The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes William DeShazer Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there's a deep sense of unease about the economy.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The traditional approach of giving board seats to individuals with a long history of significant donations disqualifies younger professionals. It's time to rethink what qualifies someone to be a board member. Here are some tips on how to attract and engage the next generation of board members.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Want to raise more money for your nonprofit? The key to engaging more donors and prospects is having clean donor data that you can trust. With reliable data, you can segment and personalize your communications without having to craft each message individually. Data management and segmentation should go hand-in-hand in your fundraising strategy. During this free, on-demand video, learn how your nonprofit can manage and segment your data to raise more money!
Selfish Giving
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The second most popular article in my newsletter last week was on how nonprofits could use Instagram more effectively. (You can see which article was #1 at the bottom of my newsletter.?I include this EVERY WEEK, btw.) You loved it so much that I thought I'd give you more social media advice. Don't include links in your social media posts. Here's why.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt. By Sara Herschander Allison Bailey, NurPhoto, AP Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Direct response fundraising has built up a lot of lore over the years. Let’s take a look at dispelling three of the most pernicious misconceptions that can destroy fundraising results.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
By Elizabeth Cushing We love to talk about scaling solutions in the social sector. It feels good to imagine a day when every person who needs support can get it. The reality is, though, that scale is elusive for most of us. Yes, we successfully develop and implement effective solutions to pressing problems, but we can’t do it for everyone everywhere because it isn’t feasible, it’s too expensive, or both.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs. By Telesilla Kotsi and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez Brittany Murray/MediaNews Group/Long Beach Press-Telegram via Getty Images Food banks can operate on a large scale that requires expensive equipment and skilled management. The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Showing what you do behind the scenes is one of the best approaches to marketing. In today's competitive marketing environment, doing this can help you build bonds with donors.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Image credit: Adrian Schwarz on Unsplash Atlanta is well known as a leading site of the Black middle class and has long been a cultural hub of the Black South. But despite political and cultural gains that have led to the city’s “ Wakanda ” reputation, Atlanta is also home to a very stark racial wealth divide, according to a new report authored by Alex Camardelle and Jarryd Bethea on behalf of the nonprofit Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
OCTOBER 31, 2023
By Kartik Akileswaran , Jonathan Mazumdar & Angela Perez Albertos “When I was preparing to come to Delhi for a job, everyone in the village laughed and asked how it was possible that my village education would find me a job in a big city," recalled a 22-year-old Tabassum Naaz in 2010. They probably assumed her credentials would be too humble to be of use.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake. By Craig Kennedy Getty Images Leading nonprofit associations have rejected efforts to expand the rules governing donor privacy. Their concern is misplaced, and the field’s legitimacy is at stake.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Staying afloat in this environment depends on your ability to make full use of the resources and variables under your direct control. While no one can predict what the markets will do, here's how your nonprofit can build financial resiliency using what you have at hand.
Candid
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
If you are a California-based nonprofit or solicit any donations in California, it’s critical to understand California AB 488 (AB 488). A new law that went into effect in California on January 1, 2023, AB 488 is aimed at improving transparency and accountability in online charitable fundraising. While AB 488 is a California law, it could impact all charities in the United States that solicit donations in California, not just those headquartered in the state.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Steve Latham , CEO & Co-founder at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. Philanthropy is at an inflection point and fundraisers are looking opportunistically beyond cash and credit as their sole sources of funding. Persistent inflation and higher living costs have resulted in fewer dollars left over each month, making it harder for most households to support their favorite organizations as they did in prior years.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
The share of professionals being approached by employers outside fundraising shows how tough it is to hold on to talent, experts say. By Rasheeda Childress A new survey of fundraisers, data analysts, and other advancement-services professionals found that 46 percent of them have considered and/or been recruited for roles outside the nonprofit world.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 31, 2023
In order to achieve their missions, nonprofits must get funding. One of the ways an organization can do this is through a giving day. Here, nonprofit professionals explore the pros and cons of giving days, as well as provide tips on how to best utilize a giving day.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Image credit: AndreyPopov on istock.com In November 2022, it was Allstate. Seven months later, State Farm followed suit and publicly announced it would no longer accept personal or business applications for casualty or property insurance in California. The reason? California, the nation’s most populous state, is too much of an insurance risk due mainly to escalating wildfires.
Donorbox Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
As the end of the year approaches, many charitable organizations find themselves approaching a fundraising crossroads. Perhaps they haven’t reached their goal. Maybe they want to achieve new goals. Or, they might just want to attract new donors. With the clock ticking, many organizations turn to giving season peer-to-peer and crowdfunding tools to finish strong […] The post Boost Giving Season Fundraising with Peer-to-Peer and Crowdfunding appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Also, Cincinnati Children's received $15 million from a local family foundation; and Google gave $2 million to two historically Black institutions. By M.J. Prest Gabriela Vivacqua, WFP Alex Korayi travels by boat to reach a World Food Program distribution site on Amech Island, South Sudan. Also, Cincinnati Children's received $15 million from a local family foundation; and Google gave $2 million to two historically Black institutions.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Spending too much time manipulating data? Relying on multiple spreadsheets to manage budgets? Register for this Tuesday, November 14 webinar to learn tips and tricks to streamline fund tracking, data entry, reporting, and workflows for your annual budget.
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Fundraising in a small nonprofit can be tough. You wear a lot of hats and it’s easy to feel like the Lone Ranger. There are so many things to do and some of them are outside your comfort zone, making your heart pound like you’re being chased by an axe murderer! Some are so far outside your comfort zone you feel like you’re facing the creature from the Black Lagoon while you’re stuck in knee-deep mud.
Donorbox Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Nonprofits can raise 17-31% of their online revenue in December, during year-end campaigns. As you develop your end-of-year fundraising campaign, it’s crucial to add mobile giving options whenever possible. In this article, we’ll discuss different ways to boost your year-end fundraising with mobile giving and discuss how you can make it easier for donors to […] The post Mobile Giving Tips for Year-End Fundraising Success appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
By Nicole Wallace Zachary Balber Every year, the US Latinx Art Forum awards fellowships to 15 visual artists of Latin American or Caribbean descent who live and work in the United States, bringing them greater visibility.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Having a proper logistics plan is essential to motivate donors, who are increasingly interested in seeing their money used as effectively as possible, for the best outcomes. Here are some ideas on how large nonprofits can ensure maximum efficiency and maximum trust with donors.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Image credit: Javier Miranda on Unsplash In what appears to be a situation spiraling toward head-on conflict, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has threatened to upend arguably one of the most progressive policies around homelessness and shelter implemented in the United States: the city’s so-called “Right to Shelter,” a policy which says that any individual without a place to sleep has the right to be placed in temporary emergency shelter, at the city’s expense.
Prosper Strategies
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
It’s that time of year again. If you’re not already working on your annual appeal, you likely will be soon. Annual appeals are one of the biggest problem areas for nonprofits aiming to take a more strength-based approach to their communications. The accepted, long-held formula for the annual appeal is one that relies on need-based […] The post 6 Ways to Make Your Annual Appeal More Strength-Based appeared first on Prosper Strategies.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
By M.J. Prest Also, the Foellinger Foundation has tapped a new leader, and Ellen Alberding, the longtime president and CEO of the Joyce Foundation, will depart next year.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
From Nov. 5-7, Philanos is hosting PowerUP! Baltimore 2023 National Conference: The Spark Igniting Collaboration. The three-day national conference is for leaders who believe in the power of women’s collective giving to create impact in local communities.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
OCTOBER 29, 2023
5 AgTech Must-Haves for Smarter Agriculture Software The agricultural industry has come a long way since the days of manual labor and traditional farming methods. Today, technology plays a vital role in modern agriculture, allowing farmers and agriculture workers to increase productivity, reduce waste, and make more informed decisions. AgTech, or agricultural technology , has revolutionized the way we approach farming and has opened up new opportunities for sustainable and efficient agriculture
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Image credit: s atori13 on istock.com Lawsuits as a tool in the fight against climate change—trying to hold polluters accountable for carbon emissions and governments liable for damaged and dangerous environments—are not new. What is new is that they are on the rise , and plaintiffs are actually beginning to win them, such as in the recently decided Held v.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Fundraisers face the challenge of helping leaders and boards understand how much money organizations can reasonably expect to bring in. By Emily Haynes Mohawk Hudson Humane Society The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society started the Oktopurrfest event to attract younger donors. Fundraisers face the challenge of helping leaders and boards understand how much money organizations can reasonably expect to bring in.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
November and December gifts hold so much potential for nonprofits. So let’s get you positioned for success (with plenty of time left to plan and execute)! Download your free Giving Tuesday and Year-End Cheat Sheets now, and avoid scrambling during the holiday season.
Bloomerang
OCTOBER 30, 2023
In the realm of human services nonprofits , evolving to meet the needs of those served means also adapting to the changing dynamics of donor behavior. As services are provided to some of the most vulnerable populations, there’s a need to ensure consistent funding. Traditional methods of receiving cash donations have seen a significant drop in recent years, with 70% of charities reporting a decline in cash contributions.
Big Duck
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Discover how strategic planning empowers nonprofits to define objectives and learn our three-phase approach for clear communication.
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