John Kenyon

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In my work helping philanthropic and nonprofit organizations consider how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into their work, a pathway for good outcomes is emerging. If I can help your organization, lets connect to help your organization move forward thoughtfully.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2021

So whether you postponed your spring tournament, are kicking off a brand new golf event, are considering adding a fall golf tournament to your fundraising portfolio, or are looking for ways to improve a long-standing tradition, here are eight best practices to consider for your fall golf fundraiser. 1) Launch an event website.

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Candid

JULY 5, 2022

private and community foundations to understand recent giving trends and forecast where giving is headed. [ Giving increased in FYE 2021 for most foundations compared to 2020, though payout was not as likely to increase. . The average payout by independent foundations in FYE 2021 was 6.9%, and the median and mode were 5%. .

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Instead, we rely on a data set called the Foundation 1000. What is the Foundation 1000? In comparison, our Foundation 1000 data set is limited to grants of $10,000 or more awarded by a set of 1,000 of the largest U.S. private and community foundations. i Even though the Foundation 1000 makes up only about 1% of U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Here are eight best practices gleaned from successful golf fundraisers held amid challenging and uncertain times: 1) Stay Nimble. As uncertainty persists, event organizers must be ready to adapt, and that requires options and flexibility. 2) Have a Backup Plan. 4) Move Registration Online. 7) Communicate With Participants.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

In recent years, relationships between nonprofit organizations and their auditors have seen positive change. Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You can take steps to improve the quality of your member analytics by investing in data hygiene across your organization. Practicing good data habits grants your staff access to important member information and eliminates unnecessary roadblocks. This is why the process of data hygiene is crucial for your organization.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

Pledges were made to reduce barriers, shift power, and engage in more equitable funding practices. However, without a comprehensive baseline of the diversity represented within organizations, philanthropy can’t make good on these promises. Partnering to advance equitable funding practices.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

How to find the right people to connect with When looking to network with funders, it helps to know who holds the purse strings and has decision-making power at their organization. When engaging nonprofit funders, it’s important to show mutual alignment between their organization and yours. So, be sure to do your homework.

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sgEngage

MARCH 31, 2023

But above that, the evidence is irrefutable: a more diverse and inclusive organization is a better-performing organization. Organizations working toward social impact know this better than most industries. But for grantmaking organizations, the DEI effort is two-fold.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2022

Grantmaking is the heart of the private foundation industry and is often the largest expenditure for a foundation. Due diligence has the potential to provide insight into critical attributes and the level of alignment between the foundation’s mission and the goals of the grantee. Request a list of Board members from the grantee.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition that foundations possess the potential to offer more than just monetary resources.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In the past, many foundations viewed collaboration as a speed bump. When two or more organizations work together on any project, time must be spent up front setting ground rules, creating processes, and making compromises. When foundations collaborate, the benefits are clear. Common Types of Foundation Collaboration.

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Candid

MAY 7, 2021

A report from the Equitable Evaluation Initiative (EEI) and Grantmakers for Effective Organizations highlights how foundations are working to integrate an equity lens into their evaluation practices. In their engagement with the framework, practitioners identified three key shifts in mindset: from “doing” to “being” (i.e.,

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Candid

MAY 4, 2022

The COVID-19 crisis has shined a spotlight on the value of philanthropy and, for this reason, many foundation representatives believe society at large will expect philanthropy to address global distress in the future. First, we learned that during the pandemic, European foundations engaged in both local and cross-border giving in new ways.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 28, 2024

As association leaders, we know it’s a vital part of your work to be on the lookout for the latest strategies and best practices to implement a vision across your organization. Read our blog for three best practice strategies on how to effectively communicate and implement a vision at your association.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2022

Why is due diligence important in grantmaking organizations? The process of satisfying legal requirements impacts many areas within an organization— mission alignment, stewardship, duty of care, reputation, outcomes & impact, and overall effectiveness to name a few. Topics covered in this episode: Due diligence models. Governance.

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Candid

JUNE 29, 2021

Every year, Candid conducts the Foundation Giving Forecast Survey, asking large U.S. foundations to share information about their philanthropic giving over the last two years as well as their plans for the year ahead. This year, we were especially interested in learning how foundation giving and payout might have shifted in 2020. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2019

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Best Practices. Choose someone within your organization that can be responsible for heading up the program. So, in order to get ahead of that concern, it’s helpful for nonprofits to provide messaging examples about why your organization is making a difference and why support is so important.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As Blackbaud’s second virtual bbcon event approaches, we’re very excited about the fantastic session topics and speakers we’ve lined up within the Foundations track. To-date, close to 14,000 people are registered, and we’re expecting over 1,000 of your foundation and grantmaking peers to attend the event on October 13-15 this year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

According to the Giving USA 2022 Report , giving by foundations to nonprofit organizations grew by 3.4% Foundation grants now represent 19% of total giving to nonprofits – the largest share on record. GrantScape is a database of current grant opportunities offered by foundations and federal, state, and local governments.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

With that, here are three starting points for activating DEI in your organization: Provide the tools Normalize feedback Evaluate and Reevaluate 1. The foundation of this skill set is the ability to give and receive feedback. Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2022

In 2022 nonprofits will continue their shift to becoming digital-first organizations. A extensive job board and career resource center for nonprofit professionals and foundation executives. 3) Foundation List :: foundationlist.org. nonprofits, foundations, and institutions of higher education. For Job Seekers Worldwide.

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Neon CRM

MAY 10, 2023

There are a million and one data management best practices that nonprofit organizations can follow—but if you actually tried to put a million and one practices to work all at the same time, things would get confusing fast. Good thing you don’t have to! Many nonprofits approach informational events in a sort of one-sided way.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2023

How do you practice inclusivity? Over the last couple of years, we’ve worked with dozens of amazing nonprofit organizations who are all committed to driving their mission forward and many of them utilize the power of endurance sports to empower people to make an impact. But running 13.1 miles at one time? Not a chance.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Five Salesforce Clouds to consider using at your organization. According to Salesforce Customer Success Metrics , organizations that adopt Marketing Cloud report a 27% decrease in costs to acquire new constituents. Is your organization hoping to boost productivity, generate leads, and increase revenue? Sales Cloud.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. To establish a strong department, it is essential to hire technically skilled staff who are well versed in nonprofit accounting requirements and best practices.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

Blogging can be a unique and powerful way for nonprofit organizations to connect with their audience. These five nonprofit blog best practices will help you engage your readers while making the most of your content. But those basics only set the foundation of your blog. The first is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF).

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 23, 2022

According to Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, while data analytics is a higher priority for organizations, just one-third of association professionals report their data is excellent or very good. It could be as simple as an organization is yet to set any goals, visions, or KPIs for its data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2023

Job Seekers 1) Chronicle of Philanthropy :: jobs.philanthropy.com A extensive job board and career resource center for nonprofit professionals and foundation executives. nonprofits, foundations, and institutions of higher education. nonprofits, foundations, and institutions of higher education.

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Cloud 4 Good

APRIL 16, 2021

During the recent 2021 Nonprofit Technology Conference, Cloud for Good Founder and CEO Tal Frankfurt met virtually with two pioneering leaders utilizing Salesforce to innovate in the nonprofit space during COVID-19: Zero to Three Chief Technology Officer Edima Elinewinga and Harold Grinspoon Foundation Chief Information Officer Eric Jordan.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

And these GivingTuesday best practices will help you take advantage of this powerful day of giving. 3 Key GivingTuesday best practices for campaign success While GivingTuesday presents a golden fundraising opportunity for nonprofits, its impact is limited to just one day. Let’s make it happen together!

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Jessamine Chin Director, VMWare Foundation Who She Is: As Director of the VMware Foundation, Jessamine Chin leads engagement for VMware's 20,000+ employees and heads their worldwide, social impact programs. The two key insights from our research is to 1) start with the customer’s needs and 2) apply established best practices.

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CauseVox

MAY 17, 2024

From understanding the significance of donor stewardship to implementing best practices, participants will gain actionable knowledge to enrich their organization’s donor engagement journey. Explore how effective stewardship practices can lay the foundation for cultivating lifelong bonds with donors, fostering sustained support.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 22, 2021

Nonprofit teams have a lot on their plates: not only do they have to run their programs as best they can to help their beneficiaries, but they have to run their internal organization also. You’ve heard of impact, and the many ways organizations try to capture what they’re doing. This is where impact management comes in.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 22, 2023

With a good constituent relationship management system (CRM), you can personalize your volunteer outreach, show your appreciation, and understand what it takes to engage someone with your organization. Consider these best practices for building successful relationships with your volunteers.

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