The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don't see everyday. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don't see everyday.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Desperation is never a good look. It is especially ill-advised when fundraising to support a nonprofit mission. Here are several good reasons why nonprofits should ditch appeals that employ a piteous or apologetic tone and focus instead on storytelling and making a solid case for a mission-focused need.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
It's hard for donors to win a lawsuit against their church — or any other charity — when they demand a refund for their donations. By Samuel Brunson AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac The Mormon Temple is the centerpiece of Temple Square in Salt Lake City. It's hard for donors to win a lawsuit against their church — or any other charity — when they demand a refund for their donations.
Ann Green
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Year-end fundraising coincides with the gratitude season, which includes Thanksgiving in the U.S. and the December holidays. This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t seem to realize this. Now is a great opportunity to show some gratitude to your donors. You could hold a thankathon , especially if you haven’t launched your appeal yet.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Organizations are offering more time off, flexible scheduling, and other benefits to employees who need to work in-person. By Rasheeda Childress iMentor Many of iMentor’s employees work from home three days a week. The nonprofit gives employees who work primarily in-person in schools, like Stefan Halstead, three weeks off in the summer instead. Organizations are offering more time off, flexible scheduling, and other benefits to employees who need to work in-person.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Nonprofits are at a pivotal transformation point and are focusing on their long-term strategic resilience following a few years of readily available federal funding, according to BDO’s seventh annual "Nonprofit Standards" benchmarking survey.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Creative design and personalized messaging can help donors visualize their impact, see themselves as part of your community, and feel inspired to make their next gift. It’s not too late to engage donors in 2023 with a custom-designed, creative holiday stewardship campaign, calendar year end or winter appeal. Watch this brief video about the impact of creative design in fundraising.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
By M.J. Prest Getty Images Plus, the Jewish Federations of North America distributed $148 million from its Israel Emergency Fund to 116 aid organizations, and Signet Jewelers has committed $100 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Here are 5 important lessons that apply to both fundraising and dating. A team member actually tried them out! Did she get a second date? The post Love At First Pitch: Dating Advice For the Fervent Fundraiser appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
By Kyle Mitnick Getty Images A founder of several startups offers tips and examples to help you approach startup companies, get them involved, and build long-term relationships and sources of revenue.
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 Quarterly
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Image credit: Photo by Karsten Winegeart on Unsplash If one of the great myths of slavery in the United States is that it occurred only in the South, then New Jersey serves as a telling counternarrative to that falsehood. New Jersey was the last Northern state to abolish slavery, in 1866—many months after the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, which did not free slaves in Northern states, but only in the Southern “rebellious states” that had seceded from the Union.
Selfish Giving
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
I'm at Georgetown University this week teaching in the New Strategies Program in the business school. Teaching at Georgetown is a regular gig, but this session is slightly different. It's called the New Strategies "Rising" Program , focused on small nonprofits with budgets under one million, and many operate on much less. My goal is to show them how to recruit event sponsors and cause marketing partners.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
When I wrote my article , I wrote and I started with a creation story, which was about, the world was dark, and then Sky Woman came, and I started with that story, purposefully, because the darkness is part of the story. And when I think about economic justice, to me, there has to be a common threat that brings people together. And Moe [Mitchell], you said curiosity.
Candid
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
In the coming years, trillions of dollars in wealth held by the Baby Boomer generation (born from 1955– 1964) are poised to transfer to their children and grandchildren, millennials (1981 – 1996) and Generation Z (1997 –2012). Today’s younger generations show signs of a radically different approach to giving than that of older philanthropists. The big question is: How will generational shifts and donors’ evolving values and social interests shape the face of future philanthropy and perceptions o
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.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
National Philanthropy Day, Wednesday Nov. 15 th , 2023, is a day set aside to recognize and celebrate the contributions of philanthropy to individuals, communities, and the world. While it is celebrated in the United States, it’s also observed in various ways in many other countries. See hashtag #NationalPhilanthropyDay National Philanthropy Day in the United States dates back to the 1980s when it was conceived by Douglas Freeman, a professional fundraiser.
Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
When it comes to giving, don't make decisions for donors! Bring the problem and solution to the donor. Let them decide their level of support. The post I Doubled My Support and I Liked It appeared first on Veritus Group.
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
My biggest mistake: Making an outrageous ask at the first and only meeting of a potential donor because he lived across the country and I knew I would never meet him again. Obviously, I had no relationship nor context for my inappropriate solicitation. I would add to Amy’s advice: Be prepared with numbers. In 2 cases, the donor asked, “Is that really what you NEED?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Join us as we dive into Operation Recovery's remarkable work in helping Afghanis relocate after the departure of the U.S. military. Discover how its technology-backed approach has transformed the way the nonprofit saves lives and makes a significant impact in times of crisis.
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.
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
You can learn a lot from your past fundraising mistakes, and from my mistakes too. Here are five times I was wrong in my approach to fundraising.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
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. Sarah has been donating to protect animals for several years and has gradually increased her contributions over time. She’s a perfect example of the importance of year-end donor segmentation.
Big Duck
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The post What do nonprofits need to know about AI and data science? appeared first on Big Duck.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Year-end appeal strategies ask you to start planning in the summer and then to implement the drive in mid-October. Okay, you read that same book, but then life happened. What do you do now? If you’ve procrastinated and now you’re late starting to plan your year-end appeal , don’t worry. You can still make it happen if you make the most of the remaining time.
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!
Tech Impact
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Nonprofit honored supporters and participants and announced expanded workforce program PHILADELPHIA, November 8, 2023 (Newswire.com) – Tech Impact celebrated its 20th anniversary, honoring the groups and programs supporting its mission at its Greater Philadelphia Celebration of Impact Luncheon on Friday, November 3. Guests attended the event, which recognized donors and supporters and featured speeches from Elicia Wilson, […] The post Tech Impact Celebrates 20 Years of Social Impact
Prosper Strategies
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Does your nonprofit brand simply need to catch up with the times? Or do you need a new name and everything that comes along with it? These are the questions many nonprofits ask themselves when exploring the need for a nonprofit brand refresh or a rebrand. There are pros and cons to both, but making […] The post A Nonprofit Brand Refresh versus Full Rebrand, What’s the Difference?
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
5 Forms of Branding Strategies a Business Should Use Launching a business or a full-fledged organization isn’t easy at all. And, if you put the task of creating a brand over it, the entire situation becomes impossible-to-achieve for you. I mean, if you put it into reality; branding is precisely what’s the difference between Starbucks and a coffee shop in your neighborhood.
The Charity CFO
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Clocking in and out each day is a fact of life for tens of millions of workers around the country. But it’s often not the case at many charities and nonprofits, which can gauge an employee’s value by their impact, not just their hours spent in the office. Still, there are some situations where more precisely recording when (or where) you’re working can be beneficial to the organization.
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 Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Endpoint Security Showdown: EDR vs. Antivirus – Which One Do You Need? In the digital age, the safety of one’s computers and devices is paramount. The debate on how to protect them often centers on EDR vs antivirus solutions. What are these tools? How do they differ? More importantly, which one should you choose? Chapters 1. Understanding Antivirus Software Antivirus software is like the police force of the computer world.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Have economic justice efforts like impact investment and ESG (environmental, social and governance) analysis been captured by Wall Street? That’s the provocative thesis that Marjorie Kelly advances forcefully in her new book, Wealth Supremacy. In the below excerpt, Kelly explains why someone like herself, who over the past few decades has helped to advance the field of socially responsible investing, has concluded that responsible investing has too often gone astray.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
By Narges Baniasadi , Michelle de Haaff & Pedram Afshar In a community just a few miles from the headquarters of Google, Apple, and Tesla, a young woman, we will call her Elisa, lives with her kids in a small apartment. Each day, Elisa takes two buses and 70 minutes to get to work. Her kids walk to and from school, down the street from their home.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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