San Diego-based cloud fundraising software company Classy has closed on $118 million in Series D funding — almost twice what it raised in previous rounds combined. The injection of capital aims to accelerate product development, double the size of its product and engineering organization during the next two years, and enter into new markets such […]

Hunger and poverty nonprofits drove massive growth experienced in online revenue for charities during 2020 as COVID-19 played a role in fundraising expansion across channels, whether it was online, email or social media. Online revenue grew by 32% in 2020, including a 173% increase among hunger and poverty groups, compared to the previous year, according […]

The rapid conviction by a criminal court jury in Minneapolis of former police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd last year brought the expected and swift reactions from leaders across the nonprofit sector. The leaders not only backed the verdict, many also voiced support for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act […]

Even for the Best Nonprofits To Work For, 2020 was a difficult year. The United States Tennis Association Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) rarely has any voluntary turnover among its 21 employees. But like at many nonprofits, the pandemic forced difficult decisions. The organization laid off about one-third of its staff in July. It was among […]

The value of a volunteer hour jumped almost 5%, eclipsing an estimated $28 per hour amid the pandemic. The value of a volunteer hour was estimated at $28.54 in 2020, up $1.34 from $27.20 in 2019, according to assessments by Independent Sector, in partnership with the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. The […]

Determining the size and shape of fundraising special events and choosing a site are critical factors in planning for an event. In his book, Planning Special Events, published by Jossey-Bass as part of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy’s Excellence in Fund Raising series, James S. Armstrong suggests that there are certain criteria that can […]

Scott Kolbrenner capped a successful stint on game show Wheel of Fortune by guessing the missing-letters phrase _LO_ _NG _H_TE GO_N, suggested by the clue “What Are You Wearing?,” was “flowing white gown.” But Kolbrenner will not personally pocket any of the $145,000 his one-day appearance netted. Instead, he will split the money evenly between […]

COVID-19 and the shutdown have put the role of nonprofit boards in sharp focus. It’s a good time to reexamine your understandings and expectations of your organization’s board. What is it that boards actually do? A good way to think about it is to remember the “required and elective” scheme. Boards are required to see […]

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) approved a $3-million dividend for policy holders, the 15th consecutive year that a dividend was declared. Dividends to nonprofit members have now eclipsed $50 million since 2007. “As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ourselves, our mission is to support other nonprofits,” said President and CEO Pamela Davis, who founded the Santa Cruz, Calif.-based […]

Vartan Gregorian, who led the Carnegie Corporation of New York for more than two decades, revitalized The New York Public Library during the 1980s, and served as president of Brown University, died suddenly on April 15 at age 87. He had been hospitalized for testing due to stomach pain,  according to the Carnegie Corporation. “Vartan […]

One of the largest United Way affiliates in the nation, and one of the smallest, will combine operations. After several months of discussions, the boards of United Way of Central Indiana (UWCI) and United Way of Putnam County (UWPC) have voted to function as United Way of Central Indiana, serving the areas of Boone, Hamilton, […]