Category Archives: Finance
Here’s How Philanthropy Will Fix Declining Empathy
By Morgan Roth Empathy goes beyond a simple feel-good sentiment. It’s the backbone of a functioning society. America is grappling with a decline in empathy that threatens our social fabric, as genuine human connection gives way to distractions, disconnection and
New Program Makes Giving Like A Mutual Fund
Charity Navigator, the evaluator of nonprofits, is launching the Beneficiary Voices Fund, a curated list of nonprofits that prioritize beneficiaries’ feedback and input, receiving praise from the people they serve. Donors can invest in this fund to support organizations using beneficiary
It’s Another Polar Plunge For Q3 Fundraising
The less than good fundraising news continues to roll in. There was a small increase in total dollars donated (0.9%) for the first three quarters of 2024 but there were significant declines in donor participation, particularly among smaller donors (gifts
News In Brief: Blackbaud, RKD, Moore
Blackbaud To Take $415 Million Charge Software and tech firm Blackbaud filed a Form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that the company concluded a material pre-tax noncash impairment charge, which may be up to
3 Key Areas For Reframing Fundraising
By Amanda Wasson In the ever-evolving landscape of fundraising, it’s clear that the traditional channel-first mindset is no longer sufficient. For too long, success was measured by the performance of individual channels, often overlooking the holistic experience of our donors.
Boards: 3 Areas NPO Leaders Need To Develop
By Dennis C. Miller We all know about the commitment and passion that nonprofit leaders bring to their organization to make a difference in the lives of others. You truly care about others and work tremendously long hours to generate
Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability
Image from https://lowninstitute.org/ Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them
Accounting: Data Behind Functional Expense Reporting
By Alyssa Simard, CPA The success and integrity of nonprofit organizations hinge on the ability to steward financial resources effectively. One critical aspect of financial stewardship is the practice of functional expense reporting. It is paramount for nonprofit financial leaders
NPO Brings The Lighter Side Of Emergency Appeals
Image from Human Appeal USA Humanitarian aid nonprofit Human Appeal USA is kicking off a national comedy tour featuring established comedians to raise money in support of the organization’s emergency appeals to deliver food, clean water and medical care to
Report: Conflict Has 114 Million People Displaced
Photo from CIVICUS The world’s civic space is in its worst state since the nonprofit CIVICUS started its global coverage in 2018. Some 118 countries now have serious civic space restrictions and only 2.1% of people live in countries with
