Strategic Grants

MAY 18, 2025

To that end, estimating the dollar value of your volunteer program is an important metric you should consider measuring and tracking. Millions more volunteer informally in their local communities, helping neighbours and strangers, especially in times of crisis and adversity ( Volunteering Australia National Volunteer Week Key Messages ).

Strategic Plan

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 7, 2025

Go beyond metrics to show what you’ve learned and how you adapt your programs. Funders acknowledge the power imbalances inherent in traditional grantmaking and seek deeper partnerships built on mutual respect, honesty, and shared goals. But it also means showing up with integrity, transparency, and consistent communication.

Grant

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

Prompt and Personal Gratitude Matters When a donor makes a gift — especially a mid- or major-level gift — they’re doing more than just writing a check. They’re taking a step of trust. They’re raising their hand and saying, “I believe in you. I believe in this work. I want to be part of it.” We see you.

Retail

Candid

MAY 7, 2025

By understanding which organizations face the greatest immediate risk to their cash runway, funders, policy makers, and nonprofit leaders can prioritize support and develop backup plans before reaching critical financial breaking points. By the six-month mark, this grows to about 31% of all government granteesor over 22,400 organizations.

Government

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 13, 2025

The report also includes a DAF-specific fundraising cycle outlining how the funds change nonprofit organizations’ fundraising management, while also highlighting the challenges and opportunities for nonprofits. Campbell Chair in Fundraising Leadership at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Funding

Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2025

Implement access and governance policies. Focus on relevant metrics. For instance, platforms with customizable dashboards might let you toggle between data for relevant metrics, like donor retention, acquisition trends, and campaign return on investment. Invest in scalable practices.

Management

NonProfit PRO

JULY 30, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2025

This underscores the urgent need for data-driven strategies like AI-driven donor engagement to improve fundraising efficiency and long-term donor relationships. Fund Raising Strategies, known for its strategic fundraising expertise, provided critical support in implementing and measuring the test’s effectiveness. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 11, 2025

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Award

Blackbaud

JULY 2, 2025

According to Kataly CEO Nwamaka Agbo, this includes resourcing frontline organizations and the broader ecosystem they rely on, lawyers, coaches, storytellers, and policy allies. This participatory approach allows Borealis to adapt funding and support based on real-time feedback, not just static metrics.

Burnout

NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

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Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 9, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Fewer families are fed, fewer vital services reach communities and organizations feel stretched too thin to achieve their missions. Fortunately, nonprofits don’t have to keep operating this way. It’s long past time for technology to work for nonprofits instead of burdening them with added complexity.

AI

Blackbaud

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The challenge becomes even more daunting when their work is compounded by external factors such as economic fluctuations, policy changes, climate events, and outdated technical infrastructure. Without strong roots, a tree withers and fails to reach its potential. The Challenge The nonprofit sector is the backbone of strong communities.

Burnout

NonProfit PRO

JULY 17, 2025

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Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

"Nonprofits need smart, sustained engagement—from first touch to long-term commitment—to inspire giving through deepened relationships," said Tammy Hammond, chief product officer at Bloomerang. Bloomerangs Journey Automation will transform how teams fundraise and connect with supporters. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 8, 2025

“In a world where major donors are constantly bombarded with asks for causes they’re unlikely to support, this helps us connect with the people who already care about what we do. It’s better for us, better for donors, and most importantly, better for our beneficiaries,” said Walker. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

AI

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

As nonprofits are a type of business — run with a specific tax designation — looking at statistics on business failure rates can offer perspective on nonprofit failure rates. According to LendingTree , 21.5% private sector businesses fail in their first year. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 1, 2025

“This is a powerful unlock for our global community of fundraising champions,” said Johannes van Eeden, Founder of GivenGain. “By integrating with The Giving Block, we’re making it easier for anyone, anywhere to support the causes they care about—in whatever currency or channel they choose. setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

Sharing this collective data helps individual organizations make informed, resilience-oriented decisions, and equips our sector to advocate more effectively for policies that strengthen long-term nonprofit impact.” ” Small-Dollar Donors Still Aren’t Showing Up The year-over-year monetary growth is smaller than the 5.2%

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 18, 2025

But when used intentionally, competition can be one of the most powerful tools in your fundraising toolbox. It’s not about creating adversaries — it’s about igniting motivation. We have seen firsthand how healthy competition can transform fundraising results. So, what does it look like to gamify for good?

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

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AI

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 23, 2025

The percentage of repeat respondents with six or more months of cash on hand dropped from 36% to 26%. “Our Board has officially requested a plan for a 30 percent cut to personnel and services, which is not cutting fat – it’s muscle and bone,” said one California human services nonprofit. addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 14, 2025

For nonprofits looking to launch a texting program, here are six common internal hurdles — and strategies to overcome them. ‘Will Texting Really Work for Us?’ ’ This is often the first question — and a fair one. Texting might feel unfamiliar, but it’s hardly unproven. ‘It’s Not in the Budget.’

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Done well, it brings more visitors to your site, builds trust, positions your organization as a leader in your field, and improves accessibility — all without the cost of paid advertising. But how can you improve your SEO? I’ll walk you through both, but remember: You don’t need to do everything at once. Bonus Tip: Check Your Work!

Engineering

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 24, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 21, 2025

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Retail

Candid

JUNE 2, 2025

Thats why the Schott Foundation for Public Education and our grantee partners have long supported replacing punitive and carceral school discipline policies with those that favor restorative justice and keep children in classrooms, not jail cells. Redefine metrics of success. Advocate for policies that build loving communities.

Policy

NonProfit PRO

JULY 7, 2025

Users will be able to easily discover local charities in their own communities and, in times of crisis, Giving Funds will surface trusted organizations providing urgent relief, making it easy to respond when it matters most. This week marks the initial launch of Giving Funds, with additional features launching in the months ahead. rail-container).hide();

Funding

NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 25, 2025

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 6, 2025

The communications infrastructure, bandwidth and resources of every organization can never be overlooked, but nonprofits need to be cautious of choosing communication strategies based on what is easiest for them, as it might invite undesirable consequences. Start with this compelling reality: Communications and fundraising are seamless.

Retail

The Fundraising Coach

MAY 30, 2025

Life insurance: Donors can name a nonprofit as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. While planned giving programs can take years to yield actual gifts, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be tracking every metric from the program’s inception! After the donor passes away, the nonprofit retains the remaining value.

CRM

Get Fully Funded

JULY 17, 2025

Policies and procedures: Provide documents that cover safety regulations, attendance and scheduling expectations, communication and reporting procedures, dress code, and any other codes of conduct volunteers are expected to follow. Here are some additional, specific ways to showcase impact: Share metrics and stories.

Training

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 25, 2025

Built for donors, nonprofits, and financial advisors, Daffodil brings modern software to charitable giving, with tools for transparency, alignment, and measurable impact. Daffodil is a real-time matching engine that aligns donor intent with nonprofit impact. The result is a living network of giving - where every dollar moves faster and goes further.

Retail

NonProfit PRO

JULY 24, 2025

And were all navigating a landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, shifting policies, and evolving donor expectations," says Kindsight CEO Ross Beattie. Continue to your page in 15 seconds or skip this ad. window.dfp_npp_interstitial = googletag.defineSlot("/124057991/npp_interstitial", [[640,480]], "napco-ad-npp_interstitial").addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 29, 2025

This marks a pivotal moment for Stephen King, who recently transitioned from his role as Founder & CEO of GrowthForce after its acquisition by G&A Partners was announced on July 1st, 2025, to focus entirely on serving the nonprofit sector through this new initiative. "Im addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("pid",

Retail