Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Amy Hufford What happens when it’s time for an association to redesign their website? Because staff is spread thin and web design is not often an in-house skill set, one staff member is tasked to write an RFP and evaluate...
Transitions of Trailblazers (Part 2): From Inception to Separation
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Barbara Rady Kazdan and Lynn S. Price This is the second in a multi-part series from Barbara Rady Kazdan and Lynn S. Price on the issues nonprofits face in transitioning leadership. You can read the first installment here. From...
Social Media Mistakes Nonprofits Make
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Nils Smith, Chief Strategist of Social Media and Innovation, Dunham+Company Every 15 seconds a new user joins a social media platform. With growth happening at such a fast rate, social media is playing a much more integral role...
Ensuring that Charitable Giving is Accessible to All Americans
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Susan N. Dreyfus and Brian Gallagher One of the hallmarks of the American spirit is our willingness to come together as a nation when any of us are facing life’s challenges. Whether we are responding to a national disaster,...
How to Skyrocket Donations This Summer
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Annabel Maw, Marketing Communications Manager at JotForm Reaching donation goals is always top of mind for nonprofits. But it’s no secret that achieving these goals can be stressful — a lot of time, strategy, and...
Capacity Building (Part 1): Why It’s Critical for Your Nonprofit’s Success
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. and Jackie Griffin, MBA, M.S., Turnaround Life, Inc. This is the first in a multi-part series from Turnaround Life, Inc. on the issues nonprofits face in building capacity. The success of a...
Empowering Data Governance: How to Get the Most out of Your Data
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Shaun O’Reilly, Vice President of Marketing, MemberSuite Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations that rely on quality data to deliver value to their members and industry. Fifty-three percent of nonprofits say it’s simple...
Lessons Learned: Directing the Future of Giving
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mike Rizer As employers juggle the demands of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and technology into the “future of work,” there’s a human aspect to business success that cannot be forgotten. More and more, workers look...
Tax Benefits of Creating a Private Foundation
Reduced Income Tax Is Just the Beginning Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeffrey D. Haskell, Chief Legal Officer, Foundation Source In addition to the many philanthropic reasons a donor might have for establishing a private foundation, there are also short-term...
Why Should Strangers Care About Your Cause?
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Brooks Newmark We all believe in the strength of our causes. The benefits of giving time or money to support a charitable campaign are always evident to its organisers; convincing someone outside of the effort can be a little...