The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don't see everyday. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don't see everyday.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Desperation is never a good look. It is especially ill-advised when fundraising to support a nonprofit mission. Here are several good reasons why nonprofits should ditch appeals that employ a piteous or apologetic tone and focus instead on storytelling and making a solid case for a mission-focused need.
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Ann Green
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the December holidays. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t seem to realize this. Now is a great opportunity to show some gratitude to your donors. You could hold a thankathon , especially if you haven’t launched your appeal yet.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Meet Erika Manuel, CNP , a Navy and Coast Guard veteran who earned her CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ) in 2012 from Tennessee State University. In a recent interview, Erika shared her incredible story, highlighting the importance of personal passion, dedication to mission-driven work, and the power of education in the social impact and nonprofit sector s.
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
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
University-based reporters are critical to reversing the decline in local news, but budget cuts and political battles increasingly threaten their work, demanding greater donor support. By Meg Little Reilly University-based reporters are critical to reversing the decline in local news, but budget cuts and political battles increasingly threaten their work, demanding greater donor support.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Even if you’re behind on planning your year-end fundraising campaign, you can keep your efforts on track and raise critical funds when it counts the most. Here's a checklist to help you achieve your year-end goals.
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Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Here are 5 important lessons that apply to both fundraising and dating. A team member actually tried them out! Did she get a second date? The post Love At First Pitch: Dating Advice For the Fervent Fundraiser appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Despite the clear and growing threat, climate giving remained a tiny portion of all global philanthropy. By Jim Rendon Despite the clear and growing threat, climate giving remained a tiny portion of all global charitable giving.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Although the U.S. is a generous nation, Americans are skeptical about charities. Some major donors are shifting away from donating to nonprofits because, in their minds, nonprofits always ask for money, and the problems are never solved. Here are two critical ways that the sector can pivot to address this.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Image credit: Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash If one of the great myths of slavery in the United States is that it occurred only in the South, then New Jersey serves as a telling counternarrative to that falsehood. New Jersey was the last Northern state to abolish slavery, in 1866—many months after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, which did not free slaves in Northern states, but only in the Southern “rebellious states” that had seceded from the Union.
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.
Non Profit AF
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
[Image description: A yellow and white cat standing on an open book, with a quizzical expression. The book is on a wooden table, and behind the cat are more books.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
GivingTuesday hopes it will help put nonprofits' questions and concerns on tech leaders' radar. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images GivingTuesday hopes the new platform will help put nonprofits' questions and concerns on tech leaders' radar.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Many nonprofits think about annual reports as something that they have to do. With digitization, you can shift the lens of your annual report from something that you have to do to something that you want to do that’s valuable to your board, major donors, corporate supporters, and your team.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
I have been organizing since I was a young person. And I get this question, [what does winning look like?] a lot because we don’t always win. Sometimes we suffer some pretty hard defeats. And people ask, what allows you to sustain a life in this work and to stay committed to these sometimes seemingly maybe abstract or distant sort of revolutionary ideas or goals?
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!
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
How do you go about qualifying your donor? For example do you inquire if finance decisions are made jointly with a spouse, in which case the invitation for the meeting should include the spouse as well.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It's hard for donors to win a lawsuit against their church — or any other charity — when they demand a refund for their donations. By Samuel Brunson AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac The Mormon Temple is the centerpiece of Temple Square in Salt Lake City. It's hard for donors to win a lawsuit against their church — or any other charity — when they demand a refund for their donations.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Telling your donors that you’ve made progress toward achieving your mission is one thing, but showing how you’ve accomplished this with data does a better job of painting that picture. Here are three tips for collecting impact data.
Selfish Giving
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
I'm at Georgetown University this week teaching in the New Strategies Program in the business school. Teaching at Georgetown is a regular gig, but this session is slightly different. It's called the New Strategies "Rising" Program , focused on small nonprofits with budgets under one million, and many operate on much less. My goal is to show them how to recruit event sponsors and cause marketing partners.
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.
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
It’s rare that I read something that aligns perfectly with my views on The Conflict. Thanks for sharing this, Amy. Stuff like this is badly needed.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
By M.J. Prest Getty Images Plus, the Jewish Federations of North America distributed $148 million from its Israel Emergency Fund to 116 aid organizations, and Signet Jewelers has committed $100 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
As a nonprofit leader, you might wonder what trends are emerging with strategic plans. Whether you're a seasoned nonprofit professional or just embarking on this journey, here is an exploration of the latest trends that can help guide your strategic planning efforts.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation. In an effort to turn this trend around, the MacArthur Foundation unveiled in September 2023 the Press Forward initiative, a coalition of 22 founding donors set on “strengthening
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.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Ready to bring your fundraising into the digital age? Welcome to Bloomerang Tap to Pay, a fresh way to boost your event fundraising and build stronger connections with your donors. In a world where cash is no longer king, our infographic will reveal the compelling numbers behind this shift. You’ll see why now’s the time to adopt Tap to Pay, as today’s donors are reaching for their smartphones and credit cards instead of cash.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Organizations are offering more time off, flexible scheduling, and other benefits to employees who need to work in-person. By Rasheeda Childress iMentor Many of iMentor’s employees work from home three days a week. The nonprofit gives employees who work primarily in-person in schools, like Stefan Halstead, three weeks off in the summer instead. Organizations are offering more time off, flexible scheduling, and other benefits to employees who need to work in-person.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Nonprofits are at a pivotal transformation point and are focusing on their long-term strategic resilience following a few years of readily available federal funding, according to BDO’s seventh annual "Nonprofit Standards" benchmarking survey.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
When I wrote my article , I wrote and I started with a creation story, which was about, the world was dark, and then Sky Woman came, and I started with that story, purposefully, because the darkness is part of the story. And when I think about economic justice, to me, there has to be a common threat that brings people together. And Moe [Mitchell], you said curiosity.
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.
Candid
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
In the coming years, trillions of dollars in wealth held by the Baby Boomer generation (born from 1955– 1964) are poised to transfer to their children and grandchildren, millennials (1981 – 1996) and Generation Z (1997 –2012). Today’s younger generations show signs of a radically different approach to giving than that of older philanthropists. The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions o
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The university had launched an inquiry into the group’s financials in September, after acknowledging the organization was laying off about half of its staff and changing its operating model. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Steven Senne/AP The university hired Ibram X. Kendi in 2020 to found the Center for Antiracist Research and join the faculty as a history professor after his 2019 memoir How to Be an Antiracist, catapulted him to national prominence, Boston University said Tuesday that its i
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
After record giving in 2021, philanthropic funding to slow climate change was stagnant from 2021 and 2022, according to the 2023 Funding Trends Report. The report tracks philanthropic giving across sectors and geographies and highlights funding gaps for climate action.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Click here to learn more about this new series from Edge Studios , and follow @npquarterly and @offthehookshorts on social to see episodes of “Off the Hook” as they are released. (Saphia lies on her bed, thinking.) SAPHIA: My biggest beef with cancel culture is that it’s a dominant practice. It is—domination is defined as rule, sway, or control, which is often arbitrary.
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