The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 9, 2024
I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this. By Susan King I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 12, 2024
Several development directors recently asked me about consulting as a side hustle, which made me consider three critical things.
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Ann Green
JANUARY 11, 2024
Donor stories and testimonials help show appreciation for supporters and encourage others to get involved. Use these tips to write better donor stories. By Anne Stefanyk Donors want to know that their contributions matter to your nonprofit. According to Double the Donation’s donor retention guide , not receiving a proper thank-you is one of the top reasons donors stop giving.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 9, 2024
Every workplace has it. Every fandom has it. Every group of like-minded people has it. I am speaking of the dreaded JARGON, of course! Whether it’s very technical terms or phrases that permeate a specific genre or culture, if you aren’t a part of that group, you have no idea what anyone is talking about. See if you know what I mean when I say: TV “Be a goldfish.” ( Ted Lasso ) “Jar!
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
JANUARY 11, 2024
Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-vs-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify rather than divide. By Eboo Patel Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-vs-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify not divide.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 8, 2024
If you want to grow in 2024, your mid-level donors can be one of the most valuable segments to target in an upgrade campaign.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 11, 2024
If you haven’t led a nonprofit website redesign process, your time is coming! In the corporate world, website redesigns every 18-36 months are not unusual. In the nonprofit sector, we often stretch that out to more like every 3-5 years. But many organizations also include rebrands or refreshes when doing a nonprofit website redesign. Those decisions can make the process last well over a year.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 8, 2024
A study of the billions in gifts by the maverick philanthropist reveals a little about which organizations she favors. By Drew Lindsay Harvard researchers mined information about the maverick philanthropist's nearly 2,000 grants to offer the best window yet into the types of organizations she favors.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2024
Effective copywriting for direct response fundraising is weird, and it has three qualities that tend to irritate nonprofit professionals.
NonProfit Leadership Center
JANUARY 8, 2024
An Open Letter to the Nonprofit Leadership Center Community Happy New Year! As we find ourselves in the starting blocks of another year, it’s an opportune moment for reflection, renewal and resetting our sights on transformative growth. In the spirit of progress and impact, I humbly encourage every nonprofit professional to seize this moment by reevaluating learning goals for the year ahead.
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
JANUARY 10, 2024
Image credit: Karl Callwood on Unsplash We are providing resiliency to the communities. We are generating power with solar….We need to be more focused on this. Jonathan Castillo Palanco, Hispanic Federation, Puerto Rico It has been more than six years since Hurricane Maria devastated the archipelago of Puerto Rico, killing nearly 3,000. Power was not restored to everyone until 11 months after the storm.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 11, 2024
A new how-to guide shows that getting everyday things right can restore confidence in your organization and the social sector. By Drew Lindsay Getty Images A new how-to guide shows that getting everyday things right can restore confidence in your organization and the social sector.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 10, 2024
Supercharge your peer-to-peer fundraising this year by joining hundreds of nonprofit progressional at P2PForum24 in Philadelphia from February 21 23. Whether you’re a senior leader or staff member, this is the place to learn from experts and your colleagues at other organizations. Join us for a gathering that will help you improve your program’s performance in this critical year.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 11, 2024
By Alfredo Ramirez , CMO at Prosal – an RFP platform that connects great consultants, nonprofits, and other organizations via RFPs. Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. A well-crafted RFP attracts the right partners and lays the foundation for successful projects. Pulling from experience with thousands of RFPs, Prosal shares five best practices to enhance your RFP writing process.
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!
Non Profit AF
JANUARY 8, 2024
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 10, 2024
What binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity. By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola What binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 11, 2024
Managing a prospect portfolio wisely is key to fundraising success. Here are three steps to manage your prospect portfolio this year.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 7, 2024
By Oskar Sznajder , Co-founder of Webup! – a Google-certified digital marketing agency focused on the Google Ad Grants Program and recommended 600+ clients. In today’s digital age, nonprofit organizations are increasingly relying on online platforms to reach a wider audience and fulfill their missions. Google Ad Grants is a program that offers a unique opportunity for nonprofits to harness the power of Google Ads, providing them with up to $10,000 per month in free advertising credits.
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.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 11, 2024
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 tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 11, 2024
By Vincent Robinson Getty Images A veteran recruiter of nonprofit leaders offers insights, tips, and pitfalls to avoid when working with a recruiter, or during any hiring process.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 11, 2024
As Gmail introduces changes to its deliverability guidelines, nonprofit professionals must understand the implications for fundraising.
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 11, 2024
Image credit: Motortion on istock.com People of color continue to be overrepresented in prison. Last year marked 50 years since the onset of mass incarceration. Today, the US prison population remains 500 percent larger than in 1973. The United States experienced a 25 percent decline in its prison population between 2009—when the number of incarcerated people reached its peak—and 2021.
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.
Clairification
JANUARY 8, 2024
Trust defines the credibility and legitimacy not only of your organization, but of the entire social benefit sector. Yet too few organizations make the effort to operationalize this construct into their fundraising and marketing planning. You should. Without donor trust and confidence in philanthropy there’s no future for social benefit organizations.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 8, 2024
Businessman Glen Taylor created a foundation that will support three community foundations. The money will back programs to help people across the state. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Ehlers-Danlos Society, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and an Outward Bound education program all received large sums.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2024
Nonprofits always want their practices — from expenses to donations — to align with their core values, and choosing a bank is no exception.
Veritus Group
JANUARY 10, 2024
When it comes to your non-profit's structure and systems, keeping things simple and effective is best. Reevaluate now and get back to basics. The post Get Back to Simple and Effective in 2024 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.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 10, 2024
Today, I’m excited to share that Bloomerang and Qgiv have joined together to help more nonprofits deliver their mission and create the sector’s first – and most complete – giving platform. Since Bloomerang’s beginning, we’ve worked to bring solutions to fundraisers that help them spend more time on their mission. By combining Bloomerang’s leading donor and volunteer relationship management platform with Qgiv’s best-in-class fundraising platform, we can help nonprofits raise more money and
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 8, 2024
Few Name, Image, Likeness organizations, which help college athletes get compensated, are nonprofits. By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa, Associated Press Kyusung Gong/AP The University of Michigan’s Wolverines, and Montlake Futures, which supports athletes at the University of Washington, are set to benefit regardless of who wins the national championship.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 12, 2024
AARP invites local eligible nonprofits and governments across the country to apply for the 2024 AARP Community Challenge grant program.
Veritus Group
JANUARY 8, 2024
Cultivating meaningful relationships with your donors requires a relentless commitment to patience and persistence. The post Patience and Persistence: The Heartbeat of Successful Fundraising in 2024 appeared first on Veritus Group.
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