NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Image Credit: Getty Images on Unsplash Broad segments of the nonprofit sector are concerned about the new presidential administration and the threats it poses to nonprofit organizations. A charity or nonprofits plans can be shut down for a failure to properly register. See, for example, The Project Grant Rule Hub.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

Ann Green

JUNE 10, 2025

Explore top event ideas to strengthen relationships between donors and beneficiaries, enhance engagement, and maximize fundraising success for your nonprofit. By Jen Wemhoff Nonprofit fundraising is about more than just dollars—it’s about connections. For smaller nonprofits, these relationships are incredibly powerful.

Collaborations 157

Collaborations Education Education Fundraising 157

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

Nonprofit organizations thrive when their operations are efficient, their teams are aligned, and their communities are engaged. This article explores how nonprofits can leverage tools like organizational chart software and donor databases to streamline workflows, manage teams effectively, and enhance donor relationships.

Retention 102

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 102

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Nonprofit governance and management 147

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership 147

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Culture Leadership 246

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Nonprofits thrive or fail based largely on the success of their fundraising efforts, but fundraising alone cannot ensure sustainability. Research shows the impact of prioritizing grassroots engagement and localized impact on nonprofit sustainability. Increased visibility and credibility A connected community amplifies your voice.

Fundraising 102

Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness Retention 102

Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits | A Guide to Grow Nonprofits/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to Nonprofit Board Management Software: Technology has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we do business and manage organizations. Nonprofit boards typically consist of people from various backgrounds.

Management 245

Management Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 245

Candid

JUNE 18, 2025

In 2025, federal and state funding shifts are significantly disrupting the nonprofit sector. The same cannot be said for nonprofits whose operations entirely depended on external funding. Learning from that example, some private foundations are responding proactively in supporting nonprofits this year.

Foundations 97

Foundations Nonprofits Leadership Activism 97

Candid

MARCH 24, 2025

Based on my 25 years experience working in global development, here are five tips to help nonprofits be ready to respond to unforeseen challenges. To remain effective, we need to challenge ourselves to shed activities or structures that dont advance our clearly defined mission. Is it still relevant? If you want to go far, go together.”

Children 104

Children Governance Nonprofits Activism 104

Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with one another to share resources, seek grants, and scale public service delivery. At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged.

Altruism and Helping 105

Altruism and Helping Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 105

Affnetz

APRIL 22, 2025

Nonprofit Stakeholder collaboration is an essential component for achieving the organizations mission. However, collaboration inside the organization can be hampered if the tools supporting this effort are weak or nonexistent. Task Management Nonprofit Stakeholder collaboration frequently centers around getting tasks done.

Collaborations 100

Collaborations Nonprofits Management Associations 100

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 8, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, the key to making a lasting impact lies within the power of their teams. In this article, we will explore our strategies for enhancing your nonprofit performance! Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Collaborations Construction Leadership 246

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 19, 2025

But the South has also been a leading source for civil rights and social justice activism throughout US history. The LIFT Fund is a collaborative effort that brings together philanthropy, labor, and worker centers to invest in worker power building in this region. How is this theoretical concept of an ecosystem implemented?

Collaborations 116

Collaborations Manufacturing Law Philanthropy 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

By Ashley Lanfer & Kelly Mangiardi Dozens of articles have proposed co-leadership as an attractive option for nonprofits, presenting the structure as a healthier, more relational, and less isolating way to work, as well as an appealing on-ramp for chief executives of color. Many nonprofits are finding these arguments compelling.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Planning a strategic session for your nonprofit can be one of the most impactful moments of the yeara chance to reset, strategize, and inspire your team. The risks of last-minute planning Last-minute planning often feels unavoidable, especially in the fast-paced nonprofit world where urgent priorities constantly arise.

Collaborations 114

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 114

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

But while others have argued that the nonprofit sector should consider mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as not just an escape plan, our experience demonstrates that perhaps we should go even farther than that. Mergers and acquisitions should be normalized as a strategic tool for mission-driven organizations.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 112

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

For many nonprofits, foundation grants are a critical source of revenue supporting programs and general operations. As part of the proposal development process, development and program staff collaborate to define clear objectives as well as anticipated outputs and outcomes. A sense of dread begins to set in.

Foundations 103

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2025

By Amy Rose , Co-CEO, and Brian Greenwald , Co-CEO, at Benevolent Tech – a strategic services firm of nonprofit superfans dedicated to helping for-purpose organizations thrive. The nonprofit sector in the United States stands at a crossroads. Come to us, and our CRM will cure all that ails you as an organization.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 87

Nonprofit Administration and Development Technology Collaborations Production 87

Ann Green

APRIL 28, 2025

By Sarah Tedesco Its no secret that effective donor engagement is vital to your nonprofits success. Individual donations make up a large portion of most nonprofits funding, and those donors generally want to feel connected to and appreciated by the organizations they support. Learn more in this guide. Lets dive in!

Management 175

Management Ethics Education Education 175

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

CFP®, found nonprofits that consistently received gifts of appreciated stocks grew their contributions six times faster than those receiving only cash. This helps them connect with their own values – and personal story – in a way that activates the meaning/purpose proposition most humans seek. Consider them your new core strategies.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 125

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Image credit: “I Will be the World” by Martine Mooijenkind Editors’ note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s winter 2023 issue, “Love as Social Order: How Do We Build a World Based in Love?” Angel Acosta (House of Beautiful Business and Acosta Institute, September 2023).

Activism 125

Activism Health Psychology Political Science 125

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with.

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

Below is a pie chart highlighting how I collaborated with clients last year and provided value through my work. Second, I occasionally collaborate with agencies as their tactical consultant, helping to bring their strategies to life. I want to help more small and mid-size nonprofits excel in their corporate outreach and execution.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Candid

DECEMBER 3, 2024

According to Foundation Source’s survey on how Gen Z and Millennials view charitable giving, the next generation started giving at a young age—just 14 years old for the average Gen Zer—and they show continued interest in charitable activities. Volunteering can bridge that gap as an approachable way for them to begin charitable activities.

Altruism and Helping 105

Altruism and Helping Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 105

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Why student involvement matters Engaging students in nonprofit activities isnt just beneficialits transformative. Keep the activities manageable within their schedules.

Energy 75

Energy Food Leadership Activism 75

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The nonprofit sector is already a high-pressure environment, and when boards meddle in daily operations, it creates chaos, demoralizes leadership, erodes culture, and derails mission-critical activities. Why board micromanagement makes nonprofit leaders furious Board members are supposed to focus on governance, strategy, and oversight.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2025

Nonprofit fundraising serves as the lifeblood of organizations dedicated to creating positive change. Strategic fundraising tactics create huge potential for nonprofits to make even more of a difference where it counts. Ready to transform how your nonprofit connects with supporters?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 105

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Retention 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is proud to introduce the five students taking part in its inaugural Externship Program, a program designed to nurture and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Mentorship Opportunities: Guidance from seasoned professionals within the nonprofit sector.

Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism Volunteerism Universities 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 26, 2023

It’s here – our most popular download of the year highlighting the year’s nonprofit communications trends! The 2023 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report marks our 13th edition and this might be my favorite. Changes in Knowledge or Understanding followed with 52% of nonprofits choosing this objective.

Communication 221

Communication Retention Nonprofits Collaborations 221

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 18, 2025

For nonprofits, reputation isnt just important. While many organizations focus on public relations and fundraising strategies, smaller, often overlooked factors can significantly shape how your nonprofit is perceived. Regular training on ethics, diversity, and inclusion helps align everyone with your nonprofits core principles.

Public and Social Policy 130

Public and Social Policy Ethics Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 12, 2025

As nonprofit leaders confront shrinking budgets, shifting funder priorities, and a growing divide between mission and means, one thing is clear: Survival alone is not enough. What if nonprofit leadership stopped treating imagination like a luxury and started seeing it as critical infrastructure? This moment demands imagination.

Nonprofit Leadership 110

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Culture Nonprofits 110

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. Fill in the blanks: If XXX organization commits to YYY community-centric activities, then we will have an abundance of committed resources to achieve ZZZ. Donor Engagement.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 320

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 320

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 6, 2025

Top Tips for Growing Awareness of Your Nonprofit Increasing awareness for your nonprofit is essential to attract supporters, secure funding, and amplify your mission, but with so many organizations vying for attention, standing out can be challenging. Not all hope is lost, however. Chapters 1.

Nonprofits 69

Nonprofits Collaborations Education Education 69

Get Fully Funded

MAY 11, 2025

Economic uncertainty can feel like uncharted territory, especially for small nonprofits that operate on tight budgets and unwavering dedication to their missions. With the right tools and mindset, your nonprofit can not only endure economic challenges but emerge even stronger. Be proactive!

Collaborations 66

Collaborations Nonprofits Activism Foundations 66

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 18, 2025

While peer circles are widely used in corporate and educational contexts, their value to nonprofits and community organizers is underappreciated. Unlike traditional top-down models, peer-to-peer circles are often informal, collaborative, and based on the idea that everyone has valuable knowledge to share.

Values 86

Values Curriculum and Teaching Collaborations Education 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

One major strategy to counter this fear lies in massive collaboration, a coming together of individuals, groups, and organizations at unprecedented scale to exert major influence on political and social events. Ready-made platforms for collaboration and broad connectivity mean that staggeringly fast mobilization is possible.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

Nonprofit governance and management Civil Society Collaborations Public and Social Policy 94