sgEngage

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Learning the essentials of planned giving, setting up the right tools, adding material to your website, and promoting your program are straightforward enough tasks. If your organization already has sophisticated giving programs in place, they’ll likely be easy. Who Gives to Planned Giving Programs? What Motivates Planned Giving?

Program

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

6 Innovative QR Code Strategies for Nonprofits Take your nonprofit’s QR codes beyond fundraising and volunteer recruitment: 1) Showcasing Donor Impact: Use QR codes on personalized thank-you postcards that direct supporters to engaging videos or photo galleries showing how their contributions make a difference.

Strategy

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

Candid

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Beyond representation: A commitment to DEI brings in new voices and perspectives The Ford Foundation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion starts at the top, with our leadership: our executive team, our board of trustees, and our program officers, who decide where our funding goes. What does that look like in practice?

Culture

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

57% of online donors believe that nonprofits effectively communicate the impact of their donations , while 38% do not. This indicates room for improvement in using online and print communication to share stories of positive impact and improve donor retention. 44% of online donors are enrolled in a monthly giving program.

Communication

Fast Company Tech

MAY 29, 2025

Johnson launched one of the most ambitious experiments in urban policy: the Model Cities Program. Building a great society The Model Cities Program emerged in 1966 as part of Johnsons Great Society agenda, a sweeping effort to eliminate poverty, reduce racial injustice and expand social welfare programs in the United States.

Program

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

” Because how you thank your donors has a direct impact on whether they feel connected to your mission, and whether they’ll keep giving. This letter is important for tax purposes, yes, but it’s also another opportunity to reinforce the donor’s impact. A photo update from the program they funded.

Donor

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

To start, lets dive into the key building blocks of success: The Basics of Matching Gifts What to Know About Donor Retention The Correlation Between Matching Gifts and Retention Rates Matching Gifts and Donor Retention Statistics Matching gift programs are a win-win-win for the nonprofits, companies, and donors involved.

Retention

Candid

JUNE 16, 2025

At a time when nonprofits across the United States are facing the loss of government grants and increased scrutiny, it’s become ever more important to ensure the value and impact of nonprofits is recognized. The guide suggests emphasizing three key points to help audiences better understand how nonprofits impact their lives for the better: 1.

Communication

Fast Company Tech

MAY 29, 2025

are experimenting with incentive programs to encourage residents to opt for more environmentally friendly electric lawn equipment. But across the board, these relatively new programs are producing promising results. But physical size doesn’t always correlate to impact. In response, cities across the U.S.

Austin

sgEngage

OCTOBER 28, 2024

This flexibility ensures that operations can continue even if your physical office is impacted. If possible, establish these relationships beforehand so you can make an immediate impact. Simplify Processes If you launch an emergency funding program, streamline the process as much as possible. Here’s how grantmakers can be ready.

Disaster

Wild Apricot

JULY 16, 2025

That’s double the impact of Instagram (24%) and other platforms (at less than 10% each). Rich Storytelling Opportunities With photos, videos and live streaming, you can show the impact of your work in real-time, building trust and emotional connection. Include your website, email and donation link.

Facebook

.orgSource

JANUARY 21, 2025

In todays fast-paced, digital-first world, associations need a clear roadmap to navigate disruption, adapt to member expectations, and drive impactful, sustainable growth. A member-centric approach keeps your roadmap relevant and impactful. Together, well build a roadmap to drive resilience, innovation, and impact in the year ahead.

Create

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Similarly, without robust support from funders, many nonprofits would struggle to fulfill their missions and extend their positive impact on communities. Here are examples of how funding organizations are supporting the well-being of their grantees, as well as the hurdles grantmakers can face when implementing these programs.

Impact

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Organizations that track and share these practical impacts help donors grasp how their support directly improves lives through targeted programs like mobile medical units and transportation assistance. Organizations that articulate these community-specific needs position supporters to make a targeted impact.

Homeless

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to energize their legacy giving program: Dear Charity Clairity, We have an on-paper “legacy society” that was started before my time here. You are right to consider how to reboot your legacy giving program so it brings donors the connection and meaning they seek.

Gift

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Within 48 hours of receiving a donation, send a personalized thank-you letter that acknowledges the donors specific impact. Finally, during that same week, a call or letter from a beneficiary can provide a personal touch that shows the real-world impact of their generosity. These videos should focus on authenticity and storytelling.

Donor

Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In that role, Natasha discovered that an organization that goes beyond the money and provides comprehensive support to its members was work that really made an impact. Before she began working for the Cooke Foundation, as a student, Natasha had received a scholarship recipient from their program. Central America, and Mexico.

Organization

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. It’s also one of the hardest to practice fully.

Philanthropy

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. According to the Deloitte survey, 95% of employees believe making a positive community impact is important.

Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. These pages must outline the requirements, describe what volunteers can expect, and explain how their involvement will make an impact.

Volunteer

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Common Impact , a Brooklyn, N.Y. I’m committed to building a stronger, more resilient ecosystem for social impact, where nonprofits and corporations can collaborate effectively to create lasting change,” Hutchisson said via a statement. This appointment aligns with my passion and expertise.

Impact

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. One of the best ways to maintain transparency is to share your nonprofits financial statements. Statement of Functional Expenses.

Communication

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

If a major donor decides to pull back or a grant isn’t renewed, it could jeopardize your programs. Without multiple ways to bring in revenue, your organization is at risk of sudden funding cuts, which will disrupt operations and pull focus away from your mission at best and put a complete halt to programming and payroll at worst.

Professional

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It also empowers individuals to make a tangible impact through actions, resulting in a deeper connection to the cause as they can see how their hands-on contribution is contributing to positive change. Adopting technology and supporting staff as they use it is about supporting their ability to help grow your impact. Make it personal.

Donor

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Across the country, food security organizations are facing a perfect storm of rising demand, plummeting donations, and cascading cuts to federal nutrition programs. Volunteer programs need better training and coordination. At the same time, their role as lifelines for communities has never been more critical.

Feeds

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

The real promise of artificial intelligence — particularly agentic AI — is not just efficiency, but the removal of barriers that slow down fundraising, service delivery and impact measurement. But measuring impact has always been a challenge for nonprofits, though it remains key. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Help

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Associations that rely heavily on outdated technology may face inefficiencies that impact member satisfaction, operational costs, and overall agility. Lack of Performance Tracking : Do you know how your programs, events, and member engagement initiatives are performing? This can lead to missed opportunities or ineffective strategies.

Associations

Mashable Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

In 2024, Google.org announced an initiative-wide investment in nonprofit AI integration, including a generative AI accelerator program and an AI Opportunity Fund , which would funnel nearly $100 million into training and integration programs for participating nonprofits. SEE ALSO: Character.AI

Grant

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Consider providing pricing discounts on continuing education courses or certification programs to boost enrollment and increase long-term engagement in your association. Encourage your members or continuing education program attendees to try a new course, certification, or educational product at a discounted rate. Boosting cash flow.

Associations

Candid

JANUARY 7, 2025

Asking donors to rethink the funder-grantee relationship Nonprofits are used to keeping donors at arms length, presenting their successesthe beautiful mosaicwhile concealing the individual tiles that make that successful impact possible. They need to understand the wins and struggles that shape meaningful impact.

Donor

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Share regular updates and behind-the-scenes stories to create emotional connections and a tangible sense of impact for your donors. Share stories of impact from donors, volunteers, and beneficiaries.

Community

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Shopgoodwill.com leaders are beta testing a new AI tool developed in conjunction with Microsoft Tech for Social Impact. Every purchase on ShopGoodwill.com directly contributes to Goodwill’s life-changing workforce development and job placement programs. Much of the proceeds have funded Goodwill workforce development programs.

North America

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Next, brainstorm related keyword search terms, like “free groceries near me,” “food assistance programs” or “community food pantry.” Place the most important keywords at the beginning of the title, followed by secondary information, such as program topic, audience, event date or location.

Tips

Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2025

For some, summer is actually the busiest time of the year—especially organizations that run camps, seasonal programs, or community outreach events. They are not updated on the impact their donations have had, and 2. Use impact metrics and reports to demonstrate change Do not let summer be a silent season.

Donor

The NonProfit Times

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Okta and Cisco are leading this effort joined by BeyondID, the NGO-ISAC, SANS, and Slack, which will each play a role in delivering the necessary support for the Global Humanitarian ISAC impact. The impact can have dire consequences and lives are at risk. The impact can have dire consequences and lives are at risk.

NPO