This article was originally posted on NPEngage Last summer we saw an incredible phenomenon in the nonprofit sector—the ALS Association received close to $115M from 2.6M donors in a record one-month period. It was faster and greater than any such social fundraising campaign in the number of donors, from all walks of life—from President Bush, […]
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of The Breakfast Club. A movie that revealed as much about the high school caste system as it did the actual goings on of a unique, all-Saturday detention behind closed doors. Sure, it may very well be the 80’s-phile in me, but I think that the film is just […]
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Being a race director for the past seven years now, I am often asked how to quickly pull together a 5K run or walk for “fill-in-the-blank” cause. My answer is rather straightforward: there is no easy or fast way to plan, organize, and execute a successful fundraising event of any kind, especially a race. […]
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It may seem like we’re pro-Millennial around here, and that’s because we are. I love being the voice of my generation for Third Sector Today and Top Nonprofits because it’s something I’m proud to be a part of. I’m so excited that I have skills and knowledge just because of when I was born and […]
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The wage gap between men and women is a major issue across all sectors, especially among nonprofits where the majority of the workforce is women. But what about the “Mom Gap”, the wage gap between mothers and childless women? Working mothers make about 7 to 14% less than women without children. Even in high salary […]
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Third Sector Today and Top Nonprofits are dedicated to bringing and sharing ideas to help elevate your cause. This year, our team of stringers will be LIVE tweeting from various nonprofit events to bring you some inspiration and share great ideas that can help your organization. Follow the hashtag #3STTNPEvents! #3STTNPEvents got Crafty in Columbus […]
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This post, written by Claire Axelrad, originally published on her site, Clairification , and we are thankful for her permission to share it with you, since it provides great inspiration. I have a dream for 2015 – and beyond. I have a dream this is the year your organization will move beyond defining yourself by what […]
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Life Lessons from My Dad, A Rock Star Advocate for People Living in Poverty After more than 30 years, my dad, Jack Frech, recently retired as the director of Athens County Job and Family Services, a local Ohio county entity responsible for administering benefits to the poor, like food stamps, Medicaid, and cash assistance. […]
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I don’t normally write opinion pieces, but I felt it necessary to do so after the last couple weeks of unrest in my city. I read an article in the New York Times on a flight this past weekend titled “Is it Bad Enough Yet?”. There’s a reason it was one of the Top Emailed […]
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Why We Work For many successful nonprofit employees, the timeless mantra is “I am passionate about my work.” But what does passion mean and is it the driving force that motivates most people to work? Cal Newport, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, says following your passion is bad advice. Having a passion […]
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