The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 6, 2024
When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Nothing should be more personal and passionate than thanking donors. Here are 10 lessons that are essential to retaining and upgrading donors.
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Joan Garry
MAY 8, 2024
What is the well-kept secret of a high-functioning board? Joan shares the hidden ingredient and why every board needs it. The post The Hidden Ingredient of a High-Functioning Board appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
NonProfit Leadership Center
MAY 6, 2024
When you think about all the traits that make leaders successful, there’s one that is often overlooked: positivity. In today’s complex business environment, great leaders prioritize positivity and authenticity. But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? Positive leaders provide the guidance and resources necessary for their team members to do their best work.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I lead — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others make it impossible for us to get needed funds. By Sneha Dave Ninety-two percent of organizations — including the one I founded — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
The 2024 IMAGINE Grant cycle is now open. Whether your organization is looking for Momentum to Modernize, eager to Go Further, Faster, or innovate as a Pathfinder, round one submissions are due by 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. Visit the submission portal today to download guidelines, review criteria for evaluation, and submit your proposal!
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Veritus Group
MAY 6, 2024
Recently on our team Slack channel, our coaches shared that we send a lot of these tips to our clients about how to write an effective email, so I thought it would be a great resource to share them here so they’re all in one place for your easy reference. Here are some of our […] The post Are Donors Even Reading Your Emails? 13 Pro Tips to Help You Write Better Emails appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
It’s a significant shift to focus on inclusion as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims. By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press IRVING, Texas Christopher Millette, AP The organization will officially become Scouting America on Feb. 8, 2025. It’s a significant shift to focus on inclusion as the organization emerges from bankruptcy following a flood of sexual abuse claims.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
The Blackbaud Institute released a report showing trends in Gen Z's generosity, what motivates them to give, and more.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 7, 2024
By Maoz (Michael) Brown Investors have a lot on their plates: inspecting quarterly reports, following market trends, meeting with management teams, sourcing deals, courting potential co-investors, and much more. It stands to reason that investing becomes even more burdensome when it includes dedication to positive impact. Think of all the time and effort that must be spent on understanding social and environmental problems, anticipating potential conflicts between business growth and mission fid
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.
Jeff Brooks
MAY 6, 2024
I asked it for “sad kitten.” It gave me “demonic kitten.” The right photo can really boost the power of a fundraising message. But photos pose some ethical and logistical challenges. AI-generated images seem to be solutions to some of those challenges: AI images protect the privacy of beneficiaries, because they aren’t really people.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities. By Jack Salmon Victoria Valdivia, Hans Lucas, AFP, Getty Images Proposed changes to the tax code will significantly reduce donations, the author argues, spelling trouble for charities.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
In case you missed it, AWS for Nonprofits has announced the addition of a third IMAGINE Grant category - offering three ways, and up to $200,000 of unrestricted funding, to advance your impact on mission. The 2024 submission portal is now open and accepting proposals until 11:59PM EDT on June 3, 2024. So, visit the website, download the guidelines, invite your AWS Account Manager to support your submission process, and leverage AWS cloud technology to accelerate your mission.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
MAY 6, 2024
By Michael McAfee After this nation was founded under the revolutionary idea that all are created equal, its Constitution invited us to bring its ideal to life with the words “We, the People.” Today, this promise remains unfulfilled. Yet it is precisely at this moment, when democracy is being challenged from all sides, and when the limitations of our nearly 250 years of governing are coming to a breaking point, that we must rise up and fulfill this mandate.
Veritus Group
MAY 8, 2024
We recommend setting an aspirational goal that will help you imagine the possibility of asking for a larger gift. The post Do You Need Both Revenue AND Aspirational Goals in Major Gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 6, 2024
KKR co-founder Henry Kravis’s donation to Loomis Chaffee School will back scholarships and other programs. By Maria Di Mento Loomis Chaffee School Henry Kravis gives the commencement address at the Loomis Chaffee School graduation ceremony in 2015. Plus, Bowling Green State University received more than $76 million to help ensure that students who are struggling financially will graduate in four years with little debt.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 6, 2024
Good copywriting is informal and conversational, which helps engage donors. However, there are three rules that must not be broken.
Foundation Group
MAY 6, 2024
This article explores the new FinCEN beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules and their impact on nonprofit organizations.
Jeff Brooks
MAY 8, 2024
Fundraising is at least half a numbers game. At least, if you want to succeed in a non-random way. But you have to look at the right numbers in the right ways. Here’s some help from Fundraising Report Card, at Avoid These 8 Common Fundraising Metric Analysis Pitfalls to Make Better Nonprofit Management Decisions : Focusing Solely on Revenue. If all you’re tracking for your fundraising program is net revenue (or worse yet, gross revenue) you could be entirely blind to the fact that your fundraisi
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 8, 2024
By M.J. Prest Courtesy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation A food-chemistry scientist extracts Vitamin C from an orange-fleshed sweet potato at the International Potato Center in Nairobi, Kenya. A major new partnership is supporting research into nutrition. Also, the Otto Bremer Trust gave $12.5 million to enhance quality of life for residents of Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, and Global Impact awarded $12 million to use social media to build confidence in vaccines.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Being a nonprofit leader is different than being a leader in the private sector. The role comes with a unique set of challenges – and that was before the insurgence of Generative AI tools can capabilities. The team at AWS for Nonprofits exists to support the unique needs of nonprofit leaders like you. From security, to digital experience, to charting your Generative AI journey, your AWS Account Executive (a free resource) exists to support you.
Candid
MAY 8, 2024
This year, Equal Pay Day —which indicates how far into the year a woman must work to receive the same wage that a man received the previous year—fell on March 12. The National Partnership for Women & Families marked the day by drawing attention to the persistent wage disparities that hamper millions of working women, along with the steps that we and our allies can take to close this pay gap once and for all.
iMarketSmart
MAY 8, 2024
There’s a chasm in major gifts fundraising. It lies between the wealthy donors who often make up over 80% of your giving base (sometimes over 90%), and the gift officers and fundraising teams who reach out to them and interact with them. While the wealthy donors may have seven, eight, or even nine figures in net worth, the people from your organization who are trying to build relationships with them tend to have far less.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
A new report looks at how young donors like to give and how nonprofits are engaging them By Emily Haynes Getty Images Although members of Generation Z are still far from their prime giving years, it's never too soon for fundraisers to learn how to attract their support.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Wondering how Generative AI can help accelerate your impact? Looking for funding to get started? This year’s 2024 AWS IMAGINE Grant cycle offers the Pathfinder Generative AI Award which includes $200,000 unrestricted financial support, $100,000 In AWS Promotional Credit, and numerous technical, training and marketing resources. The submission portal is now open, so download the guidelines and make your vision a reality.
Bloomerang
MAY 8, 2024
What comes to mind when you hear “ lapsed donors ”? Do you feel embarrassed because it’s been a while since you last communicated with them? Maybe you’ve tried numerous ‘ win back’ campaigns that failed to convert them, and you’re wondering whether you should just delete them from your database. Don’t do it! A massive generational shift in giving is happening right now with donors aged 60 and older.
Clairification
MAY 6, 2024
Let’s begin with the Big Kahuna piece of advice: Ask yourself WHY you want to do this event. Were you to bring your event proposal to a wise shaman or mentor, this is the question they would ask you first – well before asking what theme or format you have in mind or what color scheme you want to use! And yet this is the one question I find nonprofits failing to ask.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
By Ben Gose James Heimer for The Chronicle 96% of the leaders in the Chronicle's exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. Plus, see the rest of our May issue, posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
New this year, AWS is proud to announce three IMAGINE grant categories! To support your submission, we’re sharing six tips to help strengthen your submission. Whether you want to accelerate foundational IT projects or think big with Generative AI, each grant includes unrestricted funding, AWS cloud credits and numerous technical, training and marketing resources.
Non Profit AF
MAY 7, 2024
Hi everyone, if you’re interested in being involved with the Crappy Funding Practices movement, please join a special meeting we’re.
The NonProfit Times
MAY 6, 2024
By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve. The concept of growth mindset, developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, is described as a belief that our abilities and intelligence can be developed and impro
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 7, 2024
CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019. By Nicole Wallace CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 8, 2024
Streamlining processes and understanding your data is key to success. If you’re still using spreadsheets and manual processes to piece together and track program data, you're missing out on key benefits that a streamlined system can offer. Download this guide to learn how siloed information may be holding your organization back, how you can gain control of your data, and how a case management solution can help you maximize your impact and secure more funding.
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 8, 2024
While nonprofits are fueled by passion and purpose, it’s donors who turn aspirations into tangible achievements. Yet, many nonprofits struggle to foster these important relationships. An effective donor engagement strategy goes beyond transactions, focusing on deep connections and shared value. By reinforcing these bonds year-round, not just during fundraising peaks, nonprofits can gather momentum to […] The post Year-Round Donor Engagement Strategies for Nonprofits | Ultimate Guide
Top Nonprofits
MAY 8, 2024
Insights gathered through the prospect research process can transform your fundraising efforts and help you create a powerful, data-driven major gift fundraising strategy—but doing the research is only the beginning. After you’ve collected data about your prospects, the next step is to apply that data. You know that information about prospects’ financial capacity, affinity for your cause, and established giving habits is valuable, but how exactly does it play into the fundraising process?
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