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What is the current state of U.S. #nonprofits, and what are the key issues #funders need to know to best support them? Join us on June 20th for a free #webinar on "What Funders Need to Know: The State of Nonprofits and Grantee Well-Being." Hosted in partnership with Philanthropy California, we will examine CEP’s new, forthcoming report, State of Nonprofits 2024: What Funders Need to Know, which takes the pulse of nonprofit leaders through CEP’s nationally representative Nonprofit Voice Panel. We will also discuss findings from a forthcoming CEP Research Snapshot, How Foundations are Supporting Grantee Staff Well-Being, which explores how funders are perceiving and acting on issues related to the well-being and burnout of staff at their grantee organizations. Panelists: Elisha Smith Arrillaga, Ph.D., Vice President, Research, Center for Effective Philanthropy Gloria Corral, President and CEO, Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) Tim Delaney, President and CEO, National Council of Nonprofits Elizabeth Brown, Managing Director, Mental Health and Well-Being, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Phil Buchanan, President, CEP (moderator) Register now (the recording will be sent to all registrants): https://lnkd.in/e5RggkeS #philanthropy #giving #charitablegiving #community #leadership

SEEKING: A deserving, underserved mid- to large-sized nonprofit to partner with and support, PRO BONO, in 2024. Serving underserved nonprofits is our passion at ReputationUs. Each year, RepUs selects and partners with one nonprofit (geography doesn't matter) to support via public relations and reputation management. Are you a nonprofit? Know a nonprofit? Contact RepUs @ Contact@ReputationUs.com https://lnkd.in/eyubYWiM At RepUs, our talents center around reputation, but our true passion is helping deserving nonprofits. We have a long, proud history of partnering with some remarkable nonprofits that exemplify dedication to their worthwhile causes. Collaborating with nonprofits excites us and makes our work worthwhile. As nonprofits help to make the world a better place, there are times when you may need to enhance your ability to connect with the right individuals and donors, advance the overall mission of the nonprofit and protect the integrity of the nonprofits mission, while helping to defend the nonprofit against unexpected circumstances, ranging from personal to political. Three Phases of Reputation Support for Nonprofits: 1. Protecting Your Aspirations Working side-by-side with us for at least six months, RepUs can help you execute your plan and measure its success. We’ll also teach you how to maintain momentum going forward. 2. Advancing Your Reputation You’ll receive a strategic, clear and tactical plan to advance your mission and enhance your reputation based on the insights obtained through the assessment. 3. Enhancing Relationships Connect with RepUs about your aspirations and what relationship you’re seeking to enhance. We’ll listen, offer feedback and perform an initial reputation assessment based on your specific circumstances. LinkedIn for Nonprofits Kentucky Nonprofit Network Ohio Association of Nonprofit Organizations Center for Nonprofit Excellence: Louisville and Southern Indiana Nonprofit Marketing Club National Council of Nonprofits National Center on Nonprofit Enterprise (NCNE) National Association of Nonprofits Nonprofits First Nonprofits on a Mission Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

Investing in our community is essential! Local nonprofit leaders are reaping the rewards through the Empowering Good program, designed to help Orange County nonprofits grow and thrive. Since its launch, this initiative has supported over 100 organizations, offering tools and training to create lasting impact. Curious to learn how nonprofits are benefiting from this powerful partnership between Orange County Government and Crummer’s Edyth Bush Institute? Read more about the program's impact and how it's empowering local nonprofits to innovate, grow, and serve more people: https://bit.ly/3Zdz3xW. #EmpoweringGood #CrummerBusiness #EdythBush #NonprofitTransformation

Concerning but not surprising news from Center for Effective Philanthropy - the burnout is getting worse. "While burnout is a perennial issue in nonprofit organizations, our data indicate that nonprofit leaders’ alarm over the issue is not abating but rising. Half of those we surveyed are more concerned about their own burnout now than they were at this time last year." So what are we doing about it? How are nonprofit boards and leadership going to tackle this? Interesting that the data shows that nonprofits are strong financially.

☀️ A New Day for Listening: Funders Co-Learning From Nonprofits’ Community Feedback At Listen4Good, we’ve seen firsthand how nonprofits and funders are transforming the practice of listening to communities. In a new blog originally published by our partners at Fund for Shared Insight, L4G Founder & Executive Director Valerie Threlfall reflects on the progress made and the exciting shifts we see for how funders and nonprofits can work together to gather and act on feedback. Nonprofits are leading the charge in using community insights to shape services and drive equity, while funders are increasingly stepping up to support these efforts — and learning alongside their grantees. Check out the blog to learn more about this powerful evolution and how listening partnerships are helping to create real, sustained impact: https://lnkd.in/gJ-82vFU And don't miss our 1,000 for Good Event to celebrate our collective impact! https://lnkd.in/gafipc7H #Listen4Good #SharedInsight #CommunityFeedback #Philanthropy #Nonprofits #Funders #FeedbackDriven #EquityInAction

Trust in #nonprofits rebounds! The current level of trust in nonprofits is 57%. This is based on the findings of a survey conducted by Independent Sector. The survey, which is the largest nationally representative survey of its kind, surveyed over 3,000 individuals. ➡ Trust in nonprofits has rebounded by 5 points after four years of decline. Trust in nonprofits is higher than trust in #philanthropy, which remains steady at 33%. ➡ Trust in nonprofits is also higher than trust in other sectors such as government, business, and media, which have seen a decline in trust. ➡ Americans trust nonprofits to reduce national divisions more than they trust corporations, government, or media. To review the whole report, click here: https://lnkd.in/ee83wYf5 #training #leadershipdevelopment #nonprofitgovernance #tampabay #nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership Center believes we are #BetterTogether!

Cutting-edge data from Florida Nonprofit Alliance and Florida Philanthropic Network is boosting Florida's nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. These studies explore donor behavior, revealing key insights into how people give. Whether it's money or time, understanding these patterns helps nonprofits plan better for the future and create more effective strategies. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eCJDiFuk #fpn2024 #floridaphilanthropy #philanthropy

Last week we had the chance to co-present as part of the Maryland Nonprofits accelerator program. Thank you to the great group of nonprofit fundraisers and leaders who took time out of their day to join us and engage in the discussion. We talked a lot about Fundraising Planning and Strategies and wanted to share the top takeaways. Here are just a few that we loved discussing: 📍 Know where you are. Know who your people are. Know what resources you have to get started with. Start with understanding this to efficiently go after what you need. 🚗 When you go on vacation, you have a plan of how you’re getting there, right? The same thought process applies to your fundraising planning. You need to know your final destination (how much you’re trying to fundraise) and how you plan to get there (your fundraising plan.) 💰 Diversify your fundraising and your revenue streams. Know what’s involved with each and understand that if one method of your fundraising isn’t successful, you will have other reliable methods to help sustain your fundraising. 🤓 BE REALISTIC and be fair.  Knowing what you have to work with and what is available is necessary to understand what you can accomplish with your team. 👏 The community you create is everything. Regardless of how you set out to build yours, build it with transparency in mind and an alignment to ensure that your community becomes your organization's “Swifties.” Thank you to Maryland Nonprofits for having us!   If you are one of our Maryland nonprofit friends and not already a member, check them out! They are an organization that provides local nonprofits with resources and connections to strengthen the nonprofit community. Let us know if we can help you to connect. 💛 https://lnkd.in/gxw9JNrx

Last week, the Star Tribune shared the challenges nonprofits are facing, and it’s a stark reminder: thriving, not just surviving, should be our goal! 🌱 You can check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/g-zybEMB There are certainly so many things to love about being a Minnesotan, but this sums it up pretty well. “Everybody says Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes — and also 10,000 or so nonprofits,” As CEO of Propel Nonprofits, Henry Jiménez, says in the article, “This is what makes Minnesota a beautiful place to live.” And I couldn't agree more! So, how do we help nonprofits thrive? Here are some tips we give our clients at BrandRaise: 1️⃣ Diversify your revenue streams. Grants alone won’t cut it, and too many events can be overwhelming. Try balancing 1–3 events a year, applying for no more than 5 grants, running a solid annual campaign, and engaging major gifts to name a few strategies. A well-rounded strategy is the key to success! 🎯 Neighborhood Forest does a great job at this approach. 2️⃣ Communicate consistently. Take a page from Small Sums—they’re constantly sharing incredible stories that highlight the impact they’re making. Their posts are a bright spot in my LinkedIn feed, and this steady communication is gold for staying top of mind! 💡 3️⃣ Spread the leadership love! Don’t go it alone—form committees, involve your community, and share the load. Not only will you tackle challenges more effectively, but you'll also deepen the connection between volunteers and your mission. It’s a triple win! 🎉 Lani Basa from the The BWC - The Business Women's Circle is doing just that as she kicks of her fundraising for her foundation and grant programs (https://lnkd.in/gMj5sBU4). 💪 #NonprofitSuccess #MinnesotaNonprofits #CommunityStrength #InvestInNonprofits #BrandRaise

👋Hey! You! Nonprofit coordinators and professionals! Have you thought about your community strategy? Now is the perfect time! Our friends at Donately put together an incredible resource on how to unite your supporters. From volunteers to donors to community members, having the right community strategy can boost engagement and amplify your impact. Read more 👇 and share this article with your friends and colleagues 🧡 #CommunityStrategy #VolunteerStrategy #DonorStrategy #NonprofitStrategy #NonprofitManagement #VolunteerManagement #StrategicPlanning https://hubs.la/Q02flv_s0