Category Archives: News
Partnering With The Board: 3 Key Areas To Develop
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 a positive social impact
Giving USA 2024: Donors Gave More, Inflation Deflated It
Giving in the United States reached a new high during 2023 – $557.16 billion – an increase of 1.9% compared to 2022. But the impact was smacked down by inflation of 4.1%, with giving by individuals, bequests, foundations and corporations
Upturn In Trust For Nonprofits, Softness In The Numbers
Americans’ trust in nonprofits got a 5-point pop to 57% but that number softens significantly when it comes to the upcoming election. A plurality (41%) does not trust nonprofits to avoid partisan politics. Making matters more concerning is 30% have
First-Time Finisher & Funder Boosted Boston Marathon
(Photo courtesy of Bank of America) There’s a big difference between running a marathon and achieving a high jump – unless one is talking to the Boston Athletic Association, organizers of the Boston Marathon. The final donation tally leapt from
Nurturing Growth: The Heartbeat of Development In Grant Writing
By Lauren R. Swern Professional development is the heartbeat of my journey as a seasoned development director and instructor. It’s what fuels curiosity, energizes you, and uplifts you during challenging times in the dynamic realm of grant writing. This field
Learning From COVID: 5 Self-Care Approaches For The Nonprofit Sector
By Mandy Sharp Eizinger, M.S. Operating under crisis is often the norm for nonprofit managers, and COVID-19 is revealing the complexity of global crises and their bearing on self-care for individuals in the sector. As parts of the world enter recovery
3 Strategic Shifts To Accelerate Hospital Donor Acquisition
By Stephanie Kirk The current fundraising landscape has brought a major pain point for many fundraisers — a decline in acquisition of donors. Many hospitals haven’t been immune to the challenge. In fact, regionalized donor base and reach have built
Blackbaud Settles With California For $6.75 Million
Blackbaud has now settled with all 50 states and the District of Columbia regarding the May 2020 data breach which has cost the firm millions in legal costs and fines. Blackbaud settled with the State of California for $6.75 million,
Giving Flat For Q1 of 2024, More Give Locally
Giving hit its annual trough during mid-February, with all forms of giving declining except volunteering, which dropped to low levels in December and early January then gradually increased throughout February. However, there was an associated drop in the percentage of
More Revenue Streams Needed Now Than 24 Months Ago
Nonprofits face continual financial pressures around revenue streams, with 57% of financial managers saying they need somewhat or much more stable cash flow, and nearly 7 in 10 sharing that they need more revenue streams today than they did two
