Josh Birkholz Named 2022-2024 Chair of Giving USA Foundation
Published August 1, 2022
Josh Birkholz, CEO of BWF, has been named Chair of Giving USA Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by The Giving Institute to advance research, education, and public understanding of philanthropy. He was officially inducted on July 20 and will serve in his role through July 31, 2024. Giving USA Foundation shares data and trends about […]
Legislative Roundup – Key Legislation Before Congress Impacting the Nonprofit Sector
Published July 22, 2022
By Sally Ehrenfried, Senior Principal, Government Relations at Blackbaud For those of you who know me, you know that I’m passionate about the nonprofit sector and its participation in policy conversations. Legislation at the federal, state, and local level can often impact how nonprofit organizations and foundations operate, how they assist their communities, and how government […]
Holistic Generosity : Removing the Silos Between Fundraising, Volunteerism and Activism
Published July 8, 2022
By Gabe Cooper, CEO of Virtuous If you’ve been around nonprofits for any length of time you’ve inevitably heard a nonprofit leader say “Donors are a relationship, not a transaction” – or possibly even “Our donors are more than just checkbooks.” Nonprofit leaders intuitively know that their constituents have far more to give than just […]
Using Effective Communication to Improve Employee Satisfaction and Retention
Published July 1, 2022
By Sarah Dave, Managing Director of Operations at Grants Plus Across the country, organizations seem to be grappling with the same workplace challenge: how can you retain your workforce in the midst of “The Great Resignation?” Recent surveys conducted by Pew and MIT concluded that some of the top reasons employees are leaving include a general lack of respect and […]
Five Ways to Leverage Giving USA 2022
Published June 27, 2022
Contributed by Kaitlin Robb, Communications Manager at The Curtis Group, a Giving Institute Member Firm and Giving USA 2022 Benefactor While it is no secret that our world has been forever changed by the events of the last several years, it remains true and constant that Americans are incredibly generous, giving $484.85 billion (a 4% […]
Board Engagement: Mapping Your Board for Fundraising Success
Published June 21, 2022
By Dwayne Ashley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Bridge Philanthropic Consulting By Sylvia White, Chief Operations Officer at Bridge Philanthropic Consulting Your firm’s role in mapping board relationships The lifeblood of any fundraising program is finding, cultivating, and keeping your donors. Unfortunately, too many organizations approach fundraising from a need-based mentality. Their immediate inclination […]
5 Ways to Maximize Your Volunteers’ Investment
Published June 17, 2022
By Derek Alley, CFRE, Co-Founder and President of Arthur Alley There are many reasons to appreciate your volunteers. This selfless group of individuals gives their time and talent to propel your mission forward. While the time commitment of a volunteer may range from a one-day project to a board seat, many nonprofits neglect to empower […]
Why Brand Strategy?
Published June 10, 2022
By Rick Dunham, Founder and Chairman of Dunham+Company In an increasingly cluttered market and changing fundraising landscape, it’s imperative to recognize the need to take your brand to its next level of growth. Differentiating your organization will build long-term sustainability and greater brand effectiveness. What is a Brand Strategy? As enduring brands—meaning ministries, organizations, and companies—have […]
Online Fundraising for Nonprofits: 7 Best Practices to Help You Raise More
Published June 3, 2022
By Tiara Stephan, Content Marketing Specialist at Qgiv Online fundraising has quickly dominated the fundraising world, with virtual events and digital campaigns driving donations for nonprofits everywhere. While online fundraising has become a big part of every organization’s fundraising strategy, not everyone knows how to maximize the impact of their online fundraising efforts and campaigns. However, […]
