The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 30, 2023
If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy. By Brian Eule If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 31, 2023
Focus on achieving value for donors’ giving should be the guiding principle of every nonprofit. Philanthropic organizations should focus on how they can provide more services with their resources. This focus on need, and how to fulfill it, can lead to more efficiency and effectiveness.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 22, 2023
Believe it or not, employees spend an average of 18+ hours per week in meetings, but nearly half say those meetings are unnecessary and 70% report multitasking during the gatherings ( Source ). With a reported 24 million hours wasted each year due to unproductive meetings, how do you conduct more productive meetings at your nonprofit that matter to your colleagues and motivate your team members?
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 15, 2023
In an inspiring career journey that exemplifies the power of networking, seizing new opportunities, and embracing the unknown, Nicole Collier White, CNP has recently taken on a new role within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) system as Chief Communications and Community Engagement Officer. With a passion for serving others, Nicole’s climb to this position is a testament to her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in her community.
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.
Affnetz
AUGUST 11, 2023
15 best Peer-to-Peer fundraising software for Nonprofits 15 best Peer-to-Peer fundraising software for Nonprofits / By Mike Crum Regardless of what you call it, peer-to-peer fundraising is here to stay. Also known as social fundraising, and DIY fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising allows supporters of Nonprofits to tap into their personal networks to raise money for Nonprofits.
Joan Garry
AUGUST 23, 2023
Transform your nonprofit's internal communications from chaos to clarity with these internal communications tips + a handy template to help your team create its own internal comms best practices! The post The 5 Attributes of a Great Nonprofit Executive Director appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 30, 2023
Trends have shown both annual and major donors pulled back their charitable gifts last year due to economic uncertainty. Despite that, giving from donor-advised funds (DAFs) remained strong last year. And so far this year — or fiscal year for some DAF grantors — that remains true.
Ann Green
AUGUST 30, 2023
Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. Use these tips to boost your text messaging strategy. By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. The best way to personalize your messages and create highly tailored donation appeals is to leverage donor data.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 29, 2023
Written by: Julianna Jones Working in the nonprofit sector can be a rollercoaster filled with passion and heartwarming moments. However, amidst the magic and joy of it all, even the most dedicated do-gooders can sometimes find themselves teetering on the edge of burnout. Burnout in the nonprofit space is a pressing concern, affecting individual well-being and the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission.
Big Duck
AUGUST 30, 2023
Related Content CampaignsParent Project Muscular DystrophyEngaging the community to raise funds CampaignsThe Jewish BoardMotivating young people to engage CampaignsThe Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationTranslating complex science into a clear ask
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.
NonProfit HR
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Michael McElroy, MS, SHRM-CP, CSC Organization #1: To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, three to five professional references, two writing samples, complete our personality assessment, upload your passport, three family photos and a recent diary entry. Organization #2: *Turns on LinkedIn Easy Apply* One of these organizations received two applicants for their … Read more The post To Cover Letter or Not To Cover Letter: How About Some Questions?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 30, 2023
The bulk of unfilled jobs are frontline positions, but fundraisers and even top executives are in short supply. By Drew Lindsay The bulk of unfilled jobs are frontline positions, but fundraisers and even top executives are in short supply.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 31, 2023
We know that we're living at a time of great shapeshifting, and the changes affect the nonprofit sector as well. One of the most significant shifts is corporations’ power and influence over what donors can and cannot do with the nonprofits they support.
Candid
AUGUST 29, 2023
At Candid, we often talk about trends we’re seeing in the social sector. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout. So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. How to tell if you’re burning out While burnout might seem like a buzzword, it’s also a concept backed by decades of research.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the world of nonprofit organizations, the key to making a lasting impact lies within the power of their teams. These teams are more than just a group of individuals working together; they are the heart and soul of the organization, driving its mission forward. In this article, we will explore our strategies for enhancing your nonprofit performance!
Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 30, 2023
Thoughtful and helpful article – thanks! One helpful thing we do in my office is to have a monthly meeting to review “open opportunities” aka planned solicitations for the year ahead. this is always good reminder to be in touch with those top donors who we plan to solicit soon.
Fundraising Leadership
AUGUST 28, 2023
On stage at the Power Up Conference (L to R) Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president, Take The Lead; Julie Uhrman, co-founder, Angel City FC, winner of Leading Company Award; Vada Manager, 2022 Leading Man Award winner. The energy was electric as the Take The Lead Power Up Conference kicked off on Women’s Equality Day, Saturday, August 26th, with a lineup that promised to fuel finding the power within, ignite change, and celebrate women's equality.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 15, 2023
By Eboo Patel I’ve seen firsthand how volunteering can bridge deep political divides, says the author, who praises a new bipartisan report prescribing “Civic CPR” to bring the nation together.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 29, 2023
Navigating the relationship between nonprofit boards and staff can be extraordinarily challenging. Here are four practical tips in being a high-performing and effective board member from day No. 1.
Candid
AUGUST 30, 2023
I’m often invited to speak with organizations about the latest fundraising and nonprofit trends. While I am happy to share my perspective, trends are, by nature, always changing and have varying impacts depending on your nonprofit’s function. For example, a growth or decrease in individual giving might be vitally important to your nonprofit but totally irrelevant to others (like those primarily funded by government sources.
Clairification
AUGUST 21, 2023
Actually, with the most awe-inspiring transformational journeys, you feel good before, during, when and after you arrive. Why? Because you’re following something that calls to you. The siren song of the calling stirs you, continually. You, your organization, your supporters… you’re all journeying forward on a quest that takes you each where you’re pulled to go.
The Killoe Group
AUGUST 21, 2023
If your nonprofit team is running an awareness campaign during a larger awareness day, week, or month, it can be hard to break through the noise. That’s why we’ve pulled together nine fail-safe steps to plan, implement, and execute your awareness campaign to maximize exposure, recognition, and success. Get the tips here.
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 27, 2023
Nonprofit budget. Ugh. Not everyone’s favorite topic. Yet a budget is a critical tool in managing your organization. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one. A nonprofit budget can bring so many positives: Finances are much easier to manage because you know what expenses and revenue to expect. Success is easier to measure because you can compare your actual numbers to your budgeted numbers to see how you’re doing.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2023
By Raymond A. Jetson Getty Images The long-time head of a Louisiana social enterprise wasn’t ready to retire but had a plan that was better for him and the organization: to co-lead with a rising-star millennial.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 24, 2023
Nonprofits excel at developing new ideas and starting their implementation, but the outcomes often fall short of initial expectations. Here are the top five reasons why top performing nonprofits “out-execute” everyone else.
Candid
AUGUST 23, 2023
A successful nonprofit strategy is all about getting critical resource decisions right to achieve organizational goals. The strategic planning process is a rare chance for a nonprofit’s leaders to step back and look at their organization and its activities as a whole—to understand what success looks like and to allocate time, talent, and dollars to the activities that can help achieve it.
Nonprofit Fixer
AUGUST 15, 2023
After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. That magical skill? Asking another person to financially contribute to a cause. I call it “the power of those who ask.” And it’s the fundraising skill that can make your resume – and your leadership - stand out.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
AUGUST 15, 2023
How to Start a Paperless Eco Finance Office as a Startup Company Do you want to learn how to Start a Paperless Eco Finance Office as a Startup Company? Check out these tips by Lauren and empower your employees to be eco-friendly. The motivation for entrepreneurial ventures can be found in numerous places – some people start their own companies because they are tired of the traditional 9 to 5 job and they desire a change, while others are motivated by an idea they wish to share with the wor
Get Fully Funded
AUGUST 14, 2023
A well-rounded fundraising plan should include a variety of strategies like a signature event, appeals, monthly giving, and at least one online fundraising campaign. It’s an online-fundraising-friendly environment out there, with everything from donate buttons for your Facebook page to crowdfunding sites that leverage the power of relationships. But it’s not a “build it and they will come” situation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 16, 2023
By Tamar Kosky Lazarus Lameck Ododo The worst drought in 40 years is wreaking havoc on remote communities in Kenya like the Kakuma Refugee Camp, which rarely make front-page news or capture the attention of philanthropy program officers. Donors who are serious about addressing the climate crisis need to pay attention to places like Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp and other nearly invisible communities across the globe.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 25, 2023
Since leading a nonprofit involves so many moving targets, it can be easy to forget to build the people around you. Remembering the lyrics from a Spice Girls song might help you with this essential-but-often-overlooked part of leadership.
Candid
AUGUST 22, 2023
It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). When ChatGPT launched late last year, it widely became an instant sensation for its uncanny abilities to produce human-like text. Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions.
Fundraising Leadership
AUGUST 11, 2023
Connie K. Lim, the artist known as MILCK, seen here in a performance at NPR. She will be on stage at the PowerUp Conference & Concert August 26. (photo by NPR) “I learned quickly that my dream of being a singer wasn’t what my immigrant parents wanted for me. Making art for a living was for them not a reality-based decision,” says Connie K. Lim, whose professional name is MILCK; it’s her first two initials and her last name backwards.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
AUGUST 26, 2023
7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. To mobilize the right audience for these crucial activities, nonprofit organizations must develop effective strategies that align with both the interests of their target demographic and the resources they have at hand.
NonProfit HR
AUGUST 7, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 7, 2023 Media ContactAtokatha Ashmond Brew Abrew@nonprofithr.com Nonprofit HR Unveils 2023 DEIJ Survey Results, Revealing Improvements, Challenges Nonprofits make significant progress, but only 38% match the diversity of their communities Washington, D.C, August 7, 2023 – Nonprofit HR, a leading consulting firm dedicated to providin strategic human resources solutions to nonprofit … Read more The post Nonprofit HR Unveils 2023 DEIJ Survey Results, R
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