The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Leslie Lenkowsky Recent surveys showing a decrease in volunteering largely blame the pandemic, but the problem isn’t new. Nonprofits need to figure out how to turn Americans’ desire to lend a hand to neighbors into more formal commitments to help their communities.
Jeff Brooks
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Fundraising that gets donors to take action focuses on the why for that action. Not the what or the how. A lot of fundraisers stumble on this important distinction that’s laid out on the Stelter Insights blog at How, what or why? your nonprofit’s donor messaging should focus on this. What you do and how you do it are important. But they aren’t what make donors give.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Rasheeda Childress Chronicle illustration Early data about year-end fundraising is in, and the picture is mixed. Some charities did gangbusters, while others struggled amid economic uncertainty and inflation. Some organizations that compile fundraising data are still tabulating, so more information will emerge in the coming weeks.
Donorbox Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Fundraising events are popular with nonprofits and charities for a reason. In addition to bringing in important funds, these different types of fundraisers can create great momentum with new and existing donors, leading to more event conversions. And they can be feel-good ways to connect with more of your community! In this article, we’ll look […] The post 7 Best Types of Fundraisers for Success with Your Events appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento and Drew Lindsay Gordon Davis. (Texas Tech University) The roster includes not-so-typical megadonors — among them a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
If you have an employee who is one of the 34% of communications staff looking for a new job , we have some ideas on how to keep them around. According to our 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , two factors seem to help nonprofits retain employees. 1. A Commitment to Growing the Communications Team Forty-one percent (41%) of survey participants on small teams of two-three staff said they would seek a new job in 2023.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento and Drew Lindsay The Obama Foundation Many of 2022 largest donors hewed closely to decades-old conventions of philanthropy. Two areas that attracted significant support: scholarships and medical research.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Drew Lindsay Greg Derr, The Patriot Ledger, USA TODAY NETWORK After years of big donations to big organizations, billionaire Rob Hale and his wife, Karen, showered $52 million on 75 mostly small groups, bringing some nonprofit leaders to tears.
Donorbox Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
When parishioners give to your church, they may expect a tax deduction letter. The IRS says that donors can only claim a tax deduction with a record of their gift. Today, more people are giving online, and churches can track how much attendees provide at one-time and throughout the year. Therefore, sending a church tax […] The post How to Write a Flawless Church Tax Deduction Letter [+ Samples] appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento and Drew Lindsay ILLUSTRATION BY JON KRAUSE FOR THE CHRONICLE The number of people worth at least $50 million has quadruped in the past decade. Meet the big givers hiding in plain sight.
MNA Association
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Please join MNA in protecting the integrity, reputation and agenda of Montana’s charitable nonprofits by opposing SB307. This week we are issuing our second Action Alert of the Legislative Session. We’ll fill you in on how last week went, but first, here’s what’s up. On Friday, SB307 will be heard in Senate Judiciary. The bill, which will revise reporting requirements for nonprofits and charitable trusts , was requested by Representative Amy Regier (R) HD6 and sponsored
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Emily Haynes McPherson College The small liberal-arts institution shifted its fundraising strategy. The college now seeks to inspire potential supporters with a bold vision for its future instead of just meeting with their lawyers and accountants.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Glenn Gamboa New York Robert Bumsted/AP Craigslist founder Craig Newmark says among his giving priorities are journalism and veterans. The founder of Craigslist donated more than $80 million to his foundation and donor-advised fund last year and plans to give his fortune to charity during his lifetime.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento and Drew Lindsay Alberto E. Tamargo, Sipa USA, AP Images Adrienne Arsht’s giving last year came partly from the $107 million sale of her Miami two-home estate to Chicago hedge-fund manager Kenneth Griffin. This year’s Philanthropy 50 ranks tops donors by their giving in 2022. Here's what some of these philanthropists plan to do in 2023 and beyond.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento Illustration by The Chronicle; Photo by Getty The 23rd annual Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s list of America’s biggest donors, is based on gifts and pledges of cash, stock, land, and real estate to nonprofit organizations in 2022.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The post Working with Constituents Part 2 appeared first on Bloomerang.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Leon Neal, WPA Pool, Getty Images Bill Gates Some of America’s biggest donors gave primarily to their foundations or donor-advised funds last year. Here is a sampling of how much those giving vehicles received and how much they awarded to nonprofits in 2022.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento and Carmen Mendoza Find out more about America's 50 biggest donors: their ages, sources of wealth, where they live, and where they give. And see the entire Philanthropy 50 report featuring our analysis of the list and giving trends among megadonors.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The post Bloomerang + DonorSearch: Making Your Data Work for You appeared first on Bloomerang.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Maria Di Mento and Carmen Mendoza Only 19 people on the 2022 Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans appear among this year’s Philanthropy 50 list. That could be a sign that many of the wealthiest people in America aren’t big givers.
Affnetz
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
By Alandra Washington One of the questions that has guided my work in the philanthropic sector is: What is the best approach to ensure our work and investments are reflective of and responsive to the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve? In recent years, we have learned how critical it is for us to work together as a sector to create real and lasting change for children, families, and communities.
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