NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Are you interested in an international development career? The most common framework for understanding international development is the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). The UN SDGs cover 17 different dimensions and were adopted in 2015 as part of The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

SSIR is a nonprofit media organization that is entirely funded from subscriptions, events, webinars, and donations. One nonprofit is working to change that. We hope they leave you with a feeling of hope as the year endsand serve as inspiration for the collective work of social change thats before us in 2025. *

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. So, what does it look like to begin transforming your development practice in the context of community centric fundraising ? Development Planning. Donor Engagement.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Here’s a familiar scene: your nonprofit organization just won its first big grant, and you’re ecstatic. We’ve had our own share of nonprofit compliance undertakings over the years. In 2023, Candid completed our first external SOC 2 audit, a collaborative effort across our administrative teams. At Candid, we can relate.

Culture 105

Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations 105

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 17, 2023

How do you shift the culture of a mostly White organization to become truly multiracial? When inviting them, MIP was clear about its approach: MIP was looking to change the organization’s culture, including that of the Steering Committee. Second, note the themes raised in those conversations and develop an action plan based on them.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nonprofit leaders often struggle to create an open, trusting culture that supports their staff in executing their mission. If you’re looking for proven ways to engage your team and improve the mindset of your nonprofit team, this episode is for you. What too many nonprofit leaders do to lose the trust of their staff (18:00).

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Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Nonprofits 97

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JUNE 20, 2023

By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Often, culture is simply neglected. We have come to believe in six people and culture approaches that in many respects go against the grain.

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Culture Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation 111

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Have you ever sat through a board development retreat and thought, “What a waste of time!” Use the following checklist to make sure you have all the essential elements in place to ensure the boad development retreat is a resounding success. and “How should our culture be manifested in board behavior and contributions?”

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Anedot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative organizational culture that empowers volunteers and maximizes their contributions.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 25, 2024

At the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we’re on a mission to develop and connect nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizations and our communities. However, recent research from the Florida Nonprofit Alliance and National Council of Nonprofits shows that our sector is experiencing a workforce shortage crisis.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Such logic often applies to nonprofit recruitment of volunteers. That is, nonprofits tend to draw in a particular slice of the community. It’s not enough to want a more inclusive nonprofit. More inclusive nonprofit volunteer programs better serve our citizens and our neighborhoods. What Do Volunteer Administrators Say?

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image credit: Markus Spiske on Unsplash In the Berkshire region of Massachusetts and neighboring Columbia County in New York, arts and culture workers face a familiar struggle: making ends meet in a sector known for passion but not always for fair compensation.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

One path leads to this arable land being sold to a developer and turned into a small strip mall. Another path leads to it being purchased by a “farm incubator” who will make it available to refugee farmers growing culturally meaningful crops and contributing to their economic mobility. About 20 percent are seated within government.

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Anedot

APRIL 8, 2025

Organizational growth – externally to strengthen and expand programs, and internally for board expansion and training, staff development, support and retention. Assess the staff and provide support, training and professional development, as needed. Ensure adherence to nonprofit regulations and best practices.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 108

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 12, 2009

Several people mentioned that the practical realities of nonprofit management mean that getting thank-you notes out promptly, especially when donations come through non-traditional channels for your organization, can be difficult. Just yesterday, before I wrote the post , I did a webinar on Nonprofit Marketing with Next to No Budget.

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Anedot

MAY 7, 2025

DEPARTMENT:Garden and Youth Programs REPORTS TO:Garden and Youth Program Manager LOCATION:Sebastopol Kitchen, and Remote EXPECTED HOURS:Approximately 10per week, hours vary COMPENSATION: $28 – $32 SCHEDULE: May to early June: prep and develop curriculum- approx. Curriculum development experience required. Moderate noise (i.e.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JUNE 19, 2017

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. This experience set her on the path towards working in the nonprofit sector.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.

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MNA Association

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We know that decisions made in Helena and in Washington, DC have an enormous impact on our work as nonprofits. To better understand how candidates in Montana view the nonprofit sector and their visions for partnership, MNA created a candidate questionnaire with three simple questions related to the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 22, 2014

How did the idea develop? A: We are always looking for good ways to introduce people to the outdoors in general and to the natural/cultural resources and recreation opportunities in our state parks and reservoirs specifically. Promote iconic and little-known features and natural/cultural resources and things to do at our properties.

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. Nonprofits are not social clubs , they have the potential to make significant positive impacts in the communities they serve. Great question.

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Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Located in beautiful Novato/Marin County/CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Join an organization dedicated to providing a supportive and professional working environment. 16 hours per week.

Food 52

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 27, 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.” W hat would a nonprofit sector that pursued economic justice look like? The other five work for nonprofit intermediary organizations. Two of them—Dr.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 24, 2024

Practitioners developing financial practices that run counter to those centering monetary profit need to ask ourselves: how do we learn and take wisdom from trying different approaches and keep going, weaving these lessons into more liberatory versions of investing in our future? It’s also about changing policy and culture.

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Finance Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 140

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MAY 22, 2023

National Council of Nonprofits launched a Survey of Nonprofit Workforce Shortages to determine the scope and impact of these difficulties. What components of intentionally building (or rebuilding) organizational culture are most important as it relates to attracting and retaining staff?

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. Community development financial institutions play an important role in elevating community voice. This article is the second in the series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations, however, have been less involved in this moment of technological innovation. The nonprofit sector faces widespread challenges, including a lack of investment in research and development and a shortage of staff with AI expertise, that other sectors don’t. To some degree, this makes sense.

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Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 17, 2025

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. By understanding the most common obstacles and how to overcome them, your nonprofit can host events that not only meet your goals but also inspire and engage your community.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 31, 2023

Obi noted that when she first joined BECMA in the summer of 2020 to help with operations, there was really only one full-time staff person, founding executive director Segun Idowu (who left at the end of 2021 to join the administration of newly elected Mayor Michelle Wu). I’m new to the nonprofit space. This included $1.5

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 31, 2024

In ancient storytelling, heroes usually possessed a virtue that the author wanted the culture to emulate and begin to reproduce within the body politic. Nonprofit leaders must be courageous because of the work they do. Some organizational cultures promote avoiding certain types of conflicts at all costs.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 21, 2024

How do you help people afraid of fundraising become comfortable in what should be a mission-aligned role for everyone associated with your nonprofit organization? Not just development staff. What’s holding you back? After all, everyone benefits from increased philanthropy.

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NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Image credit:Rayson Tan on Unsplash Below is a transcript, edited for length and clarity, of “Escaping Corporate Capture: Nonprofit Survival in a For-Profit World,” hosted by Opus 40 in Saugerties, NY, on July 26, 2024. Moderating the conversation are Caroline Crumpacker of Ultra Advising and Steve Dubb of Nonprofit Quarterly.

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Anedot

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Work with individual staff to develop personalized training goals and expectations. Agency Culture It is essential that all employees of Catholic Charities aspire to the following: A commitment to the agency’s mission, vision, and values. Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.

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The Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Connie Binkowitz, director of development and external policy at CTC, described how, in 2020, the organization received a grant from the Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This grant came out of a program supported by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars.

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