The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 11, 2023
By Yelena V Litvinov and Tatyana Margolin Chronicle illustration; photos by Thom Bridge, Independent Record; Cheney Orr, Reuters, Redux; Getty Tennessee lawmakers Justin Jones (front) and Justin Pearson (left) were expelled from the state legislature after standing with protesters advocating for gun control. In Montana, state legislators barred Rep.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 11, 2023
Love it, hate it or just don’t know much about it — artificial intelligence (AI) is here for good with the widespread adoption of ChatGPT. And this is good news for nonprofits. With that being said, here are five ways AI can elevate your fundraising.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 11, 2023
What Are Instagram Stories? Instagram Stories (also used on Facebook) are photos and videos that disappear from your profile after 24 hours unless you add them to your story highlights. They basically stole the idea from Snapchat, but way more people use Instagram Stories. Right now, you can only post Stories via the app or using a social media manager like Hootsuite or Buffer.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 11, 2023
Beyond providing generous financial support, board members can act as fundraising ambassadors. Offering board members a variety of ways to engage with fundraising sets everyone up for success. Here are five opportunities for board members to contribute to their nonprofits’ fundraising efforts.
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.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
MAY 11, 2023
Staying current with the latest digital marketing and fundraising trends and benchmarks is essential for nonprofits. The 2023 reports reaffirm the growing power of monthly giving, the need to clean your email list(s) regularly, and reveal that more nonprofits are understanding that social media requires an investment in social ads to produce results.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 11, 2023
Blackbaud released its 11th annual Industry Review: "Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility Report," which analyzes corporate social responsibility (CSR) program data and employees' philanthropic behavior.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 11, 2023
Meet Saphia, a young bell hooks fanatic trying desperately to build a good life in New York City, a place famous for making life unlivable for anyone but the uber wealthy. Constantly immersed in the latest idea she has discovered while reading hooks, Saphia is determined to figure out how to apply these liberatory ideals to her own life. But the one thing she doesn’t account for is a little surprise encouragement from the legend herself.
Get Fully Funded
MAY 11, 2023
When most people think about funding a nonprofit, they think they should look for grants. Seems like a good idea, right? After all, there are thousands of foundations out there that exist to give money away. But, growing a nonprofit so you can fulfill your mission means having a fundraising plan with diverse revenue streams. In order to raise the most money for your cause and create a stable future for your organization, you need several different sources of funding.
Clairification
MAY 11, 2023
Want content that raises money? Tell more stories. Storytelling today is ‘hot.’ And why not? It’s the fundamental human activity – we even talk to ourselves! We tell ourselves stories all the time to inspire, goad, cheerlead and persuade. “I’ve been knocked down, but I’ll pick myself up.” “This cake will be even better than my mother-in-law’s.” “The deck seems stacked against me, but I’m going to fight; I’m going to win.” “Tomorrow will be a better day.
Philanthropy 2173
MAY 11, 2023
We're in an incredible moment. After decades of research and advocacy and warnings we are now living through the weather and natural disaster effects of climate collapse. We're also more than a few meters down the pitch of living with pervasive artificial intelligent systems. Ways of life from agriculture to writing , architecture to transportation are transitioning.
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.
Women's Non Profit Alliance
MAY 11, 2023
In today’s fast-paced digital world, having a strong and consistent presence on social media is crucial for any organization, especially for nonprofits. Social media platforms offer a powerful and cost-effective way to reach a wide audience, build brand awareness, engage with supporters, and even recruit donors and volunteers. However, with the sheer number of organizations competing for attention on these platforms, it can be challenging to stand out from the crowd.
Jeff Brooks
MAY 11, 2023
A lot of nonprofit thank-you messages say something like this: “Thank you for being our partner.” That’s about as thrilling to the donor as telling her she has nice elbows. Donors don’t give in order to be our partner. They give to have a positive impact on the world in some specific way. And that’s what you should thank them for. Not for what they did in their relationship with you.
The Charity CFO
MAY 11, 2023
Bookkeeping is a critical component of running a successful nonprofit organization. It involves the management of financial transactions and the maintenance of accurate records to ensure that your organization remains financially healthy and compliant with the law. However, managing bookkeeping in-house can be time-consuming and expensive, which is why many nonprofits are turning to outsourced bookkeeping services.
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 11, 2023
There are nearly 3000 masjids across the US, and the number of mosque participants continues to grow in number. Which was approximately 4,000,000 in 2020. With an increasing number of people not carrying cash or checks anymore with them, it is time your masjid or mosque turned to a more reliable and modern in-person donation […] The post Masjid Donation Kiosk – For Successful In-Person Fundraising [With FAQs] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
MAY 11, 2023
Top Project Management Tools for Entrepreneurs Every project management tool is pure bliss for businesses of different sizes and industry verticals and when used in the correct manner you can expect increased collaboration. There was a time when it was said that a business can never succeed without a kickass idea. However, with time passing by the adage seems to change, a business can never succeed without a kickass idea and a relevant bunch of management tools and technologies.
Care2
MAY 11, 2023
The results from over 1000 nonprofit organizations across the globe are almost here! Are you ready to see how your organization compares? The Digital Outlook Report is authored by hjc , based on data and findings from Fundraise Up , Care2, Tatango and over 1,000 charitable and nonprofit organizations. This year’s data indicates that nonprofits are facing a number of new challenges, as well as opportunities, in 2023.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
MAY 11, 2023
Secure Access Service Edge Defined We discuss the definition and benefits of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), a cloud security solution that combines networking and security functions. In the current digital era, enterprises face a myriad of challenges when it comes to securing their networks and ensuring secure access to cloud services. However, a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform equipped with Virtual Private Network (VPN) and software-defined wide area networking capabilities (SD
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 11, 2023
DETAIL OF “NARCISSUS IN THE GARDEN” BY CARLA JAY HARRIS/ WWW.LUISDEJESUS.COM/ARTISTS/CARLA-JAY-HARRIS Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ’s spring 2023 issue, “The Space Beyond: Building the Way.” In this conversation with Cyndi Suarez, NPQ ’s president and editor in chief, and Marcus Walton, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, the two leaders discuss NPQ ’s and GEO’s journeys of organizational transformation, and how we move beyond the what is to embrace the what c
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.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
MAY 11, 2023
How Marketing Intelligence can help Brands stay ahead of the conversation Marketing intelligence is a powerful tool that can give brands a competitive edge. By staying ahead of the conversation and making informed business decisions, brands can drive better customer engagement and improve their bottom line. In today’s fast-paced business world, staying ahead of the conversation is crucial for brands.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 11, 2023
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion industry could not exist without the Civil Rights Movement and owes a debt to the labor and thought leadership of Black activists and freedom fighters. Yet rather than acknowledging and responding to its roots in organizing against White supremacy, DEI has developed into an industry that focuses on surface-level, individualistic engagement, and the bottom line—that is, on the ways DEI can boost profitability.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 11, 2023
“WANDERER” BY CARLA JAY HARRIS/ WWW.LUISDEJESUS.COM/ARTISTS/CARLA-JAY-HARRIS Editors’ note: This article is from NPQ’s spring 2023 issue, “The Space Beyond: Building the Way.” This is the story of the birth, evolution, and vision of Minnesota’s first Black community foundation. In May 2020, Minnesota was a catalyst for historical uprising against racial injustice in the world.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 11, 2023
Image Credit: Kimberly Cho at bombilla® (www.bombilla.co) This interview with Mothers Out Front’s National Learnings Campaign Manager concludes our series Climate Justice Organizing for Belonging. Stephanie speaks about what brought her to this work and how the organization uses its story as a strategy for more aligned and successful campaigning. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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!
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