The NonProfit Times

MAY 31, 2024

Kate Behncken is corporate vice president, global head of Microsoft Philanthropies, a global, multi-disciplinary team that brings together corporate social responsibility, sales and engineering functions. A good portion of her working life is traveling to see the implementation of Microsoft Philanthropies’ work. It’s mind-blowing.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Philanthropy loves “new” things. Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. A History of Knowledge Work in Philanthropy Knowledge building and philanthropy have a long past.

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Candid

MAY 26, 2022

Writer’s Note: The following recommendations were originally shared in Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , a report published on May 25, 2022 by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid. MacKenzie Scott’s grantmaking is a wonderful example of an important approach in philanthropy: flexibility.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Ashley Thompson, Managing Director at Blackbaud Institute, will dive into the trends that can help us better understand how philanthropy weathers change. Using data as a guide, Ashley will uncover clues to illuminate the contemporary nonprofit’s journey. To learn fundraising and marketing best practices… .

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Qgiv

MARCH 12, 2024

There are many ways a business can participate in corporate philanthropy to produce benefits for both the corporation and the nonprofits they partner with. Learn how corporate giving programs can help your organization in this quick guide! This practice helps businesses cement stronger relationships with the communities they serve.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Grant makers and nonprofit professionals are now talking openly about some very painful (and inter-related) issues in philanthropy, such as. The lack of inclusion and equity in philanthropy. Just Giving: Why Philanthropy Is Failing Democracy and How It Can Do Better. Philanthropy is at a turning point.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 11, 2023

Nonprofit Communications Trends Report 2023 :: Download [US] Published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide 5. State of Modern Philanthropy 2022 :: Download [US] Published by Classy 9. Nonprofit Email Report 2023 :: Download [US] Published by Neon One 6. Charity Digital Skills Report 2022 :: Download [UK] Published by Skills Platform 7.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2022

State of Modern Philanthropy 2022 :: Download. Published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Published by the Lily Family School of Philanthropy. Benchmarks Study 2022 :: Download. Published by M+R. Published by Classy. Charitable Giving Report 2022 :: Download. Published by the Blackbaud Institute. For Nonprofits in Canada: 1.

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Candid

JUNE 26, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, real-life examples, and templates to help you master the art of writing successful grant proposals. The Nonprofiteer’s Fundraising Field Guide: 30 Practical Ways to Boost Philanthropy Through Servant-Leadership by Evan Wildstein. Read the PND review.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

A supplemental post to 101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits , the statistics listed below can guide your nonprofit in creating and maintaining a successful online fundraising strategy. M+R Benchmarks ] Donor retention increases by 29% for offline donors when you have their email address. organizations.

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Qgiv

APRIL 15, 2024

Legacy giving program best practices Implementing a legacy giving program can be a big project for your organization. By using these best practices, your nonprofit can create a program that’s both effective and inspirational which motivates donors to leave a gift. To learn more about donor-advised funds, check out this guide!

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Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

Philanthropy back to the drawing board: Shaping a Future Agenda , by Philanthropy Europe Association (Philea)  In the face of ever evolving and mounting crises, this book by Rien van Gendt urges philanthropy to stop looking to the past for answers. Here we highlight some of the most popular publications from 2023. 

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2023

Here are ten practical steps to help you navigate the process: 1. Consultants gather this information to guide you in your cultivation and solicitation. Through webinars, networking, and professional development opportunities, the group strives to promote and enhance the understanding and practice of planned giving.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

With that in mind 35 influential leaders from across the nonprofit industry came together at the Growing Philanthropy Summit to develop an action-oriented agenda on growing philanthropy. 32 Sure Fire Ways to Grow Philanthropy in the U.S. Encourage and promote best practices in social media. Staggering, I know.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Not only does this increase personal giving, but also inclines them to advocate on your behalf for other types of corporate philanthropy, such as foundation grants, in-kind donations, or marketing support. The more you grow corporate support, the more others in your community trust that you’re a worthwhile beneficiary of their philanthropy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In this blog, you’ll find a list of principles for optimizing people-powered philanthropy in a post-pandemic world. A few years ago LLS began evaluating our sustainability practices because we felt a moral obligation to help protect the planet. For more on fundraising, check out the Resilient Nonprofit Fundraising Guide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 29, 2020

Published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Published by the Lily Family School of Philanthropy. Published by VolunteerPro. For Nonprofits in the United States: 6. 2020 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report :: Download. Women Give 2020 :: Download. 2020 Nonprofit Trends Report :: Download. Published by Salesforce. Published by M+R.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the following essentials: Employee Engagement FAQs Employee Engagement Dos and Don’ts Employee Engagement Program Ideas Employee Engagement Plan Template Let’s explore why employee engagement is so critical and how you can promote it on an everyday basis. The Ultimate Guide to Earning More.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

In this guide, we’ll take a broad look at volunteerism to explore its history and benefits. Volunteer grants are a type of corporate philanthropy initiative that involve businesses contributing donations to nonprofit organizations after their employees have volunteered with those organizations for a certain amount of time.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

Whether we like it or not, many traditional fundraising practices create an inner circle of supporters. That doesn’t mean that a high ROI is a bad thing, or that these fundraising practices should be retired. Therefore, we recommend taking the following steps to apply DEI best practices for your nonprofit: Lead From the Top.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

“The power and influence that flow from money, combined with the near absence of a negative feedback loop in philanthropy, result in potential manipulation of and control over nonprofit organizations,” Janice Pettey of Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy said. Grantmaking practices are important to grantmaking foundations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2017

One of them was Vincent Law who is doing interesting work with teaching young children about giving and philanthropy. Empower Young Children through Philanthropy – guest blog post by Vincent Law, CEO and Founder at PhilanthroKids Academy. As you might know, the English word ‘Philanthropy’ has a Greek origin.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results. General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. Your own careful review of the report is encouraged.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence decisions. A More Equitable Perspective : This kind of philanthropy is more just because communities have agency over decisions that affect their lives. Those at the top decide.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. Evolution is an ongoing practice.

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Double the Donation

APRIL 28, 2021

One of the most effective ways you can boost engagement at your company is through corporate philanthropy. When companies take part in corporate philanthropy efforts, it reflects well on them as a whole and encourages employees to get involved. In this article, we’ll outline seven employee engagement ideas centered around philanthropy.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

But how can you take practical steps to develop DEAI goals at your organization and ensure that equity, accessibility, and inclusion become a core part of your culture and decision-making? The post An Arts & Cultural Professional’s Guide to bbcon 2022 Virtual first appeared on npENGAGE. Register for free today !

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Allegiance Group

JUNE 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore the basics and best practices you can follow to retain existing donors, get them reinvested in your cause, and build stronger donor connections: 3 Individuals and Organizations to Ask for Donations 10 Ways to Get Donations for Your Fundraiser How Can Nonprofits Get Donations for a Fundraiser? Businesses.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 29, 2024

At PEAK Grantmaking , these qualities and practices of emergent learning are an everyday endeavor that the team embraces in their work and advocates to members. For grantmakers, it’s important to stay on top of technology and industry trends so you can understand—and possibly guide—your grantees. But that is a surface-level change.

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Candid

JANUARY 6, 2023

Philanthropy and COVID-19: Examining two years of giving , by Candid and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) As a follow up to their 2020 and 2021 studies, this report delves into data to explore philanthropic giving from the first two years of the pandemic.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2021

This more just and equitable approach to philanthropy has been practiced for decades and the ethos it is based in—that those closest to the problem are the closest to the solutions—has deep roots in community organizing, deliberative democracy, and even in philanthropy itself. .

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

To help your nonprofit maximize matching donations, we’ll explore the basics of this type of program and provide some practical tips along the way. So long as you effectively manage your donor data , you can easily tap into these corporate philanthropy opportunities. However, it can be challenging to find the right starting point.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

This guide reviews the steps of creating a nonprofit SWOT analysis , including when to use this type of analysis and how to put your insights into action. Anticipating future opportunities will give your organization clear guiding priorities to set in the months and years ahead.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole? Exploring the Growing Power of Women in Philanthropy The Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) aims to increase understanding of women’s philanthropy through rigorous research and education, interpreting and sharing our insights broadly to improve philanthropy.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore six smart strategies to drive major giving success for large nonprofits: Enlist prospect research to identify major donor prospects. Prioritize corporate philanthropy and workplace giving. Prioritize corporate philanthropy and workplace giving. Feel like your fundraising team could use a boost?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” Saviorism: This term is often referred to as the “savior complex” and is unfortunately common in philanthropy and volunteer work. To that aim, there are two important terms to know. These tips will help you do it!

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

But fret not – this is where our guide comes in. In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. Practice radical stewardship! Instead, stewardship is a practice that has to happen throughout the year.

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