Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A group of concerned nonprofit leaders in the Washington, D.C. area have been discussing a disconcerting trend: Black women and Black gender-expansive nonprofit leaders are leaving their positions, some exiting the nonprofit sector altogether. This, in turn, exacerbates the absence of trust in their leadership.

Leadership 98

Leadership Recruitment Foundations Health 98

Fundraising Leadership

JANUARY 1, 2024

Not exactly the innocent baby often used to symbolize the new year, but an opportunity to refresh, rethink, and look toward the future. Let’s boldly imagine a world where leadership knows no gender, where every decision-making table is diverse and gender balanced. **The But now 2023 is over. 2024 is here. In the U.S.,

Leadership 98

Leadership Collaborations Culture Law 98

MNA Association

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Data is intentionally collected information. Data can reveal patterns, gaps, and progress. It serves as the colors and shapes that move us from confusion to clarity, bringing stories to life, and providing the details we remember much later. Data can also be daunting when we don’t have the time, resources and training.

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Health Associations Leadership 98

Affnetz

AUGUST 7, 2023

Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions Free And Affordable Nonprofit Software Solutions / mike crum Free and Affordable Nonprofit CRM, Donor Management, Fundraising, Stakeholder Engagement Software Solutions Nonprofits are infamous for tight budgets. Additionally, a lot of software is customisable.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Management Collaborations 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ChatGPT, which creates new text based on user prompts, surpassed 100 million monthly active users in just two months, according to data compiled by UBS. Generative AI is now in stage two of the Gartner Hype Cycle , a graphic representation of innovation maturity used in the business sector.

Ethics 136

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Public and Nonprofit Management 136

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Image credit: skyNext on istock.com “We have observed a disconcerting pattern where Black women leaders are vacating their roles, with some leaving the non-profit sector altogether, citing hostility toward their leadership, strain on their health and well-being, unfair job expectations, and limited opportunities for career progression” (3).

Leadership 145

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Culture 145

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Participatory grantmaking is on the rise, and powerful philanthropic institutions have made public commitments to do better. There are a few things about racial equity in grantmaking that we know for sure: Historically, Black- and Brown-led nonprofits have received disproportionately low funding when compared to white-led nonprofits.

Philanthropy 95

Philanthropy Nonprofit governance and management Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s especially caught on for nonprofit leaders because of the growth and professionalization of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Despite its popularity, leadership coaching remains a bit of a mystery to many people. What is a leadership coach? What is leadership coaching? But it doesn’t need to be.

Leadership 98

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The purpose of a nonprofit budget is to help you better plan your income and expenses in order to accomplish your goals. On an individual level, we may use this important tool to make sure all of our living expenses are covered while simultaneously saving for a big vacation. Reading Time: 7 minutes. Operational budget.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 130

Nonprofit Administration and Development Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Accountability 130

NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 16, 2023

These categories, which were shared with NPQ and paraphrased here, are the following: Leadership & Power Building: Are leaders creating a path toward equitable policies and practices within the Black community? Each category is subdivided into multiple questions. Each category is subdivided into multiple questions.

Finance 121

Finance Leadership Associations Foundations 121

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. And it’s the fundraising skill that can make your resume – and your leadership - stand out. That magical skill? Asking another person to financially contribute to a cause.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 6, 2022

Whether you are a team of one or several, you probably have questions about how other nonprofit communications or marketing teams are set up and how they function. We’ve also learned a great deal by coaching and mentoring hundreds of nonprofit communicators over the last decade. Communications Team Skills.

Communication 98

Communication Marketing Marketing Leadership 98

Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

Struggling with your confidence in any role, including work in nonprofit organizations, can impact your performance, happiness and overall approach to your career. I believe imposter syndrome is pervasive and could be the greatest threat to nonprofit leadership. Is imposter syndrome different in nonprofit work?

Nonprofit Leadership 98

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization. There are three ways for your nonprofit to access accounting services, each of which comes with its own pros and cons: Hiring an accountant in-house. Let’s get started!

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofits 59

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We can—and must —do better. How Current Capital Systems Reinforce Inequality Foundations, philanthropists, and impact investors can do better by bridging gaps in crucial areas with flexible and patient…capital. They must be put to use—right now. They must be put to use—right now. percent and 10.9

Finance 71

Finance Culture Foundations Public and Social Policy 71

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 18, 2023

Volunteer engagement surveys are an invaluable tool for nonprofits. Explore how these surveys can provide crucial insights, elevate the experience for volunteers, and optimize processes, to help nonprofits better achieve their mission. Consider asking questions like: What inspired you to volunteer with our organization?

Values 72

Values Management Collaborations Retention 72

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 1, 2023

By Anu Malipatil & Lucy Brainard The COVID-19 pandemic thrust the needs of nonprofits into view, forcing funders and grantees alike to rethink how they work together, both to tackle unexpected challenges and lay the groundwork for future needs.

Nonprofit Capacity 101

Nonprofit Capacity Philanthropy Children Foundations 101

EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

from our friends at ParsonsTKO Selecting technology for a nonprofit or social good organization can take significant time and effort. They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts.

Technology 74

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Management 74

MNA Association

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At the heart of a successful nonprofit organization lies a well-developed human resources (HR) strategy. As our organizations strive to make a difference in the world, our HR departments are pivotal in ensuring that our missions are supported efficiently and effectively to meet our goals.

Non-Profits 52

Non-Profits Recruitment Construction Nonprofits 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

By Logan McDonnell As a nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience working in homelessness programs and currently working in homelessness prevention, I’ve often heard coworkers describe how a person in one of these programs reminded them of a close relative or friend.

Homelessness 123

Homelessness Race and Ethnicity Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 123

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Does your organization get bogged down with nonprofit treasurer duties? Nonprofits don’t exist for the purpose of earning profits. With that being said, money is central to a nonprofit’s success. Also, there can be a lot of cash inflow from fundraising and grants , and it’s important to know how to use it.

Finance 52

Finance Nonprofits Nonprofit Finance Management 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

At this uncertain time, as the potential use-cases of generative AI begin to become apparent, there are at least 10 things that funders can do to help the existing field of tech-related nonprofits—and society at large—better prepare. Understanding, and developing guidelines and guardrails for, government use of AI.

Civil Society 115

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Governance 115

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 11, 2023

By Humberto Camarena Since 2020, many progressive nonprofits in the United States have experienced something unprecedented: unplanned, rapid, substantial growth. Some have seen increases of more than 200 percent. But while sudden outpourings of support bring great opportunity, they also bring risks.

Management 103

Management Philanthropy Ethics Values 103

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Believe me, it was hard to narrow down to 10; please feel free to let us know if you would like to see another area of impact highlighted. Thank you for your support and participation in our work for intersectional gender parity in leadership. In fact, we knew from the data that women were the solution, not the problem.

Leadership 52

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Entrepreneurship 52

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 88

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Management Leadership 88

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Nonprofit budgeting best practices are often the difference between success and failure for the organization. Budgeting for nonprofits is very different from for profits, and a well-developed budgeting process can provide meaningful insight into the strength of your organization and your progress toward your mission.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Finance Health Leadership 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 14, 2023

But for both of us, this place, where the redwoods meet the sea was home, the community where we were each raising a daughter (both with the nickname Ani). But along with our shared fears, we had shared hope and bold dreams that we could make our community a better place for families at all income levels.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Health Collaborations Foundations 98

iMarketSmart

MAY 31, 2023

As turnover in the nonprofit sector continues to plague so many organizations, and not just with major gift officers, it’s time to face a difficult truth. This is never going to change unless you make big changes to your nonprofit leadership. But this is not the best way to run a company or a nonprofit.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Culture 52

Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Whether your nonprofit is an enterprise-level organization or a team of one , your mission statement serves as the heart of both your cause and your fundraising strategy. Writing a mission statement that summarizes your nonprofit tends to be easy, but writing one that effectively positions your nonprofit to appeal to donors can be tricky.

Nonprofits 119

Nonprofits Foundations Values Marketing 119

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities. Many families are pushing transformative changes as well—making bold moves, taking new risks, and challenging the status quo. Globalization.

Philanthropy 121

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Collaborations 121

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

Running a successful nonprofit requires many diverse skill sets, from experts in your particular field to fundraising and event pros. Unfortunately, one area where many otherwise thriving nonprofits lack experience is financial and money issues. That’s where advisory finance committees come in.

Finance 52

Finance Collaborations Values Health 52

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Segment your donor base : Use the information from the report to segment your donor base effectively. Invest in data analytics : Leverage data analytics to better understand donor patterns and preferences.

Fundraising 74

Fundraising Fundraising Finance Retention 74

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

From smaller, newer nonprofits to larger charitable organizations, measuring performance is a universally shared need, especially in the realm of fundraising. But for organizations that offer direct services to constituents, such as social services nonprofits, there’s another layer of complexity— impact measurement.

Management 52

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 52

NextAfter

AUGUST 10, 2023

Decoding what motivates people to give—and sharing what we learn with as many nonprofits as possible—is the driving force behind the extensive research we’ve conducted over more than a decade of helping nonprofits optimize their fundraising. It makes them feel that life is more than just a series of revolutions around the sun.

Values 97

Values Retention Advertising Culture 97

Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

For for-profit businesses and nonprofits alike, branding acts as the first interaction between an organization and their audience. For nonprofits, branding is especially important. A nonprofit’s brand represents your mission, so it needs to tell your story intentionally and effectively. Consistency. Logo redesign.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Leadership Marketing Marketing 52

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

But a lot of people are trying to do better. To that end, a report from the nonprofit Transform Finance , Alternative Ownership Enterprises: An Introduction for Mission-Oriented Investors , authored by Andrea Armeni, Curt Lyon, and Julie Menter, seeks to advance the conversation. percent of US gross domestic product (GDP) and 6.7

Non-Profits 71

Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Finance 71

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Creating a nonprofit marketing budget is much like growing and tending plants – though kind of in reverse. However, if you do it all the right way, you will witness the blooming growth of your nonprofit’s impact. However, if you do it all the right way, you will witness the blooming growth of your nonprofit’s impact.

Finance 73

Finance Marketing Marketing Advertising 73