What Nonprofits Need to Know About the July 2025 Postal Rate Increase
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2025
Heres what upcoming postal rate hikes mean for your nonprofit and how you can keep your direct mail program both effective and affordable.
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I Am a Gay Man and a Foundation Chief. Here's How I Find Unlikely Allies
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 3, 2025
Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and isolated from average Americans, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation. By Brad Clark Illustration: Elizabeth Haugh/The Chronicle of Philanthropy; Shutterstock. Philanthropy dominated by the wealthy and highly educated has become rigid in tone, exclusive in culture, and ineffective in tactics, says the outgoing CEO of the Gill Foundation.
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Comment on It’s Time to Stand Up and Speak Out by Stacy James
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 4, 2025
Antisemitism, hate, and extremism are escalating. This is a personal plea to speak out, take a stand, and choose courage over silence.
The Charisma Trap: How to Choose A Leader Who Delivers
Joan Garry
JUNE 4, 2025
Charisma might get someone in the door but it wont keep them there. When boards prioritize charm over qualifications, they risk overlooking the leader their organization truly needs. Glennda Testone shares five characteristics to look for when hiring a leader. The post The Charisma Trap: How to Choose A Leader Who Delivers appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter
Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage
This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Who do Americans believe should help people in need?
Candid
MAY 29, 2025
According to a survey conducted in March by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, about three-quarters of the 1,229 respondents gave at least $1 to charity in the past year. The largest share, 23%, donated between $101 and $500 total. The survey goes beyond what causes the support to explore who they think should receive charitable assistance and who is responsible for helping those in need.
A Blueprint for Nonprofit Sustainability Amid Funding Challenges in 2025
NonProfit PRO
MAY 29, 2025
American nonprofits are in the midst of an existential crisis, specifically regarding funding and mission viability. I don’t say this lightly, and this dilemma is not likely to resolve itself anytime soon.
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Comment on It’s Time to Stand Up and Speak Out by Alyson Molloy Hussey
Amy Eisenstein
JUNE 4, 2025
Thank you for this heartfelt and important message. I appreciate your courage and vulnerability. I will not stay silent and I will share this post.
Introducing April 2025’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 3, 2025
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce April 2025s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track cohort! This group of nonprofit professionals have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually. Meet the Participants The April CNP Professional Track Cohort is composed of 78 nonprofit professionals, bringing together a group committed to making a positive impact on society.
Why a Nonprofit Needs a CRM
Affnetz
JUNE 4, 2025
Not-for-profit leaders might ask why a Nonprofit needs a CRM. A Customer Relation Management (CRM) System is typically associated with for-profit enterprises. In this sense, a CRM is defined as , technology systems companies use to manage their external interactions with customers at all points during the customer lifecycle, from discovery to education, purchase, and post-purchase.
Report Shows Link Between Social Impact Organizations’ Tech Use, Fundraising Revenue Growth
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 2, 2025
"The Status of Fundraising in the AI Era" report found nonprofits that integrate technology are more likely to report revenue growth.
A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?
Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business
For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.
5 Key Findings From Our Nonprofit Technology Survey
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 4, 2025
The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind. By Sara Herschander Matthew Laznicka for The Chronicle of Philanthropy The Chronicle of Philanthropy survey reveals a sector at a crossroads, where organizations that can afford to modernize are pulling ahead, while those that can't fear being left behind.
2025 Email Marketing Statistics for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 4, 2025
A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the email marketing statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in launching and maintaining an email marketing strategy that engages supporters and inspires donors.
Educating the Nonprofit Leaders of the Future
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 29, 2025
By David Finegold & Ben Marshall Leading a business is hard. Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. And the headwinds are only growing stronger as charitable donations decline and as government funding faces uncertainty. Despite these challenges, training for nonprofit leaders and board members has not materially changed in the past 25 years.
How Can Technology Improve Association Member Engagement?
Affnetz
JUNE 4, 2025
How can technology improve Association Member engagement? Among the things Association Members expect from their membership are opportunities for: Networking Education Service Associations can support these opportunities with strategically deployed technology tools. A foundational part is a Member database and accompanying CRM (Customer Relationship Management System.
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Kindsight Launches AI-Powered Fundraising Platform With Real-Time Donor Intelligence
NonProfit PRO
MAY 29, 2025
Kindsight's solution provides higher education, healthcare, and large nonprofits with a CRM powered by donor intelligence and personalized engagement at scale.
Can a Shift From 'Slacktivism' Win Over Gen Z?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 2, 2025
Nonprofits are giving young Americans meaningful work and the chance to direct the change they want to see happen. By James Pollard, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) Nonprofits are giving young Americans meaningful work and the chance to direct the change they want to see happen.
The Digital Divide and Climate Disasters
NonProfit Quarterly
JUNE 2, 2025
Image credit: Rinald Rolle on Unsplash In a region still struggling to recover from Septembers Hurricane Helene, heavy rain combined with Februarys melting ice and snow from unseasonably warm temperatures delivered a devastating flood to central Appalachia. The climate disaster was much like the floods that came before it, in 2021 and 2022 , which cut off the region with impassable roads, downed power lines, damaged cables, and internet service loss.
Would You Donate to You?
Clairification
JUNE 2, 2025
Lets flip the script. This week, youre not the fundraiseryoure the donor. For five easy, eye-opening days, youll experience your organization the way your supporters do: what they see, how they feel, and what might be turning them off (or winning them over). Its a chance to spark fresh insights, fine-tune your approach, and build a more donor-centered experiencewithout adding anything major to your to-do list.
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
Speaker: Dave Sackett
Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.
How to Boost Association Member Retention: The Database Solution
Affnetz
JUNE 4, 2025
Learning how to boost Association Member retention is a big concern for organization leaders. The logic goes like this: Members will stay if their expectations about being a Member are being met. Yet, do leaders truly know what Members expect and want? Faith in the Value Proposition Associations offer a value proposition to Members that says, If you join, youll receive these valuable benefits.
How Donor Attributes Contribute to a Solicitation Strategy
NonProfit PRO
MAY 29, 2025
Nonprofits must understand how to communicate with different people. Studying donor attributes can help determine the appropriate strategies.
From Transactional to Transformational: How Emotional Intelligence Builds Lasting Major Donor Loyalty
iMarketSmart
JUNE 2, 2025
Theres a dangerous myth in fundraising: that success is measured by the number of calls made, visits completed, and dollars raised. But the truth is, metrics dont build loyalty. Emotions do. In fact, most organizations dont have a retention problemthey have a relationship problem. And thats why transactional fundraising, focused on short-term asks, often leads to short-lived donors.
9 Benefits of Sharing GIFs on Social Media (And How to Do It Right)
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 2, 2025
9 Benefits of Sharing GIFs on Social Media (And How to Do It Right) GIFs have evolved far beyond their meme roots. Theyre now an essential part of brand communication, offering quick, expressive, and highly shareable visual content. Whether youre a national brand or a local service provider, GIFs can elevate your presence across social platforms. This guide breaks down the real benefits of GIFsand how you can use tools (including AI) to make your social media stand out.
The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!
NGOs Gone Wild': House Republicans Target Nonprofits in Hearing
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 5, 2025
Republican lawmakers alleged a "money laundering" scheme funneling taxpayer dollars to Democratic officials. Nonprofit defenders claimed the Trump administration is "weaponizing the federal government" to chill nonprofit activity and speech. By Sara Herschander U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform The mutually provocative hearing was convened by Republican Rep.
Proving ROI for Nonprofit Software
Affnetz
JUNE 4, 2025
Proving ROI for Nonprofit software perplexes leaders of many not-for-profit organizations. In a decision involving considerable costs, calculating the return on investment often proves to be elusive. First, what is the calculation for ROI in this case? One equation is: ROI= ((Gain on Investment Cost of Investment)/Cost of Investment) x 100%) Using a simple example, a gold coin purchased for $2,000 on January 1 is sold for $2,500 on December 31.
How Gifts-in-Kind Merchandise Can Offset Rising Costs From Tariffs
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 5, 2025
Its difficult to keep track of tariffs without a scorecard. Here's how gifts-in-kind can help alleviate the pressure nonprofits are feeling.
Bustin’ Out Clairity Click-it: Nonprofit Links + Free Resources Be Yours
Clairification
MAY 29, 2025
Once again, I’m inspired by the inimitable Seth Godin. The biggest thing you bring to the project is forward Forward motion is an asset, a skill and a job title. Elevators used to need elevator operators. They didnt go anywhere unless someone got on and announced they wanted to go somewhere. Initiative, desire and being willing to take responsibility are powerful because most of us dont care enough to bring them to the table.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
6 Ways OCR Technology and AI Can Improve Data-Driven Campaigns
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
JUNE 2, 2025
6 Ways OCR Technology and AI Can Improve Data-Driven Campaigns Running smarter marketing campaigns means leveraging all your data, even the stuff hidden in PDFs or forms. This is where optical character recognition (OCR) meets AI. These tools can unlock buried information, allowing you to analyze and act on it. Discover how combining OCR and AI helps you build truly data-driven campaigns that actually convert.
How can you shape your AI brand footprint?
Big Duck
MAY 29, 2025
Unpack how nonprofits can shape their AI brand footprint and stay visible in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
How to Become a Savvy Fundraiser
Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
JUNE 1, 2025
What does it take to become a successful fundraiser in today’s competitive nonprofit environment? In this episode, Haley Cooper, fundraising expert and host of the Lead with Heart podcast, shares key strategies for becoming a savvy fundraiser. Haley discusses the most pressing challenges nonprofit leaders face, such as staff turnover and donor retention, and how to build sustainable fundraising… Source What does it take to become a successful fundraiser in todays competitive nonprofi
What’s Behind that Wall?
Concord Leadership
JUNE 4, 2025
Not many people know that I spent the better part of a year working with my Dad who was a General Contractor. There is a whole BIG story about how that came about, but it remains one of the jobs I am most proud of. We climbed under sheds, onto roofs, and because of a […] The post What’s Behind that Wall? appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.
Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
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