The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 1, 2024
New research from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance finds that donors are concerned appeals from charities are sometimes misleading. New research from the BBB Wise Giving Alliance finds that donors are concerned appeals from charities are sometimes misleading.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 3, 2024
With reports of fewer donors and dollars, here are 10 strategies you can employ now to boost your fundraising success.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 2, 2024
Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents. 1.
Ann Green
JULY 2, 2024
Believe it or not, we’re halfway through 2024. The midpoint of the year is always a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. If you’re on a different fiscal cycle, you can make the appropriate time adjustments. Your fundraising revenue may be down.
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.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 1, 2024
Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian, gave the donation to the Mayo Clinic for its Generative Artificial Intelligence Program. By Maria Di Mento Courtesy of the Mayo Clinic A $20 million gift from Dwight and Dian Diercks will support key elements of Mayo Clinic’s vision for the future of health care. Plus, contemporary ballet company BalletX received a $7.4 million bequest from an influential scholar of 17th- and 18th-century literature, and a Texas oil magnate gave Baylor Athletics $10 million.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 1, 2024
A Community Brands study found that nonprofits are not just reacting to emerging sustainability challenges, they are proactively responding.
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Fundraising Leadership
JULY 5, 2024
Gloria Feldt, co-founder and president of Take The Lead at the 2023 Power Up Conference and Concert. If women vying for top spots at work are overlooked at many U.S. workplaces claiming they are too emotional, why then did the new movie about a young girl experiencing emotions of anxiety, envy and embarrassment just become the largest global box office hit with $1 billion in ticket sales?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 2, 2024
The women are on the Family Advisory Committee, a program launched by San Francisco nonprofit Compass Family Services this year to empower homeless people to better serve their needs. By Janie Har, Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Teniah Tercero, shown here pushing her daughters on a tire swing, works the graveyard shift staffing a public restroom and says she worries about exposing her girls to the open drug use of the city’s gritty Tenderloin neighborhood where they sleep
NonProfit PRO
JULY 2, 2024
Giving through donor-advised funds is growing rapidly, which could impact foundation giving. Here's what your organization needs to know.
Nonprofit Fixer
JULY 4, 2024
One of the most common questions nonprofit organizations face, especially when they are new or small, is how much to pay their executive director. Yes, you can find plenty of reports on the average salaries of nonprofit executive directors online. However, most salary studies out there still are void of nuance and special considerations – which leaves hiring committees and job applicants struggling to find the right balance.
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Get Fully Funded
JUNE 30, 2024
One of the top complaints most nonprofit staff have is about their Board. “They won’t help with fundraising.” “They don’t attend our events or even act like they care.” “Don’t get me started about 100% Board giving – some of them think giving their time is enough.” Can it be fixed? ABSOLUTELY! Just imagine – your WHOLE Board out there spreading the good word about your nonprofit in the community, telling their friends about your organization’s mission, and bringing resources back to help you cha
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 3, 2024
By M.J. Prest National Fish and Wildlife Foundation A longleaf pine forest near Charleston, S.C., shows the savannah-like understory, common to these Southern forests, which feature high levels of biodiversity. Also, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation granted $25 million for a global pediatric cancer program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Google.org gave $5 million to offer training to government workers worldwide in the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 3, 2024
Join us on July 11th at 2pm for an exclusive first-look at Giving USA 2024 from the report’s lead researcher, Dr. Una Osili. Discuss the latest trends and findings from Giving USA 2024 and explore the implications on charitable giving and the nonprofit community. Don’t miss this exclusive first look, secure your spot now!
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 2, 2024
Burnout and understaffing continue to present challenges to the nonprofit sector, according to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s (CEP) second annual report on the state of nonprofits, released this May. Ninety-five percent of all leaders surveyed cited burnout as a concern. The report, State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know , builds on similar findings from CEP’s first such survey last year.
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.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JULY 1, 2024
By Lilian Coral In March of 2023, the CEOs of top AI companies penned a letter comparing the risk of extinction from artificial intelligence (AI) to the risk of nuclear war. The letter succeeded in making headlines, dredging up imagery from the Terminator franchise, but it failed to steer the world’s approach to AI in a helpful direction. In fact, many of the ideas around what AI can achieve has been influenced by the notion that it’s as powerful as a nuclear weapon.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JULY 2, 2024
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation’s CEO, Nicole Taylor, talks about getting donors to give from their DAFs, the effects of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges, and more. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Nic Coury/AP CEO Nicole Taylor says the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action at colleges has stirred anxiety among nonprofits and the SVCF “is figuring out how to prepare organizations to know what they can do, know what they can say, where inviting legal a
NonProfit PRO
JULY 1, 2024
Podcasts are an excellent way for nonprofits to connect with their supporters and grow their base. Here's why.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits in Practice.” View the full webinar here. Jay Monteverde: [You have to be] very intentional around articulating carefully what’s the additional responsibility that everyone has because it is a worker self-directed nonprofit, rather than sort of just the shrug like, you know, “everybody is the same” or “there [are] no bosses” kind of a thing.
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
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JULY 1, 2024
By SSIR Editors If you’re taking time to wind down and recharge this summer, nothing is better than a good book for finding your center and reorienting on the things that keep us going. Check out these recently excerpted books in SSIR for everything from practical insights on the social sector to the deep questions about the big picture that get to why we do what we do.
Candid
JULY 2, 2024
Two days after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, the Boston Foundation set up a special fund to provide rapid-response support to local nonprofits serving communities disproportionately affected by the outbreak. We streamlined the application process, eliminated the written reporting requirement, and, 18 days later, awarded the first round of grants in Greater Boston.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 2, 2024
MetLife Foundation announced another request for proposal opportunity for its Community Impact Grant Program.
Big Duck
JULY 3, 2024
Fundraising campaign planning is crucial for nonprofit leaders. Learn to lead the process with six expert tips and tactics.
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.
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 3, 2024
Rideshare drivers like me take you where you need to go, but there’s much you may not know about our lives. I immigrated to the United States in 2019 from Tlaquepaque, Mexico, and have been a rideshare driver for the past four years. My wife and two children are in Mexico, but I live near Oakland, CA, as a permanent resident with my parents and brother, who are US citizens.
Foundation Group
JULY 1, 2024
Learn how the IRS defines 501(c)(3) purpose category "religion" and how it differs from other 501(c)(3) charitable purposes.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 1, 2024
Join our expert panel for a lively discussion on the latest findings and trends shaping the nonprofit sector. Whether you're seeking to increase impact, optimize revenue, adopt cutting-edge technologies or implement sustainable practices, this webinar will provide essential takeaways to propel your nonprofit forward in an ever-changing landscape.
Veritus Group
JULY 5, 2024
In this Question of the Month video, Jeff shares what it takes for non-profit leaders to transform their organizational culture. The post Question of the Month: How do you deal with and change a toxic non-profit culture? appeared first on Veritus Group.
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!
NonProfit Quarterly
JULY 3, 2024
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: Worker Self-Directed Nonprofits in Practice.” View the full webinar here. Yani Burgos: We do an annual 360 review, so that includes peers but actually isn’t exclusive to peers. We encourage folks to send out their 360 evaluation beyond the organization. A lot of us do various kinds of consulting.
Clairification
JULY 4, 2024
Feeling a bit overloaded? It’s the new plague. And a highly contagious epidemic, from which no one is immune. Are you showing any symptoms? I feel like: I’m working all the time, but not getting that much accomplished. I’m working on 10 projects at once, but none get finished. My ‘to-do’ list never gets completed. I’m in meetings all day and don’t have time to work.
Get Fully Funded
JULY 2, 2024
You’re constantly searching for creative ways to tell people about your cause and raise more support for your work. One option is digital greeting cards, which are easy to personalize and transform digital fatigue into meaningful and memorable connections. Whether you’re sending heartfelt thank yous or launching an awareness campaign, eCards can enhance the way your nonprofit connects with its community.
The NonProfit Times
JULY 1, 2024
Misinformation, disinformation and noninformation are becoming increasingly prevalent in many aspects of society. As a result, trust in many institutions, including nonprofits, is increasingly shaky. While nonprofits still rank comparatively high in terms of relatively trustworthiness, new research offers insights into the factors organization leaders might consider when trying to bridge emerging gaps.
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