NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Major gifts fundraising is generally misunderstood. There is more to it than the art of asking. So, if you are facing ignorance in your nonprofit, here are some ways you can educate your fellow team members on the role.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
By Maria Di Mento. Colleen Gustafson, McPherson College McPherson College has an enrollment of about 800. The donor will contribute $2 for every dollar given or pledged to McPherson College by other people through June 30.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
OCTOBER 31, 2022
For nonprofit professionals who aspire to be a CEO or senior leadership team member, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management is a powerful step to make that goal a reality. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a graduate certificate in nonprofit management in collaboration with the University of Tampa. Applications are now open for the 2023-24 program.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Image Credit: cottonbro on pexels.com. I recently spoke with Carla Minet, a journalist and executive director of the Center for Investigative Journalism in Puerto Rico, about what life is like on the island now and the key role of information in disaster response. Minet points out that Puerto Rico has had five major disasters in the last six years.
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
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
I’ve seen two truths: People want to help those in need and be part of a movement. Giving Tuesday offers both opportunities in one day — Nov. 29 this year — which is why your organization should start planning a Giving Tuesday appeal now.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank and Fay Twersky, president and director of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, discuss the family's collaborative approach to decision-making. Arthur Blank, co-founder of Home Depot, and Fay Twersky, president of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, talk about a collaborative approach to decision-making.
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Clairification
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Don’t look in the mirror. Look out the door. No nonprofit can afford to be an island. As tempting as it may be to stay in your comfort zone, wearing blinders that enable you to forge straight ahead without noticing what’s going on around you, this is a dangerous practice. Because sometimes the landscape changes dramatically. And when it does, your nonprofit could get left behind.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 31, 2022
It's no secret the labor market has gone from bad to worse. But there is one way to retain talented, willing, and committed employees: inclusive hiring. Take a look at these resources on how your organization can learn and act on inclusive hiring.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Chris Stackaruk. Bryan R. Smith, AFP, Getty Images A demonstrator yells at anti-abortion protestors during a protest to defend abortion access — one of many issues at the intersection of faith and democracy. Donors have responded to the nation’s growing political divisions by funding projects that aim to build a more pluralistic society. But developing effective solutions to this challenging work requires a clear understanding of what helps — and what doesn’t.
Candid
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. For nearly 50 years, we have been part of Candid’s Funding Information Network (FIN), providing access to nonprofit resources like Foundation Directory , free workshops, and expert staff.
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
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Claire McGuinness & Matthew Forti. A potent brew of untapped opportunity and climate injustice is putting smallholder farmers of the world in a bind. These farmers, who typically farm on just one to five acres of land and number 50 million strong in Sub-Saharan Africa alone, face some of the most acute effects of climate change. Most of them rely on rainfed agriculture, leaving them open to shocks like droughts and storms that can wipe out their crops and leave them without enough food to
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Nonprofits should use a spending policy that provides stable support for constituents’ needs through various market cycles. Here is one methodology that can be used to determine what the best spending policy may be for your organization.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
By M.J. Prest. Ryan Lash, TED Zubaida Bai will be the next president and CEO of the Grameen Foundation. She is the first woman and the first Indian American to lead the microfinance organization. Also, the Chicago Community Trust and the Education Trust have both promoted their next leaders from within.
Clairification
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
In 2018, WSJ columnist Christopher Mims observed: “Alongside life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, you can now add another inalienable right: two-day shipping on practically everything.”. ”Everything” includes a prompt expression of gratitude when someone makes a philanthropic gift to your organization. At least that’s what donors believe. And you better deliver – or else.
Nonprofit Megaphone
OCTOBER 31, 2022
In recent years, we’ve seen a gradual shift toward giving more meaningful gifts rather than extravagant items. These can be thoughtful gifts that simply show how well you know your family and friends. As many families have scaled back during challenging times, being with loved ones and showing appreciation for one another is, as always, what’s important.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Given their omnipresence, it's exciting to consider how game companies can harness their immense reach and power to create community and social good, and how nonprofits can utilize games as platforms to fundraise and connect with small donors.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
By Sara Herschander. Illustration by The Chronicle; photos from World Food Program USA, Elton John AIDS Foundation Barron Segar, CEO of the World Food Program USA and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Barron Segar, president and CEO of the World Food Program USA, and Anne Aslett, CEO of the Elton John AIDS Foundation discuss how they've been guiding their organizations through a host of recent crises, from threats of famine to recession fears, and share insights on fundraising,
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Image Credit: Jakob Owens on unsplash.com. In the Locked Out: Black Women, Wealth, and Homeownership series, members of Insight Center, Springboard to Opportunities, and several expert co-authors connect the lived experiences, hopes, and dreams of low-income Black women and their perspectives on homeownership to the historic and current policies that fuel our exclusionary housing market—and its impact on health and wellbeing—to advocate for equitable housing solutions for Black women.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Stacey Barbas , Kate McLaughlin , Jessica Mulcahy & Vedette R. Gavin. In vibrant and thriving communities, people have the power and resources to realize their vision of health and well-being. Residents, regardless of zip code or how much money they have, can breathe clean air, eat healthy and culturally appropriate food, and have a safe, affordable place to call home.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
The nonprofit profession and its world continue to change. Internal and external forces continue to cause dynamic shifts in the way we process and implement strategies for success. Most recently, I participated in a symposium that was successful. You should consider sponsoring a symposium for a variety of reasons.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Craig Kennedy. iStock, Getty Images. At a time of increased criticism about how the philanthropic world operates, congressional legislation aimed at reining in DAFs needs to go further. Among other things, it should address issues such as the funds’ lack of transparency and their tax advantages over foundations.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Image Credit: Centre for Ageing Better on pexels.com. For Black people living along the Black Belt in the American South , history entails stories of enslavement and fortitude. Black farmers exemplify that balance most strongly as, for decades, they have resisted injustices related to land ownership, debt, and social mobility. Patrick Chandler Brown, based in Warren County, North Carolina, is redefining what it means to be a Black farmer.
The Charity CFO
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Likely to the dismay of many nonprofit leaders, nonprofit organizations must practically live and breathe bureaucracy to maintain their tax-exempt status and ensure the continuation of their mission. While the Form W-9 for nonprofits is just one more in the constant flow of forms, it has a bright side: it’s fairly straightforward and simple to complete.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Meta announced a new promotion that will encourage users to donate monthly to nonprofits after unveiling new Facebook tools for recurring gifts. .
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Alex Daniels. Courtesy of Rockefeller Brothers Fund Joseph Pierson, a fifth-generation descendant of oil baron John D. Rockefeller, is the newly installed chair of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund Board of Trustees. In an interview, Joseph Pierson, the new chair, and Valerie Rockefeller, the outgoing board leader, discuss general operating support, MacKenzie Scott's giving approach, whether philanthropy should work to dismantle capitalism, and how the grant maker decided to divest from fossil fu
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Image Credit: Vitaly Taranov on unsplash.com. Having worked in the social sector for a little over a decade, I have firsthand experience with the art and science of getting social impact programs off the ground. Towards the tail end of 2020, I was hired by Newark, New Jersey, to launch the city’s inaugural two-year guaranteed income pilot program and led the program for its first year.
Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 30, 2022
Susan Comfort: Team Care Susan Comfort wants you to go beyond self care, which we’ve covered over the last two weeks, to team care. Yes, take care of yourself and your friends, then look after your team. She’s founder of Nonprofit Wellness, and this was part of our coverage of the 2021 Nonprofit Technology … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 31, 2022: Team Care → Susan Comfort: Team Care Susan Comfort wants you to go beyond self care, which we’ve covered over the last tw
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Nonprofits are staffed by incredibly competent and dedicated people — experts who understand their work backward and forward, whether it be housing the homeless, feeding the hungry, or supporting these programs through effective fundraising and building sustainable solutions to the world’s most challenging problems.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
By Sammy Moon. Stuart Kinlough, Alamy. Mississippi's association of grant makers and its center for nonprofits joined forces to form the Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The new group is founded on the premise that nonprofits and grant makers have shared goals. The new leader shares lessons from the merger.
Mission Minded
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
When your school’s brand is well defined, you and your community know exactly what your school stands for, what it. The post How a Clear School Brand Benefits Enrollment and Creates Community Alignment appeared first on Mission Minded.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
By Se-ah-dom Edmo. Many Americans knew the loss of abortion rights was coming, but that didn’t make it any less traumatic when it happened. Today, in the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, half the country has strict abortion restrictions in effect or queued up to take effect over the coming months, making it difficult, if not impossible, for people to access abortion care.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Make 2023 a year of growth and enhance your fundraising data with Melissa’s smart, sharp data quality tools! Learn how Melissa can help you verify global address and contact information to stay in touch with donors, create mailing lists to expand your outreach to the best possible supporters, and keep your funds secure with eIDV by downloading our new Solutions Catalog today!
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
This talk was originally presented at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) 2022 National Conference , which took place in Chicago, Illinois, May 16–18, 2022. Aria Florant: Today, we’re here to talk about reparations. Reparations was in the news this weekend because the gunman in the Buffalo shooting had written, “Here’s your reparations,” on his gun.
The Fundraising Authority
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. You’ve heard that the power of storytelling is essential when it comes to educating people about your cause and converting people into supporters. It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident.
Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. But, if you’re like most people, you haven’t looked at your website in a while. That’s a problem. You see, many donor prospects will check out your nonprofit online before they donate to see who you are, what you do, and how you make a difference.
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