The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 2, 2025
Funders working to build strong communities should know this: Research shows that people crave relationship, but they need opportunities to come together and work together. By Kate Carney Levitt Foundation Members of the audience dance during a show at Levitt Pavilion Dayton, which hosts dozens of free concerts throughout the summer, in Dayton, Ohio.
Ann Green
APRIL 7, 2025
As you work on your nonprofit messages, remember the word why. Why, you ask? Because a lot of nonprofit communication doesnt focus on why something is important. Theres usually a lot of what and how, but not much why. The typical fundraising letter and newsletter article rambles on about accomplishments without explaining why something matters. Some organizations also like to pour on the statistics.
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Bloomerang
APRIL 4, 2025
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether an email welcome series is necessary, and how to set one up: Is a welcome email series necessary? We always send a thank you, but couldnt an automated series of emails annoy new donors?
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 3, 2025
While nonprofits can and should buck the overhead myth , theres still some logic in it. After all, what charitable organization doesnt want to minimize costs and devote more resources to its mission? Your fundraisers should strive to make this happen, even when it comes to gaining revenue for major projects. One short-term, low-cost fundraiser is a crowdfunding campaign.
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.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 11, 2025
Ditch the cookie-cutter thank-you. Todays donors expect moreand deserve it. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor. Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. If you want donors to feel seen, valued, and inspiredthis is your must-attend session.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 3, 2025
By Sara Horowitz You can feel it when you walk into a mutualist space for the first timewhether its a worker cooperative in North Carolina , a community garden , a labor-housing cooperative , a cohousing group in New York City, a nonprofit building in Portland, Oregon , or a social cooperative in the Italian Alps. In these places, you just feel human in a way that you dont when youre one-click ordering on Amazon or strolling through Target.
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Ann Green
APRIL 14, 2025
In an ideal world, a newsletter can be a great way to engage with your donors. In the real world, that doesnt often happen because most donor newsletters can be used as a cure for insomnia. Theyre too long and filled with boring articles that brag about how wonderful the organization is. A newsletter is a vital part of the ask, thank report, repeat formula and you cant just go on autopilot.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 8, 2025
Image credit: Photo by Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash In anticipation of being threatened with defunding, PBS decided this past January to close their DEI office. In a statement they shared with NPR , they noted, The staff members who served in that office are leaving PBS. PBS was not forced to act. The nonprofit faces financial risk, of course, as it receives 16 percent of its funding from the federal government.
Bloomerang
APRIL 9, 2025
Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships. It also highlights the value of focus groups as a strategy for refining programs and improving community impact.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 11, 2025
Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 7, 2025
By Alex Counts The global humanitarian movement is under siege. With the dismantling of USAID, it has become clear that we need new paradigms and modalities if we are to resuscitateor even invigoratethe global humanitarian enterprise. Current models of private philanthropy alone cant make up for the sudden reduction of American development assistance (which itself follows on a more gradual reduction in aid from the United Kingdom), and we need to acknowledge that effective organizations as well
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 2, 2025
By M.J. Prest Stronger Foundations for Nutrition Anita Zaidi, president of the Gates Foundations Gender Equality Division, discusses the foundations $750 million commitment to maternal and child nutrition at the Nutrition for Growth Summit in Paris. Also, Enterprise Mobility committed $200 million to address food insecurity and social equity, and the Skoll Foundation announced the five winners of the 2025 Skoll Award for Social Innovation.
Clairification
APRIL 7, 2025
I recently received a prickly thank you letter that made my blood boil. Not because it was so bad, but because it wasnt good. It didnt make me want to renew my support. And thats unforgiveable. Because the point of the first gift is to get a second one. Otherwise, donor acquisition costs you more than you make. Its simply not worth the effort unless you commit to donor retention.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 7, 2025
Image Credit: ThisIsEngineering on Pexels Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to the nonprofit sector. Whether one views the technology as a force for good or something more sinister, the use of AI by nonprofits is sure to grow. More than half of nonprofits are using AI in some capacity, according to a recent report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
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!
Bloomerang
APRIL 14, 2025
Fundraising success relies on strong donor relationships, but manual data management makes engagement difficult. The Daxko Operations + Bloomerang integration eliminates this challenge by automating donor insights, strengthening retention, and enhancing engagement. With real-time data synchronization, nonprofits can ensure accurate donor records, streamline fundraising efforts, and personalize outreach for lasting impact.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 3, 2025
Whats standing between your nonprofit and greater impact in 2025? From donor shifts to budget stress, discover the 9 biggest fundraising challengesand how to overcome them with smarter strategies and better data. Unlock insights that help you grow giving, boost efficiency, and engage high-value donors. Dont miss this must-read for nonprofit leaders navigating a rapidly changing fundraising landscape.
The Charity CFO
APRIL 11, 2025
The Nonprofit Budget Balancing Act: Crafting Budgets for Fundraising Success Nonprofit leaders know all too well that crafting budgets isnt just about numbersits about storytelling. When it comes to securing funding, your budget serves as a narrative tool, helping funders understand your mission, your needs, and your impact. But the challenge lies in the fact that not all funders want to see the same story.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 7, 2025
The gift from billionaire Sanford Weill and his wife, Joan, brings together researchers from several institutions to study how nutrition and metabolism impact the bodys ability to control cancer. By Maria Di Mento John Abbott Sanford Weill, second from left, with Weill Cancer Hub Easts scientific leads, from left, Dr. Jedd Wolchok of Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 3, 2025
By Atti Worku , Degan Ali & David Bowermaster Philanthropic collaboratives are growing in popularity in Africa and share many similarities with their global peers, but they also have their own distinguishing traits. For one thing, African collaboratives tend to be underfunded relative to collaboratives in other parts of the world. Though they have a strong record of impact and capacity to accomplish more with higher levels of support, 60 percent of African collaborations have annual budgets
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 2, 2025
Image credit: Sidral Mundet on Unsplash In Chicago, in 2023, there were 124 active tax increment financing (TIF) districts, which removed over $1.2 billion from the public till, funding otherwise destined for public schools, parks, and libraries. This money is effectively sequestered until the government deems a project worth investing in, which often means the money goes to wealthly, mostly White developers for megaprojects that do more harm than good to the surrounding communities.
Candid
APRIL 1, 2025
The field of disaster philanthropy is facing a perfect storm of global crisesconflicts, climate disasters, economic instability, and growing humanitarian needsas disaster relief and humanitarian aid organizations face a changing funding landscape. Abrupt halts in foreign aid and heightened scrutiny of federal funding have created widespread uncertainty.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 3, 2025
Nonprofits generate vast amounts of donor and program data, yet most of it remains untapped. Over 75% of Blackbaud customers report using less than half of their platform's potential, leaving critical insights hidden in disconnected systems. Data Moose integrates AI-powered enhancements that help nonprofits maximize their Blackbaud investments, improving donor engagement and operational efficiency.
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.
The Charity CFO
APRIL 2, 2025
When it comes to Federal Single Audits , nonprofits often make costly mistakes that lead to compliance issues, financial weaknesses, and material deficiencies. We frequently see organizations transitioning to us from other providers struggling with these common pitfalls – needing our help to overcome them. Below, we break down the top audit findings and what nonprofits need to know to stay compliant.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 9, 2025
Lets stop just blaming Big Oil, Republicans, and apathetic voters. The climate movement needs to reach out to conservatives and integrate ideas of the left and the right. By Trammell S. Crow and Bill Shireman NurPhoto via AP Climate campaigns rely too heavily on apocalyptic messaging, the authors argue. Above, an Earth Day protest in Washington, D.C., in 2022.
Bloomerang
APRIL 2, 2025
You did it! After years of juggling messy spreadsheets, your organization finally took the plunge and invested in a donor CRM. You sat through sales pitches, weighed your options, and signed the contract. Now what? Too often, organizations get stuck here. A CRM is just a toolit wont magically transform your fundraising unless you put it to work. But with a little effort upfront, you can make your CRM a game-changer for your donor relationships and fundraising strategy.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 1, 2025
Image credit: Photo by cottonbro studio on pexels In late December 2024, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardess legislation to protect domestic violence survivors was signed into law. Focused on the intersection of tech and domestic violence advocacy, the law is an attempt to ensure that abusers can no longer use tracking technology installed in vehicles.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 14, 2025
By Armando Zumaya Right now, many nonprofits are asking foundations for more money, and for good reasons. Some have lost federal funding, and some are impacted by the ending of federal programs, butespecially in the social, racial, and environmental justice movementsfoundations are overwhelmed and threatened. Some foundations are considering stepping back from their principles and not funding those causes anymore.
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APRIL 9, 2025
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The Charity CFO
APRIL 10, 2025
Tired of Juggling 10 Systems That Dont Talk to Each Other? Here’s the Fix “Automation isnt about removing the human touchits about protecting it.” David Watters, Simple & Engaging Does your nonprofit rely on a patchwork of systemsGoogle Sheets, Eventbrite, Mailchimp, Canva, Salesforce, and five othersto keep things running? Are your staff constantly switching tabs, re-entering the same data in multiple places, and wondering why nothing ever really syncs?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 14, 2025
The donation from James and Patricia Anderson will back engineering programs and help recruit more faculty and Ph.D. students to the universitys engineering school. By Maria Di Mento Wayne State University James and Patricia Anderson gave Wayne State University $50 million to support programs in the College of Engineering, which will be renamed for them.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
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