Get Fully Funded
APRIL 17, 2023
I hear it all the time – Where do I find new donors? Is there a list somewhere? Ha ha. Uh, no. There’s no magic pill you can take that will somehow attract rich people to your cause like moths to a flame. That would be cool if it were real. But it doesn’t work that way. Yet, there are some proven techniques for finding people who love your nonprofit’s work and want to see you succeed.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 20, 2023
Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—has been under fire in the past few years over its lax policies on news content, data privacy, and misinformation. Long-time users of Twitter are concerned about hate and harassment after Elon Musk recently acquired the company, as some accounts that were previously banned for v
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 19, 2023
By Emily Haynes Getty Images Previously, the biggest donors insulated overall fundraising revenue from a decline, but there were fewer of these donors at year-end.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 17, 2023
The Fundraising Effectiveness Project released its full-year 2022 numbers at AFP ICON yesterday. And they weren’t good. Donor dollars had been rising since 2012 — until now. Here’s a breakdown of the findings.
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
APRIL 20, 2023
Listen superhero. The world is counting on you. Come join the Nonprofit Leadership Lab and get the training and support you deserve! Our 1-day sale closes in the morning! The post The Nonprofit Leadership Lab is OPEN (1-day Flash Sale) appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 19, 2023
Pledge fundraising campaigns are an excellent way to encourage your donors to make gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. During a pledge fundraiser, a donor promises to contribute a specific amount in the future or over a certain time frame. Typically, they pledge to fulfill their donation when a certain action is completed, such as running a specific number of miles in a fun run.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 19, 2023
Nonprofits react to crises. Though giving tends to rise around these events, nonprofits often are unable to retain these often one-time donors. If your organization doesn’t have a plan to steward these reactionary donations to make them become more commonplace, it should.
Joan Garry
APRIL 19, 2023
Want more tips and strategies for developing a nonprofit organization that’s built to last? Discover the 14 Attributes of a Thriving Nonprofit! Grab your free download and start transforming your organization today! The post 3 Eye-Opening Conversations on Organizational Development appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
Selfish Giving
APRIL 19, 2023
All this month I've been talking about the Engage for Good Conference in May. Two weeks ago, I talked about the conference and a special get-together I'm planning for people that sign up for the conference with this code: ???? SGEFG ???? ( SG = Special Group!) Last week, I made - what I thought - was a compelling case for why the conference was worth your time, energy, and money and how I could be your "Conference Concierge" next month.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 18, 2023
By Bruce Reznik Mel Melcon, Los Angeles Times, Getty Images A lawsuit against Los Angeles County helped spur efforts to stop polluting the Los Angeles River. Lawsuits are not as risky or costly as many grant makers believe — and are one of the best strategies for achieving lasting effects on a wide range of environmental issues.
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 PRO
APRIL 21, 2023
Securely managing donor data provides the foundation for analyses that can reveal deeper insights into donor sentiment. Here are three steps that every nonprofit should take to ensure that their donor data is both private and secure.
Bloomerang
APRIL 19, 2023
It happens to the best of us: You’re talking with friends or family members, and you use a word or phrase that you don’t say outside of work—one that no one else in the room understands. In the tech industry, that word might be something like “tech stack.” We might use an acronym like CRM without explaining what that stands for or that it’s sometimes used interchangeably with donor database or donor management software.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 19, 2023
Image Credit: Monika Helmecke on pixabay.com Last December, in Upper Darby, an 85,000-person suburban community outside of Philadelphia, many residents, when they entered “hospital” into their map app and rushed to their local hospital to seek urgent medical care, found that the emergency room—and indeed the entire Delaware County Memorial facility—had closed.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 20, 2023
By Thalia Beaty and Glenn Gamboa Associated Press Joshua A. Bickel, AP CASA of Lexington has seen a drop in new volunteers. In 2022, 62 completed training, short of its goal of 80. CASA of Lexington has tried just about everything to find volunteers to serve as advocates for abused and neglected children with the Kentucky nonprofit.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 18, 2023
Managing successful paid advertising campaigns with tight budgets and limited resources can be challenging. Fortunately, there are several platforms with programs that offer exclusive resources to nonprofit organizations to help them further their mission.
Bloomerang
APRIL 21, 2023
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Dear Charity Clairity, I’m trying to start a charity in my late husband’s name. My question is how can I go about getting this initiative started? His death just happened, and I am overwhelmed and raw, but need to do something positive in his name.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 20, 2023
Image Credit: Rod Long on unsplash.com A recent report on climate justice funding finds that many foundation leaders are of two minds when it comes to the climate crisis—the crisis is “urgent” yet easily put off for another day. The survey responses make this cognitive dissonance clear. Titled Much Alarm, Less Action: Foundations & Climate Change and authored by Naomi Orensten, Katarina Malmgren, and Maria Lopez of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, the report (based on a survey of 188
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 17, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Plus, Harvard received $300 million from hedge-fund manager Kenneth Griffin, Robert Smith donated $15 million for career-readiness programs for underserved high-school students, and Kathryn and Kenneth Chenault gave Bowdoin $2 million to honor a civil-rights leader.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 21, 2023
Nonprofits increasingly rely on technology to accelerate their mission and meet the expectations of their supporters. Today’s technology encompasses elements that touch people, process, and culture. Grounded in research, Powering Purpose in the Cloud presents three digital mindsets alongside actionable pathways to guide your organization’s successful adoption of technology.
Candid
APRIL 20, 2023
Creating a social media strategy can feel overwhelming. There is so much expert advice out there about how much you should post, what types of content are the best, and how to reach new audiences. The problem is, this advice is often aimed at organizations with dedicated social media folks, or even teams of them. So, how can your nonprofit create a social media strategy that you can sustain?
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 20, 2023
Image Credit: Wesley Davi on pexels.com How interlinked are climate change and mental health? Very, an increasing body of research suggests, prompting questions about how we can tackle the nexus of two of the greatest crises of our times. “We need to recognize that the climate crisis is the greatest public-health threat we face, and the mental health dimensions…are part of this larger set of health impacts,” says Gary Cohen, cofounder and president of Health Care Without Harm , a US-based organ
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 17, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Sixto Cancel argues that people who have experienced the child-welfare system are the ones to make it better. Now some of America’s biggest philanthropists are betting that he’s right.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 21, 2023
Calling all nonprofits who need funding for their technology-driven projects! Amazon Web Services (AWS) wants to support the mission-critical components of your work that rely on cloud technology. The AWS IMAGINE Grant supports foundational IT projects as well as think big projects leveraging advanced services, with an opportunity for unrestricted funding up to $150,000 and cloud credits of up to $100,000.
Jeff Brooks
APRIL 19, 2023
Asking donors to cover credit card processing fees (usually 2% to 3% of the donation) is often marketed as a clever way to squeeze a little more revenue from your online donors. Does it work? Not in this experiment reported by NextAfter: How introducing “donor fees” impacts conversion. The test was very simple. A landing page tested the inclusion of this statement: Everything else was identical for both versions.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 19, 2023
“THE WAYS OF GODS” BY CARLA JAY HARRIS/ WWW.LUISDEJESUS.COM/ARTISTS/CARLA-JAY-HARRIS Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ ’s spring 2023 issue, “The Space Beyond: Building the Way.” In this conversation, Cyndi Suarez, NPQ ’s president and editor in chief; Darren Isom, a partner in The Bridgespan Group’s San Francisco office and host of the podcast Dreaming In Color ; and antiracist philanthropic leader F.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 17, 2023
By Kay Dervishi and Yesica Balderrama Christine Paige The Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation, a conservation nonprofit near Grand Teton National Park, relies on volunteers to collect local wildlife data and remove fencing that’s harmful to animals. Wyoming chalked up a big increases in volunteers during the pandemic as retirees and companies were attracted to open spaces to help local charities and the interest continues to build.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 18, 2023
Are you ready to be at the forefront of the AI movement for social good? Introducing StratusLIVE’s groundbreaking AI solutions designed specifically for nonprofit organizations. Discover the power of our AI-driven content wizard and how our innovative technology can revolutionize your operations and fundraising strategy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your nonprofit’s impact with cutting-edge AI technology.
Candid
APRIL 19, 2023
With the climate crisis making headlines every day, the urgency of tackling this issue is clear. But for many in philanthropy, finding solutions to its complexity and enormity can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Without an understanding of how to begin creating equitable strategies to address its impacts, many funders are hesitant to even engage. But it does not have to be that way.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 20, 2023
“OF THE WIND” BY CARLA JAY HARRIS/ WWW.LUISDEJESUS.COM/ARTISTS/CARLA-JAY-HARRIS Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ ’s spring 2023 issue, “The Space Beyond: Building the Way.” Click here to download this article as it appears in the magazine, with accompanying artwork. We are living through a syndemic—a time of multiple crises causing seismic economic, political, environmental, technological, and social shifts, which are long from being settled. 1 Black, Indigenous, people of color, and Gl
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 19, 2023
By David Risher and Jennifer Risher Getty Images The co-creators of the #HalfMyDAF campaign are calling on more donors to join them as they launch two new rounds of matching funds to encourage people to grant 50 percent of their DAF dollars to nonprofits.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 21, 2023
Nonprofits increasingly rely on technology to accelerate their mission and meet the expectations of their supporters. Today’s technology encompasses elements that touch people, process, and culture. Grounded in research, Powering Purpose in the Cloud presents three digital mindsets alongside actionable pathways to guide your organization’s successful adoption of technology.
The Charity CFO
APRIL 20, 2023
How can nonprofit accounting software help your organization with efficiency? We’re in the age of technology, and it seems that for every process or transaction, there is a corresponding technological solution designed to make our lives easier and our work more efficient. In today’s digital age, technology has revolutionized almost every aspect of business operations, including accounting and finance.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 17, 2023
How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? It is not easy. Certainly, having “liberal” or “progressive” values is not enough. Here I want to offer a story about one organization’s journey in this direction: the Mayors Innovation Project. For nearly 20 years, MIP has provided a gathering place for progressive mayors to share policy ideas, with clear commitments to advancing racial equity and serving mayors of color well.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 20, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Eric Risberg, AP Troy Brunet volunteers with Project Homeless Connect in San Francisco, leading its effort to give eyeglasses to people who need them. People who provide eyeglasses to homeless people, work to empower women, support students, and more discuss what drives them to donate their time.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 17, 2023
The Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy at Texas A&M University's Bush School of Government & Public Service will host the annual Bank of America Program on Volunteerism on April 19, 2023.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
111 
Let's personalize your content