NonProfit PRO
MARCH 29, 2023
NonProfit PRO has continued its annual tradition of asking prominent thought leaders in the sector to make nonprofit trend predictions. We sought out experts from nonprofit organizations, agencies and technology providers to learn what’s on their minds and what might be 2023’s top nonprofit trends.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 29, 2023
By Alex Daniels Ford Foundation Darren Walker says it’s time to update the principles that have guided philanthropy since Andrew Carnegie laid out his approach to giving in the landmark “Gospel of Wealth” essay. In an interview with the Chronicle, Walker talks about the broad array of approaches grant makers can take to achieve real change in society — and fends off the criticism that has surrounded big philanthropy in recent years.
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Selfish Giving
MARCH 29, 2023
Last week, I left you on a cliffhanger. I told you about Todd Arrington , historic site manager at the James A. Garfield National Historic Site (JAGNHS) in Mentor, Ohio, and his tremendous job building an audience on Twitter. He's amassed over 25,000 followers! You can read part one here. ? A bit of a review. Building an audience - as Todd has done - is a critical first step on the road to success with corporate partnerships.and everything else, BTW.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MARCH 29, 2023
Written by: Ryan Crowe, MA, ACNP Reading Time: 3 minutes Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in our communities, providing essential services and resources to those in need. As such, nonprofits need to have a business continuity plan in place to ensure that they can continue to operate in the face of critical incidents or disasters. A business continuity plan is a document that outlines the steps an organization will take to ensure the continued delivery of its services in the event of
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
MARCH 28, 2023
As nonprofits remain a target for bad actors due to their vast amount of data, it's imperative to put data security at the top of the priority list. Avoid breaches and maintain donor trust with these protocols.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 30, 2023
By Alex Daniels Desilu Photography Grant makers are hiring historians and taking other steps to learn whether their founders harmed people or the environment to get rich and then deciding how best to make up for what has caused the problems of today.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MARCH 25, 2023
The next series of webinars required to earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising from Nonprofit Tech for Good starts June 28, but if you would like to earn the certificate now — you can request the notes and recordings from the last series presented in January and February 2023. To do so, please email Heather Mansfield with your request and you will then be sent a Stripe invoice for $100 USD that can be paid with a credit card.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2023
Fundraising to support the missions of nonprofit organizations is a complex proposition. It takes discernment — the ability to determine what types of fundraising are most appropriate for and can be undertaken by your nonprofit with the resources at your disposal.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 30, 2023
By Ariel Zwang Nonprofit aid organizations need to consider more creative approaches to addressing the growing humanitarian toll of the war in Ukraine, including how to get food, medicine, and other critical goods to those who are struggling to survive.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 29, 2023
“Nonprofitization affects the structures of movements and the culture of our movements.…[It] is understood to be a response to the revolutionary movements of the mid-20th century.” Dean Spade, January 5, 2023 Should social movement work be paid? That question was at the heart of a recent talk by Dean Spade, a mutual-aid theorist and activist named a Freedom Scholar last year by the Marguerite Casey Foundation.
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.
Clairification
MARCH 27, 2023
Have you ever received confoundingly terrible customer service? Maybe at a restaurant, hotel, fast food restaurant or retail outlet? It happens all the time and, likely, you’ve thought to yourself: “ Why on earth are they treating me like this? It’s so stupid! Don’t they realize I’ll never come here again? ” Sadly, this is exactly what many donors feel when: You make it difficult for them to give.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2023
After conducting a survey of nonprofit fundraising professionals, FreeWill found that virtually all respondents view DAFs as a force multiplier for their fundraising strategies in 2023.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 28, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Longtime monthly donors have shown they really care about an organization's mission. Experts say groups shouldn't be afraid to ask them for additional gifts.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 29, 2023
By Lisa Nutter & Tim Freudlich The simple physics equation, momentum = mass x velocity, tells us that momentum is a value we can control. In the realm of social change, community-based leaders are skilled at influencing and using momentum to advance local solutions but often lack all the financial resources they need to push those solutions to their full potential.
NonProfit Quarterly
MARCH 30, 2023
Image Credit: Monstera on pexels.com Why is the international community so quick to pounce on the subject of “veiled” Muslim women’s bodies? For decades, Muslim women’s bodies and clothing—especially the burqa and hijab—have been the subject of intense media and political scrutiny. Images and feature stories perpetuated by news outlets worldwide impact how Muslim women’s identities are perceived, by themselves and others, influencing their lives and social roles—and global politics.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2023
Nonprofits vary greatly in size and focus, from community organizations that feed the hungry to global institutions protecting the environment. But one thing all nonprofits have in common is the need for stakeholder surveys.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 29, 2023
By M.J. Prest Plus, the Bezos Earth Fund gave $34.5 million to four nonprofit groups to improve greenhouse-gas accounting and develop sustainable food systems, and the Helmsley Charitable Trust granted $26.4 million to expand access to ultrasound imaging services throughout Minnesota.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 28, 2023
By Kevin Starr A couple of years ago, some clever researchers decided to investigate what they called “the puzzle of ineffective giving.” First, they asked a bunch of potential donors how much they thought the difference might be between the average charity and the most effective charity. Then they asked a bunch of experts. Max Roser—of Our World in Data— summarized their findings this way: There are two big things to notice here.
The Charity CFO
MARCH 31, 2023
The word audit can invoke instant fear and dread. Whether it’s an IRS audit, external audit, or even an internal audit, the process can feel burdensome and worrying. However, with the right tools and preparedness, there’s no need to worry. Contrary to popular belief, most audits are not conducted to detect a problem. They are actually useful tools to ensure that an organization is in compliance and can also be used to identify potential problems before they become too big.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2023
Hear the most compelling interview about the generosity crisis with co-authors of “The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges,” Nathan Chappell, CEO of Changing our World, and Brian Crimmins, Senior Vice President of DonorSearch AI. During this episode’s interview with David Blyer, CEO of Arreva, and Jay Fiske, Co-President of MaestroSoft, our Nathan and Brian discuss and share what can be done in to change the crisis around charitable giving.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 28, 2023
By Stephanie Amoako and Gregory Berry Despite pledging billions to help communities around the world, the Gates Foundation has no formal mechanism for tracking the potential environmental and social harms of their investments. Such accountability systems are critical to effective philanthropy.
The Killoe Group
MARCH 27, 2023
Calling all nonprofit leaders and #FearlessFundraisers, this is a conference you WON’T want to miss! Raise 2023, presented by OneCause, is for nonprofit and fundraising professionals wanting to raise their fundraising game. RAISE is part interactive learning + part crowd-sourcing = and 100% FUNdraising! Join cutting-edge nonprofits for two full days (September 11 – 12, 2023) of trends, best practices, and sessions to unlock the innovator in all of us.
Mission Minded
MARCH 27, 2023
Brand strategy and strategic plan: Which one do you need and when? Learn the difference and the benefits of linking them for results that create bold, cultural shifts for your organization. The post <strong>Embrace the Power of a Linked Brand Strategy and Strategic Plan</strong> appeared first on Mission Minded.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 28, 2023
ChatGPT has the power to help with nonprofit communications needs. While the technology is by no means a replacement, it is a power tool that fundraisers can use to optimize the work they do and make their lives easier.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 27, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of the Bard Estate Susanne Bard left Cedars-Sinai Medical Center $140 million to support patient care and research programs in a building that has been renamed the Susanne and Ervin Bard Pavilion. Plus, best-selling authors James and Susan Patterson gave $5 million to bolster the teaching work force in Wisconsin, and two higher-education institutions and a Baltimore area health-care system all received big gifts.
Candid
MARCH 28, 2023
Input from current and potential users of Candid’s tools is crucial to building products for a more efficient and effective social sector. One form this input takes at Candid is User Experience Research (also known as UX research). While we have several channels for gathering customer feedback, UX research is unique since it is about partnering with our current and prospective users to help us understand and adjust to their needs and motivations during the product development process.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
MARCH 30, 2023
Momentum Adds new policy limiting salary ranges in job postings under $100,000 In 2017, Momentum Nonprofit Partners made headlines as one of the first nonprofit associations to require disclosure of salaries on our job board. For us, this was about equity, as research showed not disclosing salary information created more pay disparity based on race and gender.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 31, 2023
The LinkedIn for Nonprofits Resource Hub is a free, curated collection of guides, best practices, live webinars, and more that equips global nonprofit professionals with the knowledge and support they need to help their organizations get the most out of free LinkedIn features to further their mission.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 31, 2023
By M.J. Prest Sam Comen Antonia Hernández plans to step down later this year. Also, Human Rights Watch promotes its next executive director from within, and the billionaire philanthropist Gordon Moore has died at age 94.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
MARCH 31, 2023
Crafting a Strong Call-to-Action: Examples and Strategies for Nonprofits Crafting a strong call-to-action is crucial for nonprofits seeking to engage their audience and achieve their mission. Check out best practices and examples. In the ever-competitive world of nonprofits, it’s crucial to communicate effectively with your audience to achieve your goals.
Bloomerang
MARCH 30, 2023
Every interaction your volunteer has with your organization matters. From the moment they land on your website to sign up for an opportunity to when they check out of their shift, your volunteer’s experience can directly impact your organization’s ability to meet its goals. Here at Bloomerang , we specialize in volunteer management tools that help organizations develop impactful volunteer programs.
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 30, 2023
NonProfit PRO continues the annual tradition of forecasting its 40 nonprofit trends that every organization should keep top of mind for the upcoming year. Similar to 2020, our predictions last year were technology-focused, and while innovation will continue to be at the forefront of nonprofits' strategic plans, the importance of omnichannel strategies will remain prevalent as well.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 30, 2023
Are you ready to try some new email list building tactics at your nonprofit? Every year, you lose subscribers due to emails bouncing, addresses becoming undeliverable, or subscribers opting out. That means if you don’t invest some effort into building your nonprofit’s email list, it will shrink over time. According to the 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , nonprofits still have plenty of ways to build their email lists.
Philanthropy 2173
MARCH 30, 2023
Photo by Jason Dent on Unsplash I changed my job in response to the Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). I was convinced at the time (2010) that the Court's decision would lead to the transformation of many nonprofits from advocacy organizations to money laundering tools for political donors. I was right. It's been hard to prove the scope of this for the very reason it's happening.
Bloomerang
MARCH 29, 2023
Many people all over the world face different challenges and problems. These issues include climate-related disasters, diseases, poverty, and other problems that present major roadblocks to peace and prosperity. This is why volunteerism has played such a major role throughout history. In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits.
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