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Fundraising Nonprofit Management Public and Nonprofit Management 
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort designed to raise a significant amount of money for a nonprofit within a set timeframe. It typically combines major gifts, public contributions, and planned giving to achieve financial goals that advance a nonprofit’s mission. Public phase. Kick-off phase.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 28, 2024
As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. That makes it a critical investment for any nonprofit looking to achieve long-term success.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
From her early experience with AmeriCorps NCCC to her impactful work with the American Cancer Society, Hayley’s journey highlights the power of nonprofit work. In 2017, Hayley earned her Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, a step that cemented her commitment to the nonprofit sector. Did you enjoy this story?
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Affnetz
JUNE 9, 2025
Introduction: Donor management is the cornerstone of success for any nonprofit organization, and for small nonprofits, efficient management of donor relationships can make all the difference in achieving their missions. In this guide, we’ll dive into the world of donor management software for small nonprofits.
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Candid
MARCH 10, 2025
Nonprofit organizations often collaborate with one another to share resources, seek grants, and scale public service delivery. At the same time, nonprofits also compete directly against one anotherfor attention, for funding, for clientsalthough this competition rarely gets acknowledged.
Affnetz
APRIL 23, 2024
Nonprofit Donor Management Software | Top 10 Premium Solutions / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Buying nonprofit donor management software can be tough, but this blog helps you understand the criteria and sort through the top players in the market.
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Affnetz
APRIL 16, 2024
Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits | A Guide to Grow Nonprofits/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to Nonprofit Board Management Software: Technology has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we do business and manage organizations.
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Affnetz
MARCH 29, 2024
Free Nonprofit Management Software | Free CRM for Nonprofits / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to nonprofit management software: Managing a nonprofit organization can be a challenging task, requiring careful coordination and efficient operations.
Affnetz
JUNE 9, 2025
Here’s a question that is often asked in many contexts – as a Development Director frustrated with the lack of revenue coming into a Nonprofit, as a new board member to a nonprofit, or perhaps you just posed it as a Google search phrase: How Do Nonprofits Make Money? Philanthropy is almost essential for Nonprofits.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 10, 2025
While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. To help you out, we will cover six essential tools every nonprofit should have in 2025. They help you streamline tasks, reduce manual errors, and cut costs.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JULY 9, 2025
She had just graduated from the University of San Diego , where she earned the nationally recognized Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP ) credential, married her college sweetheart, and left everything behind. But I had this nonprofit leadership minor, and I just loved it.” I couldn’t find a job in the nonprofit sector,” she said.
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Affnetz
JUNE 9, 2025
When it comes to nonprofit fundraising, it’s not just about getting new donors. This metric holds the key to sustainable growth and impact for nonprofits. Understanding and implementing these practices can help nonprofits boost their fundraising efforts and ensure long-term success.
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NonProfit Leadership Center
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Nonprofit Leadership Center is pleased to welcome four new board members to our dynamic board of directors : Lisa L. On a daily basis, nonprofit organizations strengthen the fabric of our community and play a vital role in building healthy communities by providing critical services that contribute to economic stability and mobility.
Affnetz
APRIL 15, 2024
Donor Management Software for Small Nonprofits | Affnetz / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: Donor management is the cornerstone of success for any nonprofit organization, and for small nonprofits, efficient management of donor relationships can make all the difference in achieving their missions.
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Affnetz
JUNE 10, 2024
Summer Camp Management Software | Streamline STEAM Lessons / By Affnetz Over the years, I’ve developed innovative solutions that harness technology to solve real-world challenges. While camps provide incredible experiences for kids, integrating STEAM lessons effectively can be a headache for camp managers.
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Getting Attention
AUGUST 2, 2011
Nonprofit Management 101 is a practical, comprehensive handbook for marketers like you, introducing you to key practices throughout your organization. Fundraising from Individuals, Companies, Foundations, and Grant Writing. Marketing, Public Relations, and Events. Legal and Financial Management. Technology, Web 2.0
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 27, 2024
As a dedicated nonprofit professional, you understand the critical role of continuous learning in the field. The nonprofit sector is dynamic, shaped by technological advancements, ever-evolving trends, and shifts in marketing and public relations strategies. This is where nonprofit professional development comes in.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 17, 2024
In the heart of Nashville ’s nonprofit sector , you can find Nicole Olivia Rose, CN P ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ). F rom Education to Nonprofit Management Nicole’s interest in public service began in high school, where her involvement in the Youth Volunteer Corps sparked her passion.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 23, 2024
How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building? Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. What is the Overhead Myth?
The NonProfit Times
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
By Alyssa Simard, CPA The success and integrity of nonprofit organizations hinge on the ability to steward financial resources effectively. It is paramount for nonprofit financial leaders to adopt a thorough approach to categorizing and reporting expenses and why it is a cornerstone of fiscal responsibility.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 30, 2017
Here’s 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. . Trumpet is an eighteen-year veteran in the nonprofit management field.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 11, 2012
These scenarios – data theft, self-inflicted cyber wounds, loss of IT equipment – each account for a third of the cyber breaches reported by nonprofits. Regardless of the cause, there are immediate crisis response steps every manager should know. Three aspects need to be addressed: legal, operational, and public relations.
Affnetz
MARCH 2, 2024
Introduction In the dynamic world of nonprofit management, where every dollar and every minute counts, the need for efficient and comprehensive software solutions has never been more crucial. In evaluating the landscape of nonprofit software solutions, the comparison between DonorPerfect vs Affnetz in 2024 is pivotal.
The NonProfit Times
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Nonprofit managers are scrambling to get clarity on how to proceed regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “click to cancel” provisions requiring businesses to make it easier for consumers to cancel enrollment in recurring billing, such as memberships. None would speak on the record but only for background when contacted.
Affnetz
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Nonprofits often find themselves juggling multiple software tools to manage their development efforts, board management, donor relationships, peer-to-peer fundraising , and volunteer management. In this blog, we’ll explore the essentials of nonprofit software management and compare Affnetz with Bloomerang.
The NonProfit Times
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Following a few years of investment in their technology, infrastructure and internal resources, many nonprofits now have the revenue, organizational culture, and donor networks to execute plans to deepen, and perhaps transform, long-term impacts on the communities they serve. Nonprofits are experiencing a foundational shift.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
FEBRUARY 27, 2012
What measures does your nonprofit take to ensure your supporters’ and participants’ private information is safe? And for those involved in nonprofit enterprises, it’s certainly less pressing than cultivating a major gift or preparing for a board meeting. Nonprofits are at particular risk. David Schulz.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 14, 2014
Got your message from Friday’s Agitator post that it’s not only about the stupidity of fundraisers. If the problem is CEOs and top management who don’t listen or care, then let’s call them out for the disasters they cause. Nonprofit management premium' We simply have to begin to change things at the top.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 5, 2024
It not only offers flexibility for your team but also allows you to easily scale up your organization by hiring people who are the best fit for your nonprofit—regardless of their geographic location. Some of the most impactful nonprofit courses feature information about staff member communication.
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Anedot
MAY 1, 2025
Sunrise Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 and operates from the Napa Valley in Northern California. We rely heavily on fundraising to sustain our programs and services, and as such we are seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization and its fundraising efforts.
Anedot
JUNE 30, 2025
Strategic Planning in Times of Disruption: Navigating Uncertainty with Confidence About the Strategic Planning Workshop Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations are facing more disruption than ever—economic changes, public health challenges, climate impacts, and shifting community needs can all derail traditional strategic planning.
Anedot
JUNE 30, 2025
Join the Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) for a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help nonprofit leaders, board members, and staff build strategic plans that are flexible, responsive, and effective in uncertain times.
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. Lead fundraising initiatives, including donor development, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and fundraising events.
The Agitator
JULY 2, 2013
Hopefully The Agitator has stirred the pot constructively with some of our recent rants ( here and here ) about fundraising atrocities, as they are found in the US. Fundraising needs to infuse your organization, and not be perceived as some kind of necessary evil. From: We cannot fundraise alone. So they should be.
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The Agitator
JULY 14, 2013
Finally, another voice stepping up to the plate regarding regaining some public trust in fundraising. The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) has just issued its new Principles and Best Practices for Accountability in Fundraising. Hats off to DMANF.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
When nonprofits build their media relations strategies, they often focus on getting their stories told in the local media or in the national mainstream press. But they often overlook an important potential avenue for spreading the word about their work — the nonprofit trade press. Have you embraced a different tactic?
The Agitator
JANUARY 8, 2013
Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. The nonprofit sector will go through a revaluing process.
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Bloomerang
JULY 6, 2023
Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 12, 2022
When it comes to fundraising, we often strive to use storytelling and tugging of heartstrings to appeal to potential donors. Think tanks, such as Rogare, the Fundraising Think Tank, also produce research and thorough leadership that can impact our work. Academia also has researchers with an interest in the nonprofit sector.
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Candid
JANUARY 11, 2023
As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Take your fundraising game to the next level. When it comes to boosting funding for your nonprofit, there are multiple paths that can lead you to your desired destination.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MAY 18, 2018
Time to wind down the week with the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising. Find out Why Your Nonprofit Should Retweet Its Own Tweets – and How to Do It. Try these 7 Nonprofit Management Tips To Advance Your Career. Upcoming Events for Nonprofit Communicators.
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The Agitator
JANUARY 12, 2014
Seems to me there is significant similarity between the management mindset of some of the Big Box stores and burger chains and many nonprofits. Type A views workers who serve the public as a ‘cost center’ and does everything possible to hold down wages and benefits. — donor retention. Let me explain.
The Agitator
OCTOBER 5, 2014
I’ve dealt with scores of CEOs over the years; many facing ‘crises’ or ‘enormous opportunities’ like those faced by ALS with the tsunami-like outpouring of public support and contributions and knee-jerk criticism (2.4 Fundraising philosophy/profession Nonprofit management Transparency premium'
Anedot
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
This position is crucial to expanding Project Coyotes reach and impact through strategic fundraising, marketing, and communications. The ideal candidate is an effective dynamic leader with a strong background in nonprofit management, project coordination, and a deep commitment to wildlife conservation.
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