3 Key Questions Nonprofits Should Ask to Address Uncertainty in 2025
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Here are three key questions that can help nonprofits assess their financial landscape as we move into 2025 and position them for success.
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What to Know About Asset-Based Giving
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Greg Ring from Innovest joins NonProfit PRO contributor Mark Becker to talk about asset-based giving, or non-cash asset giving.
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Promote Planned Gifts Year-Round: 3 Key Times to Prioritize
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Planned giving can transform your nonprofit and its capacity to drive impact. It not only provides a steady, predictable revenue stream but also forges deep, meaningful connections with your most loyal supporters. Unlike other forms of fundraising (most notably broad annual fundraising , which naturally gets more attention at year-end), building a consistent promotion strategy for planned gifts may pose a bigger challenge.
Philanthropy Advising Is a 'Wild West' — and Increasingly Influential
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance. One network of advisors helped ultra-wealthy clients give $60 billion in 2024, or about 9 percent of all philanthropy. By Eden Stiffman Getty Images As wealth concentrates and more donors look for help starting or expanding their giving, they're turning to advisors for guidance.
From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter
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.
'Don't Tell Your Strategy': Bernice King Has Advice for Nonprofit Leaders
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
"I think everybody has to start looking at language," says the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. "It doesn't mean you have to go do away with your core mission, but you're going to have to wordsmith to get through this season." By Stephanie Beasley Andrew Harnik, AP Looking up at a memorial to her father, Martin Luther King Jr., in Washington, D.C., Rev.
Navigating Uncertainty with Bold, Strategic Vision
Joan Garry
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Im guessing that many of you feel like your pants are on fire. The path ahead is uncertain, and for some organizations, the future is quite scary. Maybe you are heavily reliant on government funding. Maybe the population you serve isand has every right to beterrified. Oh, and the board is on this scary roller. Read more The post Navigating Uncertainty with Bold, Strategic Vision appeared first on Joan Garry Consulting.
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Surviving the Government Funding Shortfall
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
With the U.S. government proposing major funding reductions for nonprofits, the time to act is now. Relying on grants and federal dollars is no longer a guaranteebut those who pivot fast can turn this crisis into an opportunity. This session will equip nonprofits with bold, actionable strategies to replace lost revenue, build stronger donor pipelines, and ensure financial sustainability.
Emergency Fundraisers Offer a Lifeline to Groups Who Have Lost Foreign Aid
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Jose Luis Magana, AP photo Flowers and a sign outside the headquarters of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington. As the U.S. funding freeze cascades through the international-development ecosystem, nonprofits are fundraising to help organizations struggling with the cuts.
Next-Gen Nonprofit Fundraising: How Personalization Powers Success
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Tailoring messages to resonate with individual donor interests and giving levels fosters stronger connections and inspires greater generosity.
How to Raise Funds for a New Nonprofit
Get Fully Funded
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. But big goals cost big money. And that means you have to figure out how to fundraise for your new venture. Figuring out how to fund your vision can feel like a steep mountain to climb.
A New Look At Running Grants & Programs: Why Use A System When You Have Excel?
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.
20 Reasons: Why Board Members Don’t Want to ask for Donations (& How to Respond)
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Many board members resist asking for donations--but why? This article explores the top reasons behind their hesitation and provides proven strategies to shift their mindset. Learn how to empower board members with the confidence, tools, and motivation needed to embrace fundraising and support your organization’s mission. Ready to turn reluctance into fundraising success?
Are Nonprofit 'Trusted Messengers' More Important Than Ever? A Report From Rural America
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Experts brandishing statistics aren't always trusted in this age of polarization. So in gun-owning communities, advocates are turning to gun owners themselves to stop the increasing rate of rural suicide. By Ben Gose Amanda Lucier A rancher on a family ranch in South Dakota. Experts brandishing statistics aren't always trusted in this age of polarization.
From Uprooted to Uplifted: The Movement to Restore Indigenous Land Rights
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
By Solange Bandiaky-Badji , Lindsey Allen , Brittany Boettcher & Tanya Pham On a May morning in 2023, more than 200 Indigenous, local community, and Afro-descendant women from 20 countries on four continents bustled into a hotel meeting space in Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, each with their own dreams for how the day would play out.
13 Ways To Find New Donors For Your Nonprofit Organization
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofits supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. The most recent data from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project shows that more donations are coming from an increasingly small donor pool and emphasizes new donor acquisition as a top priority for nonprofits: The decline in donor numbers is largely driven by low participation from the smallest donor size group (under $100), which saw an -12.4% year-over-year (YOY) decrease
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
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.
The Major Gift Officer 90-Day Plan: A Roadmap to Success
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Master the first 90 days as a Major Gift Officer with this strategic roadmap. Learn how to build donor relationships, align with your organization’s mission, and set the stage for long-term fundraising success. From onboarding and research to donor cultivation and goal setting, this guide provides essential insights to help you thrive. Ready to make an impact?
To Fight DEI Rollbacks, Universities Should Break Free of Government Funding
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
For inspiration, they should consider the successful example of Hillsdale College, which cut the federal funding cord four decades ago. By Craig Kennedy Hillsdale College Hillsdale College, a small conservative Christian liberal arts school in Michigan, opted to forgo all government support in 1984, when faced with the imposition of federal Title IX anti-discrimination regulations.
Nonprofit Crisis Response Tip-a-Day-DO-Dah!
Clairification
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
No matter your politics, this is crisis time for many nonprofits who rely on federal grants and loans (about 30% of all charities ). It’s also crisis time for the beneficiaries of many nonprofits, who are scared, stressed, depressed and otherwise at loose ends due to the rapidly changing environment. Many of the resources on which folks once relied have disappeared or are at risk.
How This Food Bank is Helping to Reduce Food Insecurity
Nonprofit Leadership Podcast
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
In this episode, Rob Harter is joined by Eric Hodel, CEO of Midwest Food Bank, to discuss how his organization is tackling food insecurity on both a national and international scale. Midwest Food Bank has grown to serve 23 states in the U.S., multiple countries, and provide disaster relief—all with a highly efficient distribution model and a dedicated volunteer base.
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
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.
Unlocking Fundraising Success Through Emotional Intelligence
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Master the art of fundraising by harnessing the power of emotional intelligence. Learn how building authentic connections with donors, understanding their motivations, and fostering empathy can transform your approach. This guide explores why EQ is the key to long-term donor relationships, successful fundraising strategies, and stronger teams. Ready to elevate your impact?
Refugees and Their Sponsors Feel Stuck After Halt to Programs Letting Communities Resettle Newcomers
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Public-private partnerships where nonprofits organized citizens to sponsor refugees are now in limbo. By James Pollard, Associated Press MIAMI Marta Lavandier, AP photo Rita Breus, left, and daughter Rivly, with a photo of grandmother Erzule Paul. Rivly runs operations at the Erzule Paul Foundation, which helps refugees resettle in the United States.
How to engage ‘non-data people’ in interpreting data
Candid
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
When interpreting data to evaluate nonprofit programs, its critical to include and center the voices of all stakeholders in a meaningful way. Including non-data people like frontline staff, nonprofit leaders, donors, partner organizations, and community members can increase buy-in to processes, build capacity, and foster a culture of learning. But it isnt easy to create a welcoming space for everyone to understand and engage with data.
Resist and Build: A Movement Building Process Centering the Solidarity Economy
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Image Credit: Jaric Swart on Unsplash State of the Movements is a recurring NPQ column dedicated to tracking the pulse of social movements and the solidarity economy in 2025. The solidarity economy movement finds itself at a critical juncture. The opportunity for a breakthrough amid crisis is real, even as social change movements today face increasing repression, fragmentation, and resource scarcity.
The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis
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!
4 Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Embarking Upon a Capital Campaign
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Here are four of the biggest mistakes that Ive seen nonprofits make when they delve into a capital campaign.
Michigan Hospital Lands $30 Million for Emergency Room and Women’s Health-Care Services
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The late Michigan businessman Steve Stolaruks bequest will help Trinity Health Oakland Hospital expand services and support future construction projects. By Maria Di Mento Trinity Health Michigan Steve Stolaruk left $30 million to support the expansion of Trinity Health Oakland Hospitals emergency department and its womens health services. Plus, a struggling art school in San Francisco and three universities received big gifts.
From Margin to Mainstream: Social Innovation for Systems Change
Stanford Social Innovation Review
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
By Cheryl Dorsey & Shivani Garg Patel Societies around the world are in peril: Eroding trust. Backsliding democratic norms. Accelerating global challengesfrom political instability and division to climate-related natural disasters and inequalityare roiling nations around the world. In response to these mounting threats, the public has grown both weary and wary.
Bridging gaps and weaving networks: The vital work of place-based intermediaries
Candid
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
The nonprofit sector is increasingly invested in equitable philanthropy and community-driven initiatives for social impact. We celebrate that. Yet, the immense resources and effort required by grassroots organizations to provide essential services are often overlooked. Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact.
Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape
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.
Creative Event Ideas To Get Students Involved In Your Nonprofit
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Students are bursting with potential. They bring energy, fresh ideas, and an eagerness to make a difference. Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. These experiences can transform communities, strengthen missions, and build a pipeline of future leaders and advocates.
Grants for Science and Health Research Tend to Stay Local
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Foundations and individuals provide $30 billion annually, largely to research efforts in their own states. By Louis Shekhtman Foundations and individuals provide $30 billion annually, largely to research efforts in their own states.
Zakat al-Fitr 2025: All About Special Zakat for Ramadan
Donorbox Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Zakat al-fitr also called fitrana is an important pillar of Islam required by Muslims before the Eid call to prayer near the end of Ramadan. In this article, well explain what zakat al-fitr is, the rules surrounding it, and how it differs from zakat. We’ll also explain how zakat al-fitr is calculated and […] The post Zakat al-Fitr 2025: All About Special Zakat for Ramadan appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
Pathways to Alignment of Assets with Mission: Three Foundations’ Journeys
NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
Photo by Arno Senoner on Unsplash Should a private foundation be more than a private investment company that uses some of its excess cash flow for charitable purposes? Heron Foundation, New Frontiers in Mission-Related Investing , 2004 At the end of 2024, US private foundations held a record $1.64 trillion in assets. According to federal law, annually they must spend 5 percent of that amount, or $82 billion, on grants or other qualifying expenses.
Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025
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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