Category Archives: NPT
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
The Giving Back Fund: Targeted Approaches To Cause-Driven Fundraising (sponsored)
The Giving Back Fund (GBF) was established in 1997 by Marc Pollick as a way of combining his love of sports with his longstanding commitment to promoting good in the world; a passion for doing good that he shared with
Blackbaud Rejects $4.3 Billion Acquisition Bid
The board of directors at software and computing services provider Blackbaud as expected turned down a $4.3 billion acquisition offer from Clearlake Capital Group. The offer, which Blackbaud received in mid-April, was the second made by the Santa Monica, California-based
Data: More Dollars Available From CSR Budgets
Corporate investment in social impact appears to show no signs of slowing down. However, corporate philanthropy leaders appear to be evolving their approach to place greater emphasis on tangible outcomes and less on inputs such as dollars given or number
Boy Scouts Of America Rebranding As Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), which in recent years has been rocked by declining participation, a coronavirus pandemic that limited in-person gatherings, sexual abuse litigation and Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring for the national organization, is being rebranded. As of
Gen Z Donors Giving In Their Own Way, New Data Shows
The estimated 70 million Americans who belong to Generation Z show a promising commitment to the values of giving and generosity. This is underscored by the 84% of them who support charitable causes in some way and the 59% who
Commentary: Closing the Wealth Gap, Close to Home
The notion that Americans’ current wealth should redress the United States’ persistent racial wealth gap — given that both of those are inextricably linked to slavery and injustice — is compelling. Even when we agree — and many people do
MDM Fundraising Acquired By RKD Group
Fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas made its second acquisition in as many weeks. This time the asset is MDM Fundraising, a Christian fundraising and marketing agency specialized in serving rescue missions and ministries. The firm was formerly known
New And Old Techniques Target Donor Pipeline Expansion
Leaders at Planned Parenthood Federation of America are all-in on replenishing the organization’s donor pipeline. While decisions regarding whether to focus on prospecting or donor retention are often rooted in economics (prospect in boom times, retain when conditions are rough),
Blackbaud Reports 6.7% Gain, Boosted By Recurring Revenue
Software as a service giant Blackbaud reported first-quarter revenue of $279.3 million for the three-month period ending March 31, up 6.7% from the same period of a year ago. The gain represented organic revenue growth of 6.9%, which equated to
