Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The decision has caused concerns about how we award scholarships and grants, and about how we collect and apply demographic data. By Akilah Watkins The Supreme Court’s June decision on affirmative action at US colleges and universities has raised profound concerns for the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit governance and management 102

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics Foundations 102

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

A quick, simple fundraiser might provide some relief in the short term, but why not look for solutions that can boost your nonprofit’s revenue and save team time long-term? That’s where endowments come in. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Management 52

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm. What do nonprofit leaders need to know about effectively handling organizational change? Only $50 for the full day and includes breakfast and lunch!

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 88

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

From climate catastrophe and forced migration to economic inequality to the erosion of democracy and the rise of political violence—these deep problems are also opportunities for major advances in progressive narratives and policies. Where does social justice philanthropy fit in? Some foundations are stepping up to this reality.

Philanthropy 135

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Health 135

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

A major part of connecting with these individuals and optimizing the giving experience is utilizing the data you collect about their giving trends to inform your future fundraising decisions. . In this post, we’ll talk about why this is incredibly useful for board members who want to hone in on donor engagement. . Great question!

Public and Nonprofit Management 122

Public and Nonprofit Management Management Retention Universities 122

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Of course, against the backdrop of the federal government giving away hundreds of millions of acres of stolen Indigenous land to White homesteaders, the formerly enslaved called for the land they and their ancestors tilled for so long, but the calls for reparations have always been about emotional repair as well as the recovery of material wealth.

Public and Social Policy 114

Public and Social Policy Culture Construction Psychology 114

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

GivingTuesday’s “ Data Commons ” says something similar in their report “ Rethinking Resilience: Insights from the Giving Ecosystem.” Share the hard data with your Development Committee and have a conversation about it. Share the hard data with your Development Committee and have a conversation about it. We must do better.

Fundraising 78

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 78

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

84% of those aware report that GivingTuesday inspired them to be more giving. A 2019 Horizon Media study reported that 52% said that they want to donate on this day because it allows them to be a part of a bigger group of people doing good. In 2021, an estimated $2.7 Billion were donated in twenty-four hours in the U.S.

Poverty 98

Poverty Homelessness Collaborations Health 98

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We derive these findings from a report we collaborated on, recently published by the National Resources Defense Council, that explored these issues. We derive these findings from a report we collaborated on, recently published by the National Resources Defense Council, that explored these issues.

Governance 84

Governance Community Development Collaborations Environmental 84

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 15, 2023

As part of this work, we rigorously read and discussed Maurice Mitchell’s article about key trends and fallacies in progressive movement organizations and the dimensions of organizational resilience needed to win.

Public and Social Policy 104

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Values 104

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 22, 2024

This technology streamlines processes, from spreading the word about your cause to gathering insights for future planning. You can use event management software to: Assign tasks Set timelines Track progress This software simplifies coordinating event sponsors , vendors, and volunteers.

Management 52

Management Nonprofits Technology Charitable Organizations 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

They also enable your nonprofit to manage donor information and track fundraising progress using reporting tools. The best part about Bloomerang’s fundraising platform is that it drives proven long-term results for organizations. Learn more about pricing. Users retain 10% more than the industry average of donors.

Fundraising 82

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 82

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

Giving histories, gift amounts, and frequencies can reveal a lot about future willingness to give. In this guide, we’ll cover what you need to know about nonprofit CRM solutions and the best platforms to consider. Plus, understanding motivations, interests, and passions can help you connect with them on a deeper level.

Nonprofits 92

Nonprofits Retention Management Technology 92

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Build your nonprofit’s base by keeping them in the loop with supplementary information like progress updates on your cause, awareness campaigns, new initiatives, and new volunteer opportunities. Follow along to learn more about our recommendations for donor outreach strategies other than donation requests: . Show Appreciation.

Retention 52

Retention Activism Fundraising Fundraising 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 29, 2023

Spade questions whether this method can achieve liberatory ends, arguing against the idea that change will occur if a “nonprofit report shows that poverty is bad, or cops are racist.” Such a liberal view assumes that injustice results from misunderstandings, and if misunderstandings are cleared up, then social progress will result.

Medical 112

Medical Universities Nonprofits Culture 112

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

He practiced law for 17 years specializing in labor relations, employment law, government contracting, and subsequently directed federal and state advocacy for a government relations firm. What do nonprofit leaders need to know about effectively handling organizational change? Only $50 for the full day and includes breakfast and lunch!

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 52

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Image credit: venuestock on istock.com Nine years ago, the Economic Policy Institute reported that over $50 billion a year is stolen from workers nationally —that’s more than the cost of all robberies, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts combined. This theft occurs daily and disproportionately affects immigrant workers. What is Wage Theft?

Public and Social Policy 99

Public and Social Policy Law Governance Construction 99

Ann Green

MARCH 7, 2023

Accounting reports help you draw valuable insights about your organization’s finances. Learn more about these three key statements and what they’re used for. Failing to accurately track your revenue and expenses can lead to unexplained expenses and waste, which you never want to report back to your supporters.

Finance 66

Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Health Activism 66

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. That’s because all nonprofits have similar goals, including connecting with more donors, boosting their donor retention rates, and developing strategic, sustainable partnerships with other organizations. With that, let’s get started. Offers accountability.

Fundraising 103

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 103

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 16, 2023

Simply put, this moment calls for renewed concern about the threat of fragmentation and the ways division is being exploited by anti-democratic actors. In this year’s State of the Union address , President Joe Biden claimed that US democracy is “unbowed and unbroken.” It is to these questions that we turn.

Participation and motivation 117

Participation and motivation Manufacturing Governance Values 117

Fundraising Coach

MARCH 13, 2023

It’s common sense that having healthy membership at your organization and a strategic marketing plan go hand-in-hand. An AMS can handle numerous tasks including creating reports, handling online event registration, and online payment processing. It’s time to pack up the clipboards and posters.

Marketing 59

Marketing Marketing Nonprofits Associations 59

Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We had to be honest about what the government’s efforts to eliminate the sector entirely through a massive shutdown of NGOs had achieved: The third sector of Nicaragua had collapsed. One year after our founding, BPP secured a direct connection with the government when we landed a meeting with the president, Daniel Ortega.

Civil Society 90

Civil Society Governance Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development 90

NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

When you incorporate advocacy into a well-rounded, more strategic approach for your nonprofit, you’ll find that your fundraising improves, your volunteer network expands , and your organization is able to grow. . There’s no doubt about that. Your city and local officials have the most direct influence on your organization.

Public and Social Policy 90

Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 90

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To gain a deep understanding of the donor experience and how to build a loyal and passionate donor base, check out this Humane Society Donor Experience Report. Meet Sarah, a passionate and dedicated supporter of your local Humane Society, an animal rescue organization. Sarah is a real person. This is her real donor story.

Charitable Organizations 60

Charitable Organizations Communication Fundraising Fundraising 60

Ann Green

JUNE 18, 2020

You’re probably thinking about methods to keep your staff and constituents safe during the pandemic, effective work-from-home strategies to keep everyone productive, and how to maintain programming while adhering to social distancing guidelines. . The image below shows its progression. By Jay Love. Make donor retention a priority. .

Retention 80

Retention Nonprofit Administration and Development Activism Communication 80

Bloomerang

APRIL 12, 2022

When my sister first started working with a nonprofit museum, she had a lot to learn about the fundraising process for the organization. The museum had notes saved in their donor management software about the seating preferences for their major donors and that particular donor preferred their regular seat toward the front.

Management 99

Management Retention Production Fundraising 99

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

According to the M+R Benchmarks 2023 report , 62% of nonprofits used text messaging for fundraising purposes in 2022. Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. Plus, text messaging subscriber list size grew by 11%. You choose a unique keyword and are assigned a phone number for supporters to text.

Fundraising 56

Fundraising Fundraising Disaster Relief Activism 56

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 26, 2023

By Aldita Gallardo In my work at the Fund for Trans Generations (FTG), I partner with funders who are committed to supporting trans-led organizing for a future where transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary people live with freedom, safety, and self-determination. Trans rights, like trans lives, do not exist in silos.

Philanthropy 85

Philanthropy Culture Health Values 85

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

—Huddie William “Lead Belly” Ledbetter, 1938, describing the Scottsboro Boys and the climate for Black people in Alabama 1 It’s time to admit it. We were asleep. Many of us who are privileged enough to be paid to work for justice had all but given up on winning unions at multinational brands in the near term. Simple enough.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Food Universities 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 16, 2023

This is because when we talk about technology justice, we are not simply talking about tools in isolation. A long-held mantra of the disability justice community is “Nothing about us without us.” This includes the expertise and leadership of people with disabilities.

Technology 112

Technology Public and Social Policy Governance Leadership 112

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Virginia Palacios, Commission Shift’s executive director, points out that one of the legislators on Texas’ House Energy Resources Committee is closely related to an RCC commissioner, in direct conflict with fair governance. Public Participation. The RCC’s mission is to steward Texas’s natural resources and environment.

Energy 104

Energy Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Environmental 104

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 18, 2020

A recent report estimated that 39 percent of nonprofits hope to diversify their workforce in the areas of race, age, gender, identity and differing abilities in 2019. The benefits of an inclusive culture and diverse team are well reported. Are you focused on improving diversity within your organization this year? . And for good reason.

Culture 85

Culture Nonprofits Recruitment Production 85

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 16, 2023

Steve Dubb: Could you talk a little bit about the background of the current state of Green New Deal advocacy in the US, and how the Climate and Community Project emerged from this political moment? It’s fundamentally an effort to link cutting-edge research with progressive policymaking and community organizing nationwide.”

Public and Social Policy 84

Public and Social Policy Civil Society Public and Nonprofit Management Energy 84

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2018

” You really have to get specific about what the desired results are in the context of your organization’s work. . ” You really have to get specific about what the desired results are in the context of your organization’s work. It depends first and foremost on your goals. Brand and Leadership Goals.

Recruitment 67

Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 67

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Initially, I was thrilled to report growth in social media metrics, success in walk team goals, decreased expenses for the organization, and a clear direction that made perfect sense to me. We do not plan for the future or engage with our stakeholders, because we are only worried about surviving the present. .

Non-Profits 106

Non-Profits Energy Leadership Children 106

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 25, 2023

Greenleaf asserts that prophetic voice—the voice that articulates what has yet to be said but is necessary for progress—is the highest form of leadership. It is not about making everyone happy. He met with over 60 people for about six months to fine-tune what he wrote. This is what Moe did. Of course, he protected himself.

Leadership 103

Leadership Ethics Law Values 103

Fundraising Coach

JULY 31, 2023

Karrie has more than twenty years of experience in marketing and passion for helping nonprofits expand their reach, leading industry research, marketing strategy, and fundraising consulting initiative. Running a hybrid silent auction is no easy feat. Target two distinct event audiences. Collect and leverage your auction data.

Activism 52

Activism Values Technology Management 52