The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 12, 2022
By Maria Di Mento. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Fred Smith’s gift to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation will increase the number of scholarships the charity provides to the children of those who served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. Plus, four universities and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County landed big gifts.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2022
During this time of economic uncertainty, many organizations are renewing their focus on higher-value donors to generate revenue and build relationships that will keep them engaged with their mission. Here are seven strategies to elevate your current mid-level donor experience.
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Amy Eisenstein
DECEMBER 12, 2022
I need some advice … I have board member who has become an alcoholic and making alot of mistakes. I have spoken to this person and she swears the drinking has been not an issue. We deal with the public every Sat. I have found alcoholic beverage cans in the trash, she is forgetting g things and not doing proper paperwork. Unfortunately this person and her husband and myself are on the board, we are awaiting new members.
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 13, 2022
If being more intentional about your personal and professional growth is one of your 2023 goals [HINT: It should be!], join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. We are pleased to unveil our 2023 Q1 event schedule. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization.
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 15, 2022
By Alex Counts, Sejal Desai, and Jay Sehgal. Members of the India Philanthropy Alliance face an existential threat: They need to attract a new generation of supporters among second- and third-generation Indian Americans to replace a pool of aging supporters and secure the future of their nonprofits.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2022
I know it feels hard at the moment, but if I could go back and do one thing differently during this time of year, it would be to spend more time planning what I needed to do in the first two weeks of January.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 13, 2022
My college kids are already home and my youngest is taking exams this week essentially signaling the start of holiday madness and the end of another year. Whatever the end of your year looks like, I encourage you to set aside some time to do some prep work to set yourself up for success in 2023. Here are 12 things you can do to get ready for a great 2023 at your nonprofit: Clean off your desk/straighten your office.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 16, 2022
By Sara Herschander. Only 18.1 percent of the assets that wealthy foundations ask outside managers to invest go to firms run by women or people of color, according to a report released Thursday, up from 16.6 percent in 2021.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 16, 2022
For your fundraising efforts to continue to be effective, your communications must reach the right people and stand out. The good news is that there is technology out there that can support your fundraising efforts in today’s challenging fundraising environment.
Ann Green
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Your volunteers donate their time and effort to your nonprofit. Improve their experience with these essential tips to create an effective volunteer program. Happy volunteer looking at donation box on a sunny day. By Karin Tracy. Volunteers provide unmatched value for your nonprofit, whether they’re helping with your fundraisers, programs, or other essential community services.
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 Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Your nonprofit relies on donations to power its day-to-day operations, from providing essential services to the community to launching new programs and events. However, once you receive these donations, are you doing everything possible to retain donors for the long term? . Many nonprofits struggle to engage existing donors and encourage those they acquire to continue to give year round.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 13, 2022
By Kay Dervishi. Help from MacKenzie Scott and other donors large and small are allowing organizations to help millions of Americans. Now relief groups are putting more money into advocacy work to help avoid debts and work with nonprofit hospitals to ensure patients in need get subsidized care.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits seem to raise money again and again while others struggle? Their success is based on relationships and donor-centric philanthropy. Here are some ways that your organization can build and utilize this type of communication.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 14, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought plenty of obstacles to the nonprofit sector. In some ways, however, we did see growth. Charitable giving increased from a record high of $471.44 billion in donations made in the United States by individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations ( Giving USA 2021: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2020 ) to the formal and informal mutual aid groups that formed. .
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Amy Eisenstein
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Shouldn’t at least one Board Member speak fluent English? I have owned and lived for 30 years in a small condo and currently Board Members do not speak English. Maybe few words. How can a person communicate with these people. I have sued them twice in the past (different Board) and won in Court. I do not want to have to do this again. One of them is very nosey and is constantly watching who goes in and out in a normal fashion.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By the Associated Press. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott says she plans to introduce an "open-call process" that allows nonprofits seeking donations from her to send information to her for evaluation. Scott plans to an "open-call" process so charities can send her information for evaluation. She will also post criteria for eligibility and name the panel evaluating applications.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 15, 2022
When a role is created with an employee in mind, you know they’ve made an impact on their organization. For Patricia Squires, that is her story. Over the course of a decade, she has been making deep connections with donors at Angela Hospice, resulting in her acclaim as Nonprofit PRO’s 2022 Unsung Hero.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 15, 2022
If you are wondering what to budget for your nonprofit social media ads and boosts in 2023, the data from our recent survey for the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Report might help. We asked 509 nonprofit communicators what their total 2022 budget for social media ads and boosts was, and here is what they said: Thirty-four percent (34%) reported a budget of up to $1,000, with another 12% reporting only up to $100.
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.
Affnetz
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Three Ways to Bolster Your Year-End Annual Giving. The post Three Ways to Bolster Your Year-End Annual Giving appeared first on Nonprofit Management Software, Association Membership Software.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2022
By Drew Lindsay. An unusually large share of her giving is going to nonprofits in the South — a region that megaphilanthropy and particularly tech donors have long been criticized for ignoring.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Leah Garrett, VP of development and communications for Community of Hope, has mastered fundraising and communications to improve health, end family homelessness, and make Washington, D.C., more equitable. Her accomplishments have earned her NonProfit PRO’s 2022 Fundraiser of the Year Award.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Sooo I am not 100% sure I will post next Friday. So just in case, Happy Holidays to all of you! That also means this may be the last time in 2022 I share the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising (we will do the Week of Freebies on the blog the last week of the year). This week we talk about Mastodon, going viral on TikTok, showing donors your appreciation, how to inspire Gen Z and more.
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
Selfish Giving
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Last week I reported on CVS being accused of fundraising fraud at checkout. While I think its likely CVS will be vindicated of the charges, there are a few takeaways we should all keep in mind for future checkout charity programs. ❌ Companies shouldn't soley rely on consumer donations. While CVS pledged to make up any shortfall for the $10 million they agreed to raise, there was no direct pledge of dollars from CVS to the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 13, 2022
By Nicole Wallace. Austin McChord started Datto, a data backup and security company, when he was a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Its success has fueled his philanthropy.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Jumping into leadership at a nonprofit is no easy task, but Katie Patrick has a determination to help the poor and marginalized in her state of Nebraska and around the world.
The Fundraising Authority
DECEMBER 10, 2022
Storytelling has become a hot topic in non-profit fundraising. It went from something that you almost never heard about just a few years ago, to the topic of numerous books , websites and conferences today. There’s a reason for this change: storytelling is extremely important to good fundraising. As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 14, 2022
By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. He offers courses, consulting, and coaching to transform your organization and your leadership. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 14, 2022
By Leslie Lenkowsky. In 2022, the nonprofit world faced a multitude of problems, including high inflation, a likely decline in giving, and a scandal engulfing a leading proponent of effective altruism. But a report looking at the last 30 years of philanthropy spotlights a resilient and ever-evolving field.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2022
In this year’s annual survey, findings from 890 fundraising professionals provided insights into where organizations found success in 2022, common challenges, and what they’re prioritizing in 2023 as they create their fundraising strategies. Arm your fundraising with data and download this report!
Clairification
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Are you thinking “ It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Kaching! ?” Oh, dear. That’s akin to making the holidays all about the commercial aspects, and losing sight of the season’s wonder, awe, gratitude, love, and warmth of community. Yes, many nonprofits raise the lion’s share of their annual fundraising goal in the last few months of the year.
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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