NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

For nonprofits, reputation isnt just important. Its everything. Trust is the foundation of donor relationships, volunteer engagement, and community impact. While many organizations focus on public relations and fundraising strategies, smaller, often overlooked factors can significantly shape how your nonprofit is perceived. A proactive approach to reputation management helps safeguard trust and ensure long-term credibility.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2025

In an ideal world, a newsletter can be a great way to engage with your donors. In the real world, that doesnt often happen because most donor newsletters can be used as a cure for insomnia. Theyre too long and filled with boring articles that brag about how wonderful the organization is. A newsletter is a vital part of the ask, thank report, repeat formula and you cant just go on autopilot.

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Food Nonprofits Retention Foundations 173

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 16, 2025

Why Identifying Your Nonprofit Target Audience Matters Too many nonprofits fall into the trap of broadcasting messages to bystanders instead of strategically engaging the right people. Traditional audience personas can be helpful, but they often dont capture the true motivations behind why people engage with your cause. Thats where Engagement Mindsets come ina research-backed framework created by Nonprofit Marketing Guide (NPMG) that helps nonprofits move beyond surface-level demographics and in

Leadership 187

Leadership Nonprofits Values Culture 187

Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

Your donor database is an effective tool for boosting engagement at your nonprofitif you optimize and leverage it strategically. Learn more in this guide. By Sarah Tedesco Its no secret that effective donor engagement is vital to your nonprofits success. Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support.

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Management Ethics Education Education 173

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

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 7, 2025

Image Credit: ThisIsEngineering on Pexels Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to the nonprofit sector. Whether one views the technology as a force for good or something more sinister, the use of AI by nonprofits is sure to grow. More than half of nonprofits are using AI in some capacity, according to a recent report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy.

Ethics 114

Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology Nonprofits 114

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 30, 2025

The organization behind the annual post-Thanksgiving generosity extravaganza wants to help nonprofits and foundations create drives nationwide to help groups raise cash and earn trust. By Drew Lindsay GivingTuesday In northern Michigan, the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation raised more than $1 million last year through a community campaign.

Foundations 328

Foundations Health Fundraising Fundraising 328

Candid

APRIL 30, 2025

Theres a widespread misconception that charity is just for the less fortunatethe poor, the marginalized, etc.even though those of us in the nonprofit sector know we all benefit from the work nonprofits do on a daily basis. Not only do nonprofits provide assistance to those affected by a climate disaster, illness, financial calamity, or other unexpected difficulty, research has shown all segments of society benefit from the sector.

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Disaster Relief Altruism and Helping Medical Children 122

Bloomerang

APRIL 4, 2025

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE , also known as Charity Clairity. Todays question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether an email welcome series is necessary, and how to set one up: Is a welcome email series necessary? We always send a thank you, but couldnt an automated series of emails annoy new donors?

Retention 121

Retention Activism Values Foundations 121

Ann Green

APRIL 21, 2025

Our world is chock full of information. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from. Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Its not only the volume of options, its also the content. And in our current climate of crisis and uncertainty, its information overload on steroids.

Communication 173

Communication Nonprofits Recruitment Fundraising 173

Selfish Giving

APRIL 23, 2025

Guess what? In the age of AI and short attention spans, generic partnership decks are getting ignored. The new standard? Short, punchy pitches so tailored they feel hand-delivered. I call them 'just-in-time partnership pitches." But you dont need hoursor a research teamto make a prospect feel like the only one in your inbox. Try this 3-question framework in your next email: 1.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Retail Food 130

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

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 2, 2025

Funders working to build strong communities should know this: Research shows that people crave relationship, but they need opportunities to come together and work together. By Kate Carney Levitt Foundation Members of the audience dance during a show at Levitt Pavilion Dayton, which hosts dozens of free concerts throughout the summer, in Dayton, Ohio.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 3, 2025

While nonprofits can and should buck the overhead myth , theres still some logic in it. After all, what charitable organization doesnt want to minimize costs and devote more resources to its mission? Your fundraisers should strive to make this happen, even when it comes to gaining revenue for major projects. One short-term, low-cost fundraiser is a crowdfunding campaign.

Construction 130

Construction Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 15, 2025

Image Credit: Photo by Anton on Unsplash This past weekend, a friend asked me, How are you really ? The first word that came to mind was lonely. Freezing in placeis rarely a winning strategy, even if it is dressed up as such. Not because I dont have a great team and a loving family, but because professionally, Im sensing the fear gripping all of us as the federal administration threatens our community, our organizations, and even our industry.

Governance 124

Governance Community Development Management Communication 124

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

By Sara Horowitz You can feel it when you walk into a mutualist space for the first timewhether its a worker cooperative in North Carolina , a community garden , a labor-housing cooperative , a cohousing group in New York City, a nonprofit building in Portland, Oregon , or a social cooperative in the Italian Alps. In these places, you just feel human in a way that you dont when youre one-click ordering on Amazon or strolling through Target.

Nonprofit governance and management 125

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Finance 125

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

Ann Green

APRIL 7, 2025

As you work on your nonprofit messages, remember the word why. Why, you ask? Because a lot of nonprofit communication doesnt focus on why something is important. Theres usually a lot of what and how, but not much why. The typical fundraising letter and newsletter article rambles on about accomplishments without explaining why something matters. Some organizations also like to pour on the statistics.

Communication 169

Communication Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 169

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2025

Whats standing between your nonprofit and greater impact in 2025? From donor shifts to budget stress, discover the 9 biggest fundraising challengesand how to overcome them with smarter strategies and better data. Unlock insights that help you grow giving, boost efficiency, and engage high-value donors. Dont miss this must-read for nonprofit leaders navigating a rapidly changing fundraising landscape.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Values Nonprofits 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2025

In word and deed, the pontiff preached a gospel of pluralism that is illuminating for advocates working to bring Americans together. By Eboo Patel Vatican Media via AP Pope Francis poses for a photo after washing the feet of Muslim, Christian, and Hindu refugees during an Easter Week Mass with asylum-seekers at a shelter in Castelnuovo di Porto, outside Rome, in 2016.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 16, 2025

Couldnt make it to the Nonprofit Leadership Alliances annual Elevate Conference on February 25-27 th , 2025? Now, you dont have to miss out! Elevate 2025 On Demand is officially live and ready for you to stream at your convenience. Elevate is a 3-day virtual nonprofit conference designed to help mission-driven professionals and organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Public Policy Leadership Nonprofit Leadership 130

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

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

Image credit: Photo by Marco Bianchetti on Unsplash In anticipation of being threatened with defunding, PBS decided this past January to close their DEI office. In a statement they shared with NPR , they noted, The staff members who served in that office are leaving PBS. PBS was not forced to act. The nonprofit faces financial risk, of course, as it receives 16 percent of its funding from the federal government.

Governance 120

Governance Values Energy Universities 120

Bloomerang

APRIL 18, 2025

Marketing outreach is an essential part of advancing a nonprofits mission. Strategic and well-thought out print and digital marketing can make an initial connection with a potential donor, strengthen an existing relationship, or inspire an important stakeholder to take action. Whether the goal is donations, advocacy, or volunteer engagement, well-designed nonprofit marketing and communications can inspire action.

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Marketing Marketing Communication Leadership 106

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 7, 2025

By Alex Counts The global humanitarian movement is under siege. With the dismantling of USAID, it has become clear that we need new paradigms and modalities if we are to resuscitateor even invigoratethe global humanitarian enterprise. Current models of private philanthropy alone cant make up for the sudden reduction of American development assistance (which itself follows on a more gradual reduction in aid from the United Kingdom), and we need to acknowledge that effective organizations as well

Philanthropy 114

Philanthropy Race and Ethnicity Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 114

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 3, 2025

Nonprofits generate vast amounts of donor and program data, yet most of it remains untapped. Over 75% of Blackbaud customers report using less than half of their platform's potential, leaving critical insights hidden in disconnected systems. Data Moose integrates AI-powered enhancements that help nonprofits maximize their Blackbaud investments, improving donor engagement and operational efficiency.

Nonprofits 130

Nonprofits 130

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!

Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 14, 2025

After Edward Blum's complaint to the IRS about the Gates Foundation's "illegal" scholarship program for students of color, the Seattle philanthropy giant said it would change the scholarship's eligibility criteria to include all races. By Alex Daniels Susan Walsh/AP After Edward Blum's complaint to the IRS about the Gates Foundation's "illegal" scholarship program for students of color, the Seattle philanthropy giant said it would change the scholarship's eligibility criteria to include all race

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Philanthropy Foundations 321

Amy Eisenstein

APRIL 16, 2025

Great piece, Amy! Love the idea of ‘Make America Kind Again, a.k.a. MAKA. Maybe we could start this desperately needed movement!! Also, #9… think like the recipient of the message; what would they want to hear and how do you want to make them feel or respond to your message. Finally… what to do when writer’s block hits– how I wish I could take my computer into the shower!

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 130

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

Image Credit: Planet Volumes on Unsplash One-time large contributions to nonprofits, no matter the amount, can be perceived as risky because theyre not recurring and might leave a gap once the funds are spent. The likelihood of a financial cliff may prompt some organizations to prioritize a diverse base of backers over one-time contributions. However, a recent Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) study, titled Breaking the Mold: The Transformative Effect of MacKenzie Scotts Big Gifts , which

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Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships. It also highlights the value of focus groups as a strategy for refining programs and improving community impact.

Retention 102

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 102

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Activism

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 24, 2025

By Jim Fruchterman & Steve Francis What happens when a nonprofit program or an entire organization needs to shut down? The communities being served, and often society as a whole, are the losers. What if it were possible to mitigate some of that damage by sharing valuable intellectual property assets of the closing effort for longer term benefit?

Nonprofit governance and management 112

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Agriculture Governance 112

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 11, 2025

Ditch the cookie-cutter thank-you. Todays donors expect moreand deserve it. Learn how to deliver powerful, personalized stewardship that speaks directly to each type of donor. Backed by psychology and real-world success, this session will show you how to use gratitude strategically to boost retention, increase giving, and create lasting impact. If you want donors to feel seen, valued, and inspiredthis is your must-attend session.

Psychology 130

Psychology Retention Values 130

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 28, 2025

Peter and Bonnie McCauslands donation will back paid internships, neuroscience research programs, and faculty fellowships. By Maria Di Mento University of South Carolina Peter and Bonnie McCausland unveil the newly-renamed McCausland College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Carolina. Plus, a law school in Nebraska landed $2 million to enhance holocaust and international justice studies, and several other universities and a medical center in Hawaii received big gifts.

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Medical Universities Law 250

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 17, 2025

Sponsored by Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Donation tax receipts are a must. No, seriously. For any charitable gift over $250, the IRS requires that nonprofits send a receiptand nobody wants to make the IRS unhappy. But donation receipts can also be a great way to give your donors more than just a dry accounting of their recent transaction.

Charitable Contribution 101

Charitable Contribution Values Retention Technology 101

Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg

Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.

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