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NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Posters at the conference highlighted that the first OFN conference in 1985 attracted 21 community development loan funds with a combined $27 million in assets under management. By contrast, according to the US SIF (Sustainable Investment Forum), the CDFI industry (including community development banks and credit unions) had $457.9
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Image credit: Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Eighty-two percent of nonprofits say they’re using artificial intelligence (AI), with financial tasks being the most commonly reported use. The next most common use of AI, cited by 36 percent of nonprofits, was for program optimization and impact assessment.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 23, 2024
How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building? Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. What is the Overhead Myth?
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 25, 2025
Credit: Morgan Housel on Unsplash The funding landscape for nonprofits has undergone a seismic shift. Todays model for funding nonprofits and social enterprises is fundamentally broken. This means providing funding with the purpose of investing in the capacity of nonprofits to invest in their own enterprises.
Anedot
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support).
Anedot
APRIL 8, 2025
Emergency Assistance & Case Management: Financial and resource support for crises. Public Health & Emergency Preparedness: Addressing community health and safety. Organizational growth – externally to strengthen and expand programs, and internally for board expansion and training, staff development, support and retention.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations. Two of them—Dr.
Candid
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. million nonprofits. It provides free information on nonprofits’ missions, visions, values, programs, leadership, and finances. GuideStar . Candid’s GuideStar platform includes over 2.7
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Underfunded public housing was segregated away from desirable suburban land, where prospective, mostly White homeowners were lifted into the middle class through property ownership. Resident associations, tenant unions, and surrounding communities play key roles in managing it and, in some cases, developing it.
Fundraising Coach
JANUARY 17, 2025
Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Getting to Know Dorian Hines, Our New Partner Benefits Manager We are excited to welcome Dorian Hines to Momentum Nonprofit Partners! Dorian serves as the Partner Service Manager and is a native of North Carolina. Dorian has a never-ending passion for public service and giving back to the community.
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NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 31, 2024
Image: “No Soul to Sell” by Yvonne Coleman Burney/ www.artbyycolemanburney.com Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2024 issue, “Escaping Corporate Capture.” Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99 Public employee pension funds in the United States have $5.99
Nonprofit Fixer
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Keep the plates spinning Have you ever thought about starting and running a nonprofit? Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does.
Bloomerang
APRIL 9, 2021
We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. Besides doing these webinars, we’re a donor management software provider. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.
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NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 6, 2023
Vienna and the Birth of Social Housing The staff and residents of Karl Marx-Hof , the famous public housing complex in Vienna, have seen an uptick in international visitors. Not so long ago, social housing was rarely discussed in the United States. But today there are over a dozen social housing campaigns across the country.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 28, 2023
Specifically, the bill positions worker ownership into three programs through the Economic Development Administration. Employee Ownership as Economic Development The CHIPS and Science Act aims to boost domestic research and manufacturing of semiconductors in the United States. How does this work?
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NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 10, 2023
The conference brings together hundreds of community activists, government officials, and bank community development officers. It’s an odd mix, but one that NCRC has managed for the past 33 years. With public vigilance, the Section 1071 data will likely push financial institutions to adopt more equitable lending practices.
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NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 15, 2023
This is the second article from A Green New Deal on the Ground , a series produced with the Climate and Community Project, a progressive climate policy think tank developing cutting-edge research at the climate and inequality nexus. Last week, the Build Public Renewables Act passed in the New York State Senate.
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NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Image credit: AndreyPopov on istock.com How can frontline communities access public funding for climate solutions? The same elements [needed for] BIPOC communities to benefit from public funding are also the most promising approaches to address…climate change. The answers are, well, complex.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 28, 2013
The number of low-cost or free online resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 8, 2013
The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 17, 2023
Most practitioners working in community development have accepted this as the reality of impact investing: The harder you drive for social impact in disadvantaged communities, the farther away you get from unbuffered full market return.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 27, 2023
From 2000 to 2021, progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has been anemic, registering less than 10 percent growth over 20 years. The public sector isn’t much different. This is a significant increase since 2000 when corporate profits totaled $786 billion. One explanation could be the role of data.
Blue Avocado
JANUARY 30, 2024
Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Read on to find out more! will be handled in the application.
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MNA Association
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission.
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Power and Politics in the Fight to Control Jackson’s Water In the wake of the water crises, the ongoing policy and management issues surrounding water use in Jackson kept the town in national headlines for more than a year. Yet, despite the mayor’s efforts to create a path for continued city governance, his pleas have gone unheard.
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NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 19, 2023
Private equity—that is, investor groups that operate outside of the stock market, thus being largely shielded from public investor scrutiny—plays a leading role. percent of the entire US economy and growing), a per capita level of expenditure that is far higher than any other developed nation, yet health outcomes are poorer.
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Anedot
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support).
NonProfit Quarterly
AUGUST 8, 2023
Image Credit: Sivani Bandaru on unsplash.com The common headline in the nonprofit press has been simple: Giving declined in 2022 for only the fourth time in 40 years. Nonprofit reliance on wealthy donors has other, perhaps less obvious implications. For further details, see this recent NPQ article ). The short answer is: “Unlikely.”
The Charity CFO
APRIL 22, 2024
In many nonprofits, burnout is the emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion of employees due to prolonged stress. Understanding Burnout in Nonprofit Organizations Burnout at work can happen to anyone. Consider these four strategies to improve your workplace culture and reduce burnout in your nonprofit employees.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
AUGUST 1, 2024
Today, we will learn how AI is revolutionizing healthcare , finance, retail, manufacturing, and transportation, highlighting its significant impact and potential for the future. AI also streamlines administrative tasks in healthcare. In cybersecurity, AI is used to develop advanced security measures and protocols. Chapters 1.
The Charity CFO
MARCH 2, 2022
“I don’t know if my nonprofit’s accounting systems are bad… and I probably won’t know for sure until something bad happens.”. 99% of nonprofit founders we work with don’t have a background in finance. For more nonprofit accounting resources check out www.thecharitycfo.com. ?? A Modern Nonprofit Podcast.
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The NonProfit Times
AUGUST 13, 2024
Development professionals looking to build on the five solutions need look no further than the pages preceding Moving Past Barriers. But for those with more complex situations, especially those involving family finances, the legal, administrative, interpersonal and fiscal considerations of adding a new recipient nonprofit can be daunting.
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The Charity CFO
APRIL 15, 2022
During the “Great Recession,” nonprofits have lost their accountants and financial directors at record rates. At the same time, hundreds of nonprofits are waking up to realize that the financial structure they’ve always relied on doesn’t work as well any more. So why do accountants leave nonprofit organizations?
iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
But how can this story role be introduced to the public? most use ambiguous words like “development” or “institutional advancement.”[6] For insiders, this portrays the job as advancing administrator goals. Also in the bottom ten were, Director of Development. Chief Development Officer. So, what is the right answer?
iMarketSmart
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Developing motivational gift structures. Providing donor recognition and publicity. But helping the donor isn’t limited to finances. Was it confirmed by publicity of the gift? Was it confirmed by publicity of the impact? Administrators want cash, not assets. This might mean. Delivering donor gratitude, or.
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 27, 2023
All Moderated by Steve Dubb of the Nonprofit Quarterly. And we’ll also hear from Amaha Sellassie of Gem City, a food cooperative in Dayton, Ohio — all moderated by Steve Dubb of the Nonprofit Quarterly. [00:02:02] So there are about 315 of these nonprofit organizations worldwide. So the nonprofit owns the land.
iMarketSmart
APRIL 6, 2022
This news can be shocking to hear and might even make some fundraisers and nonprofit administrators fall out of their seats. It’s a very simple truth to understand, and yet so much fundraising presumes that whatever matters to some fundraisers and most nonprofit administrators must also matter to donors. But it’s true.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 8, 2021
But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond this webinar series, we are first and foremost a provider of donor management software. And I really wanted to do this session because grants can feel so mysterious to so many nonprofit leaders, even ones that have some degree of grant success. . We’ve got development staff.
Care2
MARCH 13, 2009
frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" said Greg Elin of the Sunlight Foundation. said Greg Elin of the Sunlight Foundation.
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Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
But if you’ve never heard of Bloomerang beyond the webinar series, we are also a provider of donor management software. That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. As nonprofits, we have the missions of our organizations. That’s what Bloomerang is.
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NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Image credit: Matt Briney on unsplash.com This is the second 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 ). And it has made all the difference in avoiding displacement.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 17, 2025
Private equity firms pioneered aggressive strategies, using related entitiesseparate but affiliated companiesto extract wealth through inflated service fees and other nontransparent transactions ( such as converting nonprofit-owned property into leased property and charging inflated lease rates to an affiliated company). trillion (17.6
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