The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK John Minchillo, AP Volunteers with Razom for Ukraine, a New York-based nonprofit, pack firefighting and medical donations for shipment to Ukraine.

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The Agitator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

And so this morning memories of Grandma Craver came flooding back when I received notice of a new white paper on fundraising ethics just released by Rogare , the fundraising think tank of the University of Plymouth Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy. As I clicked.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

But as nonprofits consider how to incorporate AI into their work, many look to expertise from tech sector, expecting tools and implementation advice as well as ethical guidance. When mission-driven nonprofits partner exclusively with tech firms, they risk prioritizing efficiency and data over impact, ethics, and the community's needs.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

Philanthropy is Fueled by Daily Acts of Heroism As a fundraising trainer and consultant who’s had the privilege of working with hundreds of nonprofit leaders and their supporters, I can strongly make the case that the philanthropic sector is full of heroes. Fundraisers must be courageous and adhere to the highest code of ethics.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 10, 2023

There are plenty of ways to ethically reward hard-working fundraisers — the Association of Fundraising Professionals, for example, endorses bonuses delivered as flat… By Emily Haynes As nonprofits struggle to hire and retain fundraisers, some are turning to performance-based bonuses to entice and retain talent.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 29, 2024

Plus, William & Mary lands $100 million for climate-related marine research, and the Brennan Center for Justice receives $30 million to back term limits, ethics rules, and other changes to the U.S. The STARS College Network, a nonprofit started by Byron and Tina Trott, supports students from small towns and rural areas. Supreme Court.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 3, 2024

These findings align with the State of Nonprofits 2024 , a survey from the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP), which finds that “more than half” of nonprofits use AI and that internal productivity is the most common use. The use of AI in the nonprofit sector seems to be concentrated on internal administrative tasks.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics 121

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 29, 2024

Plus, private equity titan Michael Kim gives Haverford College $25 million for an ethics institute, and Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8 million to address the youth mental health crisis. The gift launches the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 14, 2022

While this popular fee structure may be acceptable in the for-profit sector, it raises some ethical issues in the nonprofit industry, specifically for grant professionals. An ethical, quality grant writer will deliver a compelling proposal in exchange for a fair fee (project- or hourly-based), and will likely ask for a down payment up front.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Researchers and students will delve into the challenges, opportunities, and ethical implications the technology presents. By Maria Di Mento University of Virginia Darden School of Business Kathleen and David LaCross Plus, University of Kansas athletics received $25 million, and Cornell landed $10 million for research on precision nutrition.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2023

Making sure the most valuable events get the attention they need, revitalizing or eliminating those not so successful, and considering ethics in storytelling were a few of the topics discussed at a recent Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 21, 2016

If you’re new to media relations — or you’re an experienced hand that needs a refresher — I recommend taking some time to review the Society of Professional Journalists ‘ Code of Ethics , which should provide you with the background you need to understand the rules of the road. be fair to your sources.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Chronicle of Philanthropy has been running a great series of articles by Paul VanDeCarr on storytelling the past few months called “Storytelling Summer: Advice about Motivating Your Audience.” Read the answer in Navigating Privacy and Other Issues for Ethical Storytelling.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2025

These four steps will help foundations support effective and ethical A.I. By Alethea Hannemann and Chantal Forster Getty Images These four steps will help foundations support effective and ethical A.I. use among grantees and their own staffs. use among grantees and their own staffs.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Plus, the University of Northern Iowa got $25 million for business-ethics education programs, a couple who emigrated from Ukraine are giving $17 million to advance treatment for a rare type of blood cancer, and three other nonprofits received major gifts.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

It is also one of several DC-area foundations profiled in a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) on “ Philanthropy’s Role in Reparations for Black People.” Philanthropy is starting to talk more about reparations. One takeaway: Traditional practices of grantmaking are insufficient.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even if investing in smallholder farmers didn’t offer the enormous mitigation opportunity that it does, those of us in the West, who have predominantly driven climate change, would still have an ethical duty to help ease the challenges it creates for them and help achieve climate justice.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

If ethics were cut and dry, there wouldn’t be ethical dilemmas; we wouldn’t have to use our moral compasses. In the nonprofit sector in particular, there are various ethical and moral dilemmas that could creep in and bog down your goal to do more good. Not all ethical dilemmas will be apparent and some will be harder than ever.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

And finally Vu Le creates 10 shows about nonprofit and philanthropy that would be way better than “The Activist”. September 23: Getting People to Click: How to Write (Ethically!) Find out How to Conduct a Social Media Audit in Just 30 Minutes. Catch Up on Our Content from this Week…. Learn more and get your All-Access Pass.

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Fundraising Coach

MARCH 21, 2023

Today’s guest post on ethical nonprofit storytelling is from Caliopy Glaros. Caliopy is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Philanthropy Without Borders, a firm with expertise in ethical storytelling, donor engagement, and strategic planning. This article was originally published on her blog.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 25, 2016

If ethics were cut and dry, there wouldn’t be dilemmas; we wouldn’t have to use our moral compasses. In the nonprofit sector, there are various ethical and moral dilemmas that could creep in and bog down your straight path to doing more good. Not all ethical dilemmas will be apparent and some will be harder than ever.

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The work of philanthropy facilitation is very personal. But, if you rely on philanthropy to survive and thrive, donors are just as important a constituency as your mission-centered beneficiaries. And, fundamentally, its based on trust. Which is why establishing and building trust should be part of your nonprofit and personal mission.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 23, 2010

He mentions “overlooking a boy’s grades for a bribe called a contribution” and his willingness to engage in legal but immoral tax scams related to specific donations—ethical hazards that his philandering liaisons with Liz have emboldened him to rail about. In fact, the issue of fundraising ethics is spotlighted in more than a single way.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 1, 2010

As luck would have it, the Chronicle of Philanthropy asked me to be their guest expert on their weekly online chat tomorrow (Tuesday, March 2). I promised to provide some more guidance on writing thank-you notes after sharing the results of my donation experiment where initially only 3 out of 10 nonprofits acknowledged the gift.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2024

Trust in philanthropy remains lower than trust in nonprofits, and trust in private foundations and high-net-worth individuals remains much lower than in 2020, the first year for which we have data (8). Trust in philanthropy remains steady at 33%, lower than trust in nonprofits.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ethics and Nonprofits by Deborah L. To help organizations solve that problem, the authors examine the factors that influence moral conduct, the ethical issues that arise specifically in charitable organizations, and the best ways to promote ethical behavior within organizations. Rhode and Amanda K.

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Beth Kanter

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Chronicle of Philanthropy recently published an opinion piece, “ AI Can Help Nonprofits Reach More Donors But Fundraisers Can’t Ignore Potential Pitfalls ,” a topic that Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about since 2017.

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CNPE

JANUARY 22, 2025

Make a commitment in 2025 to learn from the best so you can thrive in your career and grow philanthropy for your organization. Strive to Thrive: A 2-day Certificate Course in Fundraising Feb. 20-21, 2025 Early Bird Rates currently available. So register today!

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The Agitator

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

As a Board member of the Hartsook Centre for Sustainable Philanthropy, I’m asking Agitator readers to participate in this project which is being conducted by one of the Centre’s PhD students. A little background into the inspiration for the research can be found here. Your participation will be anonymous. I urge you to participate.

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Candid

APRIL 10, 2024

As AI is increasingly used in high-impact ways such as writing and assessing grant proposals, how can we make sure that it is used ethically, minimizing the risk of harm? Ethical use to reduce bias and harm Bias and harm are defined by an individual use case. Understanding the limits of a given AI is crucial in defining ethical use.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

sure (ethics, morals and such granted). This catchy phrase can be credited to the increasing popularity of social media sites that connect people to causes and encourage philanthropy. Thanks, Cheryl! Guest Post by Cheryl Black, Convio. You’ve heard that any publicity is good publicity. Does the same apply to donations?

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Anedot

AUGUST 29, 2024

Vice President Philanthropy To Apply: [link] 3AB37701A06793968F9AAE100 Why Join our Team? PR and Marketing Coordinator About the Position The Vice President Philanthropy is responsible for driving revenue growth for Canine Companions and for managing the day to day operations of the Philanthropy department.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 4, 2016

For this edition of the Hubcast, we caught up with Robbe Healey, Vice President for Philanthropy at Simpson Senior Services. She is also a founding member of Aurora Philanthropic Consulting and a world renowned speaker and currently serves on the AFP Ethics Committee. So how do we change that?

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Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Work with trusted providers, follow best practices for data security and ethics, and be transparent with your community about how your organization uses AI to prevent risks and maximize the benefits of these tools. What are the next steps to take after conducting prospect research?

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 12, 2023

Image Credit: Etienne Girardet on unsplash.com Many people working in nonprofits and philanthropy say they want to reduce poverty, and increasingly, foundations, nonprofits, and social-movement organizations are developing communications strategies and telling stories that aim to dispel the myth that the US economic system is equitable and fair.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2021

For years now, there’s been a powerful evolving discussion in the social benefit sector around “ culture of philanthropy ” and why it’s so critically important to fundraising success. Fund in the United States and the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy in the U.K. . Be ethical. Fundraising is a servant to philanthropy.

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