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. Make the most of your participant portal. It gets your constituents more involved with supporting your organization. Level up your emails.

Participation and motivation 96

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 96

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 27, 2025

For the nonprofit sector in particular, this can be key to resolving issues and creating more inclusive, fair, and effective systems through transparent decision-making. The perception of what is fair depends upon transparency, primarily about the interests and motivations of the supposedly impartial organization.

Health 110

Health Technology Healthcare Nonprofit governance and management 110

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.

Nonprofit Organizations 103

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 103

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

That’s about how many nonprofits have no members of color on their boards (BoardSource). Yet, diverse boards are essential to strengthen nonprofits and communities. So, what can be done to solve for such a significant gap between what is and what should be in the nonprofit sector?

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

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

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 23, 2025

Arts & Culture Cities Civic Engagement Economic Development Education Energy Environment Food Health Human Rights Security Social Services Water & Sanitation Sectors Government, Nonprofit, Business, etc. Business Foundations Government Nonprofits & NGOs Social Enterprise Solutions Advocacy, Funding, Leadership, etc. It’s up to you!

Participation and motivation 103

Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Health Public and Social Policy 103

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

Scenario 1: The Interim Leader Provides Damage Control and a Path Forward Take the extreme case of a nonprofit board who was caught completely unaware of serious and potentially harmful actions by an ED, ones that may involve negligence and legal implications.

Leadership 93

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 93

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 275

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 275

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

Nonprofit Management 246

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 246

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

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 Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When I suggested to a Girl Scout troop that they might want to mention other leadership and community service activities targeting school-age girls in their city on their own Facebook page, there was an uncomfortable silence on the phone, followed by throat clearing and a quick change of subject. Pre-order now and you can save 33%.

Participation and motivation 228

Participation and motivation Universities Leadership Education 228

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? Creating and sharing communications that are truly relevant and valuable to others outside your organization will require a major transformation within many nonprofits.

Marketing 195

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Recruitment 195

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nurturing nonprofit relationships Effective nonprofit management is anchored in building and nurturing relationships with board members. Acknowledging efforts: Expressing appreciation and value Board members within your nonprofit seek validation for their contributions, much like individuals in personal relationships.

Activism 114

Activism Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values 114

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. But not all nonprofits are effective on social media.

Participation and motivation 132

Participation and motivation Altruism and Helping Activism Volunteerism 132

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Including labor , faith , and racial equity groups can help increase homeowner participation in housing justice coalitions, and several are reaching out to homeowners facing housing precarity and involuntary displacement. Nonprofit housing groups, in short, can be movement allies, not opponents.

Public and Social Policy 131

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

Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about.

Psychology 105

Psychology Participation and motivation Retention Technology 105

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

If your nonprofit has been running the same fundraisers on repeat, you might notice a lull in results. To acquire new donors , your nonprofit must monitor and adapt to new fundraising trends. Encourage participants to share their stories. Give your peer-to-peer participants some extra motivation by gamifying your fundraiser.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Production Fundraising Fundraising 59

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

Animal yoga: Host an animal-themed yoga fundraiser in a local park where participants can exercise with animals eligible for adoption. Animal movie night: Host an animal movie night where participants pay to watch classic animal-themed movies alongside their own pets. This could include animal-themed games and animal training sessions.

Fundraising 246

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed.

Participation and motivation 179

Participation and motivation Education Education Activism 179

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively deploying these strategies can turn routine tasks into motivating challenges. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Production Activism Retention 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 15, 2025

The most successful fundraisers put the fun in fundraising, which is why a-thons are so popular among schools and nonprofits. During an a-thon fundraising event, participants engage in a specific activity or challenge while collecting funds from friends and family who want to show their support. Participants collect donations.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Healthcare 130

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

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The Generosity Commission Report suggests incentivizing participation by “offering perks such as service hours or free promotional items to engage younger generations who may be motivated by immediate, tangible rewards.” TIP 9: Make it easy for people to participate on their terms. 88% of nonprofits have budgets under $500,000.

Civil Society 114

Civil Society Participation and motivation Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 114

Top Nonprofits

MAY 19, 2025

Ideally, these fundraisers should inspire not just participation in the initial fundraising push but continued support long after. This way, participating team members can easily conduct the whole fundraiser online without worrying about going door-to-door or managing inventory. Set a deadline.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Production 52

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 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. People don’t volunteer simply to complete tasks.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Participation and motivation 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. See how your nonprofit can attract top talent and grow together. alone participated in some kind of volunteering job making it a 25% of the country’s population. In fact, between 2014 and 2015, 62.8

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

You can also share tips and comments with your friends, check to see if any are close by, give them a shout-out via text or phone and broadcast your Foursquare activities on Facebook and Twitter. Foursquare may be a good way of reminding and motivating consumers to support these lucrative programs. Here’s how.

Marketing 229

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Production 229

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 6, 2025

Donors combined contributions to relieve over $15 billion dollars in medical debt for almost 10 million people living in the United States, facilitated by a nonprofit called Undue Medical Debt. Concrete Products (Simple Aims): More than anything, participants in massive collaborations want clout.

Nonprofit governance and management 94

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

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Today’s post by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman gives you some insight into their new book The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. I also want to invite you to a FREE webinar they will be presenting for us next Tuesday – The Happy Healthy Marketer: Self-Care for Nonprofit Marketers.

Marketing 193

Marketing Marketing Energy Participation and motivation 193

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2011

While this research is based on alumni giving, I bet it holds true for other kinds of nonprofits too. To provide education, which has been strongly associated with salary levels, employment rates, participation in civic activities, and perceptions of self worth, it takes the almighty dollar. What do you think?

Education 173

Education Education Non-Profits Participation and motivation 173

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online. It shifted again in 2021 as small social gatherings returned, enabling nonprofits to produce hybrid fundraisers that connected them with in-person and online donors.

Participation and motivation 118

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 118

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

If volunteers make up a large percentage of your nonprofits team, you know how important their support and dedication are in your efforts to achieve your mission. We want to help your nonprofit succeed and make volunteer recruitment the best part of your job. For many nonprofits, volunteers are the face of the organization.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 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 157

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Communication 157

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2025

As Gen Z’s oldest members enter adulthood, nonprofits must pivot and add to existing strategies to gain their support. Unsurprisingly, Gen Z members prefer to connect with nonprofits on social media over other platforms. Adding elements like your nonprofits EIN also helps donors verify your organizations legitimacy.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Values Management 52