NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 14, 2025

Credit: Photo by CJ Dayrit on Unsplash Nonprofits are used to thinking of themselves as providersof services, of advocacy, of societal change. Yet, nonprofits are creators of media, reports, research, and so on. Nonprofits are creators. Embracing the public domain offers various benefits to the nonprofit sector.

Culture

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. We recently asked nonprofit leaders about their top cybersecurity concerns. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1. 8 Cybersecurity Concerns & Solutions for Nonprofit Leaders 1.

Nonprofits

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

It’s not every day that two nonprofits merge. To help those considering a nonprofit merger, I called up my former client and now friend, Karen Carloni. Karen orchestrated the very successful merger of her nonprofit organization with a larger nonprofit. Let’s cover the basics: Can you merge two nonprofit organizations?

Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Center is currently accepting submissions for our 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. The deadline to submit a gift that benefits your nonprofit is Friday, November 22.

Nonprofit Leadership

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

Public and Nonprofit Management

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 30, 2025

Grant makers promised to support trans nonprofits. By Breonna McCree Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard The Transgender District provides programs focused on cultural preservation and economic development to empower transgender people to thrive. Grant makers promised to support trans nonprofits. Where are they now?

Culture

Ann Green

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Thanking your donors should be a priority for your nonprofit organization. Your donors have the option to give to countless nonprofit organizations, but they chose yours. Yet, many nonprofits are skittish about spending too much on mailing costs. Maybe you need a change of culture a culture of gratitude.

Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 8, 2025

I’ve examined the unexpected and varied scale of volunteerism , how volunteers can be leaders , and the large role played in the nonprofit sector by all-volunteer organizations. Yet, nonprofit volunteers are continually either overlooked or treated as an afterthought. But organizational culture starts at the top.

Volunteerism

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

But while others have argued that the nonprofit sector should consider mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as not just an escape plan, our experience demonstrates that perhaps we should go even farther than that. Mergers and acquisitions should be normalized as a strategic tool for mission-driven organizations.

Social Enterprise

Candid

JULY 24, 2025

As many of us in the nonprofit sector know, public trust is not a given. In today’s fractured landscape, where polarization and skepticism run high, the nonprofit sector stands out as a rare trusted voice. Nonprofits earn trust and safeguard it by continuing to show up—openly, responsibly, and authentically.

Volunteerism

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 14, 2025

If youre like most nonprofit communicators, youre probably juggling excitement about the new year with the same overloaded to-do list. We give you permission to stop doing the things that overwhelm you and offer a fresh perspective on what nonprofit communicators really need to focus on in 2025. Hows 2025 treating you so far?

Culture

Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2025

Working in the nonprofit sector comes with immense purpose and equally significant challenges. Nonprofit professionals are no strangers to long hours, modest pay, and high emotional output. That kind of thinking leads to turnover , disengagement, and a toxic culture that eventually harms the very mission they claim to protect.

Leadership

NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

Nonprofits are no exception. Nonprofit Workforce Outlook Nonprofits employ over 12.8 To stay competitive, nonprofits must offer more than wages. Consider flexible schedules, purpose-driven work, internal growth paths and a strong culture of philanthropy. Then study successful nonprofits. rail-container).hide();

Nonprofit Administration and Development

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Ashley Lanfer & Kelly Mangiardi Dozens of articles have proposed co-leadership as an attractive option for nonprofits, presenting the structure as a healthier, more relational, and less isolating way to work, as well as an appealing on-ramp for chief executives of color. Many nonprofits are finding these arguments compelling.

Leadership

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

I’ve seen the same pattern again and again: Nonprofits are missing one of the easiest and most meaningful opportunities to deepen donor relationships — a real thank-you. That’s how you stand out in a sector where most nonprofits are just checking the box. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad.

Retail

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

Scenario 1: The Interim Leader Provides Damage Control and a Path Forward Take the extreme case of a nonprofit board who was caught completely unaware of serious and potentially harmful actions by an ED, ones that may involve negligence and legal implications.

Leadership

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Just a side comment on general failings of the nonprofit sector. The next administration should appointment numerous nonprofit executives into cabinet positions. Team Rubicon is widely known for its innovation and unique culture. Where did all the fervor go? Here are a few suggestions. Following four years in the U.S.

Civil Society

Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In September 2024, Candid and ABFE published two fact sheets about Black nonprofit leadership : Key Facts about Nonprofits with Majority Black Leadership and Key Facts about Nonprofits with Black CEOs.

Leadership

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

Nonprofit governance and management

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight.

Nonprofit governance and management

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Image credit: Facing Race Founded in 1981, Race Forward is a nonprofit racial justice organization with a mission of “helping people take effective action toward racial equity.” Over the past 15 years, Race Forward has convened Facing Race, which is described as the nation’s largest multiracial and intergenerational racial justice conference.

Public and Social Policy

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This obsession stems from deep cultural, historical, and economic foundations that value individualism, meritocracy, and innovation. Weve cultivated a culture that prizes personal achievement, the honing of leadership traits, and the belief that leadership is the key driver of both organizational and societal success.

Leadership

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. CFP®, found nonprofits that consistently received gifts of appreciated stocks grew their contributions six times faster than those receiving only cash. Stay tuned!

Nonprofit Administration and Development

Blue Avocado

AUGUST 5, 2025

How one nonprofit transformed its board into an active, mission-driven force — and how you can do the same. An engaged board is the heartbeat of a thriving nonprofit. Set Clear Expectations from the Start Nonprofit board engagement begins with clarity. A culture shift is needed. Here’s how you can do the same.

Participation and motivation

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 24, 2025

Let’s get one thing straight: we’re big fans of AI in nonprofit communications. We’ve hosted webinars, built training resources, and actively encourage nonprofit communicators to use AI to speed up content creation, brainstorm ideas, and reduce the mental load. But it can only take you so far.

Communication

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

At GlobalGiving, which provides an online platform for connecting donors, companies and nonprofits worldwide, donations slipped from just less than $3.7 Donors using the GoFundMe and Classy platforms contributed $65 million to roughly 65,000 nonprofits and individuals with slightly more than 6,000 new nonprofit recurring plans established. “We

Advertising

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If weve observed anything about nonprofit supporters, we know each person, situation, and generation has a unique approach to giving, with the one consistent throughline being the power of connection. Nonprofits can leverage these behaviors to shape their social strategies, engage broader audiences, and activate their own networks.

Altruism and Helping

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

As nonprofit leaders confront shrinking budgets, shifting funder priorities, and a growing divide between mission and means, one thing is clear: Survival alone is not enough. What if nonprofit leadership stopped treating imagination like a luxury and started seeing it as critical infrastructure? This moment demands imagination.

Nonprofit Leadership

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

For nonprofits, reputation isnt just important. While many organizations focus on public relations and fundraising strategies, smaller, often overlooked factors can significantly shape how your nonprofit is perceived. Regular training on ethics, diversity, and inclusion helps align everyone with your nonprofits core principles.

Public and Social Policy

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 24, 2025

Credit: Ansel Huang on Unsplash Humans of Nonprofits is a storytelling series that explores how nonprofits shape and support the lives of everyday people. Each story shares an authentic, lived experience, revealing the many ways nonprofits intersect with individuals across all backgrounds, beliefs, and communities.

Food

Candid

JUNE 11, 2025

Recent federal funding cuts have had a deep and widespread impact on the nonprofit sector. An analysis by Candid found that over 14,000 nonprofits would deplete their reserves within three months without government grants, putting an estimated 2.8 What’s broken in the current nonprofit model? needs have only grown.

Collaborations

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. Despite these challenges, training for nonprofit leaders and board members has not materially changed in the past 25 years. How Do Nonprofit Board Fellows Programs Work?

Education

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Anne Price, Challenging Corporate Influence in the Nonprofit Sector Challenging Corporate Influence in the Nonprofit Sector 2. Anasa Troutman, Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy Being and Building Beloved Community: The Intersection of Culture and Economy 6.

Food

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

To navigate the ongoing disruptions in the social sector, nonprofits need more than financial capital alone. In this article, Ill share why nonprofits need three types of capitalfinancial, social, and psychologicalto survive and thrive in todays turbulent context, as well as how to cultivate each of them.

Psychology

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management

Candid

JANUARY 14, 2025

This heightened engagement translated into a big demand for information about charities on Candid nonprofit profiles. We saw significant spikes in overall traffic, nonprofit profile views, and searches. Meanwhile, the increase in users also boosted total views of Candid nonprofit profiles, which surged 56%, to about 75,000 views.

Health

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The Latinx community is often missing from philanthropic discussionsboth about donors and about nonprofit organizations. population, but from every measurement in philanthropy including grants to Latinx-focused nonprofit organizations to representation among board members and staff, you wouldnt know there were 62 million of us.

Fundraising