The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Media-literacy instruction should be a requirement in schools. For philanthropy, that means stepping up support of nonpartisan legislative advocacy. By Charles Salter To build a future founded on facts, more states and school districts need to make media-literacy instruction a requirement. For philanthropy, that means stepping up support of nonpartisan legislative advocacy.
Ann Green
OCTOBER 12, 2023
I’ve been emphasizing the importance of personalizing your communication lately. One way to do that is to segment your donors. Your donors are not the same. Some donors have given for at least five years (these donors should get a lot of attention). Some are monthly donors. Yet, nonprofit organizations fail to recognize that and send everyone the same messages.
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NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 9, 2023
The allure of technology and automation can be enticing, but the importance of being “high touch” rather than “high tech” in nonprofit communications and donor relations should not be underestimated. Here are some reasons nonprofits should embrace the “high touch” approach, and some examples of how to carry it out.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 11, 2023
How many times have you heard it – the notorious phrase, “We’ve always done things this way”? For both newcomers and veterans in nonprofit organizations or NGOs, encountering the “we’ve always done it this way” mentality is sadly a common challenge. This (often frustrating) mindset gets all up in the way of the progress we could be making as a team or organization.
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
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Grant makers are eager to protect and strengthen democracy — but only if they believe their investments will bolster their own ideological perspective. By Kristen Cambell Ricky Carioti, The Washington Post, Getty Images The removal of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy by fellow Republicans represents a breakdown of democratic norms, Kristen Cambell writes.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Congratulations! Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Two things jump out at you: the organization – its mission, vision, culture, etc., and the actual job, or in this case the fundraising job posting (because that’s all you can go on right now, right?).
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 12, 2023
You make a lot of content. That’s what communications staff do. But are you using that content well? Are you fully implementing a content marketing strategy? To go from plain ol’ content to content marketing, you need to do two things: First, put that content into a format people will find attractive and relevant. Second, use that content to further your nonprofit’s marketing objectives.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Meta has covered processing fees for billions given through its platforms. That stops October 31. By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Getty Images Meta has covered processing fees for billions given through its platforms. That stops October 31.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Image credit: Photo by Ogulcan Ercal on Unsplash The values attributed to success under capitalism are not the same values that lead to equity and sustainability for society. The point should be obvious, but it is important to state it clearly. Capitalism values self-interest, competition, private property, and the accumulation of wealth (hoarding) for the individual over community and collective wellbeing.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 11, 2023
For some organizations, digital fundraising efforts are humming along quite nicely. But for most, this scenario is a distant utopia. Here are three foundational areas that contribute to the persistent problems related to the failure of establishing strong digital fundraising programs.
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 Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Stephanie Krieg It’s been a minute, but I am so excited to bring you a brand new submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. I would love to start sharing your days again so submit your day by filling out the form at the end of this post. Stephanie’s Bio Stephanie Krieg, MSHC, CHES, is an advocate for health promotion and communication.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
He was in many ways a forerunner of the "giving while living" philosophy — in his case, giving it almost all away. By Maria Di Mento Brad Vest, The New York Times, Redux Charles Feeney made good on his promise to give away his fortune by 2016 and shutter his philanthropy. He was in many ways a forerunner of the "giving while living" philosophy — in his case, giving it almost all away.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 10, 2023
How can family foundations and donors stop perpetuating inequities within the communities and causes they serve? By centering community leadership, wisdom, and voices in grantmaking. This approach to giving is known as participatory philanthropy. As two practitioners of participatory philanthropy who have worked with a wide range of foundations, we know that some private philanthropies, including institutional and family foundations, have actively begun to explore and take on meaningful partic
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The Bank of America Private Bank and the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University released the "2023 Bank of America Study of Philanthropy." The study found that affluent households gave an average of $34,917 to charity in 2022, up from $29,269 in 2017, though less than the $43,195 they gave in 2020.
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 Tech for Good
OCTOBER 12, 2023
By Megan Allison , Content Marketing Specialist for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. Social media is one of the greatest tools your nonprofit has, especially with Giving Tuesday right around the corner. It can help you quickly reach millions of people directly on their phones and motivate them to give to your organization!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Reeling from the news of the war atrocities in Israel, philanthropies with close ties to the country pledged to help with immediate needs, trauma response, and more. By Alex Daniels Saeed Qaq, SOPA Images, LightRocket, Getty Images Police officers carry the body of an Israeli victim who was found in a car after Hamas attacks in Sderot. Reeling from the news of the war atrocities in Israel, philanthropies with close ties to the country pledged to help with immediate needs, trauma response, and mo
Stanford Social Innovation Review
OCTOBER 10, 2023
By Kartik Akileswaran & Jonathan Mazumdar What is the most powerful route to prosperity? And how can philanthropies fund it? For most US-based foundations, the answer has traditionally been to focus on confined problem areas, projects like reducing malaria incidence, improving school attendance, or increasing access to safe drinking water. Between 2016 and 2019 , nearly half of global giving by US foundations went to health, while environment and human rights accounted for roughly 11 percent
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 2024. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 2%.
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
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Amy, thank you for your insightful post. As you said this is now more than just a Jewish issue, it’s a humanitarian concern. The horrors inflicted by Hamas harken back to Nazi Germany, and 9/11 in a different context. Your “ to do” list is spot on and I appreciate that you took the time to craft this post.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 11, 2023
U.S. donors gave more than $8 billion to groups that serve women and girls in 2020, an increase from the year before. By Maria Di Mento Getty Images U.S. donors gave more than $8 billion to groups that serve women and girls in 2020, an increase from the year before.
Selfish Giving
OCTOBER 11, 2023
I'm talking about nostalgia with some nostalgia of my own today. This post was a big hit last fall. I've updated it with some new pumpkin spice! ? ? ☕️ Have you noticed that pumpkin spice is like. EVERYWHERE. Candles, coffees, teas, chips, vodka, donuts, Twinkies, and PEEPS (my favorite!). ???? So, if everything has pumpkin spice in it this fall, shouldn't your partnership strategy also have a little pumpkin spice mixed in??
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The fifth annual Women and Girls Index found that while giving to women and girls grew during 2020, philanthropic support for these organizations was lower than the 11.3% growth in overall charitable giving that year. It represented less than 2% of all giving in the U.S. in 2020.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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Amy Eisenstein
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Bravo, Amy. Thank you for writing this thoughtful and helpful post. Your suggestions are excellent. I too stand with Israel. I will do as you suggest!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Plus, a college registrar, a Broadway producer, and a billionaire novelist donate huge sums to higher education, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a career-training charity. By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of Art and Alex Photography via University of Chicago Richard and Amy Wallman’s pledge will launch an effort to raise an additional $75 million from other donors to create 30 endowed professorships across the university.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Image credit: Matthew Moloney on unsplash.com This is the third article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). Authors in this series highlight stories of comprehensive community development in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 9, 2023
With recent interest in AI, Nathan Chappell of Fundraising.AI has developed 10 best practices for fundraising with artificial intelligence, which were released in July. Here's more about the implications of the framework for nonprofits and the future of Fundraising.AI.
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
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 12, 2023
To appeal to a new generation of donors, the Brooklyn Community Foundation is renaming itself Brooklyn Org. By Alex Daniels To appeal to a new generation of donors, the Brooklyn Community Foundation is renaming itself Brooklyn Org.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Image credit: Photo by Amaan Ali on Unsplash What does California have in common with Maharashtra—a western Indian state located halfway across the globe? Besides being home to two of the most prolific movie industries in the world, both states are also experiencing climate change in the extreme, their plight exacerbated by water theft. While California was ravaged by wildfires and droughts in recent years, Maharashtra has experienced droughts and successive heat waves for over a decade.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 12, 2023
Did you know every nonprofit using any one of the 250+ services available from Amazon Web Services (AWS) has a dedicated account manager? Your account manager is a free resource available to help you activate the full suite of experts and resources available throughout Amazon. Meet your account manager today!
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