Stories: Nonprofit Stories

The gold standard for many nonprofits whose missions are critical to our society is the ability to provide reliable services to the people who are counting on them, regardless of economic ups and downs. This is especially true in the wake of weather-related...

The last few years have been rough for nonprofits’ efforts to retain and recruit talent. You and others working in the sector know this better than anyone. It’s been especially difficult to recruit and retain fundraising professionals. A staggering 46...

It’s difficult enough to engage board members in fundraising activities when the economy is strong, let alone when the economy is shaky. But a challenging financial environment is no time to ease up on managing your board of directors. As 2023 gets rolling,...

Just as market declines, inflation and job worries have individuals considering their overall resources as potential spending sources, your organization and other nonprofits may be doing the same as you seek to meet the community’s increasing needs in a...

Encourage donors to review their stock holdings Even though 2022’s rough stock market may still be a concern, late-year rallies may help. Chances are not all of your donors’ holdings have had an unusually down year. A gift of appreciated stock is still...

A study released by Give.org reinforces that charities' commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is important to donors. And as you are evaluating your planned giving strategies for your organization’s long-term health, make sure that your...

The daily news may not be offering overwhelming hope for a productive giving season, but that shouldn’t stop you from charging ahead with plans to secure the philanthropic resources your organization needs to carry out its mission. Here are three ways you...

The Covid era is sometimes referred to as the Great Resignation because of the large number of people who have exited the workforce in the last couple of years. Some are referring to this period as the Great Retirement, considering that, as Goldman Sachs...