The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Concerns that recipients would experience negative consequences have turned out to be untrue. Instead, nonprofits report more financial stability and expanded programs. By Maria Di Mento Blue Star Families MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million last year to Blue Star Families, which is using the money to broaden programs to help military families, hire more staff, and invest in its future financial health.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Over the past 20 years, a lot has changed in the nonprofit sector, and with major giving in particular. Here are five ways major giving and the sector in general have changed, and what nonprofit professionals should keep in mind as they work toward their organizations’ missions.

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Nonprofits Technology 298

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide highlights gifts for everyone on your list, with some or all of the proceeds benefiting nonprofits. Gifts in this 2023 guide were curated by the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s nonprofit community through a submission process in November. As you celebrate the holidays this season, thank you for supporting nonprofits that strengthen our communities.

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Children Homelessness Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 264

Joan Garry

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

So many members of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab are pure, unadulterated Givers. But Heidi was the “Queen Giver”. The post 6 Ways to Create a Culture of Givers At Your Organization (a Tribute to Heidi Dressler) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits 220

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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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year. By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress United Way Bay Area BMO Financial Group volunteers put together more than 1,000 personal-care kits on GivingTuesday at United Way Bay Area. The number of donors who gave declined by 10 percent compared with last year.

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Nonprofits 306

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In line with campaigns throughout the year, end-of-year marketing campaigns should focus on an organization’s mission and stay true to its branding. Here are some things to keep in mind as you develop your year-end fundraising marketing strategy.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is pleased to announce that Michelle M. Sanchez, CPA, will serve as its board chair for 2024, effective January 1. As a passionate member of the NLC board since 2021 and a public accountant in the Tampa Bay area since 1994, Michelle brings deep expertise in auditing and financial management to the organization and nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit Leadership 147

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Manufacturing 147

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Seventy percent of respondents said it was essential to trust a charity before giving — but only 20 percent said they highly trust charities. By Jim Rendon Getty Images Seventy percent of respondents said it was essential to trust a charity before giving — but only 20 percent said they highly trust charities.

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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.

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Nonprofits 287

Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dive into the transformative realm of fundraising as we unravel the profound impact of the 10 Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. Join us on a journey that reshapes nonprofit dynamics, prioritizes community voices, and sparks a revolution in philanthropy Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) is a revolutionary approach that is reshaping how organizations connect with their supporters.

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Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 130

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

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Who's had success recruiting new corporate partners at events like trade shows? Anyone? Anyone? It's not something I'm an expert on. That's why I'm glad I came across this interview with Brian D'Erario , a partnership expert who's worked with several well-known publications, including Morning Brew. He offered some solid advice we can use at the next trade show we attend. ?

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Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Environmental Finance 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector. By Eboo Patel Nonprofit leaders have stopped giving advice and feedback to younger employees for fear of blowback. This is hurting the whole sector.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to managing the functions and operations for which we’re responsible, we can struggle and wander. Here are some tips to stay on track to achieve your fundraising goals.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3). “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles.” This is the opening of a new report by the Washi

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Non Profit AF

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

[Image description: Beautiful bluish/purple mushrooms growing out of the ground, shiny and almost translucent, like jellyfish. They have gills, a ring halfway up a slender stem.

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Nonprofits 126

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The last 20 years have seen larger growth in the field than the previous 50, and demand for fiscal sponsors has surged since 2020. By Eden Stiffman Bridgewater College Having the Tides Center as its fiscal sponsor allowed Vote Early Day to shed much of its back-office infrastructure. The last 20 years have seen larger growth in the field than the previous 50, and demand for fiscal sponsors has surged since 2020.

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Nonprofits 290

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy released “The Giving Environment: Giving Trends by Race and Ethnicity” report. Here are three key findings from the report and how your nonprofit can begin to overcome the associated hurdles to reaching new demographics to support your cause.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

How much time does your fundraising team spend manually ensuring all your various tools are in sync? This time suck is not only burning out your employees. It’s also wasting valuable time you could spend sharpening your fundraising strategy – and raising more for your mission. That’s where the Donorbox + Little Green Light integration […] The post Donorbox + Little Green Light: A Powerful Integration to Streamline Your Workflow appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Management 124

Big Duck

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Strategies nonprofit professionals can use to shape their personal brand, establish a strong reputation, and develop meaningful connections with key audiences.

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Nonprofits 122

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rick Bowmer/AP Giving is down, and the number of people making charitable donations is declining, so many nonprofits will be trying to make up the difference.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A new study shows that children are following in their parents’ charitable footsteps, with 81% of parents who give reporting that their children under age 18 also participated in a charitable activity in the past year.

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Children Activism 276

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Image credit: Herb Roe on wikimedia.org “We stand upon the shoulders of geniuses, uncommon geniuses who have gone before us. That’s what we are here about today,” said Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, as reported by the AP. Wallace spoke before a crowd gathered at the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Chillicothe, OH.

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Fundraising Leadership

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Deciding whether or not to accept a promotion requires weighing the pros and cons. A GenZ friend was recently agonizing to a handful of us at a party about her great job offer in the company where she has worked for seven years. The offer included a title promotion, raise, cost of living expenses, global travel and high visibility. What was the problem?

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Leadership Universities Management Culture 107

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The influential investor gave more than $500 million during his lifetime, primarily to build university student housing. By Maria Di Mento Johannes Eisele, AFP, Getty Images Charlie Munger donated at least $550 million to charity, much of it for university student housing and other building projects. The influential investor gave more than $500 million during his lifetime, primarily to build university student housing.

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Universities 239

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 1, 2023

AmeriCorps released the results from four new return-on-investment (ROI) studies that estimate the value of benefits its programs generate per dollar invested. Each study helps AmeriCorps communicate the value of its programs to relevant stakeholders.

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Values Communication 268

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By Undraye Howard Diversity, equity, and inclusion are much more than a passing fad. They are a framework for engaging an organization’s full strength.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. But before receiving funds, you need to show you’re legally registered, governed by a board, and have solid financial management policies. On top of that, there’s a lengthy contract to review and sign. It’s a lot of due diligence and compliance work to handle.

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Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Impulse givers tend to differ from those who give directly to charitable organizations, research finds. By Lauren Dula and Ruth K. Hansen Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Walmart has embraced checkout charity. If you live in the United States, chances are that cashiers often ask whether you want to donate to a cause their employer is currently supporting.

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Charitable Organizations Universities 238

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In November 2003, NonProfit PRO published its first issue. To celebrate the brand’s debut in 2003, we spoke to two nonprofits that started in the same year as us to learn how they’ve been able to serve their mission as long as they have, and share what other nonprofits can learn from their success.

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Nonprofits Education Education Fundraising 263

Donorbox Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Dodgeball conjures up memories of grade school playgrounds and gym classes for many of us. Your nonprofit can turn these memories into a fun and successful fundraising event with a dodgeball tournament fundraiser. Beyond the adrenaline-fueled matches, dodgeball fundraisers bring together communities, support nonprofits, and create a fun event for participants and spectators.

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Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Unlike many cycles of nonprofit operations, grant reporting doesn’t really have a season; it’s all year long. Grant reporting also varies widely by funder. Some don’t require reporting at all; others ask for verbal reports in-person or over video call; some allow us to repurpose reports; and others require traditional and extensive reports in their own custom templates and timelines.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Finance Leadership Activism 105

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By M.J. Prest The J.M. Kaplan Fund Julia Bator, executive director of The J.M. Kaplan Fund. Also, the Arc of the United States picked a U.S. Department of Education leader as its next CEO, and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has tapped a new U.S. racial-justice director.

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Education Education Foundations 230

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

NonProfit PRO is compiling its 10th annual nonprofit trends list. As we prepare this year's list, we decided to directly ask you — nonprofit professionals — to submit new tactics that are working at your nonprofit and your expectations for what will be trending in 2024.

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Nonprofits 256

Donorbox Nonprofit

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The first point of sale (POS) system was created by IBM in 1973 – over fifty years ago. Since then, the POS has evolved from a basic cash register to a fully-fledged sales solution with analytics and tracking. When you hear “POS,” you might immediately think of shops or restaurants. However, many nonprofits need a […] The post Raise More With A Nonprofit Point of Sale (POS) System appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. All of your efforts to retain your employees feel like attempting to hold water in a sieve. So, what do you do?

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Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Law Retention 105