NonProfit Hub

JULY 8, 2025

I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me… Stories Can Be Ethical & Still Raise Funds When I first started working in the nonprofit sector, I was bright-eyed, eager, and deeply passionate about the causes I served. Looking back, I wish someone had told me: You do not need to risk retraumatizing your community to raise money.

Story

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.

Impact

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

So in 2021, Thorleifsson launched Ramp Up Reykjavk to fund the installation of 100 ramps in places with the most foot traffic across Icelands capitalcafs, restaurants, and shops. More than half of them (60%) reported that they had to leave without completing their task because the building wasnt accessible.

Iceland

sgEngage

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Those low-cost tools can be a great way to launch and gain momentum, but there comes a point for every nonprofit when the time it takes to manage your fund accounting workarounds outweighs the cost of upgrading your system. It may be time to look for a fund accounting system with subfund capabilities when you notice these three signs.

System

Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2025

Volunteers, funders, board members, staff, and other community members dedicate their hard-earned funds, time, and energy to your organization, so you must be transparent with them about your operations and impact. As a result, you can show stakeholders that you are not relying on a singular funding source.

Communication

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

As a nonprofit finance leader, you are constantly aware of the many different pulls on your funding availability. This is where your fund accounting system can help you get the granularity you need from your budgeting process to make data-driven decisions. One program could use more headcount to serve more people.

Program

sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2025

When there is a flurry of activity that affect the entire industry, such as policy changes that disrupt current and potential funding for hundreds of organizations, you need to take the time to understand the risks for your organization and your grantees. Keep the money flowing in whatever creative way you can.

Strategy

Futurism

MAY 21, 2025

was previously one of the most well-funded tech startups in the game, with over $450 million in backing from sources as big as tech giant Microsoft, Japanese investment firm SoftBank, and the Qatari government's sovereign wealth fund. Builder.ai

Hype

Bloomerang

JANUARY 20, 2025

Unrestricted money is a nonprofit elixir. Funds flow to the areas where the need is most timely and compelling. Donors have every right to expect benchmarks and reports on the impact of their gifts. They expect the corporations to know how to best use their dollars and then prudently report on the return on investment.

Gift

Wild Apricot

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a nonprofit comes with a long to-do list – raising funds, managing programs, keeping records, staying compliant – the list goes on. A fiscal agent is an organization, typically an established nonprofit, that manages money and administrative tasks on behalf of another group. All funds go through their bank accounts.

Sponsor

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 25, 2025

Tomorrow, NPRs CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE congressional subcommittee to defend the public media outlets case for federal funding. Maher gives a preview to her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans broad access to crucial news and information, particularly in rural and local areas.

Public

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Recent news reports suggest that the average global temperature may rise more than 1.5 And yet, with occasional setbacks, the actual amount of money being given continues to rise, year after year — even as the number of people giving goes steadily down. degrees Celsius in as little as seven years.

Tips

sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2025

If theyre entrusting their money to your organization, they need to have faith that youll use it to advance your stated goals. Show You Have Nothing to Hide in Allocation of Funds Blackbaud Institute research found 76% of donors are concerned about what portion of their donation goes to overhead. And they’re savvy investors.

Integration

sgEngage

MARCH 3, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, both time and money are always limited so you have to strike the right balance between mission-oriented activities and backend operations. But how do you justify spending money on a budgeting tool instead of supplies for an after-school program? Making the wrong investment can set an organization back years.

Leadership

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

Nearly half (43%) of Americans say they would need to borrow money to pay for an unexpected expense, such as $1,000 bill for an emergency room visit or car repair, according to Bankrates Emergency Savings Report. Rather than treating yourself to a new dress, treat yourself to more money in your emergency fund, Rebell says.

Job

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Generosity isn’t just about money – it’s about connection and community,” Asha Curran, GivingTuesday’s chief executive officer said via a statement. “In Vrana is holding out hope for the remainder of the year, given reports of higher spending during the kickoff of the holiday shopping season.

Digital

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

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Analytics

Candid

JUNE 17, 2025

This year is proving to be a deeply challenging time for nearly all nonprofits, and the situation is particularly urgent for organizations that abruptly lost their federal funding. With a vital funding stream unexpectedly taken away, many nonprofits hope to pivot to seeking foundation grants. What’s at stake?

Grant

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

What if the key to resilience lies not just in raising funds but in building a stronger community of stakeholders? A report by Independent Sector highlighted that nonprofits emphasizing community engagement achieved greater financial stability and volunteer retention, proving the power of connection.

Community

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Such meaningful relationships can expand nonprofits’ networks, ensure funding for critical initiatives, and strengthen bonds with longtime supporters. Remember, you’re not just seeking funds—you’re inviting donors to join a movement, to become active participants in creating meaningful impact.

Donor

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If a funder likes your Letter of Inquiry, they’ll invite you to submit more details about what you would like them to fund. Thats when youll be asked to provide detailed financial reports, budgets, and plans for executing your program and measuring your success. Never presume you’ll get funded a second or third time.

Grant

Elevation

JUNE 9, 2025

How to Create an Annual Report That Truly Engages Your Audience Annual reports are more than a compliance requirement; they’re a key opportunity to connect with your audience. This guide will help your organization create an annual report that informs, inspires, and stands out. However, the process can feel daunting.

Action

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 24, 2025

Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, have been in the news for a while now. The Latest Reports on DAF Giving In 2023, funding from DAF accounts made up almost 9.8% But to get the full picture of where DAFs stand today, we need to dive deeper into the latest reports. of all U.S. charitable giving. billion in assets.

Donor

Candid

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Well-intended, ultra-high net worth (UHNW) individuals are donating large sums of money to fund solutions for some of society’s most challenging problems. Scalability and reach Identify nonprofits that do impactful work and have the potential to scale up but lack capacity and money to do it.

Nonprofit

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 17, 2025

One demographic that seems particularly susceptible to sports betting addiction, according to the Intuit Credit Karma study, is Gen Z37% of whom reported being addicted. Thats 14% more than the number of respondents across all age demographics claiming to be addicts. Not many guardrails exist to keep sports bettors from hitting bottom.

Studies

Neon CRM

JULY 15, 2025

It can be tempting to focus all your nonprofit’s resources on finding major donors that can help fund a huge chunk of your expenses. Fuel Your Mission: Engage Everyday Donors Learn actionable strategies to effectively connect with and cultivate the generosity of your everyday supporters—download The Generosity Report now!

Donation

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 3, 2024

But what these two shopping-focused days can reveal is the amount of money sloshing around the financial ecosystem. Early indicators are funds are reaching lofty levels. As of 3:00 pm Eastern on GivingTuesday 2024, the platform had reported more than $2.4 Black Friday 2024 sales reached $10.8 billion, up 10.2%

Adobe

Candid

MAY 27, 2025

Where every working person earns enough money to meet all of their needs. Funding across the sector Our increased grantmaking spans a wide range of issues, including: The National Trust for Local News, which is acquiring 10 newspapers in Texas to preserve independent journalism.

Foundation

Engadget

MARCH 10, 2025

A group of volunteer photographers has set out to fix that, as 404 Media reports. Given that professional photographers want to make money from their work, they don't tend to share their photos there. The Wikimedia Foundation and donations are funding WikiPortraits' efforts, which you can read more about at 404 Media.

Wikipedia

Achieve

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Accountants’ main areas of expertise are financial analysis and reporting, which covers various duties that range from balancing transactions in your accounting software to filing tax forms to preparing for financial audits. Report Your Nonprofit’s Finances Correctly Many people rely on your nonprofit’s financial reports for various reasons.

Practice

Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2025

If youre in social services, you may worry the demand for your programs will skyrocket as your funding sources dwindle. The retention metrics that matter Retention is your single most important metricthe easiest, fastest, and most affordable way to raise more money. But you dont have the luxury of wallowing in despair.

Metrics

Candid

JUNE 30, 2025

After more than 30 years in youth development and philanthropy, including 25 at the Charles Hayden Foundation (CHF), I’ve come to believe that to have a meaningful impact with our grantees, trust has to show up in how we work—how we listen, fund, and maintain relationships. But it’s where I hope we’re headed.

Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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Program

The NonProfit Times

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to data in the new “Pennies For Charity” report from New York Attorney General Letitia James, 581 fundraising campaigns brought in $1.23 Professional fundraising firms must register and report activity to the State of New York. The report is targeted to consumers in New York State, not the charitable industry.

New York

Candid

MAY 20, 2025

Federal funding has long been the backbone of psychological research in the United States, supporting a wide array of studies from cognitive neuroscience to mental health interventions. At the American Psychological Foundation (APF), were engaging in ongoing conversations with researchers and organizations who have lost federal funding.

Research

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. Remember, the Generosity Commission Report shows the money is there; you just have to look harder. Rather, they have separate mental accounts.

Tips

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2024

7 Must-Have Members of Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Team With a dedicated nonprofit fundraising team, you’ll execute more effective strategies, plan impactful events, and attain more funding for your mission. According to Jitasa , grant management is an ongoing process that begins before funding is even secured.

Fundraising