The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 16, 2025

These workers — at different stages of their careers and representing various fields — illustrate the personal fallout from the federal government's defunding of the nonprofit sector.

Governance 221

Governance Nonprofits 221

Tony Martignetti

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mark Lillis: Your Strategic Partnerships Local nonprofits, companies, government officials and agencies, business leaders, and others can improve your outcomes in ways you cannot imagine. Mark Lillis from Leaven Kids shares his experience and … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 28, 2024: Your Strategic Partnerships →

Governance 128

Governance Nonprofits 128

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 24, 2025

Organizations are struggling to plan amid uncertainty about government funds. As a result, some are crafting multiple spending options.

Food 223

Food Governance Nonprofits 223

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When board members blur the lines between governance and management, they inadvertently sabotage the organization. The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Effective financial management is critical for your nonprofit to grow and thrive long-term. By Jon Osterburg If you work for a new nonprofit, your team’s primary goal is probably to get your operations off the ground and start furthering your mission. Explore four considerations for achieving financial sustainability. Methodology.

Nonprofit governance and management 148

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Finance Nonprofits 148

Candid

APRIL 30, 2025

Theres a widespread misconception that charity is just for the less fortunatethe poor, the marginalized, etc.even though those of us in the nonprofit sector know we all benefit from the work nonprofits do on a daily basis. Many essential nonprofit services are invisible At a time when U.S. Its likely run by a nonprofit.

Disaster Relief 122

Disaster Relief Altruism and Helping Medical Children 122

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The de minimis rate is a federal standard allowing nonprofits to recover indirect costs that support their core operations, such as administrative expenses, rent, utilities, and technology. 5 Reasons Funders Should Raise Their Indirect Cost Allowances for Nonprofits 1.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance Technology 130

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is essential to helping to mitigate the impact of climate change on communities around the world. But there are structural problems that create inequality which, in combination with climate change, pose an existential threat to the nonprofit sector itself. We are facing a future of growing human need.

Psychology 103

Psychology Governance Sociology Philanthropy 103

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Non-Profits 114

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Despite widespread concerns for potential federal budget cuts and funding instability, 63% of nonprofit professionals remain optimistic about their organizations future. Nearly half of nonprofits grew revenue last year, but early-tech adopters had more revenue streams than other nonprofits — with an average of 5.14.

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 147

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. And the headwinds are only growing stronger as charitable donations decline and as government funding faces uncertainty. How Do Nonprofit Board Fellows Programs Work?

Education 110

Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 110

Candid

MARCH 27, 2025

Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S. government funding in particularare facing the impacts of USAID stop-work orders and subsequent funding cancellations. How can nonprofits navigate this challenging funding environment? Why mergers and partnerships?

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Governance Nonprofits Recruitment 97

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Board members are a vital resource for nonprofits: In addition to their responsibility for governance, they each bring unique perspectives and experiences to enrich the growth of nonprofit organizations and partnerships. A strong, involved board can transform an organization and take its work to new heights.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Nonprofit governance and management Education Education 115

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Whether you participate or not, Giving Tuesday is part of the nonprofit landscape and if you’re doing a year-end appeal, you’ll need to factor it into your campaign.

Governance 307

Governance Associations Fundraising Fundraising 307

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 147

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. A charity or nonprofits plans can be shut down for a failure to properly register.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits are crucial for communities, but they face significant hurdles. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most?”

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Ethics Nonprofits 88

Non Profitvote

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Nonprofits play a crucial role in helping communities vote with confidence and clarity. With Election Day upon us, here’s a guide to effective last-minute communication for nonprofits to support voters and strengthen trust in the election process. Thank you for helping ensure that every voice is heard!

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Communication 92

Candid

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In the wake of last weeks news regarding the Office of Management and Budget memorandum instructing federal agencies to temporarily pause all activities related to obligations or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance, many of us are trying to understand the potential impact of a freeze on federal funding on the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit governance and management 109

Nonprofit governance and management Foundations Governance Nonprofits 109

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

More than 500 local nonprofits will be selected to receive grants up to $10,000. “At Sprouts, our purpose is to help people live and eat better, and we’re proud to support the incredible work of local nonprofits who are doing just that,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market.

Health 165

Health Foundations Retail Nonprofit governance and management 165

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 29, 2025

Image Credit: Planet Volumes on Unsplash One-time large contributions to nonprofits, no matter the amount, can be perceived as risky because theyre not recurring and might leave a gap once the funds are spent. Over five years, beginning in 2020, Scott contributed $19 billion in unrestricted grants to more than 2,000 nonprofits (CEP, 4).

Nonprofit Management 111

Nonprofit Management Management Nonprofit governance and management Foundations 111

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 7, 2025

Credit: Christian Ladewig on Unsplash Nonprofits that receive government contracts and grants have gotten used to waiting months or even years for payments, often for services already delivered. Compounding the problem, contracts can be delayed as they wind their way through layers of government red tape before they’re finalized.

Nonprofit governance and management 79

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Governance 79

Candid

JANUARY 29, 2025

If you work at a nonprofit, you already know the importance of developing a strategy for financial sustainability. based nonprofits. Lets consider the different revenue sources nonprofits typically get their funding from. But where should you start? A useful early step is to look at what peer organizations are doing.

Insurance 98

Insurance Governance Nonprofits Foundations 98

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

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. Where did all the fervor go?

Civil Society 86

Civil Society Nonprofit Administration and Development Urban development Law 86

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Image Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen on iStock Nonprofit boards often uphold outdated power structures, prioritizing elite control over true community accountability. By shifting from power-hoarding to power-sharing, nonprofits can create governance structures that truly align with their mission.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Culture 52

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 7, 2025

Image Credit: ThisIsEngineering on Pexels Artificial intelligence (AI) has come to the nonprofit sector. Whether one views the technology as a force for good or something more sinister, the use of AI by nonprofits is sure to grow. Yet less than 10 percent of nonprofits have any kind of policy governing the use of AI.

Ethics 119

Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology Nonprofits 119

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

To better understand the challenges and needs these organizations are experiencing, Candid hosted a virtual peer learning exchange with over 70 leaders from food security nonprofits across the United States, who spoke about whats happening on the ground and what would help them meet this moment with resilience and dignity.

Food 98

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 98

Candid

MAY 29, 2025

Two in five donors gave to nonprofits helping people in need in the U.S. The gaps were largest for disaster relief organizations (21% vs. 35%) and nonprofits helping people in need in the U.S. (30% 80% say the government has responsibility for helping people in need Who, then, is responsible for providing assistance?

Disaster Relief 100

Disaster Relief Insurance Governance Medical 100

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Based on my 25 years experience working in global development, here are five tips to help nonprofits be ready to respond to unforeseen challenges. Secure multiple funding streams No money, no mission, the saying goes in the nonprofit sector. Yet, most nonprofits build business models that rely on one or two major funding sources.

Children 104

Children Governance Nonprofits Activism 104

Candid

APRIL 23, 2025

Nonprofit organizations are facing unprecedented challenges under a new administration. For foundations looking to fund these types of strategies, data we gathered recently at the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) makes clear what nonprofit leaders are asking from funders: more flexible funding, more communication, and true partnership.

Foundations 82

Foundations Collaborations Governance Philanthropy 82

Candid

APRIL 9, 2025

The Communications Networks 2025 Pulse Polls | Survey #1 offers a snapshot of how nonprofits and foundations are adjusting their communications strategies under the new administration. Nonprofits (40%) were twice as likely to do so than private foundations (20%). Fear of retribution was one of the primary things we saw.

Communication 102

Communication Public and Social Policy Civil Society Governance 102

Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Over the past decade, it has become increasingly commonplace for those individuals to make mega gifts to other wealthy and at times famous people who have visibility, access, and power, as opposed to traditional nonprofit organizations that engage in social programming, capacity building, and direct services.

Health 97

Health Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 97

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector. Look beyond government funding and explore community support.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Retention Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profit Management 52

Candid

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Despite the importance of raising money well, the majority of small to midsize nonprofits use suboptimal strategies—methods that are expensive, time-consuming, and yield only minimal returns on a lot of hard work. These are the kinds of revenue strategies that keep nonprofits just surviving instead of scaling.

Fundraising 98

Fundraising Fundraising Governance Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

One tool that is available to nonprofit housing developers to address this situation is the limited equity cooperative (LEC). The movement gained momentum with the support of government programs like Mitchell-Lama , which aimed to provide affordable housing through a public-private partnership.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Manufacturing Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 104

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From her early experience with AmeriCorps NCCC to her impactful work with the American Cancer Society, Hayley’s journey highlights the power of nonprofit work. In 2017, Hayley earned her Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, a step that cemented her commitment to the nonprofit sector. Did you enjoy this story?

Health 247

Health Education Education Public and Nonprofit Management 247