NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Such logic often applies to nonprofit recruitment of volunteers. That is, nonprofits tend to draw in a particular slice of the community. If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. It takes real work to make it happen.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 116

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 116

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

In response to research that shows nearly 1 in 3 nonprofits lack any professionals of color on their boards (BoardSource) and to foster more inclusive and equitable communities, the Nonprofit Leadership Center launched the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2021. Meet the 2022 Fellows.

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofits 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 26, 2023

7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. Chapters Why being omnichannel is important? This digital shift was accelerated further by COVID-19.

Nonprofit Organizations 98

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Participation and motivation 98

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: Askar Abayev on pexels.com Leaders in the social sector hear it all the time: nonprofits should run like a business. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches. Of course, nonprofits are businesses. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches.

Volunteerism 92

Volunteerism Volunteerism Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation 92

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Use tools such as your nonprofit’s donor management software and online giving platform to collect basic information about your donors, such as their contact information and donation history. Active readers? The more dedicated your supporters are, the more likely they will be to make a donation to a nonprofit like yours.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

Public and Nonprofit Management 93

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Healthcare 93

Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

Collaborations 52

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Philanthropy 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 7, 2024

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on. Innovation thus becomes a powerful tool driven by the intellectual participation of women from diverse contexts.

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation 113

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. This guide outlines four tips for nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication to improve their professional development programs. Encourage participation in your program.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Education Education 52

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2024

For the average nonprofit, roughly 80% of all revenue comes from only 20% of its donors—and most of these earnings are major gifts. While your nonprofit likely has an individual or team dedicated solely to moves management and major giving, your marketing efforts can also play a role. Let’s get started!

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 52

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A 2015 Randomized Controlled Trial showed that participants reported increased quality of life in 60 percent of cases and reduced suicidal ideation in 80 percent of cases. In another initiative, a pharmacy manager asked local primary schools to find pen pals for older people (with letters delivered via the pharmacy).

Health 131

Health Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 131

The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

Nonprofit fraud makes for great headlines— like the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future accused this year of squandering $48 million of federal funding on luxurious trips, fancy mansions, and other personal costs. . According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 98

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2023

The generosity of donors is crucial to your nonprofit organization’s success, which means that you should strategically plan your communications with them. This article will cover the following strategies for donor communications for small nonprofits: Tailor communications to donor preferences. Follow-up after specific activities.

Communication 59

Communication Participation and motivation Nonprofits Retention 59

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. No two nonprofits are exactly alike. Your fundraising plan should include a detailed activities calendar showing all the various ways you plan to generate funds during the year. As a new nonprofit, you don’t have these benefits.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. Even though we don’t talk about it much in the nonprofit sector, fundraisers also require an entrepreneurial mindset. This requires prioritization, management, and dependability.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

By Michelle Kocin , Digital Marketing Manager at Sylogist Mission CRM – a donor management, fundraising, and volunteer management platform build for nonprofits and NGOs in the Microsoft Dataverse. Once they find a nonprofit that aligns with their values, they are more likely to remain committed long term. .*

Participation and motivation 97

Participation and motivation Philanthropy Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 97

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative. Additionally, choose team members devoted to participating in Earth Hour and promoting eco-friendliness across the organization.

Environmental 140

Environmental Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation 140

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization. See why nonprofits love our volunteer management software!

Volunteerism 91

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 91

Candid

JUNE 28, 2022

Donor retention is the measurement of how many donors continue giving to your nonprofit year after year. Maintaining a high retention rate means your nonprofit has access to ongoing, sustainable financial support. Highlighting the impact of donor gifts on your organization’s activities. Offering multiple ways to get involved.

Retention 111

Retention Participation and motivation Activism Energy 111

Top Nonprofits

JUNE 12, 2023

Are you presenting at an upcoming nonprofit conference? See if you can view a list of participants on the conference website or Facebook event page to start gathering information on your target audience. Then, adapt these ideas based on what you know about your audience’s interests and motivations.

Agriculture 52

Agriculture Participation and motivation Nonprofits Food 52

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Food Fundraising Fundraising 52

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Donor engagement is vital to nonprofit success. By donating, volunteering, and spreading the word about your organization, donors fuel your nonprofit mission. . Additionally, nonprofits retain about 52% of their engaged repeat donors. Increasing donor engagement can motivate a donor to give a second gift and keep them donating.

Participation and motivation 107

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 107

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 28, 2023

They include friends, entertainment, phone, and other activities. Manage your time well and avoid cramming. You need to include other student activities on your campus and beyond. Mark university sports day and participate in enhancing your health. They help keep each other accountable and motivated.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Health Energy Education 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 14, 2023

Contests and giveaways usually involve asking participants to complete certain actions, such as liking a post, sharing a post, or commenting on a post, in exchange for the chance to win a prize. When it comes to social media marketing , a social media connector plays a vital role in managing and optimizing social media channels.

Participation and motivation 98

Participation and motivation Marketing Marketing Activism 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. So much so that online revenue in the nonprofit sector grew by 32 percent in 2020. That’s why video engagement is quickly coming to the forefront of nonprofits’ digital strategies.

Fundraising 141

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 141

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Guest post by Jessica King at Getting Attention Powering a small nonprofit requires you to make the most of every marketing opportunity, big or small. That makes the Google Ad Grants program a big opportunity for nonprofits — even more so for small nonprofits that need all the marketing power they can get! Let’s get started!

Marketing 62

Marketing Marketing Advertising Participation and motivation 62

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Volunteers are key to helping nonprofits stay up and running. From donating their time to help out with vital programs and initiatives to lending their professional expertise and skills, volunteers help keep nonprofits on track to complete their goals. Invest in volunteer management software. Make the experience engaging.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 59

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

How important is online community-building for your nonprofit members? Creating a membership program for your nonprofit is a smart way to increase fundraising and donor stewardship. The people who join your nonprofit membership program are going to be some of your most passionate supporters. Manage nonprofit data better.

Nonprofits 61

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Activism 61

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JUNE 19, 2023

This shift towards personalized learning fosters student engagement and motivation, resulting in deeper understanding and improved academic outcomes. Social Media Management With their innate understanding of social media platforms , teens can offer social media management services to small businesses.

Education 52

Education Education Entrepreneurship Participation and motivation 52

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you have the power to turn the winter season into an opportunity to engage your supporters with a peer-to-peer fundraiser! There are plenty of winter-themed events and activities that lend themselves to becoming effective peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Tycely impresses me with her ability to create solutions for nonprofits that can be sustained even with small staffs. Here are some of her thoughts on helping let fundraising permeate all the areas of your nonprofit. She''ll be expanding on these in her training for The Nonprofit Academy. You want to motivate an employee?

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Education 104

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. What are some last-minute to-do list items and tactics that can help nonprofits before GivingTuesday?

Participation and motivation 83

Participation and motivation Leadership Activism Philanthropy 83

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the past 30 years, it has made substantial improvements in the living conditions and social status of people with disabilities due to rapid economic growth, administrative and legislative actions, and the dedicated efforts of nonprofit organizations that champion the disability community.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 97

Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 3, 2022

More and more nonprofits are implementing DIY (do-it-yourself) fundraising in their yearly fundraising strategy–and for good reason! DIY fundraising offers your nonprofit a more hands-off approach and gives the reins to your most loyal supporters. Your volunteers shouldn’t feel like they’re completely on their own!

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Activism 52

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Alliance Management Institute (AMI).

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. When your volunteers feel like their contributions are acknowledged and appreciated, they’ll feel much more inclined to continue participating in the future. Let’s dive in to learn more! Let’s take a closer look!

Public and Nonprofit Management 83

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Retention Environmental 83