The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 27, 2023
By Theodore Wagenaar With new "Giving USA" data showing a near-record drop in charitable contributions, one donor advises nonprofits to do a better job of listening and communicating to people like him — or risk losing future gifts.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 26, 2023
On average, only two out of 10 readers stick around past the headline to read the article you’ve likely spent hours crafting. But the good news is, effective copywriting can help, and there are actually a few neuroscience-backed tactics you can use.
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Ann Green
JUNE 26, 2023
Storytelling is a powerful way to strengthen people’s connection with your cause and inspire support. Use these storytelling tips for your online donation page. By Murad Bushnaq People have been telling stories for at least 30,000 years. Whether we’re sharing them out loud, in writing, or with pictures, stories unite us through empathy and understanding.
Joan Garry
JUNE 28, 2023
Discover how your nonprofit can transform remote work into a superpower — creating a thriving culture across your team. With humor, flexibility, and a deep sense of belonging, let’s redefine hybrid work models. The post How to Manage Your Team When Everyone’s Working Remotely appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
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
JUNE 29, 2023
By Alex Daniels Kent Nishimura, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images After the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that Harvard and the University of North Carolina had taken a discriminatory and illegal approach by using race as a factor in admissions, many nonprofit and foundation leaders issued statements.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 28, 2023
Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager. Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks.
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NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 28, 2023
Image Credit: PeopleImages on istock.com What would it look like if the economy loved Black people? I hold this question in my heart every day as I reflect on our current economic conditions and strategize about building a reimagined economy rooted in equity, justice, and liberation. To be serious about closing the racial wealth gap and building an economy that loves Black people, we need to focus our attention on the US South.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 29, 2023
By Alex Daniels More than a quarter of grant makers plan to give less this year than they did in 2022.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 27, 2023
Connected TV is a growing form of advertising for nonprofits that encompasses a variety of long-form video content played when you watch content through streaming providers. Let’s dive into the marketing funnel to learn how to drive donor awareness, engagement, and conversions using CTV.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 24, 2023
By Coralie Meade Rodriguez , Senior Production Specialist at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Email accessibility refers to the art of crafting email messages in a way that ensures equal usability and understanding for all individuals.
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
JUNE 29, 2023
Image Credit: Josiah S on istock.com Founded in March 2009, the Oath Keepers are an anti-government far-right militia group comprising former law enforcement, first responders, and former military who pledge to defend the United States against government tyranny at all costs. Members of the group participated in the January 6th insurrection , and at least 29 have since been charged for their participation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 27, 2023
By Kay Dervishi Getty Images The grants come amid a reckoning about the use of race in clinical algorithms and a broader push in philanthropy to promote equity in medical research.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 30, 2023
Donors don't want to be talked at, they want to have a conversation with the missions they support - and using conversational messaging strategies is the best way to build a relationship from day 1.
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 28, 2023
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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 Leadership Alliance
JUNE 28, 2023
Written by: Audrey Gale Hall Reading Time: 3 minutes Researchers estimate that up to 1 million American’s work as unpaid interns each year. Without wages to shoulder the cost of living, an unpaid internship deepens the existing social divide. The road to making unpaid internships a thing of the past isn’t a smooth one. In some cases, particularly nonprofit organizations, simply don’t have the financial means to pay their interns.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 29, 2023
By Sara Herschander iStock Many Americans also said they couldn't afford to give, and young people said they weren't giving because nobody asked them to.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 29, 2023
Nonprofits have had a love-hate relationship with Charity Navigator for 20 years. As Charity Navigator makes a shift in how it reviews organizations, nonprofit leaders can help ensure a great rating based off of well-rounded metrics by keeping a handful of tips to keep in mind this year.
Selfish Giving
JUNE 28, 2023
The American Revolution started over a broken contract. So, discussing partnership contracts the week before Independence Day seems only appropriate. According to the Declaration of Independence, King George III broke the social contract between himself and his subjects, the American colonists. (Boy, punctuation and capitalization were off the rails in 1776!
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 Leadership Center
JUNE 26, 2023
I didn’t set out to work in the nonprofit sector. I wanted to be a doctor. I was fascinated by the art and science of health care, but my first organic chemistry class confirmed that wasn’t my calling. It was risky changing my major two-thirds of the way through college. Many people tried to talk me out of it. Today, as I prepare to retire from full-time work, I can wholeheartedly say that dreadful organic chemistry class was one of the best things that ever happened to me.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 29, 2023
By Alex Daniels Jonathan Ernst, Reuters, Redux Legal experts say foundations and nonprofits could face challenges as a result of the court's ruling today. But the decision did not go as far as some affirmative-action supporters had feared. Note: This article will be updated throughout the day.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 27, 2023
Tim Lockie, founder and CEO of The Human Stack, will present “Tired of Bad Data? Focus On Feelings, Not Features” for the lunch keynote at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Lockie to get a sneak peek at his session.
Bloomerang
JUNE 30, 2023
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 advice on how to credit and acknowledge donor advised fund gifts in their donor database: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m unsure how to enter donor advised fund gifts in our database so they’re credited and acknowledged appropriately.
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
JUNE 29, 2023
Image Credit: Jason Leung on unsplash.com Across the United States, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, programs, and offices are under attack , primarily by Republican state lawmakers and Republican governors. Measures targeting DEI have been passed and signed in Florida and North Dakota and have advanced in state legislatures across the country.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 28, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress Illustration by The Chronicle; Getty Image More than 500 such bills have been making their way through legislatures this year, and conservative groups have strong backing.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 26, 2023
Nonprofits across the U.S. report that they are experiencing an increase in trust from funders and positive changes in funder practice. However, they also report facing high levels of burnout in their staff and difficulty filling staff positions and retaining staff.
Get Fully Funded
JUNE 25, 2023
Words are everything in fundraising. Your success is found in the strength of your nonprofit storytelling. The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. Again, words matter. You’ve probably heard this already – that storytelling is important. But do you really understand it? What do we mean by storytelling?
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.
Non Profit AF
JUNE 27, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 28, 2023
By M.J. Prest Phil Shockley, Oklahoma State University The foundation of the late T. Boone Pickens (center) is giving Oklahoma State $120 million to expand student scholarships and support construction of a complex that will house the Human Performance and Nutrition Research Institute and the Cowboy Football Center. Also, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation has awarded $26 million to the Obama Foundation for its presidential center and leadership program, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America has re
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 29, 2023
Jon Thompson of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will be presenting “Your Digital Infrastructure Is Your Strategic Plan” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Thompson to get a sneak peek of his session.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 28, 2023
Image Credit: Amina Filkins on pexels.com [W]e must be relentless in centering the needs and voices of workers. The worker cooperative model is one of our best tools for achieving that goal. — Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) The shape of government relations for worker co-ops has experienced a massive shift in the past five years. Not long ago, the idea of having several congressional champions of cooperatives, spanning the political spectrum, actively pushing employee ownership legislatio
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