The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Marc Gunther New pooled funds seek grants from foundations or individuals, aggregate the money, and give it away. The efforts aim to drive fundamental change by building Black nonprofits’ public-policy muscle.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2023
Donors at all levels should have as personal an experience as possible with the organizations they support. If donors do not feel positive about their giving experience, how can they have confidence that your programs are run with effectiveness?
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Alex Daniels, Marc Gunther, and Sono Motoyama COURTESY OF THE NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE Foundations say the summer of protests following his murder changed them forever. But for many racial-justice nonprofits, the free-flowing supply of grants proved to be short-lived. Plus, see the rest of our June issue , posted online today.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2023
The largest point-of-sale fundraising efforts by American retailers collected $749 million in consumer donations in 2022, a 24% increase from 2020, according to the biennial "Charity Checkout Champions" study released by Engage for Good.
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
MAY 31, 2023
By April Bo Wang The overuse of grandiose and unclear language prevents nonprofits from telling stories that inspire the people they need to reach. ChatGPT, Google, and regular humans can help them change those patterns.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2023
Cherian Koshy of Merit America and Tim Sarrantonio of Neon One join the NonProfit Voice to discuss email benchmarks for the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Leadership Zone brings together the best content for advertising professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 31, 2023
Image Credit: Kasturi Laxmi Mohit on unsplash.com Cooperatives are great. We need them—especially worker-owned ones, which allow us to own the means of production and make decisions for ourselves. Hopefully, they also allow us to feel less alienated from one another, from our labor, and from sustaining our lives and livelihoods. Yet might worker cooperatives deepen their effectiveness by using a relational, ecological framework to inform how they are organized and make decisions?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Sara Herschander Students learn literacy, math, and other subjects through music that’s educational and fun.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 31, 2023
Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. This article is the second in the series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation. Coproduced by Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition of six regional community development financial institutions, and NPQ , authors highlight efforts to address multi-generational poverty in Appalachia, the rural West, Indian Country, South Texas, and the Mi
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MAY 31, 2023
By Sara Herschander Spending cuts the federal government is considering come at a time when the uncertain economy is making fundraising tough, leading one prominent nonprofit expert to reach a breaking point.
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
MAY 31, 2023
If I am feeling anxious before a speaking engagement, I shift my mindset to remind myself that I am the expert. I am the one who knows my organization and my job is to share my knowledge. This helps me have the confidence to speak on behalf of my organization and remember its not about me and what they think about me, it’s about the message I am giving.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 31, 2023
Cherian Koshy of Merit America and Tim Sarrantonio of Neon One join the NonProfit Voice to discuss email benchmarks for the nonprofit sector.
Selfish Giving
MAY 31, 2023
Monday is the day I usually set aside for writing the "Note from Joe" section of my newsletter. That's the section you are reading right now. This last Monday was different in two ways. First, Monday was Memorial Day, so it felt more like a Sunday than a Monday. Still, I was committed to finishing my "Note from Joe." Second, just as I started writing it, my wife came home and told me something that would upend my day.
The Killoe Group
MAY 31, 2023
The end of the year is a crazy time filled with family, holidays, excitement, and, of course, annual giving campaigns. Not surprisingly, the end of the year is one of the busiest times for nonprofit teams. Use this list of 5 creative end-of-year giving campaign ideas to help your nonprofit develop successful, repeatable campaigns both during the holiday and throughout the rest of the year.
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 Quarterly
MAY 31, 2023
Image Credit: Nuthawut Somsuk on istock.com The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts , better known as BECMA, represents Black-owned businesses across the state. The group has an unusual origin story. Not too many organizations trace their origins to a Federal Reserve study, but, then again, the study in question was no ordinary report. Published in 2015 and titled The Color of Wealth , the findings of the report commissioned by the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston were striking.
Candid
MAY 31, 2023
Ah, summertime is in the air! It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Don’t be. We’ve scoured our online library to find you our best quick reads and easy listens that will inspire you and help you recharge.
Amy Eisenstein
MAY 31, 2023
When it comes to improving your fundraising results, your mindset really matters. So take some time this summer to improve it! Here are 10 tips.
Donorbox Nonprofit
MAY 31, 2023
Nonprofits can find about anything online today. Thousands of online companies finally understand how significant nonprofits are to the economy and want to make a buck and do their part to increase their impact on the world. Nonprofits can choose between several different options when it comes to nonprofit software. This article provides 19 of […] The post 19 Best Nonprofit Software Options for 2023 appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
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.
Amy Eisenstein
MAY 31, 2023
When it comes to improving your fundraising results, your mindset really matters. So take some time this summer to improve it! Here are 10 tips.
The Killoe Group
MAY 31, 2023
There is the huge potential for nonprofits that often comes with the end of the year, but cutting through the noise and competing with other nonprofits can be a challenge. Here are few more go-to tips to help maximize your nonprofit’s year-end giving potential.
Amy Eisenstein
MAY 31, 2023
I absolutely love numbers 5 and 6! Several years ago, I started holding my one-to-one staff meetings as a walking meeting. We would walk the neighborhood talking and strategizing. So much good and so many great ideas came from those meetings. As our team grew I started group walks for staff meetings. Again, a success. I found that our best ideas came from these meetings along with building a sense of camaraderie and trust.
Top Nonprofits
MAY 31, 2023
As a nonprofit professional, you’re likely familiar with the search for fundraising ideas. Maybe you’re hoping to boost participation in a virtual event or attract new donors to an in-person fundraiser. You might ask volunteers for suggestions or reuse previously successful fundraisers. If your brainstorming sessions spur ideas about product fundraisers, you’re on the right track!
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!
Jeff Brooks
MAY 31, 2023
Distraction is the enemy of creativity. Especially writing, which seems to attract distraction like a magnet attracts iron shavings. Two frightening facts: The average person is distracted every 40 seconds when working at their computer. On average it takes more than 23 minutes to get back on task after these interruptions. That’s not good! Here are some ways to beat writing distractions, from the Publication Coach Blog, at How to harness the power of distraction free writing : Reduce your goals
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
MAY 31, 2023
This episode is sponsored by my friends at Keela , a comprehensive fundraising and donor management software that will help you expand your reach, increase fundraising revenue, and foster a dedicated community of supporters. Keela is hosting a webinar, led by me, on June 6 – How to Drive Donations and Get Engagement Using Social Media. It’s totally free, and you can get all the details and sign up by clicking here.
iMarketSmart
MAY 31, 2023
As turnover in the nonprofit sector continues to plague so many organizations, and not just with major gift officers, it’s time to face a difficult truth. This is never going to change unless you make big changes to your nonprofit leadership. Too often, leadership tends to coalesce around one person – usually the founder, the CEO, the president, or the public face of the organization.
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