NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Image by Joel Muniz from Unsplash Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits dominant in the space of digital volunteer recruitment, are merging, according to an announcement this week. Indeed, VolunteerMatch has been the underlying technology of volunteer postings across the country, notes Jan Masaoka, co-chair of the Philanthropy Project.

Civil Society 115

Civil Society Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 115

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A new focus in the nonprofit sector is the importance of organizations building a culture of philanthropy, and recruiting board members requires a balanced approach. This brings us to the age-old three Ts on nonprofit involvement: time, talent, and treasure.

Recruitment 259

Recruitment Philanthropy Culture Nonprofits 259

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By Sara Herschander A new study finds that half of nonprofit leaders say they can't find enough volunteers, a sharp contrast from two decades ago. At the same time, far more chief executives say volunteers help them become more efficient than felt that way in the past.

Recruitment 278

Recruitment Nonprofits 278

Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy.

Culture 139

Culture Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising 139

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 29, 2024

Recruiting former grantees as board members has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising. Recruiting former grantees onto the board has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising.

Recruitment 290

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising 290

Selfish Giving

JULY 9, 2012

Every nonprofit wants to recruit new corporate partners, but your best bet to raise more money is to find new ways to work with your existing partners. Too many nonprofits spend too much time dealing with the philanthropy arm of a business. It just might lead to a new partner. Be insanely helpful. That’s not where the money is.

Recruitment 237

Recruitment Philanthropy Values Technology 237

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Remember, you can join Hubspot and me on Thursday at 1pm for a FREE webinar on how to use inbound marketing (blogging, social media, SEO) to recruit more sponsors and corporate partners. Here’s a copy of my presentation. Here’s my case for why inbound marketing is critical for causes.

Philanthropy 169

Philanthropy Recruitment Marketing Marketing 169

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2023

By Sara Herschander Nonprofits are still struggling to recruit workers and are being hit with higher-than-normal prices, despite signs that inflation is easing and the labor market is cooling down.

Recruitment 334

Recruitment Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 334

Selfish Giving

APRIL 26, 2010

Having escaped the bonds of traditional philanthropy, cause marketers set forth for the land of milk and honey. 2 You shall not confuse cause marketing with philanthropy, sponsorship or corporate social responsibility. While cause marketing certainly involves giving, philanthropy is not the primary goal. Marketing is.

Marketing 238

Marketing Marketing Philanthropy Values 238

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Need for a Systemic Alternative Despite the prevalence of gig work, workforce agencies’ training, support, recruitment, and data-gathering efforts remain focused on traditional, standard employment. Philanthropy also enabled an initial pilot with the workforce agency covering Long Beach, CA. Funders—including the Annie E.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 115

Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

Awarding initial funding to small but innovative organizations, listening to and trusting grantees, and being flexible in their application requirements can achieve what traditional large-scale philanthropy cannot. Empowering young women in philanthropy to create lasting change.

Leadership 95

Leadership Philanthropy Culture Nonprofits 95

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Nor is DEI, philanthropy, or cause marketing. This is the first DAO for social good I've seen. elfDAO is buying gifts for kids this holiday season. Getting involved will only cost you 0.1 ESG is not a company's purpose. This is what a company's purpose is. Here are all the major cause awareness dates for 2022.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Marketing Marketing 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Stassun, a science educator and astronomer at Vanderbilt University, has championed the recruitment of science students from diverse backgrounds, including neurodiverse students, in addition to his research on star evolution. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press MacArthur Fellows Program/AP MacArthur Fellow Keivan G.

Recruitment 262

Recruitment Universities Associations Education 262

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

” Structured philanthropy helps them engage employees, strengthen company culture, and build a socially responsible brand. Why Nonprofits Should Care Corporate volunteer programs like this exist everywhere, but they need nonprofits to partner with. If your organization isnt reaching out, they probably dont even know you exist.

Volunteerism 97

Volunteerism Volunteerism Culture Finance 97

Candid

JANUARY 6, 2025

Candids Philanthropy News Digest and the Chronicle of Philanthropy covered 24 nine- and 10-figure gifts from U.S.-based What can we learn from last years largest gifts from individuals about the latest giving trends and what to expect in 2025? based donors in 2024, down just one from 2023. billion from $5.4

Health 98

Health Medical Education Education 98

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2023

Chronicle Progresses Ambitious Plan to Innovate, Grow, and Spotlight Social Sector Michael Theis, The Chronicle At the Chronicle of Higher Education, Elbert Ventura commissioned and edited essays, features, and reviews and recruited academics, critics, and journalists to write for The Chronicle Review.

Philanthropy 130

Philanthropy Recruitment Education Education 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 4, 2023

By Sara Herschander Several experts joined the Chronicle to discuss how data insight can help organizations recruit, retain, and engage members in their programming.

Recruitment 246

Recruitment 246

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The Chronicle of Philanthropy had a good article last week on how these lurching, gory walks are becoming popular in many cities. If you already have a Halloween event recruit forget sponsorships and focus on cause marketing partners. Of course, you could just raise money for UNICEF. Zombie walks are dead and growing!

Fundraising 248

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Recruitment 248

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

I also think we can expand our influence by example, by continued experimentation and innovation, and by speaking up to change how others in philanthropy approach their work. Trust Is Essential All our co-leaders have been recruited internally.

Leadership 105

Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 105

Affnetz

JANUARY 20, 2023

Fundraising Campaign Management / By Mike Crum First off, when you recruited board members – did you tell them they would have to be involved in fundraising? If you didn’t – no worries, read up on building a Board Member Recruitment Committee. Start with the Philanthropy menu and have each board member fill it out.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Philanthropy 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 18, 2024

2) Philanthropy News Digest :: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs PND’s job board provides listings of current full-time job openings at U.S. 6) Foundation List :: foundationlist.org Positions posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time employment from executive to entry-level.

Social Enterprise 113

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Non-Profits Recruitment 113

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

1) Chronicle of Philanthropy :: jobs.philanthropy.com. Positions actively posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time positions from executive to entry-level. 6) Philanthropy News Digest :: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs. Job Seekers. 2) FlexJobs :: flexjobs.com/nonprofit.

Recruitment 128

Recruitment Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofits 128

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 29, 2024

Recruiting the USC dean marks a generational change in leadership for the $13 billion foundation. Recruiting the USC dean marks a generational change in leadership for the $13 billion foundation.

Foundations 147

Foundations Recruitment Leadership 147

Bloomerang

JANUARY 10, 2022

Think of yourself, instead, as a “ philanthropy facilitator.” Philanthropy” translated from the Greek literally means “ love (philos) of humanity (Anthropos).” . When the love and passion preconditions to success are not in place, you’ve got other work to do before you’re optimally positioned to generate philanthropy.

Philanthropy 139

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising Culture 139

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 25, 2024

Literally, within five minutes of my arrival, I was hearing tales of anxiety and exasperation about “Big Bet Philanthropy.” Here, from my conversations in Oxford, are a few sobering observations about big bet philanthropy that I hope will provide some useful fodder: 1. Recruit more big bettors.

Philanthropy 124

Philanthropy Recruitment Production Fundraising 124

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 14, 2025

By Eden Stiffman Illustration by Alan Nguyen for the Chronicle Organizations that offer flexible work arrangements have a leg up in recruiting and retaining staff. The harder part is cultivating culture and in-person connection.

Recruitment 162

Recruitment Culture Nonprofits 162

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2020

5) Philanthropy News Digest (US) :: philanthropynewsdigest.org/jobs. Positions actively posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time positions from executive to entry level. 13) Chronicle of Philanthropy (US) :: jobs.philanthropy.com. 4) Pro Bono Australia :: probonoaustralia.com.au/jobs.

Philanthropy 145

Philanthropy Nonprofits Foundations Recruitment 145

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 26, 2020

You can also recruit their help for your organization to develop a fundraising strategy that will work for you. The post Trends in Philanthropy: 4 Ways Nonprofits are Changing appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Finding New Engagement Strategies.

Philanthropy 94

Philanthropy Technology Nonprofits Education 94

Affnetz

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When recruiting board members you flat-out cannot over-communicate the importance of fundraising and the responsibilities associated with board leadership. Recruit authentic voices from the community to the board of directors. Recruit parents and or grandparents of students in the program.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Nonprofits 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 21, 2021

1) Chronicle of Philanthropy :: jobs.philanthropy.com. Positions actively posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time positions from executive to entry-level. Positions actively posted and recruited for on Foundation List include part-time and full-time positions from executive to entry-level.

Philanthropy 119

Philanthropy Foundations Recruitment Nonprofits 119

Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding the qualities needed for great board leadership To recruit, onboard, and lead a high-functioning board of directors the Executive Director needs key qualities like confidence, maturity, integrity, compassion, vision, charisma, and gratitude. Need a little more help with recruitment? What motivates you?

Leadership 105

Leadership Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Values 105

Candid

JULY 22, 2024

People with disabilities are still often left out in terms of targeted recruitment at all levels, particularly for leadership positions. RespectAbility president and CEO Ariel Simms points out the need for more inclusive recruitment and retention strategies to ensure that boards reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.

Recruitment 116

Recruitment Leadership Culture Nonprofits 116

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Plus, 84% of survey participants say theyre more likely to donate if a match is offered, demonstrating how corporate philanthropy programs can motivate new donors to get involved. Then, these supporters can recruit other new donors by sharing their fulfilling experiences, creating a cyclical process.

Nonprofit Organizations 103

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 103

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Labor Mobility Partnerships (LaMP) is an example of a systems designer that helps coordinate across employers, aspiring workers, recruiters, government agencies, and trainers to prioritize and direct the investments needed to establish “good labor mobility” in key corridors around the world. Build the responsible recruitment industry.

Public and Social Policy 144

Public and Social Policy Finance Recruitment Poverty 144

Nonprofit Megaphone

JANUARY 23, 2022

Every volunteer-driven organization knows the importance of a good volunteer recruitment process. Keep these five strategies in mind as you work to streamline your volunteer recruitment process: . Are you ready to start enhancing your organization’s volunteer recruitment process? Ensure your website tells your story.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism Management 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Image Credit: Photo by jurien huggins on Unsplash A recent legal analysis by the conservative-leaning Philanthropy Roundtable argues that the Supreme Court ruling barring affirmative action in college and university admissions could have far-reaching consequences for race-conscious hiring practices in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

Philanthropy 126

Philanthropy Law Education Education 126

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Recruiting, training, and managing a board of directors may be some of the most challenging parts of an Executive Director’s job. If your board doesn’t value fundraising, it may be time to consider transitioning to an organization with a thriving culture of philanthropy where your work is valued and you feel appreciated and supported.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofits Leadership 105