Mon.Aug 14, 2023

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How Nonprofits Can Engage With 26 Million Potential Donors

NonProfit PRO

About 81% of Americans said they make charitable donations, and 26 million people work for companies offering company match programs to employees. Here are five key engagement tactics to help nonprofits build ongoing relationships with current and potential donors with access to a corporate match program.

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Government Grants Were Key for Nonprofits During Early Covid Crisis

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Jennifer Mayo Kameleon007/Getty Images/iStockphoto Charitable donations dropped more than 20 percent during the first six months of the pandemic, but government grants soared by over 65 percent.

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Chief Storyteller & Nonprofit Leader to Emcee 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference

NonProfit Leadership Center

What is the secret to nonprofit success? According to Ernest Hooper, renowned storyteller and nonprofit leader in Tampa Bay, it’s collaboration and shared knowledge. As the Nonprofit Leadership Center prepares to bring nearly 1,000 leaders together for two days of collaboration and knowledge sharing, we are thrilled to announce that Ernest will be the emcee of our 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference: Together We Will on October 19 and 20.

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How Nonprofits Can Use A.I. Well — and Avoid Pitfalls

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Lisa Schohl A panel of experts discuss what to consider when adopting A.I., simple steps to get started, and ways to make sure you 'do no harm' when using this technology.

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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

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Grapevine Enables Like-Minded Donors to Join Giving Circles

NonProfit PRO

Anyone can easily join or start their own giving circle on Grapevine. Grapevine helps like-minded people connect through the common goal of giving back by making it easy for them to find and join one of the hundreds of giving circles across the country supporting specific communities or broader cause areas.

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Cancer Survivor Gives $25 Million to Build El Paso's First Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By Maria Di Mento TTUHSC El Paso The gift to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center from Nancy and Steve Fox and their family will support clinical trials, research, and recruitment of physicians, nurses, and researchers. Plus, Pamela Wood Avedisian gave $20 million to American University of Armenia, MacKenzie Scott gave $12 million for affordable housing, and three other institutions landed multimillion-dollar gifts.

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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities

Stanford Social Innovation Review

By Michelle Carrillo & Geneva Wiki Del Norte County encompasses a section of coastline in the far northwest corner of California that is the ancestral home of the Yurok and Tolowa people. Though ecologically and culturally rich, the county ranks in the bottom eighth in California for per-capita income. For millennia, oceans, rivers, and forests provided an abundance of food and other resources for the residents of this area, until the late 1800s, when white settlers arrived and began to extr

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2023 State of the Mid-South Nonprofit Sector Report Now Available

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Report provides information regarding key challenges faced by the Mid-South nonprofit sector as well as recommendations for nonprofits and philanthropy In January 2023, Momentum Nonprofit Partners and the University of Memphis Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership distributed an online survey to nonprofit executives in Memphis and the Mid-South.

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Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services

Blue Avocado

Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community. Who knows what a community needs most? The community! Let’s face it: the nonprofit field has an elephant in the room we’ve been ignoring for too long. We think we know […] The post Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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6 Strategies To Help You Identify Donor-Advised Fund Donors

Bloomerang

Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. As a nonprofit, finding out which donors have a donor-advised fund (DAF) can be challenging since DAF accounts are privately held and not public entities, and because they are managed by sponsoring organizations or financial institutions. What is a donor-advised fund?

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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How To Simplify Your Fundraiser With Volunteer Management

Foundation Group

When managed properly, volunteer work enhances nonprofit fundraisers. Learn how your nonprofit can simplify its fundraisers through volunteer management.

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2023 State of the Mid-South Nonprofit Sector Report Now Available

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Report provides information regarding key challenges faced by the Mid-South nonprofit sector as well as recommendations for nonprofits and philanthropy In January 2023, Momentum Nonprofit Partners and the University of Memphis Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership distributed an online survey to nonprofit executives in Memphis and the Mid-South.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Nonprofit Auction Catalog

Fundraising Coach

This article is contributed by Jeff Cova, President of Winspire. When your nonprofit hosts a fundraising auction, your catalog is a vital resource for connecting with supporters and sponsors before, during, and after the event. Not only does it serve as a guide to the event, but it’s also a component of your marketing strategy and a resource for thanking everyone who made your fundraising success possible.

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A Donor Performance Report Delivers a Practical & Relational Gift

Veritus Group

If you're wondering how to have better donor meetings, a tool like the Donor Performance Report might be just what you need. The post A Donor Performance Report Delivers a Practical & Relational Gift appeared first on Veritus Group.

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Take Heed Nonprofits: The Sky is Not Falling, but it’s Cloudy

Clairification

Philanthropic giving has been on a downswing for a while, but this past year’s data is notable due to distinct changes in donor behavior. I don’t want you throwing your hands up in despair. Rather, I want you to take a good hard look at the data so you can develop a plan with strategies that will give you the best chances for success in the current era.

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Inflation Impact on Charitable Giving: Unveiling the Challenges

Sweet! by BlueSky

Inflation is a complex economic phenomenon that can impact various aspects of our lives, including charitable giving. As the cost of goods and services rises, individuals' disposable income can diminish, leading to reduced donations or more selective giving. In fact, according to Axios, charitable giving fell by 3.4% last year to $499.3 billion — a 10.5% decrease when adjusted for inflation.

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Nonprofit Radio for August 14, 2023: Impact Metrics

Tony Martignetti

John Mark Vanderpool: Impact Metrics First, we resolve any confusion over impact versus outcomes and outputs. Then, John Mark Vanderpool continues by sharing how to measure your impact, and how to market your impact. He’s co-founder of Social Impact Solutions. They have a free quiz to see if you’re leaving money on the table. It’s … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for August 14, 2023: Impact Metrics → John Mark Vanderpool: Impact Metrics First, we resolve any confusion

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Why Nonprofit Founders Need to Take a Salary

The Charity CFO

It’s among the most hotly debated topics in the startup and nonprofit worlds. Should nonprofit founders draw an income even as they struggle to get their organization off the ground? Or should that money be plowed back into the nonprofit to boost growth and stability? It may surprise you, but the smartest and strongest organizations ensure their founders are taking a salary.