Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Yet, as a lifelong advancement professional for three institutions of higher education, and now as a fundraising consultant/trainer, I have serious questions about the potential of artificial intelligence, or the ubiquitous AI, in the profoundly unique discipline of resource development.

Fundraising 108

Fundraising Fundraising Values Philanthropy 108

Candid

MAY 19, 2025

Clearer communication, faster decision making, and simplified reporting requirements would reduce this pressure and allow food security nonprofits to focus their energy on serving their communities. Some groups have invited elected officials to volunteer at distribution sites so they can see firsthand the impact of funding programs.

Food 98

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 98

Affnetz

JUNE 4, 2025

Among the things Association Members expect from their membership are opportunities for: Networking Education Service Associations can support these opportunities with strategically deployed technology tools. NETWORKING Networking is all about connecting and communicating. Technology can support education in several ways.

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Associations Technology Education Education 100

Candid

JUNE 16, 2025

One of the takeaways from a recent gathering Candid hosted for food security organizations was that “ strengthening the ability of nonprofits to tell these stories —through communications training, media partnerships, and public education campaigns—would help protect and expand public investment in food security, even in a polarized environment.”

Values 69

Values Communication Disaster Relief Nonprofit governance and management 69

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

Organize dedicated brainstorming or mind-mapping sessions to give employees a chance to generate and communicate ideas in an open, judgment-free zone. Open several methods of communication. Your employees have varying communication preferences.

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Participation and motivation Health Volunteerism Volunteerism 147

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 26, 2025

In your stores description, communicate where supporters contributions will go. You might communicate how much of each purchase directly supports your organization and the specific impact their contribution will make (e.g., 50% of all sales goes toward new equipment for our team).

Participation and motivation 147

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It’s broad in the sense that it brings racial justice practitioners, artists, movement makers, educators from all over the movement who are working at the intersections of race, class, education, the environment, reproductive health, and rights, et cetera. Facing Race is what we call our “Big Tent” event.

Public and Social Policy 138

Public and Social Policy Culture Nonprofit governance and management Public Policy 138

NonProfit PRO

JULY 16, 2025

And if the gift involves recognition (such as naming something after the donor or placing their name on a donor wall), it’s crucial to communicate clearly and consistently about when and how that will happen. The point is to elevate the expression of gratitude in proportion to the gift — and to make it human. rail-container).hide();

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Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 214

Fundraising Leadership

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

So the Board of Education in my town banned it from all school libraries. Ragan Communications just named Take The Lead Women and Women, Power and Leadership the winner of Best Interview in their annual 2024 Video, Visual & Virtual Awards. Find a complete list of 2024 award winners at the Ragan Communications site.

Leadership 116

Leadership Communication Education Education 116

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 24, 2025

The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs. We knew the path wouldnt be simple, and it hasnt been.

Social Enterprise 112

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Nonprofits Culture 112

Non Profitvote

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

With Election Day upon us, here’s a guide to effective last-minute communication for nonprofits to support voters and strengthen trust in the election process. Provide Last-Minute Checklists for Voters in Your GOTV Communications You can help equip voters with essential information they need for Election Day.

Nonprofit governance and management 92

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Governance Communication 92

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The executive director should work with the board chair to define and communicate the difference between governance and management. Use board training sessions, retreats , or orientation programs to educate board members on their roles.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 104

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

Answer: a smooth sign-up and onboarding experience, strong communication, impactful results, and a feeling of appreciation. Volunteer management software may be helpful in streamlining communications and matching volunteers with the skills needed for specific roles. How can nonprofits foster the next generation of volunteers?

Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 102

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, using code words in a communication that might be reasonably interpreted as a favorable or critical reference to a specific candidate or party during an election season might constitute prohibited electioneering.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Law Taxation Activism 105

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We had to do a lot of education so that staff understood the role of the board of directors and the executive directors. You can engage a consultant in a tactical role such as crafting an integration plan, and advising on the new organizational chart, brand or naming strategy, marketing/communications strategy, or even cultural alignment.

Nonprofit Organizations 111

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Non-Profits Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 30, 2025

Ians role builds on a leadership journey that has spanned over three decades, across multiple states, and through some of the most pressing issues facing communities. From youth development to mental health and equity in education.

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Foundations Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Health 247

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 27, 2025

Clarifying and Communicating Impact With 57% of people trusting nonprofits and 78% of people saying they must trust an organization before supporting them, trust continues to be the cornerstone of successful, transformational relationships between nonprofits and their donors. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Nonprofit governance and management 208

Nonprofit governance and management Retail Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 208

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. While peer circles are widely used in corporate and educational contexts, their value to nonprofits and community organizers is underappreciated. Commit to regular meetings.

Values 84

Values Curriculum and Teaching Collaborations Education 84

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Over the programs three years, Fair Chance collected data from each ED assessing their organizations capacity in eight areas (leadership development, board development, financial management, fundraising, strategy and planning, human resource management, program evaluation, and communication and partnerships).

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Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Nonprofit Capacity Nonprofits 116

NonProfit PRO

JULY 15, 2025

Journey Automation enables users to build multi-step communications—email, phone calls, letters, meetings—triggered by donation activity, events, or group membership. Donors dont want more mass communications from you. Bloomerangs Journey Automation helps you deliver that at scale." addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Retail 130

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 130

Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2025

This blog breaks down what’s in our control, what’s not, and how to communicate the unpredictability of grants with confidence and clarity. As grant professionals , we also have a responsibility to educate colleagues and leadership about the many elements that impact funding decisions—well beyond the quality of the proposal itself.

Leadership 66

Leadership Philanthropy Education Education 66

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

I paid close attention to their experience as a donor, and I stayed in close communication with them. In doing so, you keep your donors interested through frequent communication. Education and Professional Background: Is your organizations work attractive to lawyers because you provide legal aid to women fleeing abusive partners?

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Foundations 98

Affnetz

JUNE 9, 2025

Moreover, loyal donors are more likely to increase their giving and advocacy, which grows the impact within the community. Improving donor retention can significantly impact giving rates for educational institutions. Some Executive Directors I know spend two hours every Friday taking time to reach out to donors in a personal manner.

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Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 130

Bloomerang

MAY 19, 2025

Based on a career leading advancement for three institutions of higher education, and as a fundraising trainer/consultant for the past seven years, here are 10 lessons that deserve to be highlighted. Find out how donor prospects prefer to communicate. A no-no: Avoid the temptation to thank and solicit in the same communication.

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Values Education Education Production 54

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Review your communications and communications policies to ensure that they do not create unnecessary risks of copyright or trademark infringement, defamation, fraudulent misrepresentations, or political campaign intervention. 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

Non Profitvote

JUNE 10, 2025

” Let’s demystify nonprofit voter education! What if we’re worried that voter education might be too political ?” You can always start small and test “quiet” voter education integrations. “What if someone asks, Who do I vote for?” What if we don’t want to seem political?” “Can

Education 64

Education Education Nonprofits Food 64

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2025

This approach, where communication is limited to donation requests, makes donors feel undervalued and disconnected from the organization’s work. Successful nonprofits personalize their communications by acknowledging donors’ contributions and sharing updates that demonstrate impact.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 101

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Retention 101

NonProfit PRO

JULY 11, 2025

Ensure Fairness and Clear Communication Be fair and communicate clearly. Warning: The biggest failure in trust develops when the board is not understanding why and what is going on within the nonprofit. Boards should go into the executive session after each meeting to evaluate the board-executive relationship. setForceSafeFrame(true).addService(googletag.pubads()).setCollapseEmptyDiv(true).setTargeting("ic",

Leadership 147

Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Retail 147

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cultivation: The potential donors should be placed into specific communication streams that deepen their engagement with your nonprofit. Educate volunteers about employer-sponsored giving programs, like volunteer grants or matching gifts. Analyze your information on each volunteer to help narrow your pool of potential donors.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Marketing Marketing 59

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

. — Paul from The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center Balancing Animal Care with Inconsistent Funding At Cat Tales, one of our biggest struggles is balancing consistent funding with the daily demands of animal care and education. We’re a small team caring for big animals, many of them aging rescues with lifelong needs.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Ethics Nonprofits 88

Candid

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tailor your communication to show not only how their support will make a difference but also how it aligns with what they stand for. Collaboration is the only way we can solve issues like affordable housing shortages, access to education and health care, and food insecurity. Before you approach a business, find out their priorities.

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Collaborations Nonprofits Foundations Energy 52

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2025

Incorporate eye-catching images to illustrate how donations will make a difference and communicate authentic stories that spark empathy in potential donors. Fill out your campaign page with a punchy title, description, fundraising goal, and deadline.

Fundraising 65

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 65

Candid

JUNE 5, 2025

In this video (and transcript), Tracy Kaufman, an educational programming manager at Candid, explains how demonstrating credibility is one of the most important factors in a grant proposal budgetthe section many funders look at first in an application. What do funders look for in grant proposal budgets?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 71

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Education 71

NonProfit Hub

MAY 13, 2025

Have you spoken with 510 of your most committed donors to educate them and get their input? For others, it may require a more strategic approach to how they communicate their mission in the current political climate. 5 Prioritize donor stewardship: Now is the time to communicate with existing donors more than ever.

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Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Leadership Ethics 77

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

First, I would suggest that we desperately need a campaign to help educate Americans about the value of the nonprofit sector. We should try to communicate something like this: Have youor perhaps someone in your familybeen helped through addiction, abuse, illness, or homelessness?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Charitable Organizations Philanthropy Homelessness 125

Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

For example, AI can help bridge educational gaps that were exacerbated during the pandemic. AI can also lighten the workload of educators while ensuring students AI literacy. AI can also lighten the workload of educators while ensuring students AI literacy. Build AI literacy. Foster collaboration.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Ethics Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 52

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 14, 2025

AI-Powered Personalization: A Balancing Act AIs personalization tools are opening new doors for targeted communication, but they require thoughtful implementation: Experiment and Iterate : Use AI tools for tasks like trend analysis, post scheduling, and crafting messages tailored to donor interests.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Ethics Education Education 98