The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Grant makers are eager to protect and strengthen democracy — but only if they believe their investments will bolster their own ideological perspective. By Kristen Cambell Ricky Carioti, The Washington Post, Getty Images The removal of Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy by fellow Republicans represents a breakdown of democratic norms, Kristen Cambell writes.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2023
The United States Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission of mailing services price changes to take effect Jan. 21, 2024. The proposed adjustments, approved by the governors of the Postal Service, would raise mailing services product prices approximately 2%.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Meta has covered processing fees for billions given through its platforms. That stops October 31. By Phoebe Farag Mikhail Getty Images Meta has covered processing fees for billions given through its platforms. That stops October 31.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Free eBook to Win Them Back: The Fundraiser's Guide to Re-Engaging Lapsed Donors Let's face it: You're never going to achieve 100% donor retention.
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
OCTOBER 10, 2023
He was in many ways a forerunner of the "giving while living" philosophy — in his case, giving it almost all away. By Maria Di Mento Brad Vest, The New York Times, Redux Charles Feeney made good on his promise to give away his fortune by 2016 and shutter his philanthropy. He was in many ways a forerunner of the "giving while living" philosophy — in his case, giving it almost all away.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Congratulations! Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Two things jump out at you: the organization – its mission, vision, culture, etc., and the actual job, or in this case the fundraising job posting (because that’s all you can go on right now, right?).
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Stephanie Krieg It’s been a minute, but I am so excited to bring you a brand new submission for our Day in the Life of a Nonprofit Communicator series! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. I would love to start sharing your days again so submit your day by filling out the form at the end of this post. Stephanie’s Bio Stephanie Krieg, MSHC, CHES, is an advocate for health promotion and communication.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Blackbaud reached a $49.5 million combined settlement with 49 states and the District of Columbia regarding the nonprofit technology provider’s 2020 data breach and its aftermath. Here’s an overview of what the settlement requires of Blackbaud moving forward.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 10, 2023
How can family foundations and donors stop perpetuating inequities within the communities and causes they serve? By centering community leadership, wisdom, and voices in grantmaking. This approach to giving is known as participatory philanthropy. As two practitioners of participatory philanthropy who have worked with a wide range of foundations, we know that some private philanthropies, including institutional and family foundations, have actively begun to explore and take on meaningful partic
Stanford Social Innovation Review
OCTOBER 10, 2023
By Kartik Akileswaran & Jonathan Mazumdar What is the most powerful route to prosperity? And how can philanthropies fund it? For most US-based foundations, the answer has traditionally been to focus on confined problem areas, projects like reducing malaria incidence, improving school attendance, or increasing access to safe drinking water. Between 2016 and 2019 , nearly half of global giving by US foundations went to health, while environment and human rights accounted for roughly 11 percent
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 Quarterly
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Image credit: Photo by Tony Tran on Unsplash The backlash was swift. When West Virginia University , the largest public land-grant (extension) university in the state, announced in August it was ending 169 faculty positions and cutting 32 majors—including plans to discontinue the entire world languages program—students, staff, alumni, and others moved into action.
Candid
OCTOBER 10, 2023
This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. It also helps cultivate the support of a younger generation that’s also highly active on social media, potentially turning them into future donors.
Fundraising Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Women small business owners and entrepreneurs are optimistic about success. Finally. We all could use positive news about women business owners in the post-pandemic, pre-recession universe. Thankfully, it’s here. “Women business owners have a positive business outlook… Most expect revenue growth over the next 12 months, and a majority feel equipped to weather a potential recession.
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Raising funds for your nonprofit doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how one California nonprofit proved that, when designed thoughtfully and collaboratively, fundraising can be successful and enjoyable. The post 9 Principles to Make Your Nonprofit Fundraising Effective — and Fun! appeared first on Blue Avocado.
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.
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Join me at the Fundraising.Ai Virtual Summit – totally free – on October 23-24, 2023! There is no doubt that Artificial Intelligence has reshaped and continues to reshape industries and society. It holds incredible promises, but navigating the Responsible AI landscape is full of challenges. The Fundraising.AI Collaborative is focused on providing tools for organizations and AI practitioners to build, buy, and support responsible and trusted AI systems for fundraising purposes.
Prosper Strategies
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Your nonprofit is tackling complex societal challenges with limited resources and unlimited, competing priorities. That’s why strategic planning is important. Actually, it’s more than important. It’s essential. Strategic planning serves as the guiding compass that steers your nonprofits toward its vision, mission, and goals. Strategic planning is a systematic process that enables your organization to […] The post Why Strategic Planning is Important for Nonprofits appeared first on Prosper
Blue Avocado
OCTOBER 10, 2023
It’s a misnomer to believe that mission-driven organizations, who contribute to and/or benefit our society, are safe from cyber incidents. And yet many of these nonprofit organizations are unprepared when it happens to them. The post Blue Avocado Presents: Cyber Incident Response Plans for Nonprofits – Live Q&A appeared first on Blue Avocado.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Expert Guide on Choosing the Best Time for Webinars Do you struggle to pick the best time for webinars? Nowadays, webinars are a part of any business strategy. However, scheduling webinars at the wrong time can result in low attendance and missed opportunities. Most of the time, success often depends on choosing the best time for webinars. Let’s explore expert tips on selecting the best time for your webinars.
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.
Fundraising Leadership
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Sandy Ko, founder and principal of Customer Contact Week Women, offers key leadership advice. ”Why not bring your authentic self?” Sandy Ko, founder and principal of Customer Contact Week Women, says her background as a South Korean immigrant shaped her leadership style and gave her permission to “exist loudly.” “ Sandy Ko, founder and principal of @CustContactWeek, says her background as a South Korean #immigrant shaped her #leadership style and gave her permission to “exist loudly.” ”
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