The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates' demand for greater work-life balance. By Ben Gose Project for Public Spaces Kelly Verel and Nate Storring are co-executive directors at the Project for Public Spaces. Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates' demand for greater work-life balance.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Staff transitions are an inevitable part of growth and change at nonprofits, but nurturing donor relationships through these shifts can be challenging. Here are four ways that your organization can limit the negative effects of staff transitions.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the constantly evolving social sector, leadership is key to making a meaningful impact. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program , offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, recognizes this need and is pleased to announce the 55 outstanding individuals joining its prestigious CNP September Cohort. This nationally recognized program, which offers only four cohorts each year, is a pivotal step for leaders working in the nonprofit sector. 55 Social Sector Visionaries These 55 in

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Joan Garry

OCTOBER 18, 2023

I am asked with some regularity to coach Chief Diversity Officers. I am tempted because helping an organization to become more culturally competent, where everyone has a true sense of belonging, is important to me. But I always say no. I can’t coach them to success. They are not set up for it. Now, I. Read more The post Chief Diversity Officers Are Set Up To Fail appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.

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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 18, 2023

Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically. By Cora Daniels Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically.

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Philanthropy 324

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The holiday season is a traditional time for nonprofits to seek additional donations. Perhaps you're considering reaching out to new leads or revisiting past donors. Regardless, before you make that move, it is crucial to have a clear plan for nurturing these relationships for retention.

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Retention Nonprofits 297

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For many nonprofits, volunteers act as a crucial heartbeat, providing invaluable skills, support and capacity to strengthen organizations and communities. But what happens if a volunteer acts inappropriately or in a way that could be harmful to your organization? Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Sara Leonard, MBA, CFRE, encourages every nonprofit with volunteers to have a structured volunteer evaluation process in place to continuously improve the organization and the experience volunteers ha

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Jewish philanthropic community is in pain. We need our friends and allies to stop equivocating. By Andrés Spokoiny Mark Peterson, Redux The Jewish philanthropic community is in pain. We need our friends and allies to stop equivocating.

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Philanthropy 323

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

I previously shared answers to the top five questions on monthly giving. Now, I’d like to share the top three tips for fundraisers who are looking to start growing their monthly giving program to the next level.

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Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image via winnifredxoxo on Flickr This month's thought-provoking article in the Harvard Business Review is titled 3 Ways to Determine What Your Customer Really Values. Let's change the title to 3 Ways to Determine What Your PARTNER Really Values and see what we can learn about corporate partnerships. When approaching a prospective partner, consider where they sit on these three scales. ⚖️ The author suggests you do this in the order presented. ⚖️ Commoditized vs Customized.

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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.

Nonprofits

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 18, 2023

By Irene Mwendwa , Bonnita Nyamwire & Sally Roever Roughly six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of international media outlets reported on a silver linings story in Uganda. A Kampala woman who had lost her logistics job during the shutdown founded a new, all-women ride-hailing app called Diva Taxi, hiring dozens of Ugandan women, many who were also laid off or furloughed, providing these workers an economic lifeline and women riders a safer option for travel.

Public and Social Policy 142

Public and Social Policy Governance Law Technology 142

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response. By Alex Daniels Ryan Heffernan, Sesame Workshop Six years into a collaboration designed for Syrian refugee children, the hope is that the adapted TV show will validate early-childhood development as a key to any humanitarian emergency response.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With informed delivery, U.S. Postal Service customers who sign up for emails can get a digital preview of their mailbox. This means that prior to getting your mail piece, recipients can click on your link and start donating. Here's how to use this service to your advantage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sponsored by C ollidescope – an online platform that connects influencers, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies to create positive change and amplify impact. In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations. It not only helps raise awareness about your cause but also enables you to connect with a wider audience and attract potential donors and volunteers.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

By Christian Seelos Social problems are like Hydra heads: cut one off, and more appear. This is the frustrating reality that organizations in the philanthropic sector face every day. They try to solve problems to improve people’s lives, but many problems persist despite much effort and expense. Real progress seems elusive. CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness.

Philanthropy 125

Philanthropy Homelessness Psychology Health 125

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on why tech policy is now social-justice policy. By Lynn Schnaiberg Getty Images The Center for Democracy & Technology’s Alexandra Reeve Givens on artificial intelligence’s proliferating risks, and why tech policy is now social-justice policy.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The fact of the matter is that because the unexpected can strike at any moment, the best thing you can do as a nonprofit leader is to be ready for any disaster — regardless of your mission. Here are some tips on starting a disaster fund for your organization.

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Nonprofits 287

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Image credit: Oladimeji Odunsi on Unsplash Since 2020, over 1,300 corporate firms have pledged to invest over $340 billion in racial justice. But these pledges are self-reported and self-enforcing. Two years ago, the Washington Post analyzed some $49.5 billion in pledges reported by the top 50 firms and found that “more than 90 percent of that amount—$45.2 billion—is allocated as loans or investments they could stand to profit from, more than half in the form of mortgages,” demonstrating, the

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Finance Leadership Associations Foundations 121

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Logan McDonnell As a nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience working in homelessness programs and currently working in homelessness prevention, I’ve often heard coworkers describe how a person in one of these programs reminded them of a close relative or friend. Of course, there’s nothing necessarily wrong with these kinds of empathetic connections.

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Homelessness Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 120

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 20, 2023

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of TheDream.US Gaby Pacheco Plus, Year Up has promoted Ellen McClain to succeed its founder as CEO, and the MAP Fund has a new executive director.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon Web Services recently said, “there is no AI without the AWS cloud”. If you’re new to the cloud, you may wonder what he meant? Simply put, the cloud allows organizations to transfer, store and analyze data using AI models – making it essential. Yet estimates suggest that 96% of nonprofits specifically are at the beginning of their cloud journey.

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Nonprofits 243

Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Anyone who has sought a grant has probably heard “no” as often—or more often—than they’ve heard “yes.” Grant writing is challenging. Even if you write a perfect grant proposal, it still might not get funded—simply because there is so much competition. There are lots of reasons your proposal might get turned down. But a grant proposal rejection letter presents opportunity, too.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Year-end fundraising season is starting to get underway. I’m already seeing appeal letters in my mailbox and this is just the beginning. Speaking of appeal letters, you should plan to send one by mail. I know email is easier and less expensive, but people respond better to mail and it’s well worth the investment. However, if you just send one fundraising letter and wait for the donations to come in, prepare to be disappointed.

Fundraising 117

Fundraising Fundraising Food Communication 117

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Environmental advocates say philanthropy can help the drastically pared-down American Climate Corps succeed. By Kay Dervishi California Volunteers, Office of the Governor California Climate Action Corps Fellows and volunteers at a Community Climate Action Day learn how to remove invasive plants. Environmental advocates say philanthropy can help the drastically pared-down American Climate Corps succeed.

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Recruitment Environmental Philanthropy 292

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Download this fund accounting software guide to understand key core functionality; like GL, budgeting, fund tracking, grant administration, AP, AR, reporting, etc., and important questions to ask. Use it as an explainer for navigating the features, implementation process, and ways to get the most out of fund accounting software long-term.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Image credit: Ian Nicole Reambonanza on Unsplash This is the fourth article in NPQ ’s 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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Race and Ethnicity Community Development Participation and motivation Culture 114

Blue Avocado

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Expanding what “return on investment” means to your nonprofit — beyond just money — can help provide a clearer idea of how you’re helping your community and serving your mission goals. The post Nonprofit ROI: How “Measuring the Good” Can Help Nonprofits Justify Investments appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 16, 2023

With donations from Bezos Earth Fund and Open Philanthropy, the Good Food Institute has helped shaped the market for alternative meat. Yet the industry doesn’t appear to be taking off. By Eden Stiffman SAN FRANCISCO STRF, STAR MAX, IPx, AP Companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat promise new choices for meat-eaters through plant-based foods that mimic the taste and texture of the real thing without the environmental harms.

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Philanthropy Environmental Food Marketing 283

NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 19, 2023

From startups to enterprises, organizations of all sizes are getting started with generative AI. So how can a nonprofit leader separate the hype from the helpful, to ensure responsible adoption of AI to their advance mission? One place to start is a simple online assessment of your organization’s cloud maturity. Invest 5min today, to guide the steps you should take tomorrow.

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Nonprofits 241

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Ahmed lotfi on Unsplash Carbon capture, also known as carbon capture and storage (CCS) or carbon sequestration, is a process that captures carbon emissions from industrial processes or power plants and permanently stores it underground. 1 The Global CCS Institute, a think tank dedicated to researching and developing the technology behind CCS, calls the technology a “game-changer” that can build a path to a “zero-carbon economy.” 2 But it is not without risks.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. We copy from our predecessors. Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject.

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Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Psychology 108

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

OCTOBER 20, 2023

"Pockets of Hope” will focus on community-level efforts to provide education, health care, and economic development. By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer NEW YORK Ashley Landis/AP Actor Garcelle Beauvais, who emigrated from Haiti to the United States as a child, she is supporting “Pockets of Hope” to let Haitians know that they have not been forgotten by the rest of the world.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Animal Grantmakers will convene from Oct. 22-25 at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. The aim of the 2023 Animal Grantmakers Conference is to point to ways to cooperate and coordinate efforts to create synergy and strengthen impact.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Chris LeBoutillier on Unsplash Maya Etienne is co-executive director of Calumet Collaborative , a sustainable economic development organization based in Gary, IN, her home and the city where many of her family and friends still live. Gary is also home to the country’s largest steel mill: US Steel’s Gary Works. And according to a September report from the Sierra Club, Gary, a relatively small city with a population of about 68,000, is one of the nation’s largest polluter

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You rushed out the door this morning and left your raincoat or umbrella, and it, of course, rains. You didn’t get gas yesterday because you just wanted to get home after a long day and now you have to unexpectedly drive across town to take your child to the doctor. You didn’t prepare a blog post for today because you were stressed because you’ve been working on a big project and now you are scrambling to post something the weekend after your birthday.

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