Joan Garry
APRIL 4, 2024
These are the 5 biggest lessons I had to learn when I first became a nonprofit executive director. And understanding how to implement them changed everything. The post The 5 Biggest Lessons of Successful Nonprofit Leadership appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don't By Alex Daniels Chronicle illustration; iStock Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don't. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak?
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NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 3, 2024
Image credit: stevegeer on istock.com Affordable housing programs often neglect small buildings. Typically, federal affordable housing programs encourage investments that focus on large-unit multifamily apartment buildings. For new construction, larger buildings can result in smaller per-unit costs. Additionally, larger buildings have a perceived higher per-project impact.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 4, 2024
The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. In difficult circumstances, it’s helpful to return to the fundraising basics to ensure you’re making the most of tried and true strategies to boost your nonprofit’s donation revenue.
Candid
APRIL 2, 2024
Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 4, 2024
A Council on Foundations study finds that philanthropy hasn't created a coherent message about its impact and warns of a "narrative vacuum" as grant makers face increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill. By Alex Daniels Getty Images A Council on Foundations study finds that philanthropy hasn't created a coherent message about its impact and warns of a "narrative vacuum" as grant makers face increased scrutiny on Capitol Hill.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 4, 2024
Like Black people themselves, Black hair has historically been policed. During the Atlantic slave trade, one of the first things many slave traders did was shave the hair of enslaved Black people to dehumanize and punish them. In many parts of the South, enslaved Black women were forced to wear headwraps as a symbol of subjugation. During the 18th century, the Spanish governor of Louisiana even enacted a law that required free Black women to cover their hair to remind them of their connection to
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Candid
APRIL 1, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. From programs that make complex data-based decisions to applications that transcribe spoken words into text, AI offers new opportunities to do things more creatively and efficiently. Within the social sector, AI is a powerful tool for fundraising , researching, grantwriting , and maximizing organizational impact.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Community superhero and 'hillbilly lesbian' L.B. Prevette tells it like it is By Drew Lindsay WILKES COUNTY, N.C. Logan Cyrus “We've got to stop hyperintellectualizing things,” says L.B. Prevette, a North Carolina leader of a program founded by New York Times columnist David Brooks to build community.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 2, 2024
Image credit: Mikhail Nilov on pexels.com Nonprofits can play a vital role in turning out voters—and most voters want them to. Yet only a little more than a tenth of US nonprofits reported engaging voters in 2022 despite the fact that nonprofits can, generally, engage in as much voter education and outreach as they like, as long as it’s nonpartisan.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 5, 2024
A new report shows that Jewish nonprofit boards perform well but could build stronger cultures, diversify, and improve in other ways.
Veritus Group
APRIL 1, 2024
Every donor has a story behind their desire to make a difference on the planet. Do you know why your donor gives? The post Are You Listening to Your Donor’s Story? appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 5, 2024
By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Scott’s grants, announced in March, largely fall in line with her usual themes — equity and justice, education, health, and economic security and opportunity were the largest categories. Much about Scott's giving remains a mystery, but those receiving grants from her recent open call for nonprofits do offer some insights, experts say.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 5, 2024
This edition of Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine is a resounding no in the face of the travesty that Black women leaders, and other women of color leaders, have been contending with in the sector. As White-founded organizational leadership transitions out of what has more often than not been blatantly unexamined and relatively ungoverned roles in organizations, often on the brink of collapse, incoming Black women leaders are discovering that now there will be not only governance but obstructive, ext
Pam Moore
APRIL 2, 2024
Top 10 AI Marketing Strategies You Need to Know In today's digital age, innovation is at the forefront of every successful marketing strategy. As businesses strive to stay ahead of the curve and outpace the competition, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a groundbreaking innovation with transformative potential. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the top 10 AI marketing strategies that not only embrace innovation but also pave the way for unprecedented growth
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 3, 2024
For those coming into the nonprofit world from corporate communications, perhaps the most perplexing realization is that most nonprofit communications teams don’t draft and manage their own budgets. But they should! According to the 2024 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , only 36% of nonprofit communications teams draft and manage their own budgets.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 3, 2024
Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation's right to hold a grant contest for Black women. By Howard Husock Even conservatives skeptical of race-based policies should support a foundation's right to hold a grant contest for Black women.
NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Building Regional Solidarity Economies.” View the full webinar here. Scale matters, [it] ultimately matters… …I’m thinking about Mondragon, [which] everybody points to, but I want to point to it in a different kind of a way. We know that this region, in the 50s and 60s, was the poorest…region in Spain.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 5, 2024
By Jennifer Wemhoff , Communications Manager at GolfStatus – the leading event management platform for golf fundraisers. Marketing your nonprofit’s golf tournament makes up the largest phase of event planning. Casting a wide net to attract the right golfers, sponsors, and supporters is key to making the tournament a success and raising the most money possible for your mission.
Clairification
APRIL 4, 2024
Today I want to remind you that part and parcel of your personal mission, as a philanthropy facilitator , is to bring supporters opportunities for meaning and purpose. Because when you help increase others’ sense of wellbeing, not only is the world a better place but these folks are more likely to demonstrate gratitude by giving of themselves. Meaning drives us to act with generosity and resolve.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 5, 2024
By Elizabeth Stites Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images Palestinians stand near a World Central Kitchen vehicle after three aid vehicles were targeted by Israeli strikes. Attacks on aid workers are "increasingly routine," says Elizabeth Stites, of Tufts University’s Feinstein International Center.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 1, 2024
Having a comprehensive strategy for soliciting donations from donor-advised funds is almost as important as breathing.
Bloomerang
APRIL 1, 2024
When it comes to working with boards, things can get confusing, making it hard for everyone to work together. Let’s clear up these misunderstandings and share some important truths that can help build strong connections. Unmasking the myths Myth 1: “Too much process and structure make us feel too much like a business.” Truth 1: Embracing efficiency in board engagement Some people think that having too many rules and plans makes our board feel too much like a business.
Veritus Group
APRIL 3, 2024
How can non-profit leaders encourage fundraisers to make bigger asks without pressuring them into a transactional approach with donors? The post Leaders, Are You Standing in the Way of Bigger Gifts? appeared first on Veritus Group.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities. By Dan Kennedy Prostock-Studio/Getty Images Local newspapers have been shuttering at an alarming rate for more than a decade. There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 4, 2024
By Cathleen Clerkin The benefits of data standardization within the social sector—and indeed just about any industry—are multiple, important, and undeniable. Access to the same type of data over time lends the ability to track progress and increase accountability. For example, over the last 20 years, my organization, Candid, has tracked grantmaking by the largest foundations to assess changes in giving trends.
Clairification
APRIL 1, 2024
Ever have a well-meaning, yet perhaps overly controlling or risk-aversive, boss say to you: Our fundraising letter must be no longer than one page. That’s too simple; we don’t want to talk down to our donors. We need to say more about our accomplishments. We need to describe numbers of people served; that’s what’s impressive. That’s not how I talk. That’s not our corporate style.
Foundation Group
APRIL 1, 2024
This article details the steps to take and issues to consider when dissolving a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 5, 2024
By M.J. Prest Rural LISC Nadia Villagrán has worked at Rural LISC since 2017 and was most recently its program director for fund development and strategic partnerships. Also, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has named its next CEO, and the Children’s Defense Fund has chosen a new chief operating officer.
Non Profit AF
APRIL 2, 2024
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 4, 2024
Whether you're just getting started with recurring giving initiatives, or you've already embarked on the recurring giving revolution, you'll want to keep this list handy to help guide you through creating a successful recurring giving program. Recurring giving is the key to achieving sustainable, long-term success! This guide serves as a blueprint to ignite recurring giving and create a lasting impact for your cause.
Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
APRIL 1, 2024
Understanding the giving habits and motivations of your millennial audience will give you a leg up in the fundraising space. This group has begun to dominate across donor demographics, which your organization has probably seen if you’ve done a fundraising assessment recently. Nonprofits need to take an informed approach to appealing to them and beginning to cultivate a relationship toward a “lifetime donor.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Speakers at the DRIVE conference weighed the potential benefits — and possible drawbacks — of using artificial intelligence in fundraising. By Rasheeda Childress Speakers at the conference weighed the potential benefits — and possible drawbacks — of using artificial intelligence in fundraising.
Top Nonprofits
APRIL 5, 2024
The average internet user spends nearly seven hours online every day. Between keeping up with global news and connecting with loved ones on social media, your donors have countless reasons to be online. Considering the amount of time they spend on their devices, your nonprofit can tap into many opportunities to bring donors closer to your mission.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 5, 2024
Let’s take a look at a few Lasso lessons we can apply to help teams with diverse personalities work together.
The Killoe Group
APRIL 2, 2024
Effective marketing helps to move your mission forward, but does your strategy need a refresh? Here are 3 marketing strategies your nonprofit hasn’t thought of.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
APRIL 1, 2024
Glenn Britt, who left the bequest with his wife, Barbara, received financial aid at the university, where he earned both an undergraduate degree and an MBA. By M.J. Prest Dartmouth University Barbara and Glenn Britt’s gift will help some 350 middle-income families per year. Also, the California Institute of Technology receives $100 million, and Kenneth Griffin gave $50 million to the Baptist Health Foundation.
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