Ann Green
JANUARY 20, 2025
Why does making a donation often feel like a transaction? Organizations get so caught up in the raising money part that they forget about building relationships with their donors. Giving Tuesday is the worst example of this, with Year End close behind. Generally, it happens way too often. Remember this Building relationships is just as important as raising money.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 23, 2025
While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law. By Darryll K. Jones Shutterstock While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law.
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Blue Avocado
JANUARY 21, 2025
This Article is Certified Gold Avocado Gold never goes out of style and neither does good advice. The Gold Avocado series showcases some of the very best content that Blue Avocado has for nonprofit leaders, based on overall popularity, reader response, and quality. Forward (2025) For nonprofits, many aspects of carrying out their missions have changed since Blue Avocado began.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 21, 2025
Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Just weeks after the presidential election, everyday charitable donors are expressing newfound economic optimism but that confidence hasn't translated into plans for increased giving.
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.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 22, 2025
Planning a strategic session for your nonprofit can be one of the most impactful moments of the yeara chance to reset, strategize, and inspire your team. But lets be honest: waiting until the last minute to plan such an important event can lead to unnecessary stress, limited options, and a lackluster experience. On the flip side, planning early opens doors to creativity, thoughtful preparation, and the opportunity to create a transformative experience for everyone involved.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JANUARY 23, 2025
By Alex Ash Narratives are an essential prerequisite to social change. The stories we see in the media and in content shared, both online and off, influence how society perceives, interacts with, and ultimately governs an issue area. Stories matter. We saw this in 2023, when the Hollywood strikes drew attention to AI in the workplace on an unprecedented scale.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 21, 2025
The Kingston Technology founder and his wife gave the medical center $50 million in 2022 for the same expansion project. By Maria Di Mento Hoag Hospital Foundation Philanthropists Diana and David Sun have doubled their commitment to Hoag Hospital Foundation to $100 million, with a second $50 million gift, toward the ongoing expansion of the Sun Family Campus in Irvine.
Bloomerang
JANUARY 20, 2025
Youre not fit to be a fundraiser unless you hear things that frustrate the daylights out of you. At the top of my list is hearing from nonprofit colleagues that donors arent interested in making unrestricted gifts. Even worse, is when they believe that asking for such gifts is not consistent with being donor centric. I have a one-word response to that sentiment: Poppycock!
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 22, 2025
January is the month for predictions. Everyones got one: X will revolutionize Y, or Z is the next big thing. But heres the dealpredictions are a gamble. Theyre flashy, speculative, and often flat-out wrong. I know this for sure because I've made lots of awful predictions. I've learned there's something better: Trends. Trends arent wild guesses about the future.
Candid
JANUARY 23, 2025
Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? Community buildingcultivating a network of engaged donors, volunteers, board members, and beneficiaries who share a sense of belonging and commitmentmight be the most overlooked strategy for long-term success.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 22, 2025
By M.J. Prest Photo courtesy of The Brotherhood Sister Sol via The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation supports nonprofits that help improve community health and reduce disparities in health outcomes across New York State. Here, children watch the solar eclipse at a party hosted by the BroSis After School Program. Plus, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy received $20 million for the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina program, and ExxonMobil gave $10 milli
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 22, 2025
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar Remaking the Economy: Liberating Finance to Build a More Just World. View the full webinar here. abdiel lpez: When thinking about what needs to change to advance the just transition, we must look also at the culture and the structures that philanthropy upholds, specifically in their day-to-day programming and the way they connector notwith grantees, investees.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JANUARY 21, 2025
By Julia Freeland Fisher Last year, a Harvard study on chatbots drew a startling conclusion: AI companions significantly reduce loneliness. The researchers found that synthetic conversation partners, or bots engineered to be caring and friendly, curbed loneliness on par with interacting with a fellow human. The study was silent, however, on the irony behind these findings: synthetic interaction is not a real, lasting connection.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 22, 2025
Time is running out! Early bird pricing for the 2025 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum wraps up on January 31. Join us in Atlanta, GA, from March 1214, 2025, for three days of insights, networking, and growth tailored for peer-to-peer fundraising professionals at every stage. Bring your team and lock in the best rates today!
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!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 22, 2025
Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners. By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) Jae C. Hong, AP Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief, says, Were trying to make a charitable site as efficient as if it were a commercial site. Tighe helped transform its operations, embracing technology and courting corporate partners, guided by the idea that a nonprofit health venture could and should run as efficiently
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 20, 2025
Nutrisense Inc on Pexels Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are revolutionizing diabetes management. These compact devices continuously measure blood sugar, providing near-instant data via phone, offering the potential to significantly improve quality of life for 537 million adults living with diabetes worldwide. Yet, for many, CGMs remain out of reach.
Tony Martignetti
JANUARY 19, 2025
Kyle Crawford: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” Though wildly counterintuitive, producing and embracing ambiguity can give you the upper hand when it looks like you have no hand to play. Stop thinking of ambiguity as something you must react to and avoid. Start seeing the value in cultivating it. Kyle Crawfords book is Ambiguity Is The … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for January 20, 2025: “Ambiguity Is The Answer” → Kyle Crawford: Ambiguity Is The Answer Though wi
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 22, 2025
Interested in using predictive analytics to tailor your donor communications for higher response rates? Explore three effective strategies.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 23, 2025
By Drew Lindsay Photos by Alex Garcia for the Chronicle Two churches aim to come together across differences of faith, race, and class. It's a test of the the unifying power of a belief in God, with thorny questions about identity and compromise.
Clairification
JANUARY 23, 2025
The recent conflation of Inauguration Day and the Martin Luther King Day holiday in the U.S. has me thinking about freedom. And also the push/pull between freedom and responsibility. Freedom without responsibility (i.e., being held responsible for your actions) doesn’t work well for anyone but one person. Responsibility without freedom is stressful.
Candid
JANUARY 22, 2025
Nonprofits and grantmakers alike increasingly recognize that listening to their ultimate constituents is essential to their mission. They understand that hearing directly from the people most affected by their workand making changes to their programs and practices based on that feedback increases the impact of their work. Indeed, a recent assessment commissioned by the Fund for Shared Insight found that a growing number of organizations are engaging in listening and feedback practices.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 22, 2025
Here are three things that can make a difference in board members fulfilling their fiduciary duties of care, loyalty and obedience.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 22, 2025
Dozens of nonprofit associations come together as the broader tax-exempt sector braces for increasing scrutiny. By Ben Gose Chronicle photo by Julia Schmalz Dozens of nonprofit associations have come together as the broader tax-exempt sector braces for increasing scrutiny.
The Charity CFO
JANUARY 22, 2025
In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Quilen Blackwell, president and co-founder of Chicago Eco House , to discuss his journey in scaling a nonprofit organization. Blackwell’s story of transforming vacant lots into thriving flower farms offers valuable insights for nonprofit leaders looking to grow their impact.
Candid
JANUARY 21, 2025
AI is transforming industries, and the nonprofit sector is no exception. For resource-strapped organizations, AI holds enormous promise. But AI adoption comes with challenges. Concerns about authenticity, disparities in access, and biases in AI tools raise urgent questions: Will this technology help bridge societal gaps, or will it deepen them? The inequity in AI adoption today has parallels to the early days of seat belt installation in cars.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 23, 2025
A Benevity report found that 76% of executives plan to increase investment in corporate social responsibility.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JANUARY 24, 2025
Nashlie Sephus brought her tech expertise at Amazon Web Services back to her hometown of Jackson, Miss., to help plant the seeds for a thriving community. Nashlie Sephus brought her passion for technology and experience as a tech evangelist at Amazon Web Services back to her hometown of Jackson, Miss., to bridge the technology gap and plant the seeds for a thriving community.
The Charity CFO
JANUARY 22, 2025
Many nonprofit leaders think accounting belongs solely to their CFO or accountant. If youre a particularly small organization, it may even be the CEO who wrangles an accounting spreadsheet every once in a while. But what if the key to financial clarity and stability lies in sharing the load? The truth is, many successful nonprofits empower leaders to manage their own department budgets.
Clairification
JANUARY 21, 2025
Learn to become an “inside” major donor rainmaker If youve got donors, you’ve got the raw material for a major donor program and its easier than you think. Begin with your own database. Most organizations have plenty of donor prospects, without having to go outside and look for prospects who arent connected to you. You know who I mean.
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 23, 2025
Donor retention rates continue to decline. However, there are some easy engagement strategies you can use to find and keep donors.
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