The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
By Emily Haynes Higher-education institutions raised a total of $58 billion in the last financial year, according to a new survey.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
To learn more about what’s happening in the nonprofit sector, here's a sneak peek at NonProfit PRO's “40 Nonprofit Trends of 2024.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
As the CEO of a global organization, I have seen firsthand the power of global talent. Vital Strategies, the New York-based public health nonprofit I’ve led for the past two decades, employs nearly 400 people in 16 countries. We have staff from all walks of life, with a wide range of talent and experiences, and more than half of our staff is based outside the United States.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
If you haven’t had a chance to dive into the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report yet, put in your earbuds and listen to my conversation with Farra Trompeter of Big Duck on the Smart Communications podcast. We focus primarily on AI, brand archetypes, and team structures, but there’s even more in our conversation and in the report itself.
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
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy. By Eden Stiffman Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Enhance the effectiveness of your organization's fundraising emails by spotlighting impact goals. Here are four tips to get started, and stand out from the crowd.
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NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Image credit: Ajeet Mestry on unsplash.com Whether or not you know exactly who owns what you see, hear, and read, you should know that media has an ownership problem. Did you know that just six large corporations control 90 percent of what people in the United States watch and read? Did you know that a handful of billionaires and asset managers have been buying up local newspapers, magazines, and TV stations?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Investing in programs for children has immediate benefits and should be a focus of grant-making strategies in Ukraine. By Justin van Fleet Investing in programs for children has immediate benefits and should be a focus of grant-making strategies in Ukraine.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Artificial intelligence is particularly exciting for major gift fundraising. Here's how you can use AI to boost your fundraising success.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
By Stacey Faella & Ryan Roberson Contrary to popular narrative, the core practices that define a trust-based approach can lead to increased resource efficiency and outsized impact through multiple pathways.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
How do we build regional economies rooted in community ownership? As Stacey Sutton wrote to introduce an NPQ article series last fall on “ Solidarity Economies—Building Community Power ,” the growth of solidarity economy organizations across the country over the last decade has been “somewhat astounding.” In this webinar, cosponsored by the New Economy Coalition , we build on the contributions from that series and take a deep look at movement growth and ongoing challenges—with pa
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A new study finds that the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has not significantly changed how grant makers support programs focused on race. By Alex Daniels A new study finds that the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has not significantly changed how grant makers support programs focused on race.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The "2024 Foundation Operations and Management Report" showed that financial support was up, but racial equity became less of a priority.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
By Sarah Cusworth Walker Local and personal factors, such as neighborhood, race, gender, and age, significantly influence our mental health status. Between 2000 and 2020, for example, rural communities experienced a 46 percent rise in suicide rates compared to a smaller, though still concerning, 27 percent rise in metro areas. And it is well known that communities of color experience less access to mental health services than white communities despite similar levels of need.
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!
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Image credit: Mike Von on Unsplash This is the third article in NPQ’s series, The Vision for Black Lives: An Economic Justice Agenda. Co-produced with the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL), this series will examine the many ways that M4BL and its allies are seeking to address the economic policy challenges that lie at the intersection of the struggle for racial and economic justice.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The donor organized an interactive mystery play to teach people about public health — and she invited people in her network to take part. By Rasheeda Childress Tristen Menichetti An interactive mystery production called the Puzzling Plague was performed three nights late last year and raised $21,000 for the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health The donor organized an interactive mystery play to teach people about public health — and she invited people in her network to t
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
FORVIS published its annual national nonprofit study, revealing that 71% of nonprofits had increased demands for their programs and services in 2023, resulting in waitlist increases and delays.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Need an easy way to re-engage inactive volunteers? Our latest email automation update helps you re-engage inactive, or dormant, volunteers, all within the same platform, and: Keep your volunteer levels steady by encouraging volunteers to come back Remind volunteers of available opportunities by promoting them within your communication Maintain clean records by enabling volunteers to withdraw from the organization if they’re no longer interested.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
“Simply put, Black women are the backbone of modern day philanthropy.” So asserts a new book, Portraits of Us: A Book of Essays Centering Black Women Leading Philanthropy , edited by Toya Nash Randall, former board chair of Black Foundation Executives and “curator and catalyst” of Voice. Vision. Value. , the digital platform that published the book in partnership with Blacks in Philanthropy Networks and Regional Associations of Grantmakers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
By M.J. Prest Abraham Sculley Students attend an Active Minds Speakers event at Sam Houston University. Active Minds works to expand access to mental health care for students. Also, the DeVos Family Foundation has split $50 million among three pediatric-health organizations in Michigan, and Pfizer gave $15 million to the American Cancer Society to address racial disparities in cancer care.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
The value of your donors goes up when they donate a second time. Here is some insight on when and how to make your ask for a second gift.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Recognize your volunteers’ contributions and keep them coming back Our latest updates help you recognize your volunteers in more formal ways to keep them engaged, happy, and coming back. See who your top contributors are at a glance with a leaderboard. Customize your leaderboard based on the timeframe you want: week, month, year, or customize it to your needs.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Image credit: RDNE Stock project on pexels.com For years, employee ownership advocates have called attention to what is known as the “silver tsunami”—an impending wave of business owner retirements affecting US businesses with tens of millions of employees. As business owners retire, employees could potentially buy these businesses and become owners themselves.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
By M.J. Prest Courtesy Dan Kildee Dan Kildee is set to lead the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Plus, the American Alliance of Museums has named its first Black woman leader, and Tanuja Dehne is departing after five years at the helm of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Whether you're just getting started with recurring giving initiatives, or you've already embarked on the recurring giving revolution, you'll want to keep this list handy to help guide you with great ways to optimize your recurring giving program to thrive and achieve sustainable, long-term success! This guide serves as a blueprint to ignite recurring giving and create a lasting impact for your cause.
Veritus Group
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
If you're going to succeed in major gift fundraising, you need someone to help you stay focused and accountable to your goals. The post “I Don’t Need to Be Held Accountable!” appeared first on Veritus Group.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Image credit: Chris Flook on wikimedia.com On February 2, 2024—known as Groundhog Day in the United States—the Pennsylvania groundhog called Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. According to legend, that means winter is on the way out. “We all just want the promise of spring,” wrote NPR in a story about the celebration, where thousands gather annually in the small town of Punxsutawney in the early morning to watch the rodent make his prediction.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Two years after the Russian invasion, funding to Ukraine has slowed to a trickle. Donors must recommit to supporting the country as government aid falls short. By Alena Druzhynina Two years after the Russian invasion, funding to Ukraine has slowed to a trickle. Donors must recommit to supporting the country as government aid falls short.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
With the third year of growth since the pandemic halted in-person gatherings, the nonprofit sector’s top peer-to-peer fundraising programs continued their rebound in 2023.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good start Jul7 10, 2024, but if you would like to earn the certificate now, you can purchase the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2024. Customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program covers the fundamentals of social media marketing and fundraising for your nonprofit.
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