The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

If grant makers want to strengthen the racial-justice movement, they need to admit when things go wrong and ensure that better planning and accountability are in place the next time. By Eboo Patel Steven Senne, AP Under Ibram X. Kendi, the Center for Antiracist Research raised a whopping $55 million, much of it right after the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Two trends in the nonprofit world suggest we are facing a crisis: the declining number of donors and declining number of volunteers. Here are some reasons volunteers are so important for nonprofits' fundraising goals, and some guidance on what you should consider to get them engaged.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Research shows that retaining donors is more cost effective than attracting new ones — but why should your nonprofit have to choose between the two? During this free on-demand webinar, you will learn: A simple digital strategy to significantly grow your email list each month without adding extra ongoing effort How to create and offer your donors exactly what they want so you can attract AND retain more of them How to scale and supercharge this strategy through effective ads (including the free

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Written by: Randye S Spina, MBA Reading Time: 4 minutes I’ve served on several nonprofit boards in marketing and communications roles and have seen first-hand that marketing is often an afterthought. Even for nonprofits lucky enough to have healthy budgets, it’s often the most misunderstood function. Board members can have expertise in ANY function and still support the marketing effort to set an example for volunteers, donors, supporters, and grantors by publicly supporting your organization’s

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

10 years after his TED Talk, Dan Pallotta is back with "An Inconvenient Truth" for charities. By Sara Herschander Courtesy of Abramorama Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk has been viewed millions of times. His 2013 TED Talk made him a polarizing figure, sparking changes, debates, and criticism. Now his new film Uncharitable is making the case again.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofits are continuously challenged with limited resources and highly competitive funding opportunities for program sustainability and growth. However, they often overlook the great value of community support and strategic partnerships, in alignment with a nonprofit’s mission, to leverage additional funding.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Written by: Miriam P. Dicks Reading Time: 5 minutes You may be wondering why agility in the nonprofit sector is something worth discussing. The ability to be an agile organization requires being able to modify and adapt to ever-changing internal and external factors in a way that is successful and sustainable. The way COVID-19 impacted the nonprofit world comes to mind when I think about the need for organizational agility.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

By Beatrice Thomas and Lane Harwell As anti-drag protests put the art form in crisis, philanthropy needs to end its silence on this issue.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The nonprofit sector has not been immune to the challenges presented by the job market over the past three years. In light of this, the National Council of Nonprofits has released striking findings from its second Nonprofit Workforce Survey in a new report.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reports of the first positive case of COVID-19 began on day three. On the fourth day, Jennifer Grotz, director of the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference , sent an email notifying attendees that two participants had tested positive for the virus, which increased to six positive cases by the next day. By the end of the first week, over 26 cases had been reported at the conference—more than 10 percent of the participants.

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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.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

By James Anderson Here’s a new axiom fit for the 21st century: The greater the global challenge, the more likely it is to fall to local governments to fix. But this modern reality comes with an inconvenient truth: Our public institutions are not equipped with the updated skills they need to effectively tackle the world’s ever-escalating challenges—not by a long shot.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums. By Kay Dervishi Saint Louis Art Museum Four philanthropies will spend more than $11 million to attract diverse talent to leadership roles in art museums.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

While the mission can be the best part of the job, it can also be emotionally taxing and stressful to be so invested in a particular cause. Here are some tips for supporting employee recognition, support, and wellness within your nonprofit team.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

We sat down with clinician and advocate Rebecca Weston to talk about climate psychology, movement journalism, and the responsibility of journalists and clinicians to connect to the emotional impacts of the climate crisis. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Iris Crawford: So, break it down for me and for folks who will be watching this.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. Autumn brings more than a colorful display of leaves changing, though. It also signals the arrival of a season of significant generosity—with nearly 37% of giving occurring in the final three months of the year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Will A.I. take my job? If I don't use it, will I fall behind? Experts explain how A.I. is changing nonprofits. By Sara Herschander Getty Images A.I. is quickly changing the way we live and work — and nonprofits are no exception. Here's what you need to know to get started.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The donor pyramid and donor funnel have long been the ultimate fundraising strategy. Though the nonprofit sector may desire a better method, these relied upon tactics are still used today. Here’s a look at what another method, the loyalty loop, entails.

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Non Profit AF

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

[An adorable little ferret, with tannish/brownish coat, crouching on a tree stump. They look inquisitive. Image by ambquinn on Pixabay] Hi everyone, a quick note before we get started.

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Fundraising Leadership

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

More businesses are requiring employees to be back in the office or continue with a hybrid model. (Getty Images) Now that the pandemic is officially over—in spite of spiking cases nationwide— many leaders are calling for a return to the physical office. “ Now that the #pandemic is officially over—in spite of spiking cases nationwide— many leaders are calling for a return to the physical office.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Organizations across the country are creating contingency plans. By Sara Herschander Douglas Rissing, Getty Images In what's become a bitter cycle, nonprofits across the country are creating contingency plans.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Donors are giving less overall, so what can you do to optimize your nonprofit’s online giving strategies? Experts shared their thoughts on donor fees, year-end giving, social media, donation buttons and more.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Christine Hunt One of the most impactful grant programs the Kendeda Fund has ever undertaken was funding our nonprofit partners’ operating reserves. At the end of 2023, Kendeda will be “sunsetting”— winding down three decades and nearly $1.2 billion in grantmaking —and this relatively modest ($7.6 million) and decidedly “unsexy” grant initiative began as a way to prepare our grantee partners for life “after Kendeda.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Image Credit: Photo by jurien huggins on Unsplash A recent legal analysis by the conservative-leaning Philanthropy Roundtable argues that the Supreme Court ruling barring affirmative action in college and university admissions could have far-reaching consequences for race-conscious hiring practices in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Employers who may have been using similar practices to higher education…may be open to legal scrutiny and liability.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study. By Alex Daniels Nonprofits remain trusted by a majority of Americans — but that trust is eroding, according to a new study.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Foundation Source released the "2023 Report on Private Philanthropy: Giving and Investment Trends Within Private Foundations." It found that in the face of economic instability, foundations gave $111 million more in charitable aid in 2022, totaling $865 million compared to $754 million in 2021.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Most nonprofits thank their donors with acknowledgment letters or a donor wall. Some organizations also offer name recognition on rooms or buildings for their major donors. Nonprofits that take this recognition to the next level with donor appreciation events will see an increase in donor retention and form stronger relationships with their supporters.

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Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover the various forms of generosity and embrace an abundant spirit on GivingTuesday. Uncover ways to make a meaningful difference.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise. By Garrett Neiman Getty Images Garrett Neiman was taught that leading and controlling institutions was the best way for a privileged man like him to have an impact. The social sector has taught him otherwise.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The nonprofit technology marketplace is growing and evolving, which can make it challenging to keep up with what’s available. So, let’s look at an overview of today’s nonprofit technology marketplace.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Image credit: RDNE Stock project on pexels.com “Almost every ride I call I have a problem or am canceled on,” Kai Brunner told The Daily Dot. Brunner utilizes a service dog, and though state and federal laws prohibit rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft from denying service to disabled riders with service animals, the reality is often much different. Self-driving cars—cars that drive without a human operator—are supposed to change that.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Now with over 100 partners , and nearly 60,000 organizations sharing data, the Demographics via Candid campaign is going strong. Its compelling aim promises to empower nonprofits to share vital information about their organizations, one time, on their Candid profile, where it can be accessed and re-used by all to reduce the inefficiency and reporting burdens faced when applying for funding.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Aviation lawyer John Hoyns hopes his gift will help students from low-income families avoid the stress of worrying about money. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Stetson University received a $15.4 million bequest from a longtime supporter for scholarships and to endow its music school, and four other nonprofits received multimillion dollar donations.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Planned giving is a key piece of big picture fundraising strategies. Here is some guidance on planned giving as baby boomers begin to transfer their wealth over the next two decades.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Raychan on Unsplash This article introduces a new NPQ series, titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). Authors in this series highlight stories of comprehensive community development in Asian American and Pacific Islander communities across the United States.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Benjamin Franklin Had long hair, Alexander Hamilton wore a wig, and Judith Gordon Low stopped wearing pearls: What pronouns did they use? “I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. As a feminist using she/her pronouns and serving in various capacities for organizations that work with girls and gender nonbinary youth , my first instinct was—and still is—to angrily call the donor back, yell, then hang up on

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