Leaders at nine of the nation’s most influential nonprofit funding and infrastructure organizations are pushing funders to loosen their guidelines on grants during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. The nine organizations issued a joint statement calling on foundations to significantly increase grant spending during this crisis. The statement was issued jointly by the leaders of BoardSource, […]

As president and CEO of Big Brother Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Midlands, Nichole Turgeon conducts exit interviews with employees when they leave the organization. But she also does a “stay interview” with each of her approximately 33 staff. Feedback from employees is consistent: if they were to leave, they would most miss their co-workers, […]

* Editor’s note: The NPT received the session information from this speaker for this session. Many nonprofit managers are frustrated by the struggle to create engaging and profitable fundraising events. These managers might try changing venues and revamping themes, but to find event success they should instead be focusing on how they can harness neuroscience […]

* Editor’s note: The NPT obtained some of the planned session presentations and selected several to be highlighted. One of the major gift sessions planned was showcasing the five trends with the power to change major gifts fundraising. The presentation was put together by Joshua Else, associate vice president for development at Johns Hopkins University, […]

GivingTuesday, the nonprofit behind the annual day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, plans a “global day of giving and unity” on May 5 as an emergency response to the COVID-19 virus. #GivingTuesdayNow is “designed to drive an influx of generosity, citizen engagement, business and philanthropy activation, and support for communities and nonprofits around […]

Giving decreased 1.4 percent during 2019 compared to 2018, but remained 6 percent greater than in 2017, according to data in the 2019 Fourth Quarter Report of the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP). There was a dramatic drop in the number of new donors in 2019, and new donors from 2018 who gave again in 2019, of 5.7 percent […]

The impact of COVID-19 is devastating on people and industries. The nonprofit sector received some vital support through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or CARES Act, signed into law on March 27. The $2.2 trillion stimulus bill is more than 850 pages with important help when it comes to donations and operational […]

Editor’s note: The NonProfit Times received the session information from the speakers and this is what was included. Store and restaurant owners often fear mystery shoppers and diners. Items that are advertised as on sale but aren’t and cold coffee can damage the reputation of such establishments. It can happen in fundraising too but trust […]

Editor’s note: The NonProfit Times received the session information from the speakers and this was included. Campaign, Feasibility, Planning … a study by any other name is still a study of fundraising potential for your organization. Studies help ascertain timing, identify prospective donors, and build awareness about your organization’s vision. Some organizations proceed with a […]

As a fundraiser, you work tirelessly to garner the support that drives your organization forward. The annual golf fundraiser is a huge opportunity to do exactly that — not only through fundraising, but through donor stewardship and by tapping into the networks of your organization’s highest-capacity supporters. It’s also a seamless introduction to corporate partners […]

Applications are now open for loans as part of the $75-million NYC COVID-19 Response & Impact Fund, hosted by New York Community Trust and administered by the Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF). No-interest loans are available to human services and arts and culture nonprofits that are based in New York City. The loans are made possible […]