Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 108

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Here we share how, in undergoing this shift, we managed to exceed our fundraising targets while gaining more flexibility to do our core work. Often, the tightly restricted support we received was for niche projects, which we saw real value in, and which clearly benefited the partners requesting the work.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Universities Philanthropy 111

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. That’s why developing a strategic fundraising plan is necessary. We’ll cover: Why you should create a fundraising strategy. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include. With that, let’s get started.

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 104

Nonprofit Megaphone

JANUARY 11, 2024

As 2024 approaches, the world of fundraising faces both significant challenges and exciting opportunities. We spoke with professionals from various organizations to understand these shifts and what lies ahead for fundraisers. The sector is changing rapidly, with evolving technology and increasing donor expectations.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. From there, they are hooked!

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Nonprofits Values 111

Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Foundations 119

MNA Association

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The rise in individual retirement accounts as well as recent spikes in real estate values for Montana residents could put some at risk for up to 40% federal estate taxes. Legislative priorities, economic conditions, shifts in public sentiment, and budgetary considerations all contribute to the rationale behind proposed changes.

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Law Agriculture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 52

Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. To successfully manage your board, you need to do three things: Determine exactly what you expect of them from the beginning. You can leverage trusted board members and donor networks to find great candidates who share your organization’s values.

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Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit governance and management 80

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Not all fundraising programs look alike.

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Fundraising Fundraising Finance Retention 75

Nonprofit Megaphone

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of philanthropy, nonprofits are continually seeking innovative ways to maximize impact. Why These Partnerships Are Key for Nonprofit Success Here’s why each of these nonprofit partnership types can be especially beneficial for your organization.

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Collaborations Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. Here are five categories that every nonprofit must address to be effective in 2021.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 11, 2022

Corporate sponsors are the best way to add lots of money to the bottom line of your fundraising event. Unfortunately, most small nonprofits aren’t good at getting sponsors. ANY small nonprofit can build up sponsors for their event. The best sponsors have a mission or values that align with the nonprofit’s mission and values.

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Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 75

iMarketSmart

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In major gifts fundraising, this works. It works for the fundraiser. The fundraiser is the guiding sage. But a nonprofit is not just a fundraising organization. Embracing the donor-hero story inspires fundraising. Effective fundraising culture isn’t just different from the rest of the nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Culture Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

Nonprofit Leadership 119

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 119

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I came across an old group photo the other day when I was cleaning out some of my files — a picture of me with about 20 other reporters and editors who had gathered at the University of Maryland for a 4-day training session on how to cover nonprofits. What does this mean for nonprofit communicators? Quite a bit.

Public and Nonprofit Management 87

Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Universities Philanthropy 87

iMarketSmart

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Want to start a fight in a fundraising comment section? 1] Another writes, “Fundraisers need to focus MORE on creating memories and moments with their donors … and LESS about hitting those wacky metrics or year-end goals.”[2]. Another questions, “If philanthropy is all about relationships, then why do metrics only measure money?”[3].

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 17, 2015

Last month, Peter Panepento challenged nonprofits to Stop Approaching PR Like It’s 2007. For nonprofit public relations pros, Dylan’s statement carries a lot of meaning. Last month on this blog, I challenged nonprofit communicators to stop approaching media relations like they did in 2007. Peter Panepento.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. That’s because the fundraising world—indeed, the world in general—is changing fast, especially when it comes to communications. Never stop learning” is her rallying cry. . “I

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. So don't wait!

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas.

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Charitable Contribution Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Values 57

iMarketSmart

AUGUST 15, 2022

Philanthropy is powerful. Fundraisers aren’t even allowed to tell the donor’s hero story. For the nonprofit administrator, the compelling story is the administrator hero story.[1]. Fundraising with the administrator-hero story. Fundraising messages in the administrator-hero story may vary. And the fundraiser?

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Retention Management 98

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Have you noticed that when talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fundraising , the conversation frequently mentions the lack of suitable candidates of color? Another aspect of the discussion is the business case for hiring for fundraising success. After all, is not the business of fundraising, well, to raise money?

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Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture Recruitment 122

Fundraising Coach

MARCH 3, 2023

Originally posted in March 2014, updated in March 2023 One of the most enjoyable aspects of major gift fundraising is getting to build relationships with donors—relationships that last beyond one donation and remain strong even when it’s challenging for donors to give. Could your nonprofit pick up where you left off?

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Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Foundations Education 98

NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

Lean was made for nonprofits. What I mean to say is; Lean was made for nonprofits. There are several key attributes inherent to the nonprofit sector culture that create a perfect “home” for practicing Lean. Connection is essential to truly practice empathy, which is the foundation of the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 60

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Values 60

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

In contrast, a 2017 report found that only 5 percent of nonprofits were using artificial intelligence, and only 28 percent of nonprofits were using data for predictive or prescriptive purposes. The public sector isn’t much different. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 102

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 102

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 22, 2021

How Exemplary Governance Can Keep Nonprofits Operational. While nonprofits can’t control donor behavior, they can optimize their appeal by demonstrating competence, value, and transparency at every level. For nonprofits looking to maximize their outreach potential, exemplary governance is the answer. overworked teams.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Start a merchandise fundraising campaign. Let’s take a closer look at each fundraising idea! Marketing materials.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! We have everything from: Fundraising & Grants. Nonprofit Management. So don't wait!

Nonprofit governance and management 77

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77

The Agitator

APRIL 8, 2018

Why, for nearly six decades, has American philanthropy failed to grow beyond a 2% share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)? That’s the question veteran fundraising consultant Michael Rosen explores in What Will It Take to Dramatically Increase Philanthropy? appearing in the Spring issue of AFP’s Advancing Philanthropy.

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Retention Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance 79

NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2020

“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.”. These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. First, Cover the Basics.

Finance 66

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits Nonprofits 66

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Blackbaud has just delivered a “must read” report on Growing Philanthropy in the U.S. Re-orient toward longer term measures of fundraising performance. Look at long-term values. Develop a more integrated approach to fundraising. This is the arena where you can quickly add the most value. Here’s why. Read and heed.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Retention 107

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

Leadership 60

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NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Leaders moving work through nonprofit organizations are also contending with the “great resignation” and major shifts in the workforce; 3 unprocessed grief from the pandemic and years of escalating racial violence; and short-lived performative responses by philanthropy to the events of 2020.

Leadership 101

Leadership Public and Social Policy Non-Profits Culture 101

Selfish Giving

APRIL 10, 2017

Also on the chopping block are big donations to nonprofits. According to Engage for Good , an industry group that helps companies and causes engage consumers and employees around social issues, large checkout fundraisers like Kmart's raise hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofits. "We JCPenney has been reeling for years.

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Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 213

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 16, 2023

A compelling fundraising challenge will connect with the donor’s identity. Backstory connects the cause, charity, or project with the donor’s history, people, or values. Socratic fundraising can help. It gives the fundraiser the precise parameters for the perfect ask. Another version restricts the answer to philanthropy.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Universities Philanthropy Children 52

The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. The nonprofit sector will go through a revaluing process.

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