The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses. By Manu Meel Anadolu via Getty Images Police arrest students at New York University during demonstrations in solidarity with the students at Columbia University in New York City on April 22. A young nonprofit leader argues that there's a brief window of opportunity to ensure that hate won't thrive on college campuses.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

“The Missing Middle: Part Four” report from Sea Change Strategies provided insights on the often neglected mid-level donor segment.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 25, 2024

Nonprofit email marketing is still a great way for nonprofits to reach the right people with the right message at the right time. It’s a great tool especially when you connect your email engagement work to your nonprofit’s big mission goals. Ultimately, the most strategic way to use email is to work towards good email metrics. But nonprofit email marketing can be complicated!

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Amy Eisenstein

APRIL 23, 2024

Hello, I gone through everything that as being mention, I really like the way you have present this and got all the answers that I was thinking while reading it, amazing amazing, even I’m working in social sector. And feel very happy and blessed to help other in my own way, I’m a Volunteer for organisations which in pune, India. I would like thank you so much and keep going and growing.

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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

APRIL 25, 2024

If successful, the suit brought by a small nonprofit would damage the charitable world’s legitimacy and fuel partisan divisions. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images If successful, the suit brought by a small nonprofit would damage the charitable world’s legitimacy and fuel partisan divisions.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 24, 2024

Shirley Nagar, Sarah Traisman and Mitch Stein join The NonProfit Voice to discuss the rise of donor-advised funds as a way to give.

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Joan Garry

APRIL 24, 2024

Executive directors complain that they do not receive a formal annual performance review. Here are 10 potential opportunities for achieving a stellar performance review! The post Crush Your Annual Review: 10 Steps For Executive Directors appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

The first round of grants from Press Forward, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, will go to small newsrooms reeling from financial pressures. By Alex Daniels Getty Images The long-awaited Press Forward initiative, led by the MacArthur and Knight foundations, focuses on small newsrooms that have been reeling from financial pressures.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

A new study on donor-advised funds revealed increased long-term and responsive giving, as well as other donor behaviors and sentiments.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. If you’ve found yourself wishing for an extra support system, we’ve got the solution for you. Corporate partnerships with local businesses can give your nonprofit organization a leg up in furthering its mission—whether you need direct financial support, pro-bono services, or in-kind donations like a venue for your events.

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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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Ann Green

APRIL 22, 2024

Our world is packed with information, too much at times. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. It’s a lot! How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? You need to communicate regularly with your donors and you need to do it well.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism? By Benjamin Soskis Getty Images An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 25, 2024

Many nonprofits dread a website redesign because of unreasonable pressure to launch a 100% perfect website. This is a recipe for disaster.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2024

Chances are, your nonprofit uses its website as a central information hub. Here, people can learn more about the history of your organization, your mission, and how you serve the community. They may even use your website to donate, sign up to volunteer, or register for an event. However, none of this is possible if prospective supporters can’t find your website in the first place.

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Veritus Group

APRIL 22, 2024

These are the major organization blocks you must deal with to create powerful donor offers so that your donors can give more. The post Something to Present to the Donor Who Wants to Help MORE (#4 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2024

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here's advice from several experts.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 26, 2024

Here's how the crucial areas of financial stewardship, tax strategy and governance can enhance your nonprofit's effectiveness.

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 22, 2024

As a nonprofit leader, the day-to-day can start to feel like a slog. Between board meetings and fundraisers and staff management, it’s easy to forget why we’re working so hard (hint: to change the world!). So, I invite you to take a step back and reconnect with your purpose with 40 inspiring quotes for nonprofit leaders. One quick note: As many of us know, sometimes quotes are misattributed.

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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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Veritus Group

APRIL 24, 2024

When your fundraising budget isn't properly allocated across the donor pipeline, it has economic consequences for your non-profit. The post How Should You Spend Your Fundraising Budget? (#5 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 22, 2024

Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week. Meanwhile, federal and state efforts need more resources and new approaches. By Stephanie Beasley WASHINGTON Photo by Julia Schmalz, The Chronicle Conservatives are pushing laws to block services to immigrants and limit activities of racial justice and environment groups, said lawyers and scholars at a meeting last week.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 22, 2024

Gen Z is poised to be exceptionally generous. Here are five ways fundraisers can capture the passion and attention of these donors.

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The NonProfit Times

APRIL 23, 2024

The value of a volunteer hour in the United States during 2023 was $33.49, up $4.95 from 2020. It’s a 5.3% increase from 2022. The value is estimated from data collected in 2023, the figure illustrates the valuable and significant contributions volunteers make every day to support our communities and nation. In a state-by-state comparison and including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, Massachusetts had the highest volunteer value at $40.97 per hour, followed closely by Washington

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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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Veritus Group

APRIL 26, 2024

How do you pivot to become an organization that listens to your donor’s “if only” musings? Here are some ideas. The post Answering Your Donor’s ‘If Only’ Question (#6 of 6) appeared first on Veritus Group.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 25, 2024

Email campaigns are raising less money, while TikTok has grown in use, a new report finds By Emily Haynes Getty Images Email campaigns are raising less money, while TikTok has grown in use, a new report finds.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

Free Special Report to Q4 2023 Philanthropic Pulse Report Industry Trends to Shape Nonprofit Success in 2024

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Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. A noble value. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. This has been the tagline for my business and blog since I began Clairification in 2011. It grew naturally out of my experiences working as a frontline development director for 30 years.

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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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Non Profit AF

APRIL 23, 2024

Hi everyone. It’s been four years since I left being a nonprofit executive director and became “Financially Untethered” (FU), and.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 24, 2024

The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world. By Emily Haynes Getty Images The author of "Fundraising for Introverts" shares how the trait can be a real benefit in the nonprofit world.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2024

Free Guide to Landing Page for Success Put your mission on display

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. Fundraising must be done, of course, but there’s something about how it’s too often practiced that turns too many people off. It’s the “fund” part of the word. This makes people think it’s all about money, when really it’s all about valued outcomes.

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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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