The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Sara Herschander and Jim Rendon MADISON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM With more money available, nonprofits work to fortify themselves against the assault of global warming and curb their emissions. Plus: See the rest of our August issue , posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 8, 2023
Foundation Source announced the launch of Impactfully Select. The SAAS solution allows foundations and their financial, tax, and legal advisors to manage every aspect of their philanthropic efforts.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Evan Milligan and Janai Nelson Civil-rights and advocacy groups, powered by money from charitable donors, won a victory for Black voters, who are too often left out of decisions in Alabama and elsewhere. Now is a key moment to capitalize on that work to safeguard our democracy.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 8, 2023
As we move into the last five months of the year, nonprofits are gearing up for a busy fall and winter fundraising season. With that in mind, it’s time to lay out your strategy for your direct mail campaigns to increase your donations.
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
AUGUST 8, 2023
By M.J. Prest Also, the Lustgarten Foundation gave $23 million for pancreatic-cancer research, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation granted $1 million to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 8, 2023
In the world of nonprofit organizations, the key to making a lasting impact lies within the power of their teams. These teams are more than just a group of individuals working together; they are the heart and soul of the organization, driving its mission forward. In this article, we will explore our strategies for enhancing your nonprofit performance!
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NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 8, 2023
The team at The Farmlink Project presented its film, “Abundance,” to Congress two weeks ago, and its co-founders have received numerous awards. Here’s a look at four areas of The Farmlink Project that have resulted in larger impact or fundraising numbers thanks to the assistance of technology.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress Where donors live can change their giving patterns, two recent studies show.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 8, 2023
We know your nonprofit’s messaging needs to connect emotionally with folks to motivate them to act. We also know that fear and desire — both broadly defined — are excellent emotional motivators. So what do fear and desire look like in nonprofit messaging, and how has that changed over the last few years? We think the results from three years of word clouds from our webinar on conversion copywriting are interesting.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 8, 2023
And other ways nonprofits are adapting to extreme weather By Jim Rendon Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance Nonprofits protect themselves against storms, flooding, fire, and heat.
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.
Amy Eisenstein
AUGUST 8, 2023
Want to raise larger gifts? Listen more! Here are 12 time-tested tips to help you become a better listener, and in turn, a better fundraiser.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Sara Herschander William Vazquez, Direct Relief As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, especially in Black and brown communities, local nonprofits have to serve as community resiliency hubs.
NonProfit Quarterly
AUGUST 8, 2023
Image Credit: Sivani Bandaru on unsplash.com The common headline in the nonprofit press has been simple: Giving declined in 2022 for only the fourth time in 40 years. (For further details, see this recent NPQ article ). Will 2022’s one-year decline become a longer-term trend? The short answer is: “Unlikely.” After all, if giving has increased 36 of the past 40 years, it will probably rise again.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Nicole Wallace Geoff Oliver Bugbee, Orbis Over Orbis International's 40-year history, volunteer medical professionals have performed more than 500,000 eye surgeries and trained thousands of doctors, nurses, and other health workers.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Garrett Neiman An excerpt from Rich White Men on the life-changing impact of inherited privilege
Nonprofit Fixer
AUGUST 8, 2023
Supercharge your board fundraising Board fundraising is one of the thorniest challenges in nonprofit leadership. Board members and nonprofit leaders know that fundraising is essential to meeting your organization’s mission. And yet board members are often reluctant to fundraise – and staff are hesitant to push back. In the end, it’s the organization that loses out.
NonProfit Quarterly
AUGUST 8, 2023
Image Credit: KamiPhotos on istock.com [Related: Watch NPQ ’s recent webinar , “Remaking The Economy: Tenant Organizing In Unexpected Places] Amid a rising tide of tenant movements around the country, a Rhode Island nonprofit has helped lead the way toward tenant protection measures, including a proposed statewide ban on rental application fees that now appears close to taking effect.
Fundraising Coach
AUGUST 8, 2023
Before you can dive into leading a text fundraising campaign , you need to familiarize yourself with nonprofit text messaging best practices. One of the most important components of running a successful text-to-give campaign is drafting effective, persuasive messages that will resonate with supporters and encourage them to donate. Think of it this way: if you were a donor contemplating giving to an organization, you’d likely be inspired to donate after reading an illustrative text that tugged a
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 Quarterly
AUGUST 8, 2023
Image Credit: Photo by Noah Buscher on Unsplash The Tampa Post. The Valley Independent. The Journal Tribune. These are but a handful of the thousands of newspapers that have closed since 2005, many after generations of operating locally. The Journal Tribune of Biddeford, ME, ceased operations in 2019 after 135 years , citing falling subscriptions and decreased revenue.
Volunteer Match
AUGUST 8, 2023
Any nonprofit professional will agree that the strongest volunteer bases are those who not only connect with the nonprofit’s work, but with each other as well. This positions your sorority or fraternity’s alumni community to excel as a volunteering unit.
Jeff Brooks
AUGUST 8, 2023
Newsletter Tuesdays: A series about doing more with your donor newsletter. I’ve done a lot of donor newsletters, and I’ve tested a lot of approaches. Here’s what I know. Newsletter format musts Mail your newsletter in envelope. Don’t make it a self-mailer. That may cost less, but a self mailer gets lower response. This is important, and supported by a lot of testing.
NonProfit Quarterly
AUGUST 8, 2023
Image Credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang In August 2018, the first legislation explicitly naming worker-owned cooperatives—the Main Street Employee Ownership Act—became United States federal law. Up to this point, legislation for most worker co-ops was not a priority; federal policy wasn’t even a pipe dream. Most worker co-ops saw and still see themselves as embedded within a broader movement for economic justice.
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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