The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 23, 2024

Walker redirected the foundation to focus entirely on inequality and engineered ambitious collaborations on issues like Detroit's bankruptcy. He will retire in 2025. By Alex Daniels Nate Langston Palmer, The New York Times, Redux Darren Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation, broke the mold of big philanthropy leaders by virtue of his identity as a gay Black man and ambitious grant making.

Foundations 342

Foundations Philanthropy Leadership Collaborations 342

NonProfit PRO

MAY 30, 2024

Our DAF roundup includes the four biggest reporting DAF charities sharing year-over-year grant totals, as well as a look at how this revenue stream is impacting nonprofits.

Nonprofits 298

Nonprofits 298

Allison Fine

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

By Allison Fine Simple steps to get off the hamster wheel of transactional fundraising and move toward relational fundraising.

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Fundraising Fundraising 325

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 20, 2024

Image credit: Marcus Jackson for Cave Canem Black writers have played a critical role in the fight for Black liberation. During slavery, the work of people like Phyllis Wheatley —the first African American to publish a book and achieve international acclaim as a writer—helped to shed light on the Black experience and counteract stereotypes about the intellectual capabilities of Black people.

Leadership 133

Leadership Volunteerism Volunteerism Universities 133

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters—emphasizing trust, engagement, and community over transactional giving models. 🤝 Industry expert Tim Sarrantonio will explore data-backed strategies to engage supporters as active participants in a community that values their contributions and shared ideals.

Values

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 18, 2024

By Sonya Childress , Sahar Driver , Aldita Amaru Gallardo , Jennie Goldfarb , Allistair Mallilin , Lindley Mease , alicia sanchez gill & angela vo Leaders of several intermediary organizations share how they envision their role within—and how they ultimately hope to upend—the philanthropic landscape.

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Philanthropy 139

Fundraising Leadership

JUNE 28, 2024

Prevailing in an anti-DEI climate requires intention and effort. The fireworks this month for celebrations of U.S. independence surrounding July 4 are not the only outbursts catching the attention of corporations, leaders, non-profits and educators. The trend of nationwide pushback on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts at work and in higher education is loud and distracting.

Leadership 121

Leadership Public and Social Policy Law Public Policy 121

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofit organizations are always looking for ways to increase the impact of their work. One way to serve your clients more effectively is to gather feedback from participants, then use what you learn to improve services and support organizational change initiatives. At Listen4Good (L4G), we call this process a “client feedback loop.” This includes asking questions such as: “To what extent have we met your needs?

Organizational Change 128

Organizational Change Nonprofits Poverty Retention 128

The NonProfit Times

JULY 17, 2024

The grant deadline is barreling toward you like a freight train. You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. They’re ignoring your texts, emails, and phone calls, and you’ve just learned an essential player has gone on vacation. “Unfortunately, this doomsday scenario is not unusual. Grant professionals consistently lament the lackadaisical response of staff members when asked for data, program details, budget figures, and other essential informati

Health 111

Health Education Education Communication 111

Clairification

JUNE 24, 2024

Everything I learned about saying “thank you” I learned from: My mother. Miss Manners. Penelope Burk. According to Burk’s research from Donor-Centered Fundraising , more than 80% of thank you letters start with “ Thank you for your generous gift of …” or “ On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your generous gift of …” Y A W N Want to stand out?

Fundraising 117

Fundraising Fundraising Retention 117

Non Profitvote

JULY 11, 2024

Community Resource Center (CRC) has been a vital force in Colorado’s nonprofit ecosystem since 1981. With a mission to support, strengthen, and galvanize change makers across the state, CRC is dedicated to creating a more equitable Colorado. A key part of this work is their civic engagement and advocacy programs, the Participation Project and Root Causes Network, which provide ongoing support to direct service nonprofits to offer nonpartisan voter engagement to their constituents and advan

Education 111

Education Education Values Nonprofits 111

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

Nonprofits

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 11, 2024

The Knight Foundation just pledged $7 million to fight election misinformation in swing states. But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., and escalating partisanship. By Alex Daniels AFP via Getty Images The Knight Foundation just pledged $7 million to fight election misinformation in swing states.

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Philanthropy Foundations 345

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2024

Videos are one of the best ways to share your story with potential and current donors. Here's how to use them to support your mission.

Nonprofits 305

Nonprofits 305

Bloomerang

JULY 22, 2024

On July 16, we announced the arrival of the industry-first Bloomerang AI Content Assistant ! This innovative feature is designed to overcome writer’s block and save you hours of writing time and effort while helping you craft even better messages. No more staring at a blank page! The AI Content Assistant is like having a helpful writing companion by your side.

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Collaborations Marketing Marketing 106

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Image credit: Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash Across the country, it has become increasingly difficult for people to afford a place to live. Half of all renters now spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent and utilities, and nearly 600,000 people are homeless , unable to afford a place to live at all. Amid this growing housing crisis, just last month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) agreed to hear a case that could exacerbate the problem by criminalizing people who seek she

Homelessness 130

Homelessness Law Poverty Governance 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 20, 2024

By Michael McAfee Why are Americans worried about democracy to such an unprecedented degree ? The answer will not be found in the current election cycle. At the roots of the challenge we face is our failure, yet, to build a democracy that serves all people. Doing so means transforming our governing institutions, laws, regulations, and customs in a more fundamental way than tinkering around the edges with policy and programs.

Nonprofit governance and management 133

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Law Philanthropy 133

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?

Leadership 117

Leadership Healthcare Health Non-Profits 117

Donorbox Nonprofit

MARCH 29, 2024

Chances are, your nonprofit was started because of storytelling – a story about a person, an animal, or a place in a dire state of need moved your founders to act immediately. That is the power of storytelling. An authentically, compassionately, and respectfully told story has the ability to mobilize action like no statistic or […] The post Ethical Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Interview Your Beneficiaries for Stories & Appeals appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

Ethics 129

Ethics Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising 129

Candid

MAY 16, 2024

What’s the demographic composition of the U.S. nonprofit sector—in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status? Are staff, leaders, and board members equally diverse? How does leadership diversity vary by organization size, revenue, subsector, and state? How do majority BIPOC-led (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) nonprofits fare compared with majority white-led ones?

Race and Ethnicity 120

Race and Ethnicity Leadership Nonprofits Associations 120

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 16, 2024

By Lyn Chamberlin , founder of LC Leadership – a strategic brand development consultancy. Branding can make or break a nonprofit, yet many organizations struggle to communicate their value effectively. Despite meaningful and transformative missions, nonprofits often fall into common branding traps. Small and medium-sized nonprofits, in particular, often lack the resources and expertise to craft compelling narratives, engage supporters, and clearly define the problems they address.

Nonprofits 115

Nonprofits Leadership Values Community Development 115

Clairification

APRIL 8, 2024

I find a widespread misunderstanding about the notion of what constitutes being donor-centered. It derives from two misconceptions: Assuming people don’t want to be asked. Spending all your time on cultivation, assuming folks don’t need an ask and will simply give spontaneously as a result of being wooed. Both of these rationales short-change your would-be donors.

Fundraising 121

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Psychology 121

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.

Nonprofits 111

Nonprofits Education Education Values 111

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JUNE 11, 2024

Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks. By Gara LaMarche Amy Elting, Unsplash Philanthropy needs to emerge from its defensive crouch and unleash a bold and creative response to DEI attacks.

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Philanthropy 363

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 20, 2024

The U.S. Postal Service’s price hike will move forward, but the Postal Regulatory Commission expressed concerns over rapid increases.

Governance 306

Governance 306

Non Profit AF

JANUARY 8, 2024

[Image description: A duck, photoshopped onto a background that looks like they’re stepping out from behind a sheet of wrinkled purple paper, kind of like how someone would step onto the stag…

Philanthropy 124

Philanthropy Fundraising Fundraising 124

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 18, 2024

Image credit: hay s on Unsplash Several overlapping crises are wreaking havoc in the United States and across the globe. From climate catastrophe and forced migration to economic inequality to the erosion of democracy and the rise of political violence—these deep problems are also opportunities for major advances in progressive narratives and policies. 1 Yet too often, those of us committed to racial equity, economic inclusion, and multiracial democracy must fight rearguard battles against aut

Philanthropy 132

Philanthropy Public and Social Policy Foundations Health 132

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 21, 2024

By Marina Gorbis Amid a storm of seemingly unimaginable events—from a once-in-a-century pandemic to wars breaking out in different parts of the world—futures thinking is experiencing a revival. The word “future” is popping up in conference titles and think pieces. New futures-oriented organizations and associations, along with future-focused production studios , are emerging almost daily, and some foundations are hiring futurists in residence to inform their work.

Public and Social Policy 124

Public and Social Policy Governance Technology Activism 124

Fundraising Leadership

MAY 12, 2024

Speakers at the recent “Let’s Talk Menopause” symposium (L to R): Dr. Mary Claire Haver; Dr. Sharon Malone; Tamsen Fadal; Dr. Lisa Larkin; Dr. Lauren Streicher; Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg; Stephanie Prendergast, MPT; Dr. Sameena Rahman. Very few people could pull this off, but Halle Barry sure did. On the steps of the U.S. Capitol recently, the i conic actress shouted, “I’m in menopause, OK?

Culture 123

Culture Healthcare Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 123

Donorbox Nonprofit

MARCH 29, 2024

Hawaii is a beautiful vacation destination for many, but few have the chance to live here. Those who do have lives filled with opportunities and challenges, just like the rest of the world. Nonprofit organizations in Hawaii work tirelessly to address many of those challenges while simultaneously adding to the opportunities. Currently, there are over […] The post How to Start a Nonprofit in Hawaii appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

Nonprofits 128

Nonprofits Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 128

Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

How do young people today see their role in making the world a better place, and what are the implications for the social sector? A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve.

Leadership 119

Leadership Foundations Activism Collaborations 119

Big Duck

APRIL 18, 2024

Related Content CampaignsParent Project Muscular DystrophyEngaging the community to raise funds BrandsNew York City Campaign Finance BoardUsing research to bring out more voters BrandsBlue EngineBuilding a brand for change BrandsKeshetBuilding a brand for a thriving organization BrandsShriver Center on Poverty Law Shaping a unified voice for a national audience

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Poverty Finance Law 119

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 10, 2024

How to Create a High-Performing Non-Profit Team Successful nonprofits, NGOs and Social Enterprises have high performing teams. Ready to expand your team? Check out these tips by Emma Miller. Employees are the lifeblood of any business, and non-profits are no exception. They are your main brand ambassadors, they should personify your values and your purpose , and they need to feel the same dedication to that purpose as you do.

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Non-Profits Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofit governance and management 122

Non Profitvote

JULY 15, 2024

On Saturday, our nation was rattled by the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania that left at least one attendee dead and others injured. Such acts of political violence have no place in our shared democracy. On the contrary, they are an assault not just on an individual, but on the very foundations of our republic.

Foundations 111

Foundations Nonprofits 111

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 18, 2024

While making medical school free is a worthy endeavor, to truly transform health care, Bloomberg needs to think bigger. By Amy Schiller Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University Michael Bloomberg’s $1 billion gift to Johns Hopkins Medical School guarantees the money goes where it’s needed most, but it also ensures education remains a commodity. Students are still consumers paying for a service.

Medical 334

Medical Health Universities Education 334

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2024

The GivingTuesday Data Commons released its Lookback Report, which highlights giving trends related to diversity, donor behaviors and more.

Management 259

Management 259

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 24, 2024

For a moment, Benefits Data Trust was a golden child of the nonprofit tech world. How did it all go so wrong, so fast? By Sara Herschander Getty Images For a moment, Benefits Data Trust was a golden child of the nonprofit tech world. How did it all go so wrong, so fast?

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Nonprofits 316