In the international development and humanitarian aid space, a major shift toward locally/community-led organizations has been gaining traction over the past couple of years. For example, USAID has promised to allocate 25% of funding to local organizations in the countries where it works by 2025. This Lunch and Learn Talk will look at the major […]
Codes of ethics are becoming more and more common in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, but that does not mean they are always effective. In this workshop, we will Discuss what roles codes of ethics can play in organizations, Compare different codes of ethics to find best practices, and Generate ideas for increasing participation and […]
Over the past few years, the βdollars up, donors downβ giving trend has become more prominent, underscoring the importance of a strong major gifts program, with the 2023 Giving USA data further emphasizing this need. In this session, we will discuss how data and prospect research can help development teams take the best course of […]
Participate in an educational workshop led by Scott Harkey, Director of Development at the Perelman School of Medicine, aimed at the exploration of donor personalization techniques within the context of planned giving. Attendees will gain insights into customizing outreach efforts for legacy giving, fine-tuning messaging for life-income and qualified plan gifts, and optimizing stewardship practices […]
Program evaluations and monitoring have been used by the nonprofits and the funders to understand, verify, and hopefully increase the impact of the services provided. There is a variety of evaluation methods and they all come at a cost to a nonprofit. The βburden of proofβ had increased with a trend to demonstrate the return […]
Volunteers can be a critical part of a nonprofitβs impact infrastructure. As a nonprofit leader, what does it take to effectively leverage volunteers and build a consistent, reliable volunteer base? In this session, Dr. Melinda K. Johnson will share lessons from Compass Pro Bonoβs 20+ years of strategic engagement with more than 5,000 skilled volunteers […]
Participants will learn about burnout risk areas and leave with individual action steps for turning burnout jobs into sustainable jobs. This event is open to current NPL students and alumni.
Corporate giving comes in all shapes and sizes depending on many factors. During this course we will explore national corporate giving trends and how they can be considered when developing a corporate giving plan. The course will break down the various types of corporate giving including workplace giving, foundation grants, in kind donations, and employee […]
Presented by Happi Grillon, MSW, Executive Director of CASA-Philadelphia and Noreena Lewis, JD, CASA-Philadelphia. We'll cover how to successfully build and nurture the relationship between the Executive Director of a nonprofit and the Board Chair/President, and how this ultimately impacts the success of the entire board of directors and the organization itself. Learners will take […]
Practicum students are invited to present on their practicum experience. Presenting is voluntary and students have the option to compete for a prize. Students will present their insights, lessons learned, challenges, and success stories. This event provides a platform for practicum mentors and students to connect, learn from each other, and contribute to collective knowledge.