The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights. Donors should prepare to fight back and recommit to funding racial justice. By Stacey Abrams and Julián Castro J. Scott Applewhite, AP As a new Supreme Court session begins today, an onslaught of lawsuits will use the affirmative-action decision to try to chip away at other rights.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods. Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Erin McKenney, Esq., believes in the power of community and that the strongest communities are built on strong relationships. Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center is thrilled to announce that Erin McKenney, Esq., has joined our board of directors to help strengthen nonprofits and our communities. “The Nonprofit Leadership Center recognizes the impact of nonprofits and provides resources and leadership training to help nonprofit leaders succeed.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the heart of Southeast Michigan, Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), Charnae Sanders stands as a beacon of inspiration. As the Program Manager at Co.act Detroit, she dedicates herself to supporting nonprofits and community organizations in their mission to create lasting positive change. In an exclusive interview, Charnae shares her journey, her passion for storytelling, and the transformative role of the CNP credential in her career.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2023

His compensation beats that of the leaders of the Gates, Ford, and Mellon foundations. By Marc Gunther Gabriella Demczuk, The New York Times, Redux Rajiv Shah’s management style has sewn discontent among some, but he also has many admirers. His management style has sown discontent among some, but he also has admirers.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Repurposing, or recycling, content is one of the strategies that every nonprofit should be using. Here are four proven ways to repurpose content that are helping nonprofits everywhere gain visibility and awareness.

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Joan Garry

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I reveal the human cost of a government shutdown on nonprofits. It's time to act—advocacy isn't just crucial, it's our moral duty. The post The Human Cost of a Government Shutdown: A Call to Action for Nonprofits appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Companies are giving away a smaller share of profits than they used to. Where does that leave the nonprofits in their backyards? By Eden Stiffman Illustration by The Chronicle, Adobe Stock Companies are giving away a smaller share of profits than they used to. Where does that leave the nonprofits in their backyards?

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Online reviews have the power to position your nonprofit as a trustworthy and reliable organization, helping you attract more donors and influence their giving habits. Here are three benefits of getting reviews for your nonprofit — plus how to ask your donor base for them.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Building influence and driving change in an organization can be a challenging task, particularly for those without formal authority. As social change leaders, you are responsible for fostering a culture of growth and development within the organization, ensuring that employees have the necessary skills to drive the organization forward. However, you probably work at an organization where each department works in a “horseshoe” format – meaning nobody collaborates well and communication tak

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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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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This week, I want to share a case study project I'm working on with the fabulous Abby Horrigan , Senior Director of Corporate Initiatives at Keep America Beautiful (KAB). As a seasoned corporate partnership professional, Abby knows how critical social proof is for securing partnerships. That's why she partnered with me to write several case studies and to improve KAB's corporate partnership landing page.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

By Marc Gunther Rockefeller Foundation Even as MacKenzie Scott and the Ford Foundation popularize unrestricted giving, the Rockefeller Foundation maintains an experts-know-best approach to grant making.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Donor fatigue is a real phenomenon, and it occurs when supporters just get tired and pull back on their giving. Let’s explore donor fatigue and how fundraisers can overcome it.

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Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s new book. He returns with uplifting news for those who prefer quiet time over party time: You can be a great fundraiser! Brian knows. He’s been a successful introverted fundraiser for nearly 40 years. He’s also president of Asking Matters. Listen to the … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 2, 2023: Fundraising For Introverts → Brian Saber: Fundraising For Introverts That’s the title of Brian Saber’s

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is underway. You may have started working on your appeal, which is great. But don’t stop there. It’s just as important, if not more important, to plan how you’ll thank your donors. I highly recommend creating a thank you plan , which will help you show gratitude before, during, and after a campaign. Your donors deserve a stellar thank you.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite." By Drew Lindsay Lam Yik Fei, The New York Times, Redux Sam Bankman-Fried, who founded Alameda and FTX, at his office in Hong Kong. The controversial giving movement fueled the rise of the ex-cryptocurrency mogul, writes Michael Lewis in "Going Infinite.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

There is some incredible work being done through direct mail, but direct response strategies are not a relational approach to your mid-level programs. Here, I break down each of the needed mid-level fundraising program elements.

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Candid

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The annual report has long been considered a must-have for nonprofit compliance and donor stewardship. They are also typically expensive, labor-intensive, and time-consuming. Over the last five years, Candid has re-imagined our annual report approach to be more efficient and result in a more useful product that goes beyond compliance to support donor stewardship and brand awareness.

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Non Profit AF

OCTOBER 2, 2023

[Image description: A mastiff dog, lying on the ground, wearing human glasses, looking to our right quizzically. There is an open book in the background. Image by 947051 on Pixabay] Hi everyone.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The fundraising software company agreed Thursday to pay $49.5 million to settle claims related to a 2020 data breach that exposed sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits. By the Associated Press Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique, SOPA Images, LightRocket, Getty Images The fundraising software company agreed Thursday to pay $49.5 million to settle claims related to a 2020 data breach that exposed sensitive information from 13,000 nonprofits.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’re looking for ways to improve your fundraising results, one highly effective approach is to use marketing automation. With the right marketing automation tools and the right approaches, you can personalize your donors' experiences.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Rebranded as Tennessee Nonprofit Network, the organization will serve the business interests of Tennessee’s nonprofit sector. Momentum Nonprofit Partners rebranded to Tennessee Nonprofit Network , signifying the official launch of Tennessee’s first statewide nonprofit association. The organization will leverage national nonprofit expertise, statewide research and insight from partners across Tennessee to provide resources that promote operational excellence among partner organizations while advo

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Clairification

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As explored in Part 1 of this 2-part series, small to mid-sized organizations are uniquely capable of creating a sense of community, even family. This is what people yearn for. And it gives you a secret advantage when it comes to nurturing the relationships essential to developing and sustaining a strong mid-level and major gifts program. You’re never too small to generate major gifts!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Patrick Makuakāne’s choreography and dance have blended hula with contemporary influences while uplifting Hawaiian languages and histories. The 20 fellows will each receive a grant of $800,000 over five years to spend as they see fit.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, does it ever feel like the people you hire to get work done are actually creating more work for you? I’ve experienced that. Here’s a story that helped me train my direct reports to stop doing it.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Image credit: Jovanmandic on istock.com In the wake of what is often described as the “racial reckoning” that followed the murder of George Floyd in 2020, US philanthropic institutions pledged vast sums of money toward racial justice and racial equity—as much as $4 billion or more, according to an analysis by the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity.

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Nonprofits Leadership Poverty Social Policy 109

Prosper Strategies

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nonprofit organizational development and strategic planning are separate but interrelated strategies that are often confused. Strategic planning is about setting the future vision of your nonprofit and aligning stakeholders around your plan, and organizational development is about enhancing the overall effectiveness of your nonprofit. It matters because sometimes nonprofit leaders think the issues they are […] The post Nonprofit organizational development versus strategic planning appeared

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The study says volunteering can spark big gifts, but that the share of wealthy people who volunteer, while on the uptick, is still below pre-pandemic levels. By Maria Di Mento The study says volunteering can spark big gifts, but that the share of wealthy people who volunteer, while on the uptick, is still below pre-pandemic levels.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As four out of five nonprofits now either have a text messaging program or are planning to start one, some nonprofits will add text messaging to their year-end campaign for the first time this year. Here are some tips on how to integrate text messaging into your omnichannel campaign.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image credit: Photo by RDNE Stock project on pexel.com What would it look like for rural civic infrastructure to thrive, not just survive, in the 21st century? This is a question animating much of our work in East Texas, where a local family foundation ( T.L.L. Temple ) and a community development financial institution ( Communities Unlimited ) are teaming to develop bottom-up structural solutions to building rural capacity.

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Candid

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether you’re trying to get the attention of a grantmaker or a potential corporate donor, connecting with the right decision makers can fast-track your organization to success. And one of the best platforms for making those connections is LinkedIn. Recent data from LinkedIn for Nonprofits reveals that 64% of surveyed nonprofit professionals agree the people they want to connect with to raise money for their organization are on LinkedIn.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By Yesica Balderrama Rich Cruse Rudy Garcia-Tolson, a five-time Paralympic swimming medalist, was born with a rare birth defect, and his legs were amputated when he was 5 years old. He is one of more than 44,000 people who have been helped by the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which provided him with leg prosthetics.

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Foundations 256

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Nonprofit HR recently released data from its "2023 Pulse Survey Results for Social Impact Organizations." From across North America, 250 social sector organizations shared their generative AI use in their HR function to drive their missions.

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Nonprofits 254

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Click here to learn more about this new series from Edge Studios , and follow @npquarterly and @offthehookshorts on social to see episodes of “Off the Hook” as they are released. (Saphia sits in front of a white wall.) SAPHIA: Hi, my name is Saphia Suarez. I’m the creator of Off the Hook , and I just wanted to come on and say thank you for watching and enjoying season two.

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Big Duck

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Capital campaign goals must be set with care. Ask yourself these 5 essential questions as you refine an initial dollar amount into a true working goal.

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