Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Andrea Wilson Part 2 of a 2 part series. A lot has been written about innovative fundraising techniques. In fact, I discuss how nonprofits can strategically leverage emerging tech in a recent article. My advice for development...
Survival Tips for the New Era of Fundraising
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Andrea Wilson Part 1 of a 2 part series. For nonprofits looking to stand out in an increasingly crowded giving landscape, experimenting with new giving models and integrating new technology into your current campaigns could help...
With Inherited Wealth, Millennials Poised as Big Donors
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Steve Johns We are on the cusp of the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth on record. The Baby Boomers, those born roughly between 1940 and 1960, control 80 percent of all financial wealth in the United States and...
Why You Should Give Up On Work / Life Balance in 2018
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Alex Baumann Do you ever feel like self-care and work/life balance are just another thing that gets sketched on your never-ending to-do list? The pressure to do well for your nonprofit, while exercising, meditating, journaling...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – What Nonprofits Need to Know
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Richard L. Fox, Esq. and Joshua D. Headley, Esq. On December 22, 2017, President Donald J. Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law (the “Act”). The Act represents the most comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. tax code in...
2018: A Year for Women’s Rights and Social Justice
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Trish Tierney In 2017, a new light was shined on the obstacles women and girls continue to face across the United States. News stories, social media movements, marches, court cases and daily experiences showcased how challenging...
Branding Your Nonprofit’s Mission With a Sustainable Media Footprint
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, BA Director of Development and Evaluation Turnaround Life, Inc. Many nonprofit organizations have miraculous, life-changing stories to share with their stakeholders. Yet, the community may never see...
Transformation – The Key to Survive, Stabilize and Thrive
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Phyllis Stephenson The ability to successfully transform an organization in our fast-paced, rapidly communicating and changing world is essential. This applies to all types of businesses, including nonprofits. The product,...
Youth Volunteerism: A Key to Creating Lifelong Change
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jolynn Berk There is no doubt that volunteerism is invaluable to our society. Nonprofits have a finite period of time before we’ll need to pass the torch of giving back to tomorrow’s leaders—our kids. While the thought of asking...
Why Stewarding Your Donors Should Become a New Year’s Resolution
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Kim Glenn The year-end appeals are over, and the acknowledgement letters have been mailed. Whether you are part of a small, medium or large nonprofit, you are probably deep into planning your next fundraising activity and working...