A periodic collection of articles (synopses and references) that may be of interest to those interested in the work of NPOs. Please refer to the full article for complete information on the subject.
Topic/Issue: Legal Compliance Strategies and Best Practices During Pandemic Related Layoffs, Reductions-in-Force, and Furloughs
Source: Clark Whitney, Esq./Ogletree Deakins/Corona Virus Resource Center
[Clark is a member of the NPDC Workshop Faculty]
Reference/URLs: Coronavirus Resource Center à https://ogletree.com/solutions/coronavirus-covid-19-resource-center/
Synopsis: FAQs on Federal Labor & Employment Laws à https://ogletree.com/insights/covid-19-faqs-on-federal-labor-and-employment-laws/
FAQs re RIF/WARN à https://ogletree.com/insights/covid-19-faq-reduction-in-force-warn/
Webinar on Resilience During Uncertain Times: Strategies for Supporting and Engaging Employees à https://ogletree.com/webinars/2020-04-03/resilience-during-uncertain-times-strategies-for-supporting-and-engaging-employees/
Topic/Issue:
Trends in Modern Donor Behavior
Source: Classy
Reference/URL: https://learn.classy.org/the-state-of-modern-philanthropy-2019
Synopsis: Unique industry report equips nonprofits with actionable insights you can use to assess your own online fundraising strategies and make data-driven decisions that help grow and retain their donor base. The report also includes a free nonprofit benchmarks worksheet. Explores:
• Giving referral sources and donor demographics
• How campaign type impacts retention rates
• The most common follow-up actions a one-time donor takes
• The typical amount of time it takes for donors to come back
• Thought starters to help apply the findings
Topic/Issue: 10 Nonprofit Marketing Experts’ Best Fundraising Strategies
Source: Nonprofit Hub
Reference/URL: https://nonprofithub.org/10-nonprofit-marketing-experts-best-fundraising-strategies/
Synopsis: Nonprofit Hub reached out to marketing experts at nonprofits and organizations who work closely with nonprofits to share their insights when it comes to engaging donors and raising funds in 2020. From their responses, effective fundraising boils down to three vital things:
• Your ability to tell human stories
• A strong, content marketing strategy
• A trustworthy, compelling brand
