NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The staff would joke that you had to pack a lunch to get from one department to another. After Serve them (literally and figuratively).  I thought it would help me match names with faces and get to know the staff of almost 50. In 2011, I started a job as an Executive Director .  I have learned all of us are mistaken. For

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

There had been a lack of senior leadership, staff had been promoted into senior roles before they were ready, and funding infrastructure needed to be improved. There had been a lack of senior leadership, staff had been promoted into senior roles before they were ready, and funding infrastructure needed to be improved. Or so I thought.

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Affnetz

JANUARY 12, 2023

The average Development Director (person who heads up fundraising for a Nonprofit) is 1.5 Just think of your sunk cost – you’ve gone through all that time and trouble with your search committee and interviews, conducted training and onboarding, and then they’re gone in 18 months? Ensure Your Board is 100% Giving.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

But that’s not what I inherited, and it took time, intention, and commitment on everyone’s part to get there.  Unless you’re the first Executive Director or CEO of your organization, you are the pilot on a connecting flight. I was onboarded into an organization that had a deep schism between the Executive Director and the staff.

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Beth Kanter

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

By Beth Kanter & Joan Garry Leading with empathy is one of the most effective ways to avoid burnout at your nonprofit. Recently, we have been exploring a fascinating topic that is not only close to our hearts, but very timely due to burnout in the nonprofit sector – empathetic leadership.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Traditional vs. holistic It’s unclear how many nonprofit consultants and consulting firms are currently operating in the United States, but by a quick Google search it appears to be hundreds. There are numerous articles on different types of nonprofit consultants and their specific niches of how they serve nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. While each staff member may have a specific title like “fundraising director” or “project manager,” they often take on a wider range of responsibilities. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization. Let’s get started!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, our conversations often revolve around reaching and engaging our external audience – the people we serve and our donors. But, there’s a critical audience we sometimes overlook: our internal staff. Sharing success stories and achievements can motivate and inspire staff to keep up the great work.

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The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The Charity CFO is proud to announce that Krysta Grangeno has joined our team in the newly created role of Chief of Staff! For over 11 years, she has worked directly with low-income families, nonprofit employees, school leaders, and communication leaders to better our systems and implement innovative programs. Get the free guide!

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you work in nonprofit communications, suddenly you are a professional photographer. Let’s start with taking photos on your own phone. Let’s start with taking photos on your own phone. Jeff Jones shared some of his favorite nonprofit photography tips with us too: Get close. Create your own action.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Amidst these challenges, CYC defied the odds by establishing mission-driven partnerships with its staff, funders, and foster youth community. Initially, staff and youth members felt a rational panic: Would CYC close? How long would a committee of unpaid volunteers (the board) run the statewide nonprofit? The Edward W.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

Stepping away is part of the nonprofit circle of life. But for those toiling away in young nonprofits, it is often grueling and sometimes even cruel. And after all the difficulties of starting a nonprofit, the end of the beginning rarely goes well. It is a stage of development in the nonprofit life cycle. Not all survive.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

The summer months signal a swell of activity for nonprofits. When severe weather strikes, a nonprofit leader’s first instinct is to help others impacted by disaster, according to Eric Spacek, assistant vice president – risk control at Church Mutual Insurance Company. Have an emergency kit stocked and ready for a natural disaster.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 8, 2023

Things to Consider Before Hiring a Digital Marketing Agency. But do you know what you should consider before hiring a digital marketing agency? We have compiled a list of things to consider before hiring a digital marketing agency. They might not be your best choice if they have a clashing schedule. Don’t worry!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A group of concerned nonprofit leaders in the Washington, D.C. area have been discussing a disconcerting trend: Black women and Black gender-expansive nonprofit leaders are leaving their positions, some exiting the nonprofit sector altogether. This, in turn, exacerbates the absence of trust in their leadership.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Image credit: Ahmad Odeh on Unsplash In this interview, the CEO of a California-based CDFI offers her observations on what her work as a theater director has taught her about nonprofit management. Sara Razavi: Within the CDFI [ community development financial institution ] space, we are a nonprofit loan fund.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com When your nonprofit’s mission is to ensure that the internet remains a public resource open and accessible to all, and most of your work takes place online, you might think the recent rise of remote work would make management and operations less complicated.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

I doubt these same nonprofit CEOs and/or board members would brazenly walk into an operating room and try their hands at surgery. . swapping out the plain English for cold, sterile nonprofit business jargon terms like “food insecurity.” . 5 Tips to Overcome Meddling Nonprofit Management & Boards . #1: What can you do?

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Affnetz

JUNE 24, 2022

Is Your Nonprofit Software Easy to Use? Your nonprofit software is only as useful as it is easy to use. Definitely a ‘no-duh’ sentence, but we see way too many nonprofit leaders and staff struggling to just learn the basics of how to use their software. Donor Management & Engagement / By Mike Crum.

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Affnetz

JUNE 24, 2022

Is Your Nonprofit Software Easy to Use? Your nonprofit software is only as useful as it is easy to use. Definitely a ‘no-duh’ sentence, but we see way too many nonprofit leaders and staff struggling to just learn the basics of how to use their software. Blogs / By Mike Crum.

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Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Join us on a journey that reshapes nonprofit dynamics, prioritizes community voices, and sparks a revolution in philanthropy Community-Centric Fundraising (CCF) is a revolutionary approach that is reshaping how organizations connect with their supporters. It places community at the forefront and is changing the game for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 29, 2023

Enhance Business Continuity and Resilience Using This Staffing Model Organizations may successfully improve their business continuity, react to shifting needs, and establish resilience in an ever-changing business landscape by strategically employing staff augmentation and applying these best practices.

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 8, 2023

In short, when a prospect is beyond the awareness stage and is really considering partnering with your organization, case studies can move the conversation closer to a sealed deal. ???? Today, however, I'm talking about top-of-funnel content for your partnership program because it's just as critical as case studies. They are new leads!

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MNA Association

JANUARY 10, 2024

Visit their website for more resources focused on helping nonprofits navigate leadership transitions. So, your organization is beginning the process of transitioning to a new Executive Director. Developing leaders from within not only builds an organization’s strength, but also provides pathways to leadership for talented staff.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. In this guide, we’ll help you make sure you’re on the right track in getting your new nonprofit up and running. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Teach your staff to fish: People aren’t born knowing how to build a major donor pipeline and expertly move folks through this pipeline. Provide training and/or coaching.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

MARCH 7, 2024

Running a successful nonprofit organization requires accomplishing a long list of goals. Nonprofits have a lot to deal with, and limited resources. Digital marketing is an essential aspect of a nonprofit organization’s marketing. Digital marketing is an essential aspect of a nonprofit organization’s marketing.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

Your employees are one of your nonprofit’s most valuable assets. They complete your mission, raise funds, and keep your nonprofit running to its full potential. However, finding the right employees is a multi-step process and can sometimes lead your nonprofit to the wrong answer.

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Candid

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Once you’ve established a new nonprofit , one of your first considerations will likely be fundraising. After all, the only way you can fulfill your organization’s mission is if you can bring in the funding you need to support your programs and initiatives. The three main types of functional expenses are: Program costs.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 2, 2023

In fact, probably no other activity has such a big bang for your buck. These are quick, pure thank you’s and don’t take a lot of your time. They also have the effect of differentiating your organization from others – in a good way. Your prompt, personal touch will be appreciated. Leaving a message is fine too.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 2, we will show you how to create systems at your organization. One Seriously Stressed Out Nonprofit. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems. And so on….

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Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It will definitely warm your heart ?? Why do I get your newsletter on Wednesdays AND Fridays? Lesson for You: Send your newsletter out twice a week. The open rate on my Friday newsletter adds an additional 15-25 percent to my overall open rate, and I bet it will boost your open rate too! How big is your email list?

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Selfish Giving

MARCH 16, 2022

While Big Duck uses the graph to illustrate how your nonprofit should think about its audience when it comes to communications (a smahht strategy, BTW), I also think it's applicable when your nonprofit is thinking about corporate partnerships too. your answer may be companies that are the lowest of the low-lying fruit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2024

By Alfredo Ramirez , CMO at Prosal – an RFP platform that connects great consultants, nonprofits, and other organizations via RFPs. Request for Proposals (RFPs) are a critical tool for nonprofits seeking services from vendors or consultants. 1) Start with Research Before an RFP The RFP really should be the second step in your process.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

The overhead myth is a pervasive challenge for nonprofits, often leading to organizations that are under-funded, unable to make an impact that aligns with their potential, and rapidly losing high-performing employees. It’s been said before, and I’ll say it again: it’s time to disprove the overhead myth for nonprofits. Not quite.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2023

Nonprofits are constantly striving to achieve their missions while being resourceful with their budgets. The workload can become overwhelming, especially with the average nonprofit having only 1-2 full-time employees dedicated to fundraising. You are not alone in facing challenges as a nonprofit. So, take heart!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2021

Another aspect of the discussion is the business case for hiring for fundraising success. Given that, the business case would dictate that we hire the people who can most easily raise the most. Scrap your assumptions. Be intentional about creating equity in every function in your development office.

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