NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2025

Nonprofits often struggle to turn data into meaningful insights. Here's how you can use impact data to make decisions about your programs.

Nonprofits 147

Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 147

Candid

JULY 22, 2025

In 2013, a Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) survey of nonprofit leaders found 62% did not believe most of their foundation funders had a deep understanding of the communities they sought to benefit. That lack of understanding, they said, was reflected in foundations’ funding priorities and strategies. Now, a new survey of both nonprofit and foundation leaders reveals that while most foundation leaders believe their work reflects a deep understanding of the needs of the people and communit

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Foundations Nonprofits Leadership 52

Ann Green

JULY 22, 2025

Volunteer opportunities come in all shapes and sizes, and unique positions can keep your supporter community engaged. Discover these six unique volunteer roles. By Kyle Payton Volunteers make the nonprofit world go round. From helping out on mission-related projects to participating in fundraisers and making sure events run smoothly , volunteers lend their time and energy to see a wide range of tasks to completion.

Public and Nonprofit Management 134

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Homelessness Retail 134

Tony Martignetti

JULY 20, 2025

Aria Ma: Your Intergenerational People Pipeline Aria Ma wants you to create a culture that welcomes and empowers team members across the generations. She shares her wisdom on knowledge transfer; pathways for growth, regardless of seniority; using tech to build your talent pipeline; mentorship; fun cross-generational training; inclusive professional development; and more.

Culture 59

Culture Nonprofits Communication 59

Speaker: Sean Yoder

Nonprofits are under more pressure than ever to demonstrate financial accountability while continuing to expand their impact. Traditional budgeting models often fall short, reinforcing silos, limiting flexibility, and stalling growth. Enter collaborative budgeting: a dynamic, team-driven process that enables smarter resource allocation and builds financial resilience at scale.

Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic", ["leadership-management"]).setTargeting("pid", ["72974"]); googletag.pubads().addEventListener(slotRenderEnded, function(event) {if (dfp_npp_interstitial event.slot && event.isEmpty == true){ jQuery(#napco-ad-npp_interstitial).closest(.rail-contai

Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 147

Candid

JULY 21, 2025

In recent articles, we’ve discussed foundation grants and corporate support as potential avenues to explore for organizations affected by federal funding cuts. While these funding streams can help fill some of the gaps, they’re only a partial remedy for a sector that has been heavily reliant on government support. So, what else can nonprofits do to ensure they can go on serving their communities?

Foundations 59

Foundations Collaborations Nonprofits Governance 59

iMarketSmart

JULY 21, 2025

One of the most common questions I hear from fundraisers is: “What motivates someone to give?” There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But one thing is consistent across all major gifts, planned gifts, and transformational philanthropy: the decision to give is emotional before it’s logical. If you want to inspire meaningful generosity, you can’t just explain what your organization does.

Donor Motivation 52

Donor Motivation Fundraising Fundraising Psychology 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 19, 2025

Why Email Is Still the Most Powerful Tool for Mission-Driven Campaigns People check their inbox several times a day. It’s part of their routine — morning, between meetings, during downtime. That makes email one of the few channels that people return to regularly and on their own terms. Unlike a social media post that disappears in minutes, an email stays in place.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Production Fundraising 52

Elevation

JULY 21, 2025

Google Ad Grant Case Studies from Elevation Have you wondered how Google Ad Grants can transform your nonprofit’s outreach? With $10K in free monthly advertising, it’s a powerful tool—but nonprofits are often skeptical. Can it really drive measurable results? The answer is a resounding yes. This post shares real Google Ad Grant success stories from nonprofits that partnered with Elevation and achieved dramatic improvements in visibility, engagement, and conversions.

Culture 52

Culture Education Education Foundations 52

Joe Garecht

JULY 21, 2025

When you're sitting down to write a fundraising plan, a case for support, or a fundraising letter, it can be helpful to have a template on hand to guide your efforts. Having a sample document to look at can help you learn how to structure your materials and lend inspiration for your work. That's why we've created some sample fundraising materials you can use as guides for your own fundraising efforts.

Non-Profits 66

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Associations 66

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Community Engagement

There’s more than one way to end the year with impact—and we’re letting you decide the direction. In this "choose your own adventure" community-led webinar, attendees will vote in real time to pick one of three year-end event strategies to explore in depth: Volunteer Appreciation Events 🧡 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaigns 🌈 Mission/Program Celebrations 🎉 Once the path is chosen, we’ll dive into a step-by-step engagement workflow plan tailored to that format, showing how

Fundraising

Fundraising Coach

JULY 22, 2025

Last week during our monthly Nonprofit Academy call , I found myself in a conversation that felt both familiar and frustrating. The topic? How tariffs and rescissions are creating confusion among donors and nonprofit boards—and making fundraising feel nearly impossible. Sound familiar? Donors appear hesitant. Board members are second-guessing more than ever.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Communication Marketing 52

Prosper Strategies

JULY 22, 2025

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY In the latest episode of Changemaker Conversations, we had the pleasure of talking with Kelly Mattox, Vice President of Campaign and Principal Gifts at Connecticut Children’s Foundation. Kelly brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience—including 14 years at Horizons National—to a conversation that cuts to the heart of one of […] The post Changemaker Conversations Episode 4: Aligning Marketing and Fundraising for Campaign Success with Special Guest Ke

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 21, 2025

By Robyn Paulekas Foundations and nonprofits built the tools that companies now use for ESG reporting, brand credibility, and risk management. Is there a funding model for maintaining these tools so they remain credible, transparent, and financially viable?

Foundations 98

Foundations Management Nonprofits 98

iMarketSmart

JULY 22, 2025

The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Laborers Are Few – How to Build Relationships With Major Donors at Scale With Limited Staff 2025 Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference Upcoming Conference Session – July 31, 2025 | 2 –3 PM ET Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD At this year’s Bridge Conference , MarketSmart’s Jeff Giannotto and Jen Bangoy will be joined by Stephanie Pedersen of Seraphic Mass Association to explore how faith-b

Associations 52

Associations Technology Fundraising Fundraising 52

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

Marketing

Foundation Group

JULY 21, 2025

Discover how unrelated business income (UBI) can threaten your nonprofit’s tax-exempt status. Learn strategies to protect your mission and stay IRS compliant.

Management 54

Management 54

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

The vast and interconnected set of programs funded by taxpayers has been significantly dismantled in just months, nonprofit leaders, researchers and funders say. And even deeper, permanent cuts are still possible. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press The vast and interconnected set of programs funded by taxpayers has been significantly dismantled in just months, nonprofit leaders, researchers and funders say.

Governance 130

Governance Associations Nonprofits 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 22, 2025

Social Issues Education, Health, Security, etc. Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Business Foundations Government Nonprofits & NGOs Social Enterprise Solutions Advocacy, Funding, Leadership, etc.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 52

Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2025

In Part 1 , we explored the immense opportunity Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) present and why nonprofits must be proactive in engaging with them. Now it’s time to turn that insight into strategy. If your organization is ready to unlock the full potential of DAF donors , it starts with making their experience frictionless, relational, and personal. Making it easy: How to invite and facilitate DAF giving If you want donors to give through their DAFs, you need to make it effortless.

Philanthropy 61

Philanthropy Values Leadership Activism 61

Speaker: Gareth Webb & Phil Selley, Founding Partners at Intouch Business

For many nonprofit organizations and NGOs, managing grants and monitoring projects with spreadsheets and manual processes feels familiar—but is it holding your organization back? As funding requirements become more complex and stakeholder expectations for transparency grow, relying on outdated methods can lead to inefficiencies, missed opportunities, and compliance risks.

Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Hub

JULY 22, 2025

The Difference Between Giving and Generosity When I first started working in fundraising, I thought the ultimate goal was clear: help people give. And yes—giving is good. It fuels missions, supports change, and keeps organizations running. But over time, I realized that increasing giving is not the same as cultivating generosity. Regrets—and What It Taught Me Early in my career, I attended a networking event and was drawn to a speaker who seemed deeply aligned with the values of the organization

Ethics 41

Ethics Culture Fundraising Fundraising 41

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, started by the late Superman actor and his wife, raises more than $1 million a year by coaching volunteers to throw uplifting events on its behalf. By M.J. Prest Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Mark and Heather Segal celebrate completing a cross-country bicycling trek from Washington state to New York, raising funds for the Reeve Foundation in honor of two individuals living with paralysis, in September 2024.

Foundations 222

Foundations Fundraising Fundraising 222

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 22, 2025

Truth to Power is a regular series of conversations with writers about the promises and pitfalls of movements for social justice. From the roots of racial capitalism to the psychic toll of poverty, from resource wars to popular uprisings, the interviews in this column focus on how to write about the myriad causes of oppression and the organized desire for a better world.

Leadership 75

Leadership Production Collaborations Poverty 75

Clairification

JULY 21, 2025

The job of the smart fundraiser is inspiring passionate philanthropy to make people’s lives better. I know you’re smart, because you’re reading this article! But none of us is born with a fundraising gene. And no one ever really teaches us how to write a smart fundraising appeal. We copy from our predecessors. Or maybe read an article or two online or attend a webinar on the subject.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Food Fundraising Fundraising 52

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

Finance

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

JULY 20, 2025

In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr. Rob Harter welcomes executive and leadership coach Kelly Kienzle to explore the mounting uncertainty facing nonprofit leaders and how it’s affecting their confidence and decision-making. Kelly recently conducted in-depth interviews with over 40 leaders across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors, revealing troubling trends in… Source In this episode of the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, host Dr.

Nonprofit Leadership 52

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits 52

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 21, 2025

Nonprofit hiring managers offer their top job-application tips. By Lois M. Baron Getty Images Nonprofit hiring managers offer their top job-application tips.

Management 173

Management Nonprofits 173

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 22, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was republished with permission from The Conversation. The US Senate and the House of Representatives approved by narrow margins on July 17 and 18, 2025, a law that claws back federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Once President Donald Trump signs it into law, the US$9 billion rescissions package will withdraw $1.1 billion Congress had previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes money to NPR, PBS, a

Law 52

Law Governance Foundations Nonprofits 52

NonProfit HR

JULY 21, 2025

When I took the stage at SHRM 2025, I didn’t come to deliver another case study. I came to hold up a mirror. Who are we as organizations and how … Read more The post Burnt Out, Bought In: Reclaiming Culture from the Inside Out appeared first on.

Culture 52

Culture Nonprofits 52

Speaker: Dave Sackett

Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. To stay ahead, finance leaders must leverage a future-forward approach—one that leverages real-time data, predictive analytics, and continuous planning to drive smarter financial decisions.

Finance

NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

Artificial intelligence can inform donors about your mission without them visiting your website. Here's how zero-click content can help you reach your audience wherever they get answers.

Fundraising 100

Fundraising Fundraising 100

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 22, 2025

Big foundations behind a multicity project are trying to measure the intangibles of community building. In one Akron, Ohio, neighborhood, the numbers are adding up to something good. By George Anders OECC Dan Rice, of Akron, Ohio, lead of the nearly $40 million Reimagining the Civic Commons project, says it took nearly a year of steady neighborhood meetings to build trust with Summit Lake residents.

Foundations 130

Foundations 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 22, 2025

The following text is excerpted from: From Founder to Future: A Business Road Map to Impact, Longevity, and Employee Ownership (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2025). Reprinted here with permission of author and publisher. Before embarking on a worker co-op conversion, I recommend that you take a sabbatical from work if you never have. You might need one anyway, and it may be the best possible way for you to assess whether you and your company are ready for conversion.

Finance 52

Finance Leadership Collaborations Culture 52

Fundraising Leadership

JULY 21, 2025

Issue 2853— July 21, 2025 Each year on August 26, we observe Women’s Equality Day —a date that commemorates the certification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which granted [some] women the constitutional right to vote in the United States. The name sounds triumphant, the reality is far more complicated. If we’re being honest, it should really be called Women’s INequality Day —a sobering reminder of how far we still have to go.

Public and Social Policy 52

Public and Social Policy Leadership Law Culture 52

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Do you really know your donors? Not just what they give, but who they are? 👥 In this interactive session, we’ll break down how nonprofits can use behavioral indicators (affinity, recency, frequency, and monetary value) to build prospecting segments that go beyond wealth screening and actually align with donor identity. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to move beyond basic demographics and cultivate supporters based on how they already engage with you!

Nonprofits