NonProfit PRO
JULY 21, 2023
For many years, I insisted that there was a paradigm shift in the nonprofit sector, but fundraisers thought everything would stay the same. However, the pandemic created distance between nonprofits and donors, which has changed fundraising as we once knew it.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2023
By M.J. Prest Abilene Christian University Kay Onstead gave $25 million to endow the Robert and Kay Onstead College of Science and Engineering at Abilene Christian University. Also, Florida Atlantic University received $11.5 million for research on amyloidosis, and a survivor of the Camp Fire in 2018 left $1.7 million to a Northern California community fund for its wildfire-recovery efforts.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 17, 2023
Writing effective nonprofit thank you notes is equal parts art and science. You must rely on the data you’ve collected about your donors and personalize letters with specific donor information to add a genuine touch. This is especially true when it comes to writing memorial donation thank you letters. When someone passes away, their family members, friends, and acquaintances might be compelled to submit donations to your organization in their memory.
Selfish Giving
JULY 19, 2023
Corporate partnership teams could learn a lot from convenience stores (C-stores). Here's a good takeaway: Have good lighting. You see, C-store customers like it when stores and shelves are well-lit. "The entire store looks cleaner, brighter, and fresher, which leads to larger basket sizes, increased profitability per average shopper, and stronger store loyalty.
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
JULY 20, 2023
Your members are the very heart of your organization, which is why building and maintaining a strong membership base is so vital to the work you do. Here are four tips to create a member-centric program that delivers real value to your members by connecting directly with them.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Courtesy of The Myrna Loy The Myrna Loy — a theater and arts group in Helena, Mont. — got a creative place-making grant that it used to create 24 pieces of public art and two iconic murals to invigorate the bleak streetscape of its neighborhood. Movie nights and charcuterie boards, shared rehearsal space, and online performances are a few of the strategies the organizations are deploying as they build new business models.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
JULY 21, 2023
By Eric Nee After helping lead Stanford Social Innovation Review since 2006, I will be stepping down as editor in chief, effective January 11, 2024. I’ll be turning 70, and I am looking forward to a new phase in my life where I can pursue a variety of passions. I’m letting everyone know now, to give SSIR time to fill my role and to prepare for the transition.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 19, 2023
If you’re worried about the latest trends in giving, you’re not alone. That’s why I was interested to hear about some recent research done by Charity Navigator, which found that 80% of people surveyed said they’d be donating to the nonprofits they care about this year.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2023
By Leslie Lenkowsky Rulings on affirmative action, loan forgiveness, and LGBTQ rights should spur the nonprofit world to double down on efforts to address the larger problems of race, discrimination, and education.
Amy Eisenstein
JULY 20, 2023
We have a HOA, board that never responds to emails or enforces the community bylaws. One board member constantly battles the members to do something about issues and believes they don’t enforce the rules because some board members break those rules. So, now the BOARD has developed a lie about him harassing homeowners and receiving anonymous calls complaining about that BOARD member.
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
JULY 19, 2023
Americans viewed inflation as the top problem facing the country in 2022. Individual donors specifically cited inflation as a major reason why they expected to give less last year. As a result, nonprofits were hit hard in multiple ways. Because of inflation, the value of dollars donated declined, while costs, wages, and for some, demand for services grew.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 19, 2023
William Duff Architects expands its market reach with the launch of its community practice, complementing its residential, commercial, and hospitality practices. The launch enables the company to provide support to public and nonprofit sector clients.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 19, 2023
By Chris Maddocks Ugur Yildirim, dia images, Getty Images Donors who respond during a crisis, such as the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria in February, are even less likely to keep giving than in years past. When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give.
Get Fully Funded
JULY 16, 2023
When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? How do you feel? I’m willing to bet I know the answer. In one word, “UGH.” If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”.
Candid
JULY 18, 2023
As the saying goes, “Money talks,” and there’s no better example of this than the Giving Pledge and its effect on the social sector. To date, 241 individuals with a cumulative net worth easily surpassing $1 trillion have made the pledge—a public commitment to give the majority of their fortunes to charity. That’s potentially a lot of philanthropy. Whether these megadonors are on your radar, their voices are shaping broader conversations in the philanthropic sector about what and who gets funded,
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2023
Aidan Reilly, co-founder and head of partnerships at The Farmlink Project, will be presenting the closing keynote session at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Reilly to get a sneak peek at his session.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress Thandiwe Tshabalala for The Chronicle Fundraising experts weigh whether a ban on legacy admissions would drive down donations to universities.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JULY 16, 2023
Best AI-Powered Social Media Caption Generators for 2023 The future is here! AI will probably not replace you as a social media marketer, but someone that uses AI and other marketing tools more efficiently might. The AI Social Media Caption Generatorsin this article come with a free trial. Be sure to check them out and learn how to use them to your advantage.
Jeff Brooks
JULY 19, 2023
The hardest thing about writing is writing. Staying on task and productive. Unfortunately, the enemy is most often within. We find ways to be unproductive. Here are some of the ways we do that, from the Publication Coach Blog, at How to kill your productivity : Overestimate the amåount of time you have. You think you have eight+ hours a day for concentrated work?
NonProfit PRO
JULY 19, 2023
Bad structure and poor division of labor contributes to the creation of bad processes and systems which, in turn, creates inefficiency. This results in real harm to the economy of the organization and even more harm to the donor experience.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 20, 2023
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak, AP The Open Society Foundations, founded by George Soros, plans to limit new grant making until February as it transitions to a new operating model run by his son, Alex. Open Society Foundations said Wednesday that they plan to limit new grant making until February, as the nonprofits transition to a new operating model run by billionaire investor George Soros's son, Alex.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JULY 18, 2023
By Fan Li The number of children refusing to attend school in Japan is increasing at an alarming rate. This phenomenon, known as futoko, refers to the increasing number of children who don't attend school for more than 30 days due to reasons unrelated to health or finances. According to the latest survey conducted by the Ministry of Education (MEXT) in 2022, more than 244,000 elementary and middle-school students in Japan fall into this category and face difficulties in attending school.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 19, 2023
Image Credit: Vyacheslav Dumchev on istock This is the second article in NPQ ’s series titled Owning the Economy: Stories from Latinx Communities. Coproduced with the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders , a national network of Latinx community development groups, this series highlights community preservation, land ownership, and business development efforts in Latinx and immigrant communities across the country.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 21, 2023
The Giving Block unveiled EcoGift, a process designed to make cryptocurrency donations climate-friendly. EcoGift was designed to measure and negate the carbon footprint from cryptocurrency donations processed on The Giving Block’s platform.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 20, 2023
By Thalia Beaty. Associated Press NEW YORK Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP MacKenzie Scott, who is worth more than $36 billion, according to Forbes, has donated more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits. Candidates would have at least a 4 percent chance of being selected for a $1 million grant.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JULY 19, 2023
By Armando Zumaya While I have seen a great many articles on the decline in charitable giving, it is striking how rarely the work of fundraising itself is mentioned as part of the problem. Amazing right? Imagine talking about a decline in agriculture but not talking about farmers. But while most discussions of the problem focus on the donor, there are two parts of the process of giving, and the fundraiser is no less crucial.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 18, 2023
Image Credit: Ussama Azam on unsplash.com Total US philanthropic giving decreased significantly in 2022, one of only four times the metric has dipped in the last 40 years. The latest annual report by Giving USA shows that total giving for 2022 declined by 3.4 percent in current dollars (or 10.5 percent after adjusting for inflation) to a total of $499 billion—down from $517 billion in 2021.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 18, 2023
To support nonprofit leaders seeking to leverage digital data to their organizations' best advantage, Info-Tech Research Group has released its new data-backed blueprint designed specifically for nonprofits. The resource was designed to demonstrate the value of data for nonprofits.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 19, 2023
By Alex Daniels In an open letter, executives of large foundations said the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action at colleges should lead philanthropy to do more to combat racial inequity.
Blue Avocado
JULY 17, 2023
Do you feel like your nonprofit is continually facing uphill battles when it comes to legislative advocacy? You're not alone. Advocacy is an art form, and to excel, you must master the language, tactics, and politics of it. In our latest article, the author shares eleven insightful strategies to help your nonprofit effectively lobby legislators and make a tangible difference.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 19, 2023
We have to understand ourselves in generational terms. We need to see our role in the long fight that has been going on since time immemorial. One of my favorite quotes that’s ever been said on my show was by the great labor organizer, Indigenous labor organizer Kooper Caraway, who said the labor movement didn’t start when a bunch of guys sat down in a hall and called themselves the Amalgamated Bricklayers.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 17, 2023
KLaunch and BlueSky Commerce announce the launch of FoodBridge, an e-commerce and AI-powered engine built to create a new pathway to economic sustainability for food banks. Once deployed, citizens can shop a food bank’s digital storefront via their mobile device.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 17, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress It’s important for advancement departments to be a part of this conversation, not just admissions.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
JULY 20, 2023
Featuring a keynote Speaker, Breakout Sessions, and Funder Listening Sessions on August 3rd at Christian Brothers University The Nonprofit Talent Summit is a day of learning and sharing that will help nonprofit leaders in the Mid-South tackle some of the most complicated challenges in our workplaces and provide new paths forward for both your organization and the Memphis nonprofit sector as a whole.
Nonprofit Productive
JULY 15, 2023
Changing jobs is never easy. We get used to working systems, collaborating with others and striving for mutually-agreed upon goals. At particular times in our career, we feel nudged to evaluate, reconsider, explore. That’s when we make a change. A new job. A new organization. A new role. Sometimes even a new career. All of this is normal. Where we can get into a pickle is in the transition itself: you’ve agreed to take a new job but… you haven’t yet begun in the new position This is similar to w
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