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.
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?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Selfish Giving
AUGUST 23, 2023
I love sharing articles with you every week, but I also know reading them takes a lot of time! I recently came across something new from Google that should make things easier, thanks to AI! Some of you may have this new feature on your phones right now! If not, you should have it soon. It will also be coming to desktops. The new feature is Google’s AI-powered Search Generative Experience , or SGE for short.
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Affnetz
AUGUST 22, 2023
Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits Exploring Donor Management Software: A Go-To Guide for Small Nonprofits / By Mike Crum In today’s digital age, technology has transformed the way Nonprofit organizations operate and connect with their supporters. Small Nonprofits, just like larger counterparts, are increasingly leveraging donor management software to streamline their fundraising efforts, enhance donor relationships, and maximize their impact.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2023
Charity Navigator has acquired startup Causeway. The Causeway platform allows donors to give directly to nonprofits through personal giving portfolios, expanding donors' ability to become sustainers and philanthropists for their favorite causes.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the world of nonprofits, first impressions matter. Your marketing materials play a crucial role in shaping the initial perception of your organization. A well-designed, visually appealing approach can foster a positive emotional connection between your brand and potential stakeholders or donors. Beyond aesthetics, effective marketing also bolsters credibility, showcasing professionalism and legitimacy to potential contributors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 21, 2023
Plus, MacKenzie Scott is continuing to give big to affordable-housing efforts with a $10 million contribution to Homestead Community Land Trust. By Maria Di Mento Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, who own a home on Maui, are creating a fund to provide immediate assistance to people in need on the island as well as longer term aid, as recovery and rebuilding efforts will likely take years.
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.
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 PRO
AUGUST 21, 2023
Many nonprofits are feeling the pressure of today’s challenging labor market. How can you attract and retain employees when other organizations have more resources to win talent? Here are four steps to creating an inclusive and robust benefits package to bolster company culture, as well as to attract and keep talent.
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 Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the Clinton Global Initiative last year, which returned after a six-year hiatus. The conference will seek commitments to address climate change, health care, gender-based violence, the war in Ukraine, and more.
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.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
Batts Morrison Wales & Lee's managing partner Mike Batts announced the formation of a special team to represent nonprofits in IRS audits of Employee Retention Credit claims. Batts appointed appropriately experienced members of the firm to the team.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 24, 2023
By M.J. Prest California Community Foundation Miguel Santana will leave the Weingart Foundation to lead the California Community Foundation. Also, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will install a new CEO on November 1, and the Steve Fund has appointed its next leader.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
AUGUST 24, 2023
By Mike Kubzansky Although digital technology and society are increasingly and inextricably linked, digital technology must develop in service of society. We must first define the type of society we want and then determine how best to use technology’s potential to realize it. Open access to this article is made possible by the Omidyar Network.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, online fundraising has become a powerful tool for nonprofits and charitable organizations to raise funds, connect with donors, and make a significant impact. Here are some tips and strategies for engaging donors in the digital age, and how to maximize online fundraising success.
Prosper Strategies
AUGUST 23, 2023
Media audits are one of the most valuable, free tools available to nonprofit organizations. And, while you may think a media audit is only helpful if your organization is looking to secure media coverage, there are other instances where a media audit can provide insights about similar organizations, the issues impacting your nonprofit subsector and […] The post Understanding Media Audits appeared first on Prosper Strategies.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Sergio Estrada After winning a multimillion-dollar fortune in the California Lottery, Alcario and Carmen Castellano created a family foundation and gave $10 million to support Latinx arts and culture, education nonprofits. Lessons from a family’s decades-long giving focused on Latinx arts and culture, education, and diversity on nonprofit boards.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 24, 2023
If you’re a fundraiser who also manages your nonprofit’s auctions, you know that successful events and deep donor relationships are the cornerstone of your nonprofit’s impact. And our mission is to give you a seamless way to bridge the gap between your auction efforts and Bloomerang. Thanks to Bloomerang’s meticulous evaluation process, we chose Handbid as our auction management software partner because of their modern, user-friendly interface, robust auction management capabilities,
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
Engaging Networks announced the Engaging Networks Community Conference, set to take place in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 11-12, 2023. This event will bring together professionals and thought leaders from the nonprofit sector to discuss strategies and technologies that drive engagement and empower positive change.
Donorbox Nonprofit
AUGUST 25, 2023
Church staff members work hard to support their ministries and they’re often stretched thin. On average, churches have only one full-time staff member per 75 worship attendees. Between planning services and other church gatherings, managing the books, sending out church newsletters, and raising the necessary funds to continue growing, your small staff does a lot!
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 22, 2023
Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits. By Drew Lindsay Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits.
Non Profit AF
AUGUST 21, 2023
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 22, 2023
OneCause announced Auction AI, a toolset that leverages the power of artificial intelligence to change giving through donor personalization and choice, increase fundraising revenue, and save nonprofits time during event setup. Auction AI will help curate personalized recommendations for auction packages.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 22, 2023
A few weeks ago, I heard that 65% – 70% of sales happen during the follow up phase. 65% – 70%! The person sharing this information said that most business owners get stuck chasing the “cream,” just looking for the three people out of ten who are easy to sell to. Even though the majority of sales is in the additional ten, they ignore them.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 23, 2023
By M.J. Prest Also, the Gray Foundation has awarded $25 million for breast-cancer research at five hospitals and universities, and the Toyota USA Foundation has committed up to $23.5 million for STEM programs at schools in Alabama, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Role of App Development in Digital Marketing In today’s fast-paced digital era, smartphones have seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, shaping how we interact and seek services. In this context, businesses are on a perpetual quest to establish meaningful connections with their intended audience. A powerful strategy that has gained prominence in recent times is app development.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 23, 2023
Secure your seat for the must-attend nonprofit conference of 2023. Cause Camp is a catalyst for innovative ideas, collaboration, and action in the areas of marketing, board engagement, digital fundraising, team building, avoiding burnout, and more. Gain invaluable knowledge to build momentum in your career and your cause. You’ll leave with every tool needed to navigate the rollercoaster of nonprofit life, plus memories that last a lifetime.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
AUGUST 20, 2023
Andrea Hill of Momentum Nonprofit Partners Explains Three Federal Bills that are important to nonprofits Advocacy is often the difference maker when it comes to whether a nonprofit is able to advance its mission. Advocacy is a powerful tool in a nonprofit’s toolkit that can be used to mobilize the community, develop effective solutions, and educate those who have the authority to draft and enact legislation.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 25, 2023
The strategic change coincides with Alex Soros, George's son, announcing a shift to a new operating model the board adopted at the end of June, its first major move since he took over as head of OSF's Board of Directors in December. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The strategic change coincides with Alex Soros, George's son, announcing a shift to a new operating model the board adopted at the end of June, its first major move since he took over as head of OSF's Board of Directors in December.
Bloomerang
AUGUST 23, 2023
You have a donor database ! Congratulations, all your data is now tucked neatly into organized rows and easy-to-access fields. Well done! Now, who exactly are all of these people in your database? There’s a rule of thumb home organizers use that says you should always keep your belongings in a place where you can see them, or you risk forgetting that you have them.
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