Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does. Running a nonprofit can be both intimidating and rewarding. There are also many kinds of nonprofits. “

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. In the process, I was exposed to a number of organizations whose boards struggled with a variety of issues. Reality 1: Most boards live by the rule of thirds.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 31, 2022

It’s a myth that all stakeholders need to be experts in every aspect of nonprofit finances. Even on nonprofit financial committees, some members may be skilled in accounting, others in banking, and others in investing or financial analysis. Because the basics of nonprofit finances are easy to grasp. . Money In: Revenue.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

Your finance committee spends the most time analyzing and studying your nonprofit’s numbers, yet your entire board of directors is responsible for financial oversight. Doing so helps you ensure your team truly understands your finances and can help you do your job more effectively.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Mistakes as an Executive Director One of the things I am most passionate about in this world is nonprofit leadership development. I have served as an executive director five times and believe that the nonprofit sector is largely not doing a great job of training and preparing people to lead charitable organizations.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. These statistics underscore the importance of establishing a clear purpose and solid plan for your organization to ensure its longevity. In the U.S.,

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Nonprofit Fixer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Co-Directors In the past decade, there has been a growing interest in the model of co-executive directors – where multiple people share a nonprofit’s top executive role. The main things to consider in choosing your co-directorship model are division of labor and accountability. What is a nonprofit executive director?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

If there was ever a time to start focusing on building a rainy day source of funding for your nonprofit, that time is now. If you’re not sure why you should do this, ask yourself the following questions: How have you fared during the pandemic? How do your prospects for the foreseeable future look? You need that too.

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Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

If you’re a fundraiser bemoaning the lack of your nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy , you don’t get off that easily. . It’s in your job description. As such, you must do everything within your power to make philanthropy flow. Bigger than far too many development officers (or their bosses and boards) think.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Why does your nonprofit need an operating reserve? . If you’re still operating month-to-month or know that one disappointing fundraising quarter could shutter your operations, now is the time to build an operating reserve. . What is a nonprofit operating reserve? . How much money do you need in your operating reserve? .

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 8, 2023

Supercharge your board fundraising Board fundraising is one of the thorniest challenges in nonprofit leadership. Board members and nonprofit leaders know that fundraising is essential to meeting your organization’s mission. Unfortunately, most nonprofit boards are packed with people who feel this way.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

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Non Profit Accounting Academy

JANUARY 27, 2022

Her focus is on sharing with nonprofit finance directors her lessons learned from 25 years of on-the-job training. Her focus is on sharing with nonprofit finance directors her lessons learned from 25 years of on-the-job training. Our organization’s volunteer board members came from diverse backgrounds.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 27, 2023

Solidarity Economy Network, and the New Economy Coalition, and offers inspiring examples of what community-ownership can look like in practice in our communities. Solidarity Economy Network, and the New Economy Coalition, and offers inspiring examples of what community-ownership can look like in practice in our communities.

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Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

When an executive director first comes on board, it is critical that they begin building rapport with the board. The board/ED relationship is crucial for the success of everyone involved. Here are some key items or questions to cover as the ED meets with each board member in their first 30 days.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

From vast riparian watersheds to fisheries to croplands, few corners of the nation’s ⎯ and the world’s ⎯ food systems have escaped the eyes of the Walton family. Now, they’re expanding their philanthropy to news organizations that report on food, agriculture, and the environment and, in turn, amplifying the family’s other efforts. There’s more.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Without a clear understanding of income and expenses — it’s impossible to deliver on your organization’s mission, vision, and goals effectively. That’s why it’s important to start thinking about your budget for 2023 now. A nonprofit budget helps your organization: Stay fiscally healthy. Allocate resources.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

JANUARY 4, 2017

"When I grow up, I want to be a BOARD MEMBER!". It's really not surprising that so many individuals join nonprofit boards because they have a passion for the cause. It's also not surprising that a lot of people join boards without really understanding what a board really does (or is supposed to do).

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Even the best boards want to be better. That's why, from time to time, you should benchmark your nonprofit board. A good place to start is by understanding what other boards are doing. Consider these questions: How many board members do you have? Do you have term limits? Term limits.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Tell us where you’re from, what you do, how the weather is.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

I’ve had the privilege of volunteering and sitting on over 10 nonprofit boards as a member of my community. As I’ve transitioned into becoming a nonprofit professional the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to assemble a board of my own—well, two actually. Help your board help you. The power of recruitment.

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Lets Talk Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2016

Board meeting: An event where minutes are kept and hours are lost. –Unknown. Do your board meetings feel like a necessary evil? You can have better board meetings. Whether you're a board member, an officer or the board chair, there are things you can do to improve your board meetings.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Want to make sure your nonprofit doesn’t suffer the same fate? Then you have to listen to what Chyla Graham has to say. . She helps nonprofits get financially established so they can achieve their goals. The first 2 core decisions you need to make before building your operating budget. (6:58) I’m your host.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Many VAs can help with the more skilled and technical tasks required for communication, development, volunteer management, and program management.

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iMarketSmart

JANUARY 9, 2023

A novel can have a perfect story. That can work. How long can we do that? We can just keep talking and talking. What if instead, we ask a question? What if instead, we ask a question? How long can we do that? Events, meetings, and tours can be great openings to talk.)

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. Did your event make the list? Attract more attendees with a sweet Best Conference badge for your website - just email us! Finance / @southwestfdns. Finance / @nysscpa. It's finally here! So don't wait!

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Ann Green

JANUARY 16, 2020

Donor relationship development is vital for your nonprofit’s retention rate and revenue consistency. Building donor relationships is one of the most important things your nonprofit can do in order to maintain a consistent revenue stream and fund your mission. by Steven Shattuck. Let’s get started. .

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NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 8, 2023

Up to this point, legislation for most worker co-ops was not a priority; federal policy wasn’t even a pipe dream. Most worker co-ops saw and still see themselves as embedded within a broader movement for economic justice. Public policy wasn’t really a part of our culture. Until it was. The tides were turning.

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EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

For easy access you can download all these incredible conferences to your Gmail, ICal or outlook click. Did your event make the list? Attract more attendees with a sweet Best Conference badge for your website - just email us! Finance / @southwestfdns. Finance / @nysscpa. It's finally here! So don't wait!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! Thanks to all of you for your patience. If you’re going to share this with a board member, that’d be kind of fun too. Keep doing it. Sabrina, I got start time.

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

Sherry: Let’s do it. We’re here to talk about whether or not your fundraising staff is leaving money on the table. We’re here to talk about whether or not your fundraising staff is leaving money on the table. We’ll get you the slides, the recording, and you can review all that content later on.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Sarah Olivieri will dive into a strategic framework designed to break down your big audacious goals into clear, easy-to-understand components. Sarah: Let’s do it. We are here to talk about strategic planning, specifically why you should ditch the way you’ve been doing strategic planning. We love doing them.

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Bloomerang

MAY 7, 2021

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on finding potential supporters for your nonprofit organization. Chad will review the best practices in fundraising prospect identification and provide practical tips for how small nonprofits can maximize their network. You can use either of those.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

That is because, as he says, “the events which transpired 5,000 years ago, 5 years ago, or 5 minutes ago, have determined what will happen, 5 minutes from now, 5 years from now, or 5,000 years from now.” What can be done today to chart a path for more equitable tomorrows? That is more than 10 generations. As Ibram X.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The process of self-renewal can be unsettling and feel risky, but it is essential to persevere as a leader over decades and ensure you’re having the largest possible impact. It starts with deep introspection and listening to your internal dialogue. By Jordan Kassalow. When I was 23, I experienced a transcendent moment.

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Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

Renee Rubin Ross will provide concrete steps organizational leaders can take to plan strategically, building investment, ownership and fundraising. We’re going to talk about strategic planning, one of our favorite topics particularly your first steps to strategic planning. You can also send us a Tweet. You doing okay? .

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Your donors are the ones who make your organization’s mission possible. They fund your programs and ensure you’re able to continue the amazing work that you do on a daily basis. With all they do for your organization, are you thanking them thoroughly enough? . The Foundations of Your Strategy.

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