NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, Tracy Kamen, a passionate Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), is creating a positive impact around the world. In this exclusive interview with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Tracy shares her story and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career making a difference.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Pledge fundraising campaigns are a dynamic way to inspire donors to commit to future gifts by engaging their competitive spirit. Ideally, your fundraising platform will have key features like easy-to-create, personal donation pages, and tools that help track fundraising progress.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 14, 2024

Whether you’re fundraising for an alumni/ae association or an animal shelter, external economic factors can greatly impact your campaign’s success. How can it affect nonprofits? There are plenty of free nonprofit marketing and fundraising tools you can try. How can it affect nonprofits? Increased operational costs.

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Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In our most recent nonprofit leadership study , we looked at how different leadership styles affected a nonprofit’s culture of philanthropy. In the report , the researchers go into more depth defining each leadership style. Including their role in fundraising. Why “at times”? Only 1 in 5.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

I believe imposter syndrome is pervasive and could be the greatest threat to nonprofit leadership. Is imposter syndrome different in nonprofit work? Nonprofit leadership takes different forms – many of which can set people up to feel like imposters. But it doesn’t have to be. These are not the same.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

By leveraging the complementary skills and strengths of employees from different generations, nonprofits can drive positive change and achieve greater impact. Lead by Example Leadership plays a crucial role in setting the tone for intergenerational collaboration and knowledge-sharing within nonprofit organizations.

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Donorbox Nonprofit

JANUARY 30, 2023

Nonprofit leadership helps direct a nonprofit toward meeting its organizational goals while inspiring staff and volunteers to effectively take on the challenges they encounter at work. The leadership of a nonprofit is primarily its Board of Directors.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In the constantly evolving social sector, leadership is key to making a meaningful impact. The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program , offered by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, recognizes this need and is pleased to announce the 55 outstanding individuals joining its prestigious CNP September Cohort.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Data management and segmentation should go hand-in-hand in your fundraising strategy. During this free, on-demand video, learn how your nonprofit can manage and segment your data to raise more money!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

Some of the many course options you can find include: Designing Nonprofit Programs: E Certificate Coaching as a Leadership Tool: E Certificate Effective Staff Supervision: E Certificate Leaders for Equity & Social Justice: E Certificate Risk Leadership: Inspiring Teams to Embrace and Manage Risk The best part?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Overhead is defined as a “percentage of a charity’s expenses that goes to administrative and fundraising costs” (Guidestar, 2014). The Overhead Myth is created when donors believe that nonprofits should keep these overhead expenses below a certain percentage of the nonprofit’s total expenditures – usually no more than 15 to 20 percent.

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Amy Eisenstein

MAY 17, 2023

This is a great article that framed some concepts for me. I am sure I lack more confidence than my male counterparts, but I had never thought of it that way. Your advice is super helpful, as always.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Inspiring go-getter with experience in events, annual appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising.”

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

To help you grow into a modern leader, we’ll explore these common nonprofit management skills you can (and should) develop at your own organization: Marketing Fundraising Public Speaking Interpersonal Communications Relationship-Building Strategic Planning Delegation Budget Allocation Problem-Solving Before training your team, invest in yourself.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JULY 31, 2023

6 Reasons Funders Should Invest in Nonprofit Training & Development As a nonprofit that exists to support the capacity, growth and success of other nonprofits, the Nonprofit Leadership Center believes leadership and lifelong learning are inextricably linked. That’s a case worth making.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Technology is critical to every nonprofit’s success, yet many of today’s leaders represent non-technical functions, like marketing, programs, fundraising, and operations. Keeping up with emerging trends across the digital landscape and discerning what’s imperative from what may be a distraction, can be a challenge.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To be an effective nonprofit leader , you need to be well-versed in fundraising best practices and able to create a robust fundraising strategy for your organization. This process involves analyzing donor data, choosing the best fundraisers to host, and leveraging strategies that help you easily raise more for your mission.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a variety of professional development classes for nonprofit professionals that can enhance your skills and strengthen your results in as few as three to four hours. Receive the Latest News, Resources & Events from the Nonprofit Leadership Center. SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 17, 2024

This experience highlighted the importance of having a well-rounded skill set, including fundraising and donor engagement, which are crucial for our sustainability even as we tackle these significant challenges.” Nicole’s wisdom shines through in her advice to those entering the nonprofit sector. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. For example, if you’re hosting a golf fundraiser for major donors, you might ask country clubs to sponsor your event by allowing you to use their golf courses for free. Did you enjoy this story?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It was here that Anjelica had the opportunity to participate in the American Humanics program, the predecessor to today’s Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Her journey included roles in fundraising and staffing at organizations including ALSAC/St. She emphasizes how the program sparked her interest.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Create a matrix that outlines these requirements, from the demographic attributes that are important to the necessary professional skills, such as finance, marketing, legal, fundraising, programmatic expertise, and more. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a free Board Finder service to nonprofits with open board positions.

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Fundraising Coach

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Most of my work is private, with individuals and nonprofits. But I also love giving leadership and fundraising trainings at conferences. I'll be doing two sessions: a seminar on "The Crisis in Nonprofit Leadership" and facilitating a discussion with leaders. Want leadership or fundraising training in your area?

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Soul Media CEO and Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Emily Ghosh Harris says the key to building a brand that leaves a lasting impact is to look at the big picture and align your personal and organizational brand. Emails should educate, inspire and provide some level of hope for a brighter future made possible by your organization.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 18, 2024

For example, say that you included a page in your annual report about the dedication and success of your peer-to-peer fundraisers and want to send personalized emails to everyone who participated. Just like any other fundraising and development skill, improving your impact reporting skills is an ongoing process.

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Anedot

MAY 25, 2022

Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to welcome Tom L. Tom began his leadership position with CVNL May 20, 2022. As CVNL’s Chief Capacity Building Officer, he will be assigned to provide leadership support over the Consulting Services, Learning and Leadership, Membership, and Executive Search.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Note: You may have seen the term matching gifts before—be aware that these are a different form of fundraising (employer-sponsored matches of individual gifts) than structured grants from a funding organization. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

It was here that she crossed paths with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly named American Humanics) and CNP credential, a program that would forever alter her career. ” Her dedication and passion caught the organization’s attention, and they created a fundraising role specifically for Ashley.

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Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s especially caught on for nonprofit leaders because of the growth and professionalization of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. Despite its popularity, leadership coaching remains a bit of a mystery to many people. What is a leadership coach? What is leadership coaching? But it doesn’t need to be.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

While we have many superstars in the nonprofit arena, too many professionals don’t understand the art, science and nuances of nonprofit leadership — boards, strategic planning, program evaluation and fundraising — and too many others aren’t willing to insist on proven best practices.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 22, 2023

In fact, studies have shown that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to make a donation. Whether you’re filming a video to raise awareness for your year-end campaign or livestreaming your next virtual fundraising event , these four video storytelling tips will help your nonprofit achieve fundraising success.

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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. April 2023 Level Up Your Leadership: How to Become the Leader Everyone Wants to Follow — April 4 Are leaders born, or is leadership something you can learn?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Help your employees develop leadership skills that they can take with them throughout their careers. For example, you may have an employee without a leadership position start leading team meetings. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

While businesses may use programmatic advertising to acquire a certain number of new customers or promote a new product, nonprofits can leverage this marketing tactic to: Raise awareness for their causes. Promote fundraising events. Courageous leadership is built on heroic leadership. Increase donations.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Sadly, this strategy requires the size of the fundraising needed to be matched by outrageousness of the miles and terrain. Now keep in mind, I am not a runner or a natural athlete, Despite our better judgment and lack of athletic prowess–Ken Craft (Founder and CEO) and I hatched a plan. The miles and fundraising goal had a ring to it.

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