NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Everyone knows the two main things to consider when fundraising are numbers and intent. But there’s a crucial third leg to fundraising, and that’s affinity. Instead of looking at broad-strokes behaviors, like recent purchases, affinity considers the underlying profile and motivations of donors.
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Building on creating a committee, I like a one-session task force. (What should our gala theme be? How can we attract more sponsors?) Less intimidating time-wise than a committee and achieves a similar cultivation effect.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
At the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe gratitude is one of the secret ingredients to success. During this season of giving, Team NLC reflects on the moments, memories and people we’re most grateful for in 2022. Our deep gratitude extends to you, our nonprofit partners, supporters and community leaders, who help strengthen nonprofit organizations and our communities alongside us every day.
Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
So many nonprofit superheroes find themselves being fueled by the work of leading their organization but drained when it comes to the work of managing it. Here are 10 actionable tips that will make you a stronger nonprofit manager. The post I Came to Change the World, Not Conduct Performance Reviews! appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
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.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
As the end of the year approaches and we enter the holiday season, nonprofits ramp up their efforts to encourage people to give back. Yet, there’s no reason why donations should be higher at the end of the year. Here are several reasons why it's a bad idea to use year-end giving as a significant fundraising strategy.
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
[…] some conversations, go on a listening tour, do a little survey and let us know what you come up with, because we’re really curious to […].
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
This time of year nonprofit communicators have the unenviable situation of not only having to deal with the normal holiday stress most everyone else deals with, but also the added strain of coordinating year-end campaigns at your nonprofit. You’re probably dealing with: High Expectations – shopping for the perfect gifts, planning the perfect meals, writing the perfect email appeal.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Donors with charitable giving budgets gave almost four times more money, on average, in the past 12 months and are two times more likely to give more money over the next 12 months due to rising inflation.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
This article is the third installment of NPQ’s series on Community-Driven Philanthropy. In this series, movement leaders explore what’s possible if philanthropy adopts a reparative model—one in which it supports the leadership of BIPOC communities, not just by writing grants, but by shifting assets and control over resources to frontline communities.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
By Kyle Brown , COO at DonateStock – a fundraising platform that makes stock gifting to nonprofits easy and accessible. Giving Season is upon us and the clock is ticking. As leadership and development teams lean in for a final push, donors are receiving countless requests for limited financial support. . DonateStock has ignited a conversation in philanthropy with their innovative approach to stock gifting.
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.
Affnetz
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Five Good Ideas to Increase Your Nonprofit Fundraising Revenue. Let’s keep it simple – five easy ways to increase your Nonprofit’s fundraising revenue. Treat Major Donors Differently. Leverage Your Board. Increase Foundation Proposals. Create a Monthly Donor Program. Grow Your List of Prospects. Treat Major Donors Differently. The post Nonprofit Fundraising Revenue appeared first on Nonprofit Management Software, Association Membership Software.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Well, as a special Thanksgiving message, I wanted to share some holiday bloopers I’ve seen recently. I typically go through my stack of mail once a week to scan in new ideas or things I particularly like because I learn from what you as fundraisers do at your nonprofits.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
“WE ARE POWERFUL” BY CHIP THOMAS/ JETSONORAMA.NET. Editors’ note: This article is from the fall 2022 issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly , “The Face of Climate Change,” and was first published on May 1, 2022. Click here to download this article as it appears in the magazine, with accompanying artwork. The climate crisis is not only a product of greenhouse gas emissions… but also of an ideological shift that was imposed by colonization and capitalism to justify violation of sacred land-, water-, and
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
[…] With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s likely you’ve got gratitude on your mind. […].
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.
Clairification
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
For good things once a year is not enough. Why do so many of us only eat turkey once a year? Or pumpkin pie? I’ve no idea! It’s surely not rational. These are special foods we value and take great delight in. Yet we get into a bad habit of thinking on auto pilot. If it’s not Thanksgiving, the idea of roasting a turkey or making cranberry sauce doesn’t even enter most or our heads.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What are strategic planning themes? How could I identify them? How might they evolve year-to-year? Understanding themes and trends offers numerous benefits to you as a leader since they can help inform decisions and strategies.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
California is often heralded as an economic and political juggernaut in the United States. With a gross domestic product of over $3.3 trillion, if California were its own country, it would possess the world’s fifth largest economy. But all does not glitter in the golden state. In fact, California has one of the worst levels of income inequality in the nation, with its wealthiest families earning 11 times more than its poorest.
Non Profit AF
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
There is often the complaint that we have too many nonprofits in our sector. I don’t necessarily agree, and in.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
By Beth Kanter & Allison Fine. Cloud-powered smart technology liberates resources so that organizations can focus on the work that matters most.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
I tried years ago to instruct my children the importance of giving and charity for others. My parents taught me that it was better to give than receive. I love to give and see the look on someone’s face when they receive a gift, especially those who deeply appreciate the act of giving.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Image Credit: Samuel Regan-Asante on unsplash.com. What if I told you that we all possess the power to heal and transform how trauma manifests in our bodies? Further, music, art, and creative expressions are portals through which we can activate our power to heal. According to Dr. Sará King— neuroscientist, medical anthropologist, and founder of Mind Heart Consulting —“we actually have been imbued with superpowers” that enable healing.
Blue Avocado
NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Article In Brief: The Problem: Nonprofit leaders’ desire to improve the future, and feeling of present inadequacy, can lead to burnout, anxiety, and depression. We have to realize we can’t do it alone. Why it Happens: Nonprofits, and funders alike, work separately in silos, tackling challenges, and vying for the same access to resources, independently. […].
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!
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
By Donna Carmichael , Kazbi Soonawalla & Judith C. Stroehle. Our investigation into the sustainability reporting of some of the world’s largest companies revealed deception, obfuscation, and diversion. Senior management and auditing and assurance practices must do better.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
As nonprofit leaders and their teams know all too well, every gift matters and makes a difference to the communities nonprofits serve. But philanthropy isn’t limited to giving money. There are many ways to be a philanthropist and advance the causes that are important to you.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Image Credit: Jon Tyson on unsplash.com. This article concludes NPQ’s series on Community-Driven Philanthropy. In this series, movement leaders explore what’s possible if philanthropy adopts a reparative model—one in which it supports the leadership of BIPOC communities, not just by writing grants, but by shifting assets and control over resources to frontline communities.
Donorbox Nonprofit
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
Nonprofits start making strategies and appeals for their end-of-year giving campaigns months in advance. Throughout this process, they keep wondering how to reach more people, pick up the right tools, craft effective appeals, and make a stellar marketing plan. This article is meant to answer the questions and doubts you may have about the decisions […].
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
By Sabrina Pellerin , Ariane Ollier-Malaterre , Ellen Ernst Kossek , Marie-Colombe Afota , Luc Cousineau , Charles-Étienne Lavoie , Emmanuelle Leon , Barbara Beham , Gabriele Morandin , Marcello Russo , Ameeta Jaga , Jichang Ma , Chang-qin Lu & Xavier Parent-Rocheleau. Constant connectivity harms employees’ work-life balance and mental health.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
On Sunday, November 27, 2022, Museum Store Sunday will commence with the current count at 2,033 museum stores and cultural institutions across the globe participating in this annual event.
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
When schools and daycares shuttered, when food and other supply chains broke, who delivered baby supplies to parents juggling virtual work and young children? Who opened emergency childcare centers for the frontline workers who didn’t have the luxury of working from home? Who brought food to housebound elders? It wasn’t for-profit companies. The nonprofit sector, along with community-based mutual aid networks , stepped up to meet immediate needs.
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The post Are We Throwing Millions Away by the Way We Assess Donor Acquisition Results? appeared first on Bloomerang.
Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System
Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.
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