Race to Lead: Confronting the Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap

whitePaper | April 13, 2020

Nonprofits make a significant contribution to both the quality of life and the economy in this country. From chambers of commerce and hospitals to churches, disaster relief organizations, environmental advocacy groups, homeless shelters and labor unions, it would be difficult to find an American who is not touched in some way by one of the nearly 1.5 million nonprofits.

whitePaper | October 28, 2021

A recent survey sent to over 1,000 foundations and nonprofits showed that both stakeholders agree that collaboration is the key to tackling complex issues. However it also illuminated a lack of alignment around key outcomes of collaboration and the advantages it can offer. So how can we create an optimal approach to collaboration, reaping its potential benefits, if we aren’t all approaching partnerships with the same goals? Learn more about the findings of the survey in this new report from UpMetrics, and get your next steps to set your organization up for success with future collaborative efforts.

whitePaper | November 29, 2021

Last year, our 2020 Nonprofit Technology Trends Report provided insight into how nonprofits leverage technology to achieve their mission. When we published the results in February 2020, we had no idea how our world would be turned upside down just one month later.

whitePaper | July 8, 2022

Cryptocurrency has become a catalyst for innovation because the attributes that make digital assets great for remittance and e-commerce are the same properties that make them attractive to both charities and the philanthropists such as: Low payment processing fees Efficient, borderless transfers to charities all over the world A high degree of anonymity—an important factor for many donors Transparency, which helps track donations The desire of nonprofits to attract cryptocurrency donors is driving new technical solutions and promotion strategies beyond placing “Donate Crypto” buttons on platforms.

whitePaper | November 30, 2021

The board of directors plays a pivotal role in every organization’s success. These volunteer leaders set a nonprofit’s strategic direction, manage its finances, and provide governance oversight. Not an easy job. Board members also play an invaluable role in an organization’s fundraising efforts. Their support (whether in time or dollars) can affect donor behavior and impacts a development team’s job satisfaction and likelihood for success. But turning a supportive board member into fundraising ally can be challenging, so we’ve compiled tips on how to empower your board and see results.

whitePaper | June 24, 2022

Instantly download this FREE resource for all the getting-started tips and knowledge you need to launch your first peer-to-peer fundraising event. “Thon” events can be costly and challenging, but they don’t have to be! This resource will give you an excellent understanding of the planning requirements and potential obstacles involved.