What Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron’ Decision Means To Nonprofits
By Steven M. Woolf The U.S. Supreme Court at the end of this year’s term rejected a 40-year rule that required judicial deference to the subject matter expertise of federal departments and agencies when interpreting statutory requirements in regulations. The
85% Of United Nations’ Sustainable Goals Not Being Met
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are approved by the UN’s 193 member countries. A UN Special Edition Report highlighted a considerable gap in achieving the SDG targets: Approximately 80% of the targets have deviated, stalled, or regressed, and
New Data: Major Gifts, Multiple Revenue Streams Boosting Fundraising
Are the good times for nonprofit fundraisers, if not back, at least on the horizon? More than four in 10 (46%) who were surveyed said their overall revenue had increased during the past 12 months, while just more than one-third
Grants: The Fine Art Of Arm Twisting
The grant deadline is barreling toward you like a freight train. You asked program staff for critical information weeks ago, but still have not received it. They’re ignoring your texts, emails, and phone calls, and you’ve just learned an essential
The Contradiction Within Healthcare Fundraising
By Jenny Love A dichotomy exists regarding retention within the realm of fundraising. Although it seems contradictory, retention is about money, but it is also not about money. To effectively retain and encourage top fundraisers, it is essential to understand
$30 Million Commitment For Cancer Research Grants
The V Foundation for Cancer Research in Cary, N.C. announced a major expansion to its partnership with the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC) during the recent 2024 ESPY Awards show. The V Foundation, DCC and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center have committed
New Stuff: Moore, Bloomerang Launch Enhancements
Experience management and direct response fundraising firm Moore has released its Moore Audience-Centric Testing Suite (ACTS), a packaged suite of testing tools designed to enhance the effectiveness of fundraising creative and communications across all marketing channels. According to the firm,
Some Donors Put Politics Aside, Give To Opposite-Attracting NPOs
Photo from @DepositPhotos Americans are divided along progressive and conservative lines when it comes to politics and often even the nonprofits they support. But exclusive new data shows there are Americans who give to both types of organizations, say a
Know Yourself Better: Grant Pros Should Take The 4 Tendencies Quiz
By Crystal M. Kurzen There is a path to being happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative, especially as a grant professional. Gretchen Rubin’s The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and
Jimmy Carter’s Memorabilia Raises $2.8 Million
Image Courtesy of Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division By Richard H. Levey At age 99 former President Jimmy Carter continues to have a positive impact on social good, even at age 99 and from his hospice care. A
