The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Keeping pace with an increase in support is a great problem for nonprofits to have, whether youve surpassed your yearly fundraising goal earlier than expected or booked out your volunteer schedules. With more resources, your nonprofit can expand its programs and reach new mission-centric milestones.

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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. However, 26% of volunteer leaders noted that recruiting volunteers was a top challenge for their organization in 2024. What does a volunteer recruitment plan look like?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. No matter what event format your nonprofit is considering, you will need to take key event planning steps to make your fundraising event a success. Collect donations from event tickets/participation.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MAY 27, 2022

It’s Friday so that means I have the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. This week I have TikTok campaigns, inclusive imagery, social media post ideas, how to recruit board members and more. Nonprofit Communications Training and Coaching for You….

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I was recently asked to explain nonprofit marketing at its most basic level. Many people in our sector answer this question by describing what I think of as communications: Creating and distributing content to people about the nonprofit and its issues. Marketing is all about communicating what’s called the “value exchange.”

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Ann Green

MARCH 17, 2025

Donor retention is a perennial problem for nonprofit organizations. Both your nonprofit and your donors may be feeling financially strained. Maybe youre losing donors because youre either not communicating enough or communicating poorly. Recruit board members to make thank you phone calls.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great. Now is a good time to update yours for 2022.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

As an organization that impacts many lives and communities, your nonprofit has a responsibility to form a team that can efficiently and effectively serve its beneficiaries and stakeholders. As you start building a more inclusive interview process for your nonprofit, remember that these general tips are just the beginning.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 26, 2025

To effectively tackle initiatives like school fundraisers , enrichment programs, and schoolwide improvement strategies, you need the helping hands of volunteers from your community. In this guide, well explore top tips for recruiting a robust volunteer community, as well as suggestions to help you manage and retain your volunteers.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 4, 2023

Recruiting top talent is crucial for any nonprofit organization, and your website is often the first point of contact between potential candidates and your organization. However, many nonprofits struggle to use their website effectively for recruitment. Nonprofit organizations are often driven by their mission and values.

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 19, 2025

There’s more to peer-to-peer fundraising success than just recruiting participants. Here's how to support your peer-to-peer fundraisers.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. To do all that you need to communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great. Fundraising and recruitment.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I was recently asked to explain nonprofit marketing at its most basic level. Many people in our sector answer this question by describing what I think of as communications: Creating and distributing content to people about the nonprofit and its issues. Marketing is all about communicating what’s called the “value exchange.”

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 4, 2022

Welcome to another round up of the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. And Hubspot has 3 Roles Marketing Leaders Plan to Recruit in 2022 [New Research + Expert Insights]. Ever ask yourself How Much Should Nonprofits Spend On Advertising? Register Now.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

By Shannon Whitehead , Content Strategist at Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Launching a peer-to-peer campaign begins with recruiting some of your most fervent supporters to organize personal campaigns on your organizations behalf.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Nonprofit events are the perfect opportunity to bring your community together to celebrate and support your cause, but they also require a lot of work. However, volunteers can quickly become another challenge for your event team if you don’t know how to effectively recruit and manage them. Let’s begin!

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Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. How do volunteers advance nonprofits missions? Volunteers are an integral part of the work nonprofits do, not only supporting their day-to-day operations but driving their core missions.

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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.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The good news is that better donor communication (thank yous and updates) can help you raise more money. Ideally, you should communicate with your donors at least once or twice a month throughout the year. Some of you may already have a communications calendar, which is great. Remember the ask thank report formula.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. Writer Leo Tolstoy once said that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!) REGISTER NEW! HINT: It’s more than just having a DEI statement.]

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 14, 2024

If there’s one thing nonprofit marketers could use more of, it is likely time and resources. Working with multiple social impact organizations, I constantly search for ways to optimize both and increase overall nonprofit productivity. Outline the process for recruiting, training, and integrating new volunteers into your organization.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. Despite these challenges, training for nonprofit leaders and board members has not materially changed in the past 25 years. How Do Nonprofit Board Fellows Programs Work?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Why a DEI Committee is Essential for Your Nonprofit: How to Get Started.

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Ann Green

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. A lot of nonprofits already do this. Perhaps you’ve recruited other staff or volunteers to help you. Making all your communications donor-centered will help convey an attitude of gratitude.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Communicate the expectations.

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Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

Building public speaking skills can help you make a strong case to nonprofit donors and other audiences. When you build confidence as a public speaker, you can become a more effective fundraiser and nonprofit communicator. You’ll also be able to tell your nonprofit’s story effectively and recruit more support for your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. With 501(c)(3) status, you have the beginnings of the framework to improve your community, change lives, help others, and realize your bold vision. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. But big goals cost big money.

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Big Duck

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Learn how to effectively involve board members in marketing and communications in nonprofit organizations.

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The Killoe Group

APRIL 28, 2025

Peer-to-peer fundraising is a powerful approach for nonprofits. It also helps you build a stronger sense of community and raise more funds. For inspiration, take a look at examples of creative and successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns from other nonprofits. And peer-to-peer fundraising programs are doing well these days.

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Candid

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite comprising the majority of the nonprofit workforce, women in the sector still face gender disparities and challenges, including unequal pay, lack of access to funding sources, and expectations to do more with less. nonprofit sector demographics. The more you know: Key facts about Black nonprofit leadership.

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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.

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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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Ann Green

JULY 30, 2024

Donor motivations are the “why” that drives their support of your nonprofit. By Ryan Carpenter For the last several years, nonprofits have struggled to make ends meet due to falling revenue, rising inflation, and an increase in community needs. Learn how to uncover those motivations and inspire more support in this guide.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

According to recent volunteer statistics , volunteers represent a significant one-third of the nonprofit workforce. But volunteer management isn’t just about recruiting volunteers and telling them what to do. In this article, we’ll discuss exactly how to identify and cultivate the leaders in your community.

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