The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves. By Marc Gunther Anti-smoking groups aren't just fighting big tobacco. They're fighting amongst themselves.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 7, 2023
On the final day of Nonprofit POWER in Baltimore, Maryland, Bill Stanczykiewicz, senior assistant dean for external relations at Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, led the keynote session, “Fundraising in Turbulent Times” to help the nonprofit professionals in the room make sense of data and the wealth effects of charitable giving as they prepare for multiple scenarios in 2024.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 4, 2023
With so much media content in the world, have you ever wondered how your organization can cut through the clutter and resonate with your audience? Soul Media CEO and Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Emily Ghosh Harris says the key to building a brand that leaves a lasting impact is to look at the big picture and align your personal and organizational brand.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 13, 2023
There are individuals who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of others. Jennifer Lohse , Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) , is one such individual. With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. In a recent interview, Jennifer shares her inspiring story and offers some insights for those considering a career in the social sector.
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.
Joan Garry
DECEMBER 13, 2023
In reviewing all of the blog posts I wrote in 2023, there were three topics in particular that stood out for me. Here they are. The post Joan’s 3 Biggest Takeaways of 2023 appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Image credit: Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash During the last week of November, the world watched as a temporary truce took hold in Gaza, briefly pausing Israel’s bombing campaign which has killed over 14,000 people. As a Muslim executive director of a national racial justice organization and a Jewish former foundation executive, we find that most organizational leaders and activists we talk to are horrified by the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza, the killing of Palestinian civilians, and the r
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NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 11, 2023
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are near and the year-end giving crunch is on. That’s why I am sharing a few bloopers in direct mail and emails that could have been prevented in the past few months.
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 28, 2023
If you want to grow as a leader in 2024, there are three things you’ll need to prioritize: reflection, adaptability and continuous learning. 1. Reflection Take time to reflect on your past leadership experiences and outcomes from the previous year. Analyze what worked well, what didn’t and why. Use these insights to reframe your approach.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce the five students taking part in its inaugural Externship Program, a program designed to nurture and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders. This program stands as a testament to NLA’s commitment to fostering excellence in the nonprofit sector by providing opportunities for its Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) students on their partnered campuses.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 23, 2023
By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The successful implementation of AI-powered solutions in nonprofits has shown significant potential to enhance organisational efficiency.
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 Quarterly
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Image credit: visuals on Unsplash In America, 42.5 million people live with a disability. Of these, an estimated 30 million are eligible voters. Despite being one of the largest voting blocks, however, disabled people are underrepresented in electoral politics—both at the polls and on the ballot. But organizations like New Disabled South and Disability Victory are working to change the tide and help disabled people access the tools they need to build political power.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 1, 2023
White Christian nationalists have pushed an agenda eroding democratic norms — and have gained momentum by meeting people's spiritual and material needs. Pro-democracy forces need to take note. By Rev. Liz Theoharis and Rahna Epting White Christian nationalists have pushed an agenda eroding democratic norms — and have gained momentum by meeting people's spiritual and material needs.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 1, 2023
In the first indication of how year-end giving will fare this year, GivingTuesday donations rose less than 1% on Tuesday. The GivingTuesday Data Commons noted that more analysis of the data will be unveiled over the coming weeks.
NonProfit Leadership Center
DECEMBER 18, 2023
During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Here are the top five most-read articles from our subject matter experts in 2023. 17 Questions to Ask Your Team to Build the Best Culture Research shows that 96% of workers are looking for a new job, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 20, 2023
With a thoughtful donor prospecting strategy and well-crafted appeals, you’re already well on your way to generating the support your nonprofit needs for its beneficiaries. However, not all your supporters will be open to your fundraising asks. And that’s alright—there are many reasons why an individual might not want to donate money to your nonprofit.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 26, 2023
By SSIR Editors The end of the year is often a time for reflection and looking back, but when you examine the list of SSIR ’s most-read articles of 2023, you’ll find they’re focused on shaping the future: Improving the practice of design thinking to solve social problems, preparing organizations to adopt AI responsibly, telling better stories for transformational social change, coordinating impact investing so communities thrive, achieving equity and justice for all, and more.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Image credit: Jacek_Sopotnicki on istock.com Norma Crosby realized her house was flooding when she was sitting at her dining room table and noticed her toes were wet. She knew Hurricane Harvey might hit her rural town of Alvin, TX, but it wasn’t until the water reached her feet that she knew she and her husband had to evacuate. They listened to the news of the storm through the National Federation of the Blind Newsline , which gives newspaper access and emergency weather alerts to blind and vi
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free-speech politics, following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill Following the resignation of Penn President Liz Magill, nonprofit leaders, academics, and funders weigh in on donor influence and free speech politics.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Community is “actionable,” Katrina VanHuss, chair and founder of Turnkey, said. It gets people to do crazy things like VanHuss signing up for Jujitsu and Courtney Bugler, president and CEO of Zero Prostate Cancer, joining the ballroom dance community, the pair shared in the NonProfit POWER session, “Why the CEO Is the Only One Who Can Build Your Nonprofit Community.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 2, 2023
By Wendy Mercurio , Content & Education Specialist at Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. December is an important month for nonprofit fundraisers. A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 12, 2023
As a nonprofit leader or professional, you know about the importance of having (and standing by) strong values. While your organization already does important work to further its mission, you may also prioritize meeting certain standards for sustainability. There are so many ways to limit your organization’s carbon footprint, from recycling waste to choosing eco-friendly fundraising ideas.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By Paul Cann Current global estimates suggest that 1 in 4 older adults experience social isolation, and 5 to 15 percent of adolescents experience loneliness. Weak social connections cause a higher risk of early death; these are also linked to anxiety, depression, suicide, dementia, and the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Weak social connections represent an equivalent health risk to smoking and obesity.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash Tara Raghuveer is the cofounder of KC Tenants —based in Kansas City, MO—and is the housing campaign director at People’s Action. From there, she directs the Homes Guarantee campaign. Launched in 2017, the campaign organizes with more than 50 tenant groups across the country. In this wide-ranging interview, Raghuveer discusses the state of national tenant organizing today.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 4, 2023
By Stephanie J. Hull and Hilary Pennington iStock Involve potential grantees in learning at the outset, and more advice from a grant maker and a nonprofit leader.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 12, 2023
There are approximately 1.8 million charitable nonprofits in America that provide help and support in various ways. While that is an incredible statistic, it leaves a pressing question: What makes your nonprofit stand out in the sea of millions?
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 9, 2023
By CONCAT — the first website design and development company solely led by refugees and women from countries of conflict. Website maintenance and support can be a luxury for nonprofits working on a tight budget. Here are 10 website maintenance tips that your nonprofit can do yourself to ensure that your website is healthy and running at its best — without needing to break the bank!
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 2, 2023
How to use Schema Markup in 2024 [Newbie Friendly Guide] What is Schema Markup, why should you use it and how can it help you boost your SEO efforts? Check out this [Newbie Friendly Guide] and get started with structured data. SEO is complicated. There are thousands of ranking factors that Google and other search engines consider when analyzing a website.
Top Nonprofits
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Your website is one of the most important tools your nonprofit has at its disposal. It’s a marketing, fundraising, and educational resource all in one! However, not all nonprofits use their websites to their fullest potential. As a result, they may miss out on additional support that they could easily secure with simple fixes to their website. Make sure your website serves its purpose and provides value to your supporters.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.” Florida became home for Jeff VanderMeer when he was young—the humid, subtropical climate reminding him of his early years in the Fiji Islands, where his parents worked for the Peace Corps.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Crystal Hayling continually challenged conventional wisdom, practicing trust-based philanthropy before it was fashionable. By Eden Stiffman Libra Hayling is set to retire from her post as executive director of the Libra Foundation. Crystal Hayling continually challenged conventional wisdom, practicing trust-based philanthropy before it was fashionable.
NonProfit PRO
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Of course, every nonprofit wants to be able to answer the call to fulfill its mission no matter the circumstances. This is especially true in dire situations. Here are three tips to make sure your nonprofit's technology is up for the task.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The top 10 posts on Nonprofit Tech for Good in 2023 reflect the trends that nonprofits were most interested in this past year. Social media still dominates the list as it has every year for the last decade. AI made a strong showing in 2023, and email marketing best practices are still in high demand. Thank you for being a part of the Nonprofit Tech for Good community in 2023.
Ann Green
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Marketing your organization on a budget is easy when you know the right strategies and tools to use. Explore these top tips to step up your marketing strategy. B y Olivia Mode-Cater Picture this: your organization is about to host another fundraising event. You’ve assembled a fundraising team, booked a venue, and put together the perfect program agenda.
NonProfit HR
DECEMBER 19, 2023
As an executive leader leading a social impact organization, I’m sure you can agree that the last three years were about managing through change and being empathetic but resilient. As leaders, we had to be emotionally fit but focus on self-care and ensure others did the same. The business-as-usual approach was disrupted, and leaders across … Read more The post Executive Leadership in 2024: Five Imperatives for C-Suite Leaders appeared first on Nonprofit HR.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Image credit: Alain Pierre-Lys. Composition by Gabby Henrie. This is the fourth article in NPQ ’s series Solidarity Economies: Building Community Power. Coproduced with the New Economy Coalition —a coalition of over 100 organizations building the solidarity economy in the United States—this series highlights case studies of solidarity economy ecosystems that are returning wealth and building grassroots power in cities across the country.
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