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Insights on informed charitable giving, and accountability in the nonprofit sector.

Beyond impact, what should donors tune in to when it comes to nonprofit data?

Kris Kewitsch | Executive Director, Charities Review Council | March 2024   Beyond impact, what should donors tune in to when it comes to nonprofit data? Many donors are well-acquainted with the practice of inquiring about and reviewing a nonprofit’s data through annual reports, web content, and more.   What are the trends – Is the… Read more

Three Data Management Do’s: Don’t Skip These (Often Overlooked) Considerations

Kris Kewitsch | Executive Director, Charities Review Council | March 2024  Three Data Management Do’s: Don’t Skip These (Often Overlooked) Considerations Before leaping into the next organizational conversation on which products and services might best serve your nonprofit’s increasingly complex data needs, the Council recommends organizations pause to reflect and consider if everything is on… Read more

Nonprofit Spotlight: St. Paul Youth Services

Meet St. Paul Youth Services! St. Paul Youth Services (SPYS) is on a mission to improve our community’s collective ability to engage and support Black youth by pioneering practices, creating tools, and sharing resources across the state, the country, and the world. “Rewriting the Rules® of Youth Engagement”, SPYS creates system change around the underlying barriers… Read more

Ways to Deepen and Refresh Relationships with Donors

Kris Kewitsch | Executive Director, Charities Review Council | February 2024  Ways to Deepen and Refresh Relationships with Donors As with any relationship, it takes communication and investment to build trust and commitment with your donors. When we get too comfortable, we start to miss out on opportunities in our relationships. Here are a few… Read more

3 Signs A Nonprofit Loves Its Donors

Kris Kewitsch | Executive Director, Charities Review Council | February 2024  3 Signs A Nonprofit Loves Its Donors They tell you!   A nonprofit that values its donors takes the time to express gratitude and to explain the positive impact you as a donor have on the organization. They know simple actions are sometimes the most… Read more

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