NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Major gifts fundraising is generally misunderstood. There is more to it than the art of asking. So, if you are facing ignorance in your nonprofit, here are some ways you can educate your fellow team members on the role.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
By Maria Di Mento. Colleen Gustafson, McPherson College McPherson College has an enrollment of about 800. The donor will contribute $2 for every dollar given or pledged to McPherson College by other people through June 30.
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Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
One week. 15 strangers. And an eye-opening lesson that every single one of us involved with nonprofits needs to know. The post A Call to Action For the Nonprofit Community appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
If you’re a nonprofit leader, you know the importance of forging a deep bond with your supporters in order to keep them engaged with your mission. The best way to do this is to maintain open lines of communication with them. . But your organization shouldn’t stop there when planning your communication strategy. Instead, make sure you’re segmenting your donor base when planning how to communicate with them.
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.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Given their omnipresence, it's exciting to consider how game companies can harness their immense reach and power to create community and social good, and how nonprofits can utilize games as platforms to fundraise and connect with small donors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank and Fay Twersky, president and director of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, discuss the family's collaborative approach to decision-making. Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, and Fay Twersky, president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, talk about a collaborative approach to decision-making.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Last week, I shared a list of places where you can post a job description if you are hiring for your nonprofit communications team. Today let’s talk about requesting a cover letter. During a recent group call in the Communications Director Mentoring Program , we heard a presentation about hiring and job hunting from a participant who used to work as a recruiter.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
I’ve seen two truths: People want to help those in need and be part of a movement. Giving Tuesday offers both opportunities in one day — Nov. 29 this year — which is why your organization should start planning a Giving Tuesday appeal now.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
By M.J. Prest. Ryan Lash, TED Zubaida Bai will be the next president and CEO of the Grameen Foundation. She is the first woman and the first Indian American to lead the microfinance organization. Also, the Chicago Community Trust and the Education Trust have both promoted their next leaders from within.
Selfish Giving
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
One of the things I really enjoy about writing case studies is I get exposed to all kinds companies and how they raise money for their respective partners. Last week I had a great conversation with a large retailer (1000+ stores) about its checkout charity program and how they absolutely blew the lid off their fundraising goal. Here are four solid lessons that could help you smash the record of your next checkout charity program!
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 Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
General Horseplay. Key West, FL. Let’s transition from spooky season to year-end madness with some of the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week we have how you should respond to the chaos at Twitter, dumbed down fundraising, managing everyone from Boomers to Gen Z, no-meeting weeks, and more.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 31, 2022
It's no secret the labor market has gone from bad to worse. But there is one way to retain talented, willing, and committed employees: inclusive hiring. Take a look at these resources on how your organization can learn and act on inclusive hiring.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
By Sara Herschander. Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from World Food Program USA, Elton John AIDS Foundation Barron Segar, CEO of the World Food Program USA and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Barron Segar, president and CEO of the World Food Program USA, and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation discuss how they've been guiding their organizations through a host of recent crises, from threats of famine to recession fears, and share insights on fundraising,
NonProfit Leadership Center
OCTOBER 31, 2022
For nonprofit professionals who aspire to be a CEO or senior leadership team member, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management is a powerful step to make that goal a reality. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a graduate certificate in nonprofit management in collaboration with the University of Tampa. Applications are now open for the 2023-24 program.
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NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Image Credit: cottonbro on pexels.com. I recently spoke with Carla Minet, a journalist and executive director of the Center for Investigative Journalism in Puerto Rico, about what life is like on the island now and the key role of information in disaster response. Minet points out that Puerto Rico has had five major disasters in the last six years.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Nonprofits should use a spending policy that provides stable support for constituents’ needs through various market cycles. Here is one methodology that can be used to determine what the best spending policy may be for your organization.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Craig Kennedy. iStock, Getty Images. At a time of increased criticism about how the philanthropic world operates, congressional legislation aimed at reining in DAFs needs to go further. Among other things, it should address issues such as the funds’ lack of transparency and their tax advantages over foundations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 29, 2022
By Allan Torres , Digital Marketing Specialist at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Every visitor of your nonprofit website is a potential donor. According to Classy, nonprofits that use an embedded checkout form during the year-end giving season experience a 28% increase in revenue per website visitor.
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.
Clairification
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Don’t look in the mirror. Look out the door. No nonprofit can afford to be an island. As tempting as it may be to stay in your comfort zone, wearing blinders that enable you to forge straight ahead without noticing what’s going on around you, this is a dangerous practice. Because sometimes the landscape changes dramatically. And when it does, your nonprofit could get left behind.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The nonprofit profession and its world continue to change. Internal and external forces continue to cause dynamic shifts in the way we process and implement strategies for success. Most recently, I participated in a symposium that was successful. You should consider sponsoring a symposium for a variety of reasons.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Alex Daniels. Courtesy of Rockefeller Brothers Fund Joseph Pierson, a fifth-generation descendant of oil baron John D. Rockefeller, is the newly installed chair of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Board of Trustees. In an interview, Joseph Pierson, the new chair, and Valerie Rockefeller, the outgoing board leader, discuss general operating support, MacKenzie Scott's giving approach, whether philanthropy should work to dismantle capitalism, and how the grant maker decided to divest from fossil fu
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Claire McGuinness & Matthew Forti. A potent brew of untapped opportunity and climate injustice is putting smallholder farmers of the world in a bind. These farmers, who typically farm on just one to five acres of land and number 50 million strong in Sub-Saharan Africa alone, face some of the most acute effects of climate change. Most of them rely on rainfed agriculture, leaving them open to shocks like droughts and storms that can wipe out their crops and leave them without enough food to
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
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
In 2018, WSJ columnist Christopher Mims observed: “Alongside life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, you can now add another inalienable right: two-day shipping on practically everything.”. ”Everything” includes a prompt expression of gratitude when someone makes a philanthropic gift to your organization. At least that’s what donors believe. And you better deliver – or else.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Meta announced a new promotion that will encourage users to donate monthly to nonprofits after unveiling new Facebook tools for recurring gifts. .
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Sammy Moon. Stuart Kinlough, Alamy. Mississippi's association of grant makers and its center for nonprofits joined forces to form the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The new group is founded on the premise that nonprofits and grant makers have shared goals. The new leader shares lessons from the merger.
Veritus Group
OCTOBER 31, 2022
When you hear "no," it's easy to get discouraged. But "no" is not failure; it's new information that can help direct your efforts. The post Failure As Opportunity: How to Value the “No” In Your Life appeared first on Veritus Group.
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 Megaphone
OCTOBER 31, 2022
In recent years, we’ve seen a gradual shift toward giving more meaningful gifts rather than extravagant items. These can be thoughtful gifts that simply show how well you know your family and friends. As many families have scaled back during challenging times, being with loved ones and showing appreciation for one another is, as always, what’s important.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools! Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Stacey Barbas , Kate McLaughlin , Jessica Mulcahy & Vedette R. Gavin. In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home.
Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
When the economy slows, here are the steps that fundraisers and leaders should follow so that their major gifts program continues to thrive. The post A Roadmap for Fundraisers in Difficult Economic Times appeared first on Veritus Group.
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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