorities change. Or some of their money goes to an emergency or crisis appeal rather than to your organization.
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 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.
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.
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.
Donorbox Nonprofit
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The art of soliciting donations is essential for the long-term success of a nonprofit. While many people are uncomfortable asking for donations, it remains a necessary part of fundraising. Donors expect appeals from nonprofits and look forward to the opportunity to support causes they hold dear. Effective donation requests, however, are more than just asking […] The post How to Ask for Donations: 9 Effective Ideas appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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 21, 2023
CollectiveSun Foundation has established a credit facility to fund $4 million of solar projects for faith-based organizations.
Top Nonprofits
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The fundraising world has seen many trends over the years. While not all of these trends have stuck, there has been a steady increase in digital fundraising —and for good reason. Digital fundraising opens up new possibilities for reaching a wider audience and raising significantly more for your cause as a result. Additionally, it’s more convenient for current donors to contribute online, allowing you to retain their support long-term.
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
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