The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Lisa Pilar Cowan Maria Mottola Social change takes a lot of time. Too often, foundation officials get bored and forget that.

Foundations 337

Foundations 337

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2023

The Giving USA annual report on philanthropy showed that, in 2022, nonprofits raised $499.33 billion — a 3.4% year-over-year drop in current dollars and a 10.5% downturn when adjusted for inflation.

Philanthropy 246

Philanthropy Nonprofits 246

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes International aid was the only cause that raised enough to beat inflation, as individual donors contributed 13 percent less than 2021. Plus, see the Giving USA data in four charts.

Fundraising 322

Fundraising Fundraising 322

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2023

Joshua Meyer, vice president of marketing at Bloomerang, will be presenting “Leveraging Technology to Improve Donor Rates” at this year’s inaugural BridgeTECH. We spoke to Meyer to get a sneak peek at his presentation.

Technology 246

Technology Marketing Marketing Education 246

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.

Marketing

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Alex Daniels Francis Chung, E&E News, POLITICO, AP Images Affirmative-action advocates rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court as justices heard oral arguments on two cases on whether colleges and universities can continue to consider race as a factor in admissions decisions. As the Supreme Court deliberates two major cases challenging affirmative action at colleges, foundations and charities are getting ready for a widespread ripple effect that could transform their work to advance racial d

Universities 300

Universities Foundations 300

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2023

For the second year in a row, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been named the No. 1 Most Trusted Nonprofit in the Most Trusted Brands of 2023 report by brand intelligence platform Morning Consult.

Nonprofits 246

Nonprofits Children 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. That may seem obvious, but we have all had our experiences with less-than-stellar situations. The reasons range from inertia (“we’ve always done it this way”) to questionable motivations (perhaps that employee wellness program isn't actually designed with employee wellness as its primary goal).

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 111

Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Online fundraising has been on an upward trajectory for years. But because of pandemic-related restrictions on in-person interactions, online fundraising increased by 32% in 2020. After a year of significant growth, online fundraising grew by a more modest 3% in 2021 , and the number of gifts increased by 5%. It’s clear that having a comprehensive online fundraising strategy is crucial for modern nonprofits.

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Fundraising Retention Participation and motivation 110

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 20, 2023

Image Credit: Brandi Alexandra on unsplash.com Among the massive disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic was a sharp drop in foreign direct investment across the globe: one study by the US National Institutes of Health found that global FDI in 2020 fell by about one-third, to the lowest point since the global financial crisis of the late 2000s.

Philanthropy 105

Philanthropy Collaborations Governance Foundations 105

Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Event sponsorships are a great way to secure nonprofit funding to support your organization’s mission. Not only can a sponsor be a financial contributor, but they can also benefit you in intangible ways like boosting your credibility, especially if they’re a reputable brand backing your event. But it can feel daunting to identify and secure sponsors for nonprofit events, especially if you’re like most nonprofit professionals: Busy wearing multiple hats.

Retail 108

Retail Insurance Values Health 108

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 Organizations

Candid

JUNE 20, 2023

Comprehensive and public nonprofit demographic data is central to supporting more transparent and informed decision making in our sector. To date, over 55,000 nonprofits have shared some information on their staffs’ and board members’ race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability status, through their Candid profile. Our purpose at Candid is to get key information—like this demographic data—into the hands of those who rely on it to guide their decision making.

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Foundations 98

GiveGab

JUNE 20, 2023

With an incredible spring Giving Day season coming to an end, we are proud of the work we are doing with our partners to help strengthen their communities, gain new supporters, and raise more funds. In addition to these efforts, we have been busy bringing about exciting changes for GiveGab as we continue our path forward as Bonterra. In 2022, we announced that GiveGab joined other leading social good technology companies, CyberGrants, EveryAction, Network for Good, and Social Solutions, and laun

Production 98

Production Collaborations Technology Management 98

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 20, 2023

If you want to make people fall in love with your nonprofit, look no further than video. The combination of compelling storytelling, emotional imagery, and immersive audio creates a lasting impression on viewers, inspiring them to take action and support your mission to enact positive change in the world. In this guide, we’ll showcase some of the most impactful nonprofit videos to guide your content creation journey, including: “Welcome to KIPP Texas Public Schools” – KIPP “One B

Food 59

Food Nonprofits Education Education 59

Successful Nonprofits

JUNE 20, 2023

There is no gray when it comes to a Board member applying for a staff position.

Leadership 52

Leadership Nonprofits 52

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.

Finance

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 20, 2023

As a nonprofit leader, you likely leverage a variety of digital tools to simplify your fundraising efforts. Not only does software streamline fundraising tasks for nonprofit staff members but it also creates a positive donor experience when supporters interact with it. Easy-to-use tools ultimately help nonprofits grow and retain donors for future support, which is why user-friendly software is a critical part of hosting an auction.

Management 52

Management Fundraising Fundraising Marketing 52

Jeff Brooks

JUNE 20, 2023

Newsletter Tuesdays: A series about doing more with your donor newsletter. Boring headlines might be keeping donors from reading your newsletter. Here’s the painful truth about everything we write: Nobody cares. Nobody has time to read it. Until we give them a reason to care and to read. That’s where the art of headline writing comes in. The headlines in a donor newsletter have to be irresistible!

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 20, 2023

Best AI Pinterest Description Generators for 2023 Pinterest is a great Social Media Platform to grow your Audience and get Traffic to your Website. Select the best AI Pinterest Description Generator for better Pinterest Marketing. Pinterest is a unique Social Media platform. On social media platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter, posts get outdated pretty quickly and get devalued by the algorithm.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Values Management 52

Dennis C Miller

JUNE 20, 2023

NJBIA’s “Minding Your Business" on NJ12+ On this past weekend’s Minding Your Business on News 12+, Dennis C. Miller talked with host Bob Considine about the storied journey that led him to start DCM Associates, which conducts executive searches for nonprofits and provides consulting in nonprofit leadership searches and board performances. The post The King of Nonprofit Leadership Connections and Consulting appeared first on Dennis C.

Nonprofit Leadership 40

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Associations Nonprofits 40

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.

Finance

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 20, 2023

By Maria Di Mento Mark Spooner Sarah Ann and Dale Fowler (center) pledged $26.5 million to Gordon College, which will receive the money upon the couple’s deaths. Plus, MacKenzie Scott gave $5 million to a nonprofit focused on improving the educational experiences of neurodiverse youths, and two universities and a chiropractic college all received big gifts.

Universities 246

Universities Education Education Nonprofits 246

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Kelly Davis , Rukudzo Mwamuka , Erla Magnúsdóttir & Gabriella Brent All over the globe, stigma and entrenched gender norms continue to prevent many men from seeking mental health support. Toxic masculinity tells men that they are not men unless they keep their struggles inside—with anger or stoicism the only acceptable responses to difficulty.

Health 105

Health Governance Leadership Culture 105