The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Helen and Morgan Chu were part of a multiracial coalition of student leaders whose activism led to the creation of UCLA’s four ethnic studies centers in 1969. By Maria Di Mento UCLA Donors Helen and Morgan Chu’s connection to ethnic studies at UCLA dates back to their days as undergraduate activists in the 1960s. Here, Morgan Chu is at the center of a group of students marching up Bruin Walk.

Public Policy 242

Public Policy Governance Activism 242

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Donors will be able to give from their DAF to nonprofits directly through Gravyty using DAFpay, which was created by Chariot.

Nonprofits 272

Nonprofits 272

Candid

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. What is impact investing? According to Fidelity Charitable , it’s “the act of purposefully making investments that help achieve certain social and environmental benefits while generating financial returns.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Foundations Philanthropy 98

NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The nonprofit sector is at risk of moving toward ineffective fundraising, but relationship fundraising may be the solution. Here's why.

Fundraising 242

Fundraising Fundraising Collaborations Nonprofits 242

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.

Values

MNA Association

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Beware of unexpected large donations. The MNA team received word over the weekend that a check cashing scam hit a number of Montana nonprofits. So far we know of at least nineteen organizations that have been targeted by the same scheme. Please be on the lookout for this scam. It goes like this: Organization receives an unexpected donation of around $200,000 to honor someone’s late mother.

Associations 98

Associations Nonprofits Management 98

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Written by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The lifeblood of many nonprofits is the generosity of individual donors. From funding innovative projects to sustaining daily operations, these contributions represent a crucial vote of confidence in the organization's mission. However, this trust hinges on one essential element: donor privacy.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Governance 89

Clairification

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Did you have a New Year’s resolution to look for a new development position? Or maybe to transition to work in the social benefit sector? Have you put your job search off, wondering how your skills translate to what you’d really like to do? We all have an inner critic telling us super unhelpful things like: You’re not ready yet. You need another course or degree.

Fundraising 65

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 65

Veritus Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Are phone calls still relevant in an era of video calls and smartphones? What's the proper phone etiquette when contacting your donors? The post What Does The New Phone Etiquette Mean for Your Donor Calls? appeared first on Veritus Group.

Communication 85

Communication 85

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Evolution of Ketubah Themes: From Classic Symbols to Personal Narratives The Ketubah, a Jewish marriage contract, has held a special place in Jewish weddings for centuries. Originally a legal document outlining the financial obligations of a husband to his wife, the Ketubah has evolved over time into a work of art that beautifully encapsulates the love story and values of a couple.

Values 59

Values Culture Environmental Technology 59

Big Duck

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits 52

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.

Nonprofits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By Laura Calderon de la Barca , Katherine Milligan & John Kania As Brazilian author Paolo Coehlo writes, “You drown not by falling into a river but by staying submerged in it.” This is an apt metaphor for how trauma impacts people, individually and collectively. Humanity is submerged in layers of individual, intergenerational, and collective trauma, but we generally don’t recognize it.

Public and Social Policy 137

Public and Social Policy Health Activism Culture 137

Big Duck

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits 52