The Case for Diversifying Revenue Streams in Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
While focusing on one revenue stream may be appealing to nonprofits, there are several reasons to consider diversifying your income.
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Service After Serving: Why Veterans Are So Well-Suited for Nonprofit Roles
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
This Veteran's Day and beyond, organizations should recognize and tap the unique skills that those who served bring to the table. By Debbie Manzanares Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post via Getty Images Veterans, including Jacqueline Clayton, center, paint a mural during a day of service at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School in Washington, D.C.
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The Day After: Finding Balance
Joan Garry
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In this piece, I reflect on the 2024 election and the overwhelming sense of imbalance it triggered for me, personally and as a nonprofit leader. Through time spent with my family, my nonprofit community, and the right book, I rediscovered the importance of balance—not just in my life but as a crucial component for healing the polarization in our world, inspiring nonprofit leaders to bring balance and hope to our communities.
Andre Curry Joins Nonprofit Leadership Center Board of Directors
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome Andre Curry to our board of directors. Andre is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in emergency nursing and a passion for community engagement. He currently serves as senior field marketing manager for the West Florida region at Florida Blue, where he and his team create meaningful community experiences through outreach and engagement.
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.
5 Strategies for Nonprofits to Improve Employee Retention
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Across industries, companies are having trouble filling jobs. Here are five areas nonprofits should focus their efforts to help retain staff.
How Nonprofits are Bracing for Election Uncertainty
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Leaders are developing strategies to navigate what promises to be a tense post-election period, regardless of who wins. By Sara Herschander Melissa Sue Gerrits / Carolina Public Press The 2024 election may not be decided for days or weeks, and nonprofits are bracing for extended litigation and possible civil unrest. Above, a voter in Cajah’s Mountain, N.C.
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Feature Your Organization in the 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is currently accepting submissions for our 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide. Started in 2019, this festive guide highlights holiday gifts that give back to nonprofit organizations to strengthen our communities. The deadline to submit a gift that benefits your nonprofit is Friday, November 22. The 2024 Nonprofit Holiday Gift Guide will launch on GivingTuesday, December 3.
Surpass Your Year-End Goals With These 7 Tips
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
If you haven’t started planning for year end yet, it’s not too late. Here is some advice from nonprofits surpassing their year-end goals.
Funding the Resistance Is Not a Winning Strategy. Here’s What Is.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Billions spent fighting Trumpian populism hasn’t worked. Practicing a pluralistic approach to grant making will. By Daniel Stid Shutterstock Billions spent fighting Trumpian populism hasn’t worked. Practicing a pluralistic approach to grant making will.
Comment on Post-Election Fundraising: Why It Matters and How to Succeed by Susan Weinstein
Amy Eisenstein
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Very motivating, thank you, Amy! There’s a saying that has been running through my brain: Don’t mourn, organize. I’m now thinking, Don’t mourn, fundraise!
Recognition Powers High-Performance — If You Do it Right
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.
Give it your all this GivingTuesday with these revenue-boosting strategiesÂ
Candid
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In 2023, GivingTuesday raised $3.1 billion by bringing together individual donors, businesses, and communities in a unified event with a shared purpose. GivingTuesday fundraising allows many charities and nonprofits to raise more on this day than any other and reminds us of the positive community, societal, and personal impact of supporting causes aligned with our values.
Constant Contact Acquires Txtify Technologies to Enhance Growth Offerings for Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Constant Contact acquired Txtify Technologies, which specializes in mobile-first lead generation through customized microsites and surveys.
Critical Nonprofit Policy Issues the Next President and Congress Will Face
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations. By Ben Gose Chronicle Illustration; Photo by Julia Schmalz Chief among them are the expansion of the charitable tax deduction and the 1969 law governing foundations.
Beyond the Broadcasting Model (Blog)
Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
By Sean Gibbons & Tristan Mohabir Today’s communications landscape demands that social sector organizations move away from a 20th-century broadcasting approach and toward dialogue, relationship-building, and fostering community.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
Youth Speak: What Young Climate Justice Leaders Need Now
NonProfit Quarterly
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Young people have brought energy, new visions for the future, and renewed hope to the movement for climate justice. These Gen Z and Millennial leaders are championing concrete actions, bringing new legislation to the United States and across the globe, and demanding their rightful places at policy tables worldwide. What do the youngest generations of climate justice leaders need to reach their goals?
Creating the Best Participant Journey for Your Peer-to-Peer Event
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In peer-to-peer fundraising, success isn’t just defined by the day of the event. Here's how to create an excellent participant journey.
The New Generation of Foundation Leaders Is Younger and More Diverse
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
By Alex Daniels The new CEOs have risen through the nonprofit ranks unlike their predecessors. Plus, see the rest of our November issue, posted online today.
[ASK AN EXPERT] What Are The Pros And Cons Of Combining An Appeal Mailing With An Impact Report?
Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether it’s a good strategy to include your impact report with your appeal mailing: Dear Charity Clairity, We have started mailing quarterly impact reports to those midlevel and major donors who aren’t emailable, and emailing otherwise.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
You are not alone in this endless waking nightmare
Non Profit AF
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Hi everyone, I am sick to my soul. I write to process my feelings, but I am not sure how.
How to Connect With Donors So They’ll Want to Give to Your Nonprofit
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Your fundraising appeals are often the only thing your donor sees from your nonprofit. Here's how your appeal's voice can encourage giving.
Mega Philanthropist and Home Depot Co-Founder Bernie Marcus Has Died
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
The Atlanta billionaire gave $2 billion to a range of causes and threw his support behind many Atlanta nonprofits during his lifetime. By Maria Di Mento Photo by Gregory Campbell Bernie Marcus wanted to be remembered for his philanthropy. The Atlanta billionaire gave $2 billion to a range of causes and threw his support behind many Atlanta nonprofits during his lifetime.
The Next 4 Years: Tapping Into Nonprofit Expertise
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The charitable sector fills many roles in American life. What isn’t widely seen by the public is how no matter which party is in power the sector must often follow the elected around cleaning up the government’s mess like the guy at the circus who carries a shovel and follows the elephants. Just a side comment on general failings of the nonprofit sector.
Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Facilitate Means to Make Easy
Clairification
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
But it’s not easy for you. It’s hard work. Because, inside the mind of a potential donor, many things are working against you. I don’t know enough about you. I can’t make a real difference. I don’t think of myself as a philanthropist. I don’t know how to evaluate one charity against another. I don’t know how much to give. I don’t have time for this.
Study: Drop in Share of Americans Who Give to Charity Accelerated in First Year of Pandemic
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The drop in U.S. charitable giving accelerated in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as average donation amounts increased.
Next-Generation Donors Find Their Way, Plus Research on Social Giving
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
A study that tracked young philanthropists over the course of 20 years provides insights on how nonprofits cultivate and retain these givers. By Jie Jenny Zou iStockphoto A study that tracked young philanthropists over the course of 20 years provides insights on how nonprofits cultivate and retain these givers.
Take your nonprofit communications team on an internal roadshow
Big Duck
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Take your nonprofit communications team on an internal roadshow to ensure staff understand strategic communications. Engage colleagues and clarify roles—read more to start planning.
Engage, Empower, Excel: Transforming Performance in the New Era of Work
Speaker: Radhika Samant and Adri Glover
The world of work has fundamentally changed. The series of waves that the pandemic began have rippled through the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the Great Regret, and other eloquent phrases that boil down to the same thing: people aren’t engaged at work or enabled to perform at their best. The truth is that engagement and enablement is more important than ever, but how we do it is the critical differentiator for many organizations.
Are You Reluctant to Ask for a Year-End Gift?
Veritus Group
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
You are the bridge between the need and your donor’s desire to change the world. Bring them together today with an ask. The post Are You Reluctant to Ask for a Year-End Gift? appeared first on Veritus Group.
Your Guide To Preventing Fraud & Driving Donations
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Are you getting ready for a successful 2025? Make sure you’re aware of the unique threats that fraud brings to non-profit organizations and how you can protect your organization against them. This guide will help you understand how clean donor data and ID verification stop bad actors looking to take advantage of your trust and goodwill, prevent donor churn, and drive revenue so you can have a successful year!
A How-to for Bringing Equity Into Evaluation
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has published a guide to help foundations and their grantees make evaluations more equitable. By Ben Gose Getty Images The Annie E. Casey Foundation has published a guide to help foundations and their grantees make evaluations more equitable.
[Recordings] Earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising
Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
The 2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website and email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits. Packed with practical advice and customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program requires following three webinar recordings: 1) Website & Email Marketing for Nonprofits October 23, 2024 • 2 hours Website design best practices that improve the user experience and SEO The to
How to Scale Recurring Giving for Sustainable Growth
Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand
Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!
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