Opportunities and Initiatives
Making the most of National Philanthropy Day and Nonprofit Awareness Month
It’s Nonprofit Awareness Month — a great time to celebrate the hard work of nonprofits, volunteers and donors who make a difference in their communities and to give back yourself. Find local events near you throughout November.
World Wildlife Fund COO speaks on leading an international organization
Marcia Marsh, chief operating officer of the World Wildlife Fund, discusses leading the international organization at a free Community of Nonprofit Scholars event at NC State on Nov. 6.
CONS event focuses on new ways to engage the community and students
Marcia Marsh, chief operating officer of the World Wildlife Fund, discusses leading the international organization at a free Community of Nonprofit Scholars event at NC State on Nov. 6.
Making social media make a difference for your nonprofit
Philanthropy Journal's fall training series concludes with the webinar "How to Measure and Leverage Your Nonprofit's Social Media Efforts," presented by Dawn Crawford, principal communicator and co-founder of Raleigh-based BC/DC Ideas (Dec. 18).
PJ adds Planned Giving workshop to series of monthly webinars
Philanthropy Journal adds a Nov. 7 “How to Launch and Sustain a Successful Planned Giving Program” workshop to its series of monthly webinars to help nonprofit practitioners build capacity to better meet the needs of constituents. The daylong workshop will be presented by Jan Doolin, who delivered the popular “Endowment 101” training last February. For complete details, click here.
PJ launches monthly webinar series to benefit nonprofit practitioners
To better serve our readers and the many nonprofit practitioners who strive to improve their communities, Philanthropy Journal will launch a monthly webinar series on Sept. 17. Topics will include marketing and communications, advocacy and public policy, philanthropy and fundraising, technology and more. Webinars will be presented by leaders in their fields who will share their expertise to benefit everyone from new grassroots nonprofits to foundations considering their next big steps.
Social Equity Leadership Conference in Raleigh
H. George Frederickson will deliver the keynote address at the 12th annual Social Equity Leadership Conference, "Globally Engaged, Locally Responsible: New Challenges for Social Equity,” to be held Wednesday through Friday in Raleigh. The event is open to the general public and will involve scholars and practitioners from around the world.
Day of national giving aims to raise $100 million for grassroots organizations
Kimbia CEO Dan Gillett predicts that Give Local America!, a day of national giving to benefit grassroots organizations, “will be at least a $100 million event.”
Habitat Bergen ‘5K Race’ to Build Homes
Endowment 101 – A One-Day Intensive Workshop
Increasing financial pressures mean that some nonprofits and foundations need to rely on endowments to finance an even greater share of current and future revenue needs. It is essential to start the building process now in order not to be left behind.
This one-day interactive workshop is designed for staff, board members and professional advisors who want to help organizations and foundations build and sustain a successful endowment.
A strong endowment will:
Posting your nonprofit job with the Philanthropy Journal is an easy, cost-effective way to fill your current job vacancies.
