by Erica Waasdorp of NonProfit PRO When I teach webinars aimed at growing monthly giving programs, I typically do some polls. One of the questions I have asked is, “How often do you ask your donors to give monthly?” The sad reality was that 35% said they never asked. My obvious response is, “How do…
by Erica Waasdorp, Nonprofit Pro One of those fundraising mantras I’ve heard over the years is: If you ask for advice, you’ll get money. If you ask for money, you’ll get advice. I’ve also heard that sometimes you should take responses to surveys with a grain of salt. What people say and do is different…
by Simon Mont, Nonprofit Quarterly The dominant organizational structure of nonprofits is unsustainable. Nonprofit leaders are leaving the sector. In 2008, a national study, “Ready to Lead?”, produced by CompassPoint Nonprofit Services, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Meyer Foundation, and Idealist.org, found that three out of four executive directors planned to leave their positions…
by Nhu Te of NonProfit PRO Is your nonprofit having a hard time finding the adequate resources to carry out its mission? The truth of the matter is that a lot of nonprofits struggle with finding enough resources to support all of their incredible, life-changing missions. But what do “resources” refer to, anyway? The resources…
2019 National Philanthropy Day Award Nominations Open NEW Award Will Recognize a Foundation or Corporation It’s that time of year again! Nominations are now being accepted for four awards to be presented during the 2019 National Philanthropy Day luncheon. Nomination categories include a NEW award celebrating an Outstanding Corporation or Foundation; as well as Philanthropist…
by Nhu Te of NonProfit PRO In the nonprofit world, there are over 1.5 million charitable organizations, many of them fighting for the same donors, the same dollars. That’s why having the right nonprofit messaging for your organization should sit at the top of your priority list; without it, your nonprofit messaging is in danger…
by Paul Clolery, The NonProfit Times There is a 10 percent difference in salaries between male and female fundraisers, according to new research published by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). And, previous surveys indicate that the gender gap has not narrowed appreciably during the past 18 years. The research, based on more than 10,000…
by Erica Waasdorp It’s tax season. Phew, I just finished mine. It’s such a bear. The good news is that this also means last year’s giving updates are coming in. It is statistics season, and, of course, I’m always on the lookout for the latest statistics when it comes to monthly giving. While there are not…
Social Venture Partners Cincinnati Reveals Twelve Fast Pitch 2019 Finalists After listening to each Semifinalist deliver their emotional pitches, Social Venture Partners Cincinnati announces the 12 finalists who will be moving on to compete for cash and prizes totaling over $40,000 on March 14, 2019. Cincinnati, OH – In an ongoing effort to showcase and…
Required Reading for Running a Campaign By Ted Grossnickle, Senior Consultant and Founder, Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates Thoughtful planning for a campaign is more important than it has ever been. The pressure to meet increasingly high expectations is real, establishing ambitious but realistic goals is more critical than ever, and yet resources to do so…
by NPT Staff Major studies of giving during 2018 are starting to show agreement that philanthropy lagged Gross Domestic Product (GDP) during 2018 and the only reason giving was up is because of donors who gave at least $1,000. Giving increased by 1.6 percent in 2018, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project’s 2018 Fourth Quarter Report, released…
Many non-profit organizations exist to address issues of concern to the communities they serve – homelessness, hunger, education and job training – to name just a few. Unfortunately, these noble missions do not insulate non-profits from fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiner’s (ACFE) 2018 Global Study on Occupational Fraud and Abuse, 9% of…
by Magdalena Nowicka Mook The gender gap in the workplace is decreasing, and that is good news. However, the decrease is incremental, especially when it comes to leadership roles. Progress is slow, even in nonprofits, where female employees are the majority of the workforce. The gap is also present in the salaries men and women earn for…
Broadway Star Returns Home to Deliver a Message to the Nonprofit Community By The Leadership Council for Nonprofits, 2/14/19 Alton Fitzgerald White is a triple talented singer, dancer, and critically acclaimed actor. He has starred in six Broadway hits and is best known for playing King Mufasa in The Lion King a record-breaking 4,308 times. The…
by Laurence Pagnoni Just as there are different types of leadership councils, there are key moments in your growth when a leadership council can help your nonprofit. Consider these four big moments. When an Acquisition, Merger or Strategic Alliance Is Underway When two organizations join, either through acquisition, merger or strategic alliance, the new board…
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