RESOURCES
How to Re-Engage Inactive Donors For Sustainable Giving
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Noah Barnett, Director of Research and Insights at Virtuous More than 75% of donors will give to a single nonprofit only once. That’s a sobering statistic when you consider that nonprofits today are increasingly reliant...
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5 Proven Strategies for Converting Volunteers to Donors
Special to Philanthropy Journal By Eric Burger It is no secret that volunteers provide nonprofits with quantifiable value. According to an Independent Sector study, a volunteer hour in 2018, is estimated to be worth $24.69. The hours that volunteers commit help...
Making Media Attention Work for Your Nonprofit
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ajarat Eletu and Katherine Culley As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the fields we...
Bitcoin: Fundraising for the Future
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Shelly Craddock and Lacy Isley As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the fields...
Capacity Building: The Often Overlooked Key to Nonprofit Success
When nonprofits are addressing some of the community’s largest challenges, donors are drawn to supporting the tangible goods and services, overlooking the back-office needs and staff support that is actually getting the work done. A capacity building investment can have greater and deeper impact on the organization’s ability to fulfill its overall mission.
Mission Advancement Through Board Diversity
By broadening our individual and collective perspectives, we are better positioned to help our organizations – and their boards – become more effective and innovative in tackling the social issues impacting our communities.
Answering the Eternal Question: Why?
From the front desk, to the executive staff, to volunteers, right down to the social media strategy, an organization’s value proposition must be clear and consistent for donors to buy in.
IRS Issues 2017 Work Plan for Tax Exempt Organizations
Nonprofit organizations and their finances are currently under heightened scrutiny, with controversies garnering attention from the media and donors alike. Proactively addressing potential compliance issues now, before the IRS identifies them, can minimize complications, costs and reputational risks in the long run.
Nonprofit Financial Statements Are Changing for the Better
While some nonprofits are hesitant to talk about cash flow problems, being transparent about liquidity may help an organization rally its supporters around a fundraising goal and may even bolster its appeal for support.
Insurance for Nonprofits: What You Need to Know
Nonprofits face complex risks that require comprehensive insurance and expertise. Make sure you understand and protect your organization’s vulnerabilities so you can continue bettering the lives of others.
How Better Stories Build Better Nonprofit Brands
A strong brand – one that involves the fundamental story an organization is telling – can help nonprofits make the most of limited resources.
5 Things Nonprofits Need to Do to Move the Needle and Thrive
The amount that donors give has stagnated at 2% for more than 50 years. In order to move past that mark, organizations must look to a model that closes the gap between consumers and donors.
Responsible Investing and Foundations
Whether it’s the place-based foundation looking to invest in “main street not wall street” or the national funder that’s divested from carbon and looking to what’s next, responsible investing tools and products could provide new avenues to accomplish these goals.
Why Omni-Channel Marketing Automation Needs to Become the New Normal
Omni-channel marketing automation is a key strategy that enables nonprofits to reach donors as efficiently and effectively as possible, so organizations can do more good and raise more money.