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. A proactive approach to reputation management helps safeguard trust and ensure long-term credibility.

Public and Social Policy 130

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 11, 2021

In the second edition of The Nonprofit Marketing Guide , I wrote. Those with corporate experience sometimes narrowly define nonprofit marketing as brand management, public relations, and advertising. In fact, marketing in the nonprofit sector is much, much more than any of these incomplete assumptions.”

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Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Advertising 317

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

I came across an old group photo the other day when I was cleaning out some of my files — a picture of me with about 20 other reporters and editors who had gathered at the University of Maryland for a 4-day training session on how to cover nonprofits. What does this mean for nonprofit communicators? Quite a bit.

Public and Nonprofit Management 223

Public and Nonprofit Management Communication Universities Philanthropy 223

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director at iMission a full-service digital-first marketing agency working exclusively with nonprofits and social sector organizations. Successful nonprofit fundraisers have always understood the power of personalization in effective communications. Ready to take your fundraising to the next level?

Fundraising 119

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 119

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

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

NonProfit PRO

JULY 3, 2025

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Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 130

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success.

Retention 130

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 130

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

It encompasses co-op, community land trust (CLT), mutual , and public housing, and can include a host of new and existing publicly supported models. As such, it involves dealing with the tensions between homeowners and tenants , the influence of money in politics and housing, and the public resistance to higher taxes and fees.

Public and Social Policy 131

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

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2013

Three times a year, Curt and I teach 25 to 35 nonprofits of all sizes how to raise money from companies. Corporate giving is a part-time activity for many companies. Of the 12,000+ public companies, fewer than 500 have full-time contributions or community relations managers. Corporate giving has plummeted to just.80%

Public and Nonprofit Management 278

Public and Nonprofit Management Philanthropy Activism Management 278

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Public investments like ARPA have reawakened a commitment by politicians to use our dollars to improve access to quality housing, schools, and jobs.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy 139

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

billion) in assets under management and a 30-year track record, isnt wrong per se. That is the central conclusion of a new report released last December by Boston Impact Initiative , a nonprofit place-based investor in the Boston area and a promoter of the field nationwide.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 105

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2023

One of the best ways to maximize your ROI on outreach is to cultivate your digital presence through marketing. While digital marketing is usually associated with the for-profit world, your social impact organization has just as much to gain from having a strong online identity. Collaborate with nonprofit influencers.

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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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

You set goals, like these twelve communications goals for nonprofits , including community engagement, raising awareness of issues, and fundraising. And every day you manage tactical communications channels like email, social media, print marketing, PR and more. The answer is Communications or Marketing Strategies. .

Communication 211

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising Nonprofits 211

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I have been involved for many years, running a pioneering program for Great Britain’s government and then advising US agencies through a nonprofit. We spent a year working with a US workforce board to launch its own regional hourly labor market as an alternative to Silicon Valley’s apps. Funders—including the Annie E.

Nonprofit governance and management 116

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 116

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 30, 2025

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Foundations 130

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. To help you out, we will cover six essential tools every nonprofit should have in 2025.

Technology 246

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2012

On Tuesday, I shared a Theory of Change for nonprofit marketing. For example, what is “content marketing” and why should nonprofits shift toward it? The kind of transformation is consistent with what’s happening in the larger world of for-profit marketing too, beyond the nonprofit sector.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofits supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. – Source New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. – Source New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. By Melaina Chromy , Sr.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Participation and motivation 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Editorial style guide or brand book, whatever you call it, your nonprofit will benefit from written documentation about how the content you create should look and sound. The Types of Nonprofit Style Guides Cheat Sheets: Maybe you just need a simple one- or two-pager summarizing the most important points you want everyone to implement.

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Race and Ethnicity Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Health 257

Top Nonprofits

JULY 3, 2025

It’s no secret that effective financial management is critical to your nonprofit’s long-term success. From properly allocating revenue to thinking critically about costs and building reserve funds , managing your resources allows your organization to first work toward financial stability, then plan for future growth.

Finance 52

Finance Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Accountability Nonprofit Finance 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 16, 2018

This one actually may make a big difference in how nonprofits use the networking site though. For those of us who have seen declining organic reach for a while now, this might just seems like a nail in the coffin for organic marketing via Facebook Pages. Naturally, we LOVE this kind of word-of-mouth marketing!

Public and Nonprofit Management 210

Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising Nonprofits Communication 210

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 29, 2015

If you are a nonprofit communicator, odds are you are fighting the Curse of Knowledge in your organization in some way, most likely because your program experts and long-time staff have it. It can lead to a warped perspective about how the public views, or should view, your issues. Managing the Curse of Knowledge.

Public and Nonprofit Management 226

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Communication Leadership 226

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 8, 2025

I want to help more small and mid-size nonprofits excel in their corporate outreach and execution. The Nonprofits That Will Lose Out, According to ChatGPT Party City Party City sells co-branded pink accessories and decorations during Halloween, donating 10% of the retail sales price to Susan G. Marketing Your Cause 1.

Retail 130

Retail Children Food Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2019

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! She is also on the Action Civics Advisory Committee for Sacramento County and an active volunteer at her daughter’s elementary school. I often check in with any active partners during this time. Don’t see the form?

Public and Social Policy 194

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 194

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 6, 2025

TrueSense Marketing, the national direct response fundraising firm based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, promoted executive vice presidents Marcy Auman and Shawn Reed to co-presidents. It sets up TrueSense to ensure success for our nonprofit clients — which we have brought them for decades — for decades to come.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Informational Technology 52

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money. And you know what?

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Foundations 98

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 244

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 18, 2024

For nonprofits, annual reports play an important role in maintaining both financial transparency and donor trust. As the name implies, most organizations create and publish these reports once a year, making them a staple that any nonprofit professional could benefit from brushing up on. Choose annual report components to include.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 10, 2024

Like Herding Cats I can recall a few times in my nonprofit journey when coordinating a new marketing campaign across departments felt more like herding cats than orchestrating a symphony. It made it clear how vital a focus on collaboration is, especially when we’re all trying to do a lot with a little in the nonprofit world.

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Collaborations Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing 236

Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success.

Retention 264

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

In addition to raising necessary funds for your cause, you might host a fundraiser to accomplish the following goals: Raise awareness and educate the public about issues related to animal rights. Activities and entertainment: Plan activities and entertainment that are related to the fundraiser and will engage attendees.

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Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Agencies of record can also be the single agency allowed to purchase and manage advertising on behalf of a client. Your nonprofit can create b-roll and make it available to news organizations to supplement what they record on their own. These terms are often used interchangeably in the nonprofit sector.

Public and Nonprofit Management 229

Public and Nonprofit Management Children Advertising Activism 229

The Killoe Group

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. For inspiration, take a look at examples of creative and successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns from other nonprofits. An effective approach is to acknowledge participants contributions through personal thank-you messages and public recognition.

Participation and motivation 96

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As a non-profit marketing and development professional, I have spent my career figuring out how to cut through the noise of a crowded marketing space. But, even when you guess right, it’s possible that your marketing is creating harm. And when you don’t guess right, your marketing is both harmful and ineffective. .

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Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Ethics 144