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A Different Take on P2P Fundraising: Looking into the Minds of Volunteers
October 2, 2017 at 12:30 pm

A few months back, our friends over at Turnkey—Katrina VanHuss and Otis Fulton—sent us a copy of their latest book, “Dollar Dash: The Behavioral Economics of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.” And because NonProfit PRO’s September issue is our annual P2P issue, we thought it would be the perfect fit...

Fundraising Success: Role of the Board in P2P Fundraising
September 26, 2017 at 11:11 am

When you are invested in an organization with your time, talents and treasures, you are fully invested. Board members should be passionate enough about their organization’s mission to be joyfully engaged in its fundraising...

Editor's Note: Eating In the Name of Social Good
September 22, 2017 at 12:04 pm

I’ve been in this role for about 8 months now, and I’ve written a handful of these editor’s notes. I’m sure (if you’ve been following) you’ve learned quite a bit about me. You’ve probably gotten to know me even better if you’ve been staying up-to-date with our newest video series, “#NPPTrendingNow.” Check out the website if you haven’t! It’s a real good time...

NPP P2P Power Session Spotlight: The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
September 20, 2017 at 12:30 pm

There is a staggering number of young adults between the ages of 20 and 39 who are diagnosed with cancer each year. Specifically, that number is over 60,000—and that’s in the U.S. alone. Even more heart wrenching, approximately 9,000 young adults pass away each year from cancer...

#NPPTrendingNow Ep. 16: 3 Tips for Effective Multi-Dimensional Segmentation
September 8, 2017 at 9:20 am

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: Nonprofit HR's newly released report on nonprofit talent and culture practices; three tips for effective multi-dimensional segmentation; and Social Solutions' new report on what funders are looking for in nonprofit organizations...

#NPPTrendingNow Ep. 15: Here's Why You Need to Take Advantage of Google Ad Grants
September 1, 2017 at 10:27 am

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: Kayla Matthews shows you how to use Google Ad Grants, Gary Wohlfeill dives into social fundraising and Jason Lewis discusses employee vs. employee job expectations...

Editor's Note: You Are Innovators
August 18, 2017 at 10:58 am

What a time to be alive. The innovation I’ve been seeing year after year never ceases to amaze me. And when I say innovation, I’m not only referring to technology. Sure, the technology of our time continues to evolve...

#NPPTrendingNow Ep. 13: How Do You Approach Wealthy Donors?
August 18, 2017 at 10:50 am

Welcome back to #NPPTrendingNow, a weekly video series where NonProfit PRO Editor-in-Chief Nhu Te breaks down the top three coveted stories of the week. Here's what we've got going on for you this week: Andrea Kihlstedt quizzes you with eight possible approaches for engaging wealthy donors; Nick Ellinger dives into donor retention; and we talk about how tragedies can spur charitable giving...

Be a Better Fundraiser: Top 5 Stories to Read on National Nonprofit Day
August 17, 2017 at 9:30 am

The nonprofit space is a great area to be in. While fundraisers and professionals in the nonprofit sector continue to face the challenges on a day-to-day basis, they are surrounded by uplifting people who are passionate as they are about their mission and cause...

Editor's Note: Fun in the Sun
July 21, 2017 at 10:55 am

Happy Summer! It feels like just last night that I was counting down the seconds until the start of 2017. But here we are, in (what feels like) a blink of an eye later. I’m not complaining, though. It’s the beginning of my favorite time of the year—when I spend my weekends making sand angels, frolicking under the hot summer rays...