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Calling All Donors (and Would-Be Donors): The Vital US Nonprofit Sector Is Under Threat and Must Be Protected

NonProfit Quarterly

Three developments, in particular, worry me: a drop in rates of giving to nonprofits; widespread staff burnout; and an increasing effort to target nonprofits based on their missions and values. First, I would suggest that we desperately need a campaign to help educate Americans about the value of the nonprofit sector. We can volunteer.

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Guarding Trust: Overlooked Factors That Protect Your Nonprofit’s Reputation

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Strengthen Internal Accountability Your teamstaff and volunteers alikeshould reflect the values and mission of your organization. Additionally, implementing background checks for new hires and volunteers reinforces integrity and ensures that those representing your organization uphold high standards.

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Thinking About Crowdfunding? 4 Things to Know First

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

After all, what charitable organization doesnt want to minimize costs and devote more resources to its mission? These campaigns usually operate on a tier model, providing supporters who give more with increasingly high-value rewards. While nonprofits can and should buck the overhead myth , theres still some logic in it.

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Contributions To DAFs, Distributions Both Decline

The NonProfit Times

Donor-advised fund (DAF) disbursements to charitable organizations declined 1.4% The grant payout rate (a calculation of grantmaking dollars from DAFs to charities relative to total DAF charitable assets) was 23.9% The value of DAF grants ($54.77 during 2023 to $54.77 DAFs were responsible for roughly 9.8%

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Why the Marguerite Casey Foundation is leveraging its endowment

Candid

These rights enable nonprofits to focus on community well-being, regardless of political affiliation or ideology, per the IRS exemption requirements for charitable organizations. Our returns are showing that values-aligned investing is both necessary and effective.

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Storytelling is the Heart of a Successful Fundraiser

The Storytelling Nonprofit

When we work for and with non-profit organizations, its easy for us to see the value behind what our orgs do. We know how meaningful our fundraising can be to our communities because were in the thick of it day after day.

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Elevate 2025 On Demand: The Nonprofit Conference Everyone’s Talking About

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Affordable Get access to 3 days of expert led contentfor just $65 (a $150 value). After all, what charitable organization doesnt want to minimize costs and devote more resources to its mission? Elevate 2025 On-Demand is: Flexible Watch whenever and wherever it works for you. No travel, no scheduling conflicts.