article thumbnail

USPS Releases Nonprofit Stamp

NonProfit PRO

Postal Service issued Patriotic Block, a new nondenominated, nonprofit stamp intended for business mailings by authorized nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit 245
article thumbnail

MacKenzie Scott to Give Away $250M in Funding to Small Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

MacKenzie Scott’s Yield Giving will provide 250 $1 million unrestricted operating gifts to small nonprofits. The application process is now open, with awardees expected to be announced early next year.

Nonprofit 237
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Donors: Beware of Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

As a nonprofit fundraiser and attorney, I do my due diligence if I support a new nonprofit. Unfortunately, it's an open secret that financial firewalls within some nonprofits can be thin or non-existent. But nonprofits are businesses, and we should treat them as such.

Nonprofit 242
article thumbnail

Should Your Nonprofit Blog in 2023?

NonProfit PRO

There is a lot of data that supports both sides of the blogging discussion and whether or not your nonprofit should take up this practice. When debating a topic like this, it's best to weigh the pros and cons.

Nonprofit 203
article thumbnail

Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

You’ll see case studies of other nonprofits who have taken similar steps. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

article thumbnail

How Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Impacts Nonprofits, Part 2

NonProfit PRO

In part one, I described the difficulties nonprofits are facing trying to comply with the Stop WOKE Act. Now let’s take a deeper look into what complying with this law means for nonprofits with employees doing business in the state — discussing everything from human resources to donor relations.

Nonprofit 309
article thumbnail

The Top 3 Charity Rating & Badge Programs for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good Seventy-two percent of individuals say that the presence of a charity rating badge increases their likelihood of giving. All three programs are free to use, accept online donations for your nonprofit, and are nonprofit organizations themselves.

Badge 214
article thumbnail

5 Cybersecurity Best Practices for Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good According to the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have experienced a cyberattack (email phishing, website hacking, ransomware, social media attack, etc.). Cybersecurity cannot be ignored in 2023.

Nonprofit 269
article thumbnail

Announcing the 2023 Nonprofit Tech for Good Report!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The biennial Nonprofit Tech for Good Report seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofit organizations use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good on social media.

Nonprofit 278
article thumbnail

What You Need to Consider During Background Checks for Nonprofit Volunteers

NonProfit PRO

At many nonprofits, volunteers play critical roles, from staffing special events and keeping programs running to serving as directors on boards. They are often the most effective community ambassadors, but, increasingly, nonprofits must consider the risks associated with failing to vet potential volunteers.

Volunteer 208
article thumbnail

The Denan Project - Leveraging WhatsApp for Good

As part of building a new supporter journey (from making a one-time donation to becoming a sustaining supporter), The Denan Project set out to shorten the time between the first donation and the recurring donations.

article thumbnail

Nonprofit Trends for 2023

NonProfit PRO

As we turn to the new year, Funraise proposes its top 2023 nonprofit fundraising trends.

Nonprofit 275
article thumbnail

The 2023 Nonprofit Sector Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss

NonProfit PRO

Set some time away from your daily nonprofit work to find the missing pieces of your nonprofit’s strategy by attending some of 2023’s in-person nonprofit sector conferences.

Nonprofit 264
article thumbnail

How Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Impacts Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Recently, companies, nonprofits, schools, schools that are also nonprofits, consultants and educators have been caught in a windstorm of confusion over the implementation of two Florida laws.

Nonprofit 265
article thumbnail

The NonProfit Voice Ep 75: When Is It Time to Switch to a New Nonprofit Technology Solution?

NonProfit PRO

Beth Fisher of Mel Trotter Ministries and Fisher Strategic join The NonProfit Voice to discuss her organization’s journey of selecting and implementing new technology to improve workflows and be more efficient with donor communications.

Nonprofit 240
article thumbnail

Nonprofit Leaders Cite Workforce Shortages and Hiring Difficulties As Top Challenge in New Study

NonProfit PRO

To help nonprofits set their priorities for the year ahead, NonProfit PRO, powered by NAPCO Research, conducted the “2023 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study." Here are some of the key takeaways from the study, which was conducted in November 2022.

Nonprofit 262
article thumbnail

The Clean Data Checklist for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Meet the companion that nonprofit CRM users have been waiting for! Download the Clean Data Checklist to create a framework that keeps your team members on the same page.

Nonprofit 212
article thumbnail

2023 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

101 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits is a blog and webinar series on website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media best practices for nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide. 17: National Nonprofit Day — #NationalNonprofitDay (Internationally recognized).

Nonprofit 317
article thumbnail

Qgiv Releases Time-Saving Event Management Software for Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Qgiv released new event management software for nonprofits. The platform, designed to help charitable organizations increase event registrations, attendance, and giving at events, enables nonprofits to build an exceptional event experience for their guests, whether the event is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.

Nonprofit 214
article thumbnail

8 Grant Research Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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. The websites listed below can help your nonprofit search and apply for grant funding. in 2021 to $90.88 Plans & Pricing.

Grant 302
article thumbnail

LinkedIn for Nonprofits Launches Free LinkedIn Resource Hub

NonProfit PRO

LinkedIn launched a free online Resource Hub for nonprofits through its LinkedIn for Nonprofits program to help nonprofits make the best use of the platform.

Linkedin 217
article thumbnail

5 Reasons Why Social Media is Essential for Small Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Sponsored by Network for Good – an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet supporters where they are and make sure your organization is easy to access and interact with.

article thumbnail

7 Magnificent and Essential KPIs That Matter for Your Nonprofit

NonProfit PRO

Day-to-day business management is where KPIs can make a difference for your nonprofit. By using a handful of metrics that everyone agrees on, you can organize tasks, rally the team, and get everyone focused on the right kind of work.

Nonprofit 280
article thumbnail

Nonprofits Evolve Amid Economic Uncertainty: BDO Nonprofit Standards Survey 2022

NonProfit PRO

Despite a year of global economic turmoil characterized by inflation and the looming possibility of a downturn, nonprofits not only achieved revenue growth but expanded their impact, according to BDO’s annual Nonprofit Standards benchmarking survey.

Nonprofit 217
article thumbnail

How to Build Your Nonprofit Community

NonProfit PRO

Here are some tips on how to build your nonprofit community. Similar in some ways to our for-profit counterparts, "selling” our missions is no different than selling consumer goods. In both cases, what we’re after is a satisfied customer that comes back for more.

Nonprofit 283
article thumbnail

The NonProfit Voice Ep 73: The Importance of Building Your Nonprofit Tech Stack for 2023

NonProfit PRO

Glen Peck of the Lustgarten Foundation and Salvatore Salpietro of Fundraise Up join The NonProfit Voice to discuss why nonprofits should not be afraid to update their tech stacks.

Nonprofit 233
article thumbnail

Overcoming the Worker and Volunteer Shortage at Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Today, the nonprofit community is suffering from a labor and volunteer shortage. Due to the lack of volunteers and a shift in government support, some nonprofit organizations may have to halt programs and readjust their goals to help those most in need.

Volunteer 266
article thumbnail

Where Are the Nonprofit Workers?

NonProfit PRO

In the past year, I have interfaced with nonprofits in a variety of ways. One central theme that continued to occur is the major issue of having the quantity and quality of nonprofit workers an organization needs.

Nonprofit 260
article thumbnail

How Fintech Is Changing Nonprofit Philanthropy

NonProfit PRO

Nonprofit funding is evolving rapidly, with new players and technologies emerging almost daily. To keep up with the latest trends, let’s take a look at how fintech is shaping the future of nonprofits from small-dollar donors and what steps you can take to adopt these practices at your organization.

Nonprofit 335
article thumbnail

Participate in NonProfit PRO’s “Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study”

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO is gearing up to release its annual “Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study.” First, we are seeking nonprofit professionals to complete our survey In order to get a sense of what is happening in the sector. .

Nonprofit 169
article thumbnail

5 Nonprofit Digital Content Ideas to Build Your Community

NonProfit PRO

Optimize your nonprofit digital content with these five ideas. Effective online marketing can open up many opportunities to engage with your supporters.

Nonprofit 250
article thumbnail

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Diversify Funding in 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Diversifying your funding is critical to your nonprofit’s stability and ability to achieve your mission. With the ups and downs of the past few years, many nonprofit organizations that were heavily dependent on just one or two funding sources found themselves in a tight spot. Consistency helps nonprofits to plan and forecast.

Nonprofit 291
article thumbnail

Customer Service for Nonprofits: 4 Ways to Retain Donors

NonProfit PRO

At their core, nonprofits are service-oriented. And while there are distinctions between the way for-profit and nonprofit entities run, the standards of customer service apply equally between the two.

Nonprofit 311
article thumbnail

Thinking About Flying Solo as a Nonprofit Consultant?

NonProfit PRO

If you are interested in flying solo in a consulting career path, you need to understand how you can help nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit 257
article thumbnail

2022 NonProfit Professionals of the Year Awards

NonProfit PRO

NonProfit PRO has plenty of content on thanking donors, but each year, we like to take a moment to offer some gratitude to a few individuals who have made a difference for their organizations and their communities. So here are this year's NonProfit Professionals of the Year.

Nonprofit 224
article thumbnail

7 Nonprofit Holiday Bloopers

NonProfit PRO

I typically go through my stack of mail once a week to scan in new ideas or things I particularly like because I learn from what you as fundraisers do at your nonprofits. Well, as a special Thanksgiving message, I wanted to share some holiday bloopers I’ve seen recently.

Nonprofit 253
article thumbnail

Volunteers Are a Precious Nonprofit Resource

NonProfit PRO

Volunteers are a tremendous resource for charitable nonprofits. Without volunteers, nonprofits would struggle to provide programs, community services and more. Volunteerism in the United States peaked between 2003 and 2005, when approximately 29% of all Americans reported their volunteerism.

Volunteer 248
article thumbnail

New Report Reveals Nonprofit Priorities for 2023

NonProfit PRO

OneCause released its new report: The 2023 Fundraising Outlook: Insights for Nonprofit Planning & Prioritization.

Nonprofit 267
article thumbnail

Guide to Nonprofit Payment Processing

NonProfit PRO

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of nonprofit payment processing, common terms to know, how to protect your nonprofit from fraud, and key considerations when investing in a payment processor. Payment processing is one of the most confusing parts of online donations. There's a lot to assess.

Nonprofit 223
article thumbnail

9 Common-Sense Tips for Nonprofit Executives to Be in Partnership With the Board

NonProfit PRO

The relationship between a nonprofit board and the CEO/executive director is frequently referred to as a partnership. Most governance literature cites that the board and executive partnership is a goal where there is a clear distinction between the roles and a relationship that is equal and balanced.

Nonprofit 220