The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Donors shouldn’t be afraid to fund protest actions like the one at the U.S. Open last week. They are effective — even if they're unpopular. By Margaret Klein Salamon Kena Betancur, AFP, Getty Images Environmental protesters delayed the match between USA’s Coco Gauff and Czech Republic’s Karolina Muchova during the U.S. Open tennis tournament women’s singles semi-finals.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
I often catch myself wondering what my organization's donors or volunteers might be confused by and what ideas they would bring to the table if they were in charge for a day. Here are some ways you can think about changing your organization's processes to improve donor experiences.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients. By Lisa Napoli Christiana Botic for The Chronicle Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Employees of nonprofits do life-changing work from helping people at the hardest moments in their lives, to breaking down barriers in healthcare and education, to fighting for the environment. They give of themselves, but this doesn’t mean they should sacrifice financial well-being to do a job they love.
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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK AP Photo/Christophe Ena, file Melinda French Gates says more people should get involved in the fight for improved maternal health care. Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation that tracks progre
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The Avangrid Foundation has opened applications for its 2023 Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program. The company welcomes eligible wildlife organizations within its service areas to apply by midnight on Sept. 25.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Blackbaud announced a new AI development for JustGiving, a platform for online giving. Through generative AI, fundraisers on JustGiving are now able to quickly and easily create personal stories to share with their networks.
Non Profit AF
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
[Image description: A grassy hill, linted with pine trees, standing before a mountain. This was taken by me on a trip to Mt. Rainier. I had altitude sickness and could barely breathe!
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Novel Ventures released Myte, a mobile giving platform that changes the way donors connect with nonprofits and causes that resonate with their interests. Myte focuses on micro-donations, as well as ongoing campaigns for larger needs.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
If your organization is gearing up to host a high-energy event like a buzzworthy auction or gala, you likely have ambitious fundraising goals. Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping for the best when the big event day arrives, it’s important to strategically plan how you’ll secure enough gifts to turn your gala into a fundraising success. This is where getting your major donors involved can help.
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 PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
November and December gifts hold so much potential for nonprofits. So let’s get you positioned for success (with plenty of time left to plan and execute)! Download your free Giving Tuesday and Year-End Cheat Sheets now, and avoid scrambling during the holiday season.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The following is a transcript of the video above from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Tenant Organizing in Unexpected Places.” View the full webinar here. Josh Poe: I think there are two parts of this question: One, how do we organize? Then, how does our organizing build power? We really try to organize around self-interest as opposed to ideology.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Abacus announced the launch of the Major Donor Ask Calculator. The Ask Calculator is a tool that picks up where philanthropic capacity estimates from wealth estimation services and other donor research leave off.
Bloomerang
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Nonprofits focused on the preservation of local journalism are being called to step up, and many of the country’s largest private foundations have announced $500 million in funding over five years to support them, an extraordinary initiative called Press Forward. Press Forward seeks to reverse the dramatic decline in local news that has coincided with an increasingly divided America and weakening trust in institutions.
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 PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Join us for a webinar on fundraising in an uncertain economy. The success of optimizing your campaign strategy in rough waters will translate into optimized campaigns in calmer water, helping navigate your nonprofit when times get rough again.
Blue Avocado
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
When nonprofit board members feel dissatisfied, they often resign. They're less likely to do that when there is communication about common objectives. There's less wasted time and resources when expectations are met. The post Board Horror Stories: How to Reduce Board Resignations appeared first on Blue Avocado.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
NonProfit PRO was in attendance at the 18th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference. If you missed the event or want more of the latest fundraising and marketing tips, here’s our session coverage of the full Bridge Conference, as well as the inaugural BridgeTECH.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
By Cheryl Strauss Einhorn An excerpt from Problem Solver on how we make decisions
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.
Prosper Strategies
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Strategic planning is designed to help nonprofits set their direction and priorities. It can be beneficial for providing a roadmap to nonprofit staff and aligning stakeholders around an organization’s mission and plan for achieving its goals. While at Prosper Strategies, we advocate for every nonprofit to develop a strategic plan, there are instances when creating […] The post When You Should NOT Develop a New Nonprofit Strategic Plan appeared first on Prosper Strategies.
Nonprofit Fixer
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Your nonprofit needs a gift acceptance policy more than you know! I know it sounds wild, but nonprofit organizations should NOT take every donation offered. Why? Because some donations can end up costing your organization money and becoming a major liability. Most donations are simple. A donor writes a check or clicks a “donate now” button online. But sometimes a donor comes to you with a contribution that is complex, confusing, time-consuming, or even controversial.
Big Duck
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Join this webinar and take opportunity to rethink your approach to branding. Learn how this can spark collective change.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
5 Common Cold Email Mistakes to Avoid Don’t let your cold emails get a cold shoulder anytime. “Why is this person bombarding me with offers without even knowing what I want”? Have you come across anything like this in your cold email journey? Or, the worst, have you met that silent treatment waiting long for your prospects to reply? Well, if any of the above is your case, you are stuck in the vicious loophole of sending and waiting but not getting answers.
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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (September 11, 2023) — Tech Impact, a nonprofit that uses technology to advance social impact, today announced a merger with Message Agency, a digital agency and B Corporation headquartered in Philadelphia that brings innovative digital products and solutions to mission-based organizations, including nonprofits, foundations, higher education, and government.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Image Credit: Jon Tyson on unsplash.com X Corp, the company formerly known as Twitter, sued a nonprofit dedicated to exposing and counteracting digital hate speech which has published research critical of the tech company’s handling of hate speech on its platform. Founded in 2018, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) seeks to “stop the spread of online hate and misinformation,” especially on large online platforms like X Corp, Meta, TikTok, and others, through original research.
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