Category Archives: News
NPO Leaders Mourn Passing Of President Jimmy Carter
(Photo Courtesy of Habitat For Hunanity) Nonprofit leaders reacted to the death James Earl Carter, Jr., the 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, with sadness and fond memories of his tireless work for
COVID Cut Giving By Women More Than By Men
The average amount given by donor households has been relatively steady from 2000 through 2020, but single women’s giving increased overall and to secular causes during the COVID-19 period when compared to single men. Data show that married couples are
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
Tips For Maximizing Grant Opportunities
By Jackie Sue Griffin Securing grant funding is crucial to a nonprofit’s growth, and it starts with crafting a well-planned and realistic budget. Before diving into the budgeting process, it’s essential for nonprofit managers to thoroughly review the grant guidelines
Healthcare Worker Shortfall Getting Expensive
The shortage of healthcare workers in the United States has gotten critical but is not yet terminal. Nationwide shortages of healthcare labor are projected, with a total deficit of 100,000 workers by 2028. Populous states, such as California, Texas and
Hospital Donor Retention Rates Jump 19%
Fundraisers at nonprofit hospitals have three major priorities: major donor development, retention and upgrade of donors, and fueling growth of the donor pipeline. Respondents to a survey of members of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy by Digital Health Strategies said
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
Commentary: An Opportunity To Reform
By Woodrow Rosebaum Tech for nonprofits has been overlooked for decades, lagging while governments and businesses found ways to streamline, coordinate and scale. With outdated systems and siloed data, nonprofits are not keeping up with the basic demands of modern