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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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. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

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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.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

However, while individuals may find learning in these areas difficult, nonprofit organizations have no excuse to halt their learning journey. Whether it’s embracing cutting-edge technology or staying ahead of the latest trends, someone at your organization can guide you. Adapting to these rapidly advancing fields is challenging!

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The Charity CFO

MAY 9, 2024

Outside of a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Masters degree in Christian Leadership, Dr. White also has a Masters degree in Mind, Brain, and Education from Harvard University. She is the founder of The Executive Shaman and founder of Free Leadership, Inc. 3 Reasons People Start Nonprofits Tosha seeks out Dr. That’s a fact.’

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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 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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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

You may have worked with a consultant before to design a fundraising campaign or tackle tech issues. Compensation consulting can make a big difference to nonprofit organizations looking to grow their capacity to serve their beneficiaries and connect with donors and volunteers.

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

Struggling with your confidence in any role, including work in nonprofit organizations, can impact your performance, happiness and overall approach to your career. I believe imposter syndrome is pervasive and could be the greatest threat to nonprofit leadership. Is imposter syndrome different in nonprofit work?

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Common challenges a nonprofit might face when collecting data include: Limited resources: Purchasing software or digging through data insights can strain resources, and many nonprofit organizations worry they don’t have the money or time to use data. There are many ways to put data to use effectively in your organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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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 Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Institutions, hierarchies, and forms of leadership rooted in Western colonial ideology are failing, being renegotiated, and getting deconstructed—even in the face of intense backlash. Our leadership, needed now more than ever, is being tested like never before.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. Understanding the challenges BIPOC leadership face in the nonprofit sector One of the primary challenges BIPOC leaders face is limited access to funding.As

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

That’s one of the reasons why it’s so valuable for nonprofits to invest in a comprehensive learning management system (LMS) dedicated to nonprofit organizations. Especially during the present climate, nonprofit learning management systems can provide an online platform for previously in-person training opportunities.

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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.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. Self-awareness is a critical component of effective leadership. January 2023. Certificate in Grant Writing.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Develop a strategic plan , which should include staffing, activities, budget, and a fundraising plan. . Why is that important?

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iMarketSmart

MAY 31, 2023

As turnover in the nonprofit sector continues to plague so many organizations, and not just with major gift officers, it’s time to face a difficult truth. This is never going to change unless you make big changes to your nonprofit leadership. But this is not the best way to run a company or a nonprofit.

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iMarketSmart

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Fundraising is something we do with donors, not to them. Explain the conditions under which sustained fundraising success is achieved, and reward those who help create those conditions. Related Resources: Webinar: 4-Step Process for “Reimagining Fundraising Operations”. Here’s what I learned about leadership in 2019.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 1, 2023

The M+R Benchmarks Study is an annual report that highlights the latest nonprofit data and trends in digital fundraising and marketing. The study looks at billions of emails and SMS messages, millions of website visits and thousands of social media posts from hundreds of nonprofits (215 in the most recent report to be exact).

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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. We are here to talk about philanthropic leadership. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors.

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Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

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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 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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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As much as I love to do in-person leadership and fundraising trainings , sometimes you just can't get to them. Webinars on Leadership and Fundraising. Nonprofit Leadership Goal-Setting. And organizing your entire organization in the direction of accomplishing them!

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

In some cases, particularly nonprofit organizations, simply do not have the financial means to pay their interns. Over the past couple of years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance helped to make these unpaid internships more accessible by offering the Career Development Award.

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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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Affnetz

APRIL 16, 2024

In this blog We’ll cover: The Importance of Efficient Board Management for Nonprofits Features to look for in nonprofit board management software How to choose the right board management software for your nonprofits? Nonprofit boards typically consist of people from various backgrounds.

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Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

However, developing an optimal fundraising strategy can be challenging, especially when there is already so much on your nonprofit’s plate. A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 15, 2023

After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. And it’s the fundraising skill that can make your resume – and your leadership - stand out. It requires excellent communication, organization, creativity, and problem-solving.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 31, 2023

Identifying prospective donors is a crucial first step toward building a successful fundraising program. With data analysis tools and techniques, your nonprofit can approach prospect research strategically, allowing you to target the right people and build meaningful relationships with them over time. The answer lies in data.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2023

It’s important for nonprofit leaders to learn how to incorporate fair and good fundraising best practices when connecting with diverse audiences. Question: I am preparing to take on a leadership role in DEI for a large organization. How can I talk about the importance of sharing this value?

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

AUGUST 29, 2023

By SSIR Editors Stanford Social Innovation Review ’s 2023 Nonprofit Management Institute will grapple with the many challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit leaders today. At this year’s hybrid conference, experts from across the nonprofit sector will share invaluable insights on each of these topics and more.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 16, 2024

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are making waves in the nonprofit sector, and for good reason. These tools hold the potential to help nonprofit organizations do a lot of good in their communities, as they can be used for everything from taking notes in meetings to identifying new donor prospects.

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Fundraising Leadership

MARCH 28, 2024

Gloria Feldt is Cofounder and President of Take The Lead , a nonprofit organization providing training, coaching and cohort building, inspiring role models, and thought leadership to individuals and organizations, with the mission of intersectional gender parity in leadership. CLICK for podcast

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Candid

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this digital age, effective fundraising requires more than a strong proposal. Nonprofit organizations need a robust online presence to ensure that they’re discoverable by potential funders and donors. Candid Seals have helped nonprofits reach more funders and donors and significantly boost their fundraising.

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