Selfish Giving

MARCH 5, 2025

Partners who dont feel connected and valued are less likely to renew or deepen their commitment. A newsletter creates ongoing touchpointsa way to consistently showcase impact, highlight success stories, and keep your value proposition top of mind. Its a relationship-building tool, where value compounds over time. Bottom line?

Marketing 147

Marketing Marketing Values Foundations 147

Pam Moore

MARCH 26, 2025

Brand, AI, and the Human Shift No One is Talking About In a world racing to adopt the latest tools and automate everything, most brands are missing something far more foundational: Identity. And chances areit wont be aligned with your values, vision, or audience. ~ But theyre missing the foundation. How do we grow faster?

Culture 146

Culture Technology Foundations Energy 146

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 23, 2020

View it, instead, as a foundation for getting your message out and starting conversations around the news coming out of your organization. Instead, the release should be thought of as a supplementary piece — something you use to provide critical supporting information. But that doesn’t mean you should stop there.

Values 255

Values Advertising Associations Leadership 255

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Diverse revenue streams provide a sustainable financial foundation for nonprofits. Successfully encouraging your existing supporters to give again, especially on a recurring basis, creates a stable financial foundation of predictable revenue. Use real-world impact to demonstrate the value of monthly donations.

Nonprofits 165

Nonprofits Environmental Charitable Contribution Volunteerism 165

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

And thats not all Im adding even more value! This safeguards your organization's identity and ensures that merchandise or content aligns with your mission and values. Sponsorship Manager, Ian's Friends Foundation , Atlanta Brain Food 1. You'll raise more money if you vary your Facebook fundraising messages.

Values 130

Values Culture Management Food 130

Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Building the foundation your employees need to thrive begins with onboarding. Whether this is a simple Google Doc or an automated path in your LMS, your checklist should cover basic activities and tasks such as: Learn about the nonprofits mission, values, programs, and leadership. So, how do you foster this kind of environment?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 205

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 205

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Warren Buffett's fortune, now valued at $144 billion, will go to a charitable trust managed by his three children when he dies, and the money must be given away within 10 years. Nati Harnik/AP The Gates Foundation has an endowment of $75.2 Nati Harnik/AP The Gates Foundation has an endowment of $75.2

Children 293

Children Philanthropy Associations Values 293

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The CNP program helped me build a strong foundation in nonprofit management and leadership, she said. She also valued the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit professionals. The CNP Credential For Hayley, earning her CNP credential was a pivotal step in her career.

Health 246

Health Education Education Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

He’s given tens of billions to Buffett family-affiliated foundations, and while not all are based in Nebraska, three of the state’s top 10 grantmakers are The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, and Buffett Early Childhood Fund. A strong culture of giving?

Culture 105

Culture Foundations Children Philanthropy 105

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. To build a more just society, it is imperative that we embrace flexibility in our thinking and adopt new values. Can foundations escape this box?

Philanthropy 138

Philanthropy Values Participation and motivation Culture 138

Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Those concerns were borne out just a few months later in the form of a lawsuit brought by the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER)—led by the same conservative activist who’d brought the higher education case—against the Fearless Fund and its Fearless Foundation. The ability to give according to our own values is essential to U.S.

Values 119

Values Philanthropy Foundations Education 119

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

How can finance truly be liberated from traditional business assumptions and instead be mobilized to support a just transition to an economy rooted in values of solidarity? Lora Smith, “ How to Flip the Script on Foundation Reporting ,” NPQ , August 14, 2024. What does the term “just transition” mean?

Finance 132

Finance Foundations Activism Values 132

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

This will be captured by its mission/purpose but also by its core values, which may be important to include in its governing documents. These values should include a respect for the wellbeing of the organizations targeted beneficiaries and the broader ecosystem in which the organization operates.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 121

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The value of DAF grants ($54.77 billion) in 2023 amounts to almost half (48%) of the value of total grants and expenditures from private foundations ($114.11 billion), while DAF charitable assets amount to 16.98% of those in private foundations ($251.52 The data is primarily from federal Form 990 filings.

Charitable Organizations 111

Charitable Organizations Foundations Values Marketing 111

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

After all, to build up your organization, you first need a solid foundation! Grants: Government grants, foundation grants, marketing grants. This strategy allows you to grow your reserves without massive fluctuations in value while ensuring you can access them as needed. Investments : Endowments, stocks, bonds, cryptocurrency.

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 147

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Without it, donors can feel like transactional cash machines rather than valued partners in your mission. These layered acknowledgments create a comprehensive and memorable thank-you process, one that will separate you from your competitors and make your donors feel deeply valued. What stewardship tactics would you add to this list?

Values 110

Values Retention Leadership Foundations 110

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

After college, she began a job as a Dean of Scholar Support at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. When Natasha later joined the board of directors of Mary’s Pence , she found a nonprofit that aligned with her values. Mary’s Pence funds women-led organizations and groups working for social change in the U.S., Central America, and Mexico.

Collaborations 95

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 95

Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In 2014, the Ford Foundation refined its mission to focus on disrupting inequality by addressing its root causes rather than simply its symptoms. To realize the benefits of diversity, an organization’s culture must also be fair and inclusive, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their talents.

Culture 98

Culture Leadership Advertising Foundations 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Volunteers hold up the foundation of civil society, notes nonprofit watchdog Independent Sector , which maintains an ongoing measure of the average hourly value of volunteer time ($33.49, as of last spring) to nonprofits, many of which depend on volunteers to function.

Civil Society 115

Civil Society Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 115

Candid

JUNE 12, 2024

Every year, Candid fields the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. private and community foundations to share information about their grant payments and grantmaking practices. Every year, Candid fields the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. The median community foundation awarded 6.6%

Foundations 105

Foundations Values Education Education 105

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 6, 2025

For example, only a handful of the nearly 200 US Giving Pledge signatories have giving organizations (foundations or otherwise) with more than 50 staff. Each offers a different value proposition to donors and their fields, with different opportunities and challenges.

Collaborations 93

Collaborations Philanthropy Foundations Governance 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The multiracial, multiethnic group of about 50 people—including heads of family foundations, institutional philanthropy, funder collaboratives and intermediaries, donor organizers, and advisors to wealthy donors—nodded and snapped in support. We disagree. After all, there is no reason to push back so hard against a losing team. “One

Philanthropy 111

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Leadership Collaborations 111

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This will be about laying a foundation, beginning in childhood, that makes giving as instinctual as it is rewarding. The intention wont just be to raise a few extra dollars, but to cultivate values that are at risk of being lost amid our hyper-digital, attention-fragmented culture. Lets be realistic.

Philanthropy 97

Philanthropy Children Foundations Values 97

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Social capital: the ties that bind us together At its core, social capital is the value derived from positive connections between people. For example, a 2021 report from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation found that 89% of funders turn to trusted external peers or internal colleagues for knowledge about philanthropic practice.

Psychology 102

Psychology Nonprofits Collaborations Governance 102

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Theyre typically less tied up with daily operations in early January, making it the perfect time for high-value outreach. Position yourself as an expert and offer a free audit of their current system, program, or strategy as a value-add. It says a lot about your leadership and values. And guess what? She booked the meeting!

Law 130

Law Marketing Marketing Values 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We need creative, diverse collaborations across various fields to ensure that technology is deployed in ways that align with nonprofit values, build trust, and serve the greater good. Collaborate with philanthropic foundations.

Collaborations 69

Collaborations Ethics Technology Foundations 69

Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2025

The strategies in this article offer practical steps to strengthen your organizations financial foundation. Tap into recurring giving to create a steady stream of revenue Predictable revenue is the foundation of financial stability, and recurring giving is one of the best ways to achieve it.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. How much will they invest, spend, share with their heirs, or give back to society?

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Collaborations Management Environmental 126

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

Unlike private sector mergers where financial returns serve as the primary metric, our social sector M&A required deep mission alignment as its foundation. Substantial resources are often required: as George and Taren Stinebrickner-Kauffman note , for example, the Guidestar merger with Foundation Center cost $45 million.

Social Enterprise 108

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 108

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

From the very first interaction, its important to align on partnership values and expectations. This foundational understanding enables us to navigate potentially tricky situations with clarity and mutual respect. While I value your input, lets explore why the intervention youve suggested might not help us reach that goal.

Collaborations 96

Collaborations Culture Leadership Values 96

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image via winnifredxoxo on Flickr This month's thought-provoking article in the Harvard Business Review is titled 3 Ways to Determine What Your Customer Really Values. Let's change the title to 3 Ways to Determine What Your PARTNER Really Values and see what we can learn about corporate partnerships. ⚖️ Commoditized vs Customized.

Values 130

Values Marketing Marketing Production 130

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

In 1951, the groups came together to create the United Housing Foundation. This mechanism permits the seller to collect a modest increase in value while ensuring affordability to future buyers. They also ensure long-term affordability by limiting the resale value of shares, preventing speculative increases in housing costs.

Nonprofit governance and management 100

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 100

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. As a result, we not only strengthened our relationships with existing supporters but also attracted new donors.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

He founded The Liberation Foundation , a nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania that advocates for people with wrongful conviction claims and those preparing to return home after incarceration. He now serves as the foundations executive director. The program has brought unexpected benefits.

Social Action 97

Social Action Culture Foundations Recruitment 97

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. In addition to customer donations, Big Lots and the Big Lots Foundation made a multi-year commitment of $50 million to support Nationwide Children's Hospital. The percentages are derived from revenue. Cool Jobs in Cause 1.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

We have seen in the JTICthe Just Transition Investment Communitythat many of the foundations, the funding members, actually trace back the origin of their wealth, and from there, move toward a sort of dreamlike state of asking: This was our past. Its investigating and responding to the legacy of wealth as well. And all of that is not easy.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Culture Philanthropy Finance 119

NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 24, 2023

Leaders focused on learning see value in learning new things, seek out new challenges, and view learning as key to growth and success ( Source ). Do you know what sets good leaders apart from their peers? According to researchers at the University of Michigan , it’s having a learning mindset.

Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations 246