Amy Eisenstein
MAY 13, 2025
The Major Gifts Challenge is back and new and improved. Commit just a few hours each week and you'll be raising major gifts in no time! Watch this video.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 14, 2025
Image credit: Nick Youngson on Picpedia.org While stock market volatility dominates headlines, its easy to forget that for most people in the United States, this turbulence is far from their day-to-day reality. Even with stock ownership at a record high, over 90 percent of all US stocks are owned by the wealthiest 10 percent of the population. When workers have a stake in the companies they help build, the benefits ripple far beyond a bigger paycheck.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2025
In an interview, the philanthropist discusses sunsetting his foundation, the Giving Pledge, and recent cuts in aid. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Vucci, Associated Press Somebody should try and pay more taxes than I did, and save more lives than I did, and give more money than I did, and be smarter than Ive been, Bill Gates said in an interview.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2025
Here are some tips for cutting back on the costs and time needed for your nonprofit's website refresh while still accomplishing what you want.
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.
Bloomerang
MAY 12, 2025
Introduction: A new type of board retreat Executive Directors and board chairs know the routine all too well: gather the board in a nice setting, walk through the strategic plan, review the budget, and set some goals. There may be catered lunches and polished presentations, but often, even the most well-run retreats feel like slightly upgraded board meetings.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 12, 2025
Image credit: Digits.co.uk. This is the second in a series of six NPQ articles that first challengeand then changethe way we think about volunteers. In this series, The Unexpected Value of Volunteers , author Jan Masaoka takeson the underappreciated topic of volunteerism, provides some unexpected ideas, and points the way toward a public policy agenda on volunteerism.
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NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2025
Not all nonprofit web design solutions are created equal. Our one-pager breaks down the must-have features every nonprofit should prioritize, including mobile-friendly accessibility, seamless donation integration, SEO, top-tier security, and affordable customization. Learn how to maximize your websites impact without breaking the budget. Download now to ensure your nonprofits site is built for success!
Bloomerang
MAY 14, 2025
The lights are down. The chairs are stacked. Maybe you even have a few checks in hand. You pulled off a great eventand you should absolutely celebrate that. But heres the real question: what happens next? A fundraising event isnt the finish lineit’s the first spark. The real magic happens after the big nightwhen you turn excitement into engagement, and first-time attendees into lifelong supporters.
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
MAY 14, 2025
Every year, your nonprofit publishes a digital report to recap your mission progress and provide financial context for supporters. But did you know that your annual report can serve multiple marketing purposes? A well-designed annual report can also serve as a crucial audience outreach tool to deepen supporter relationships and lay the groundwork for continued engagement.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 9, 2025
Two nonprofit executives tried a different approach to professional development. Here are five key things they learned. By Ben Berger and Shuki Taylor Getty Images 5 key lessons from an experiment in professional development for high-level executives.
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.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2025
Tune into this webinar emphasizing how to acknowledge donors as key contributors to transformation. We'll explore how volunteering, joining events, advocating, and collaborating can strengthen connections. Gain insight into building meaningful relationships with donors to support shared aims and increase your organization's influence. A must-attend for professionals in the nonprofit sector.
Bloomerang
MAY 9, 2025
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to reach older donors: Dear Charity Clairity, Our donor base is aging, and Im wondering what guidelines you might suggest to assure our print and digital mailings are easy for folks to read and interact with?
Non Profit AF
MAY 12, 2025
Hi everyone, before we get started, our friends at the National Council of Nonprofits are sounding the alarm about the.
Get Fully Funded
MAY 11, 2025
Economic uncertainty can feel like uncharted territory, especially for small nonprofits that operate on tight budgets and unwavering dedication to their missions. When issues like high prices, Federal deficits and spending, politics, and tariffs plague our daily lives, its hard to know what tomorrow will bring. The good news is that challenging times bring opportunities to plan smarter, strengthen strategies, and deepen your impact.
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.
Jeff Brooks
MAY 14, 2025
Whats going on in online fundraising? Heres a view, from the M+R Benchmarks for 2025 (free download; registration required). Its a look at what happened in 2024, as seen by a =healthy range of organizations who are raising funds online. Some highlights: Average online revenue increased by 2% in 2024. This after a 1% drop in 2023. Revenue from monthly giving increased by 5% and accounted for 31% of all online revenue.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 9, 2025
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation opened grant applications to support nonprofits that may be facing significant funding gaps.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 14, 2025
By Savannah Baum , Olivia Rosen , Sean Sellers & Billy Silk The decline and fall of ESG offers a cautionary tale for social impact financing and highlights the need for the sector to sharpen its understanding of catalytic capital. We propose a potential definitional framework for catalytic capital to drive clarity, measurement, and greater market participation.
Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
MAY 11, 2025
In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Tim Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, to discuss the inspiring journey of the organization from a simple newspaper ad in 1945 to a nationwide movement transforming lives today. Tim shares the riveting origin story of the MS Society, which began with Sylvia Lawry’s determined quest to help her… Source In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Rob Harter welcomes Tim Coe
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.
Concord Leadership
MAY 14, 2025
One of the most significant transitions in leadership growth is moving from the mindset of “I have to do it” to “it has to be done.” This subtle shift represents a profound change in how we define successfrom personally completing tasks to ensuring tasks are completed, regardless of who does them. The Guilt of Letting […] The post Breaking the Doers Dilemna: Finding Success in Others’ Achievements appeared first on The Concord Leadership Group, LLC.
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 9, 2025
Did you know that nonprofits that take a digital-first approach to fundraising experience a remarkable 12.7% increase in growth? A powerful online fundraising platform is essential to your fundraising strategy. In this article, we analyze Donorbox vs. Flipcause to give you the bigger picture when comparing features, pricing, resources, and more. We also share Donorbox […] The post Donorbox vs.
Big Duck
MAY 14, 2025
Learn how nonprofits can plan and navigate crisis communications in this episode of the Smart Communications Podcast.
iMarketSmart
MAY 9, 2025
I get it all the time. Jim our board (pick which kind) isnt raising enough money for us. Could you come to their next meetings and tell them what they should be doing? My first response is, Are you sure thats what you really want? We cant have it both ways. We cant insist that fundraising is a profession that requires deep and broad skills honed over time and updated regularly and then turn that delicate, sophisticated function over to someone with no experience and say, in effect, Do our job f
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!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 11, 2025
These AI marketing and fundraising statistics can help your inspire your nonprofit to adopt the use of generative AI for marketing and predictive AI fundraising. To learn more about AI, visit our AI Hub for Nonprofits and earn our Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Marketing & Fundraising.
Prosper Strategies
MAY 13, 2025
APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Changemaker Conversations, a podcast designed specifically for nonprofit CEOs, executive directors, and senior leaders who are ready to shake things up and redefine what’s possible in the sector. After years of hosting in-person Changemaker Conversations events with nonprofit leaders in Chicago (pre-pandemic), we’re bringing […] The post What’s Keeping Nonprofit Leaders Up at Night Right Now?
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 9, 2025
Locally led development, also called community-led development, puts communities at the forefront of their own progress. It shifts the power dynamic, allowing you to tailor projects to specific needs and contexts especially when funding is uncertain. And it works. Studies show that community-driven initiatives often have higher success rates and greater sustainability than top-down […] The post Locally Led Development: How to Empower Communities appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
Concord Leadership
MAY 9, 2025
I just sent this to the Follow Up Friday community. I thought I’d share it here on the blog too. Good morning, Follow Up-pers! This week in the coaching skills for leaders intensive, we talked about stories. Especially about the way the stories we tell direct our actions. One of the great privileges of being […] The post Are stories getting in the way of your follow up?
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 9, 2025
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our premium webinar The Power of Partnership: Protecting Communities and Essential Programming through Partnerships & Mergers. If you would like to access the full webinar, become a Leading Edge member. As a Leading Edge member, you will gain access to 60+ webinars and our full library of digital content, with essential insights for purpose-driven leaders.
Big Duck
MAY 15, 2025
Be a part of our Open House and connect with people and nonprofit organizations eager to discover more about Big Duck.
Tony Martignetti
MAY 11, 2025
Jenn Lejano & Jess Ray: Connect Small Donors To Your Major Donor Event Jenn Lejano and Jess Ray show you how to connect folks who would never come to your expensive event, to your expensive event. Theyll help you broaden event support by engaging donors youre probably leaving on the sidelines, with actionable strategies to … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 5, 2025: Connect Small Donors To Your Major Donor Event & Add Experiential Elements To Your Events → Jenn Lejan
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 9, 2025
Cash App is growing in popularity among donors, and nonprofits are tapping into its potential to collect cashless donations quickly and conveniently. In this article, well provide you with more information about Cash App, how to set up and use a Cash App account, and spotlight some benefits and potential drawbacks of the platform. Well […] The post Cash App for Nonprofits: How to Raise More appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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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