NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

Companies with the highest levels of well-being outperformed standard benchmarks in the stock market. In fact, McKinsey & Company released a recent report showing that attracting and retaining public sector employees must be done in a manner that keeps pace with current workplace trends and demographics.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

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 governance and management 117

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 117

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

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Guest post by Ann Fellman, Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang Every year, nonprofits are required to file Form 990 with the IRS to provide financial information and maintain tax-exempt status. That’s why many nonprofits also choose to create their own annual report to provide more context for supporters.

Marketing 70

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Finance 70

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. Characteristics of Plain Language.

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Marketing Marketing Fundraising Fundraising 129

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.

Management 130

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Retention 130

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets.

Public and Nonprofit Management 84

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Management Public and Social Policy 84

The Agitator

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Yesterday I complained … only ONE retention superstar had responded from our Agitator audience — Colorado Public Radio. Jonathon Grapsas at Flat Earth Direct in Australia has been working on retention amongst clients who do much of their donor acquisition via face-to-face solicitation. Average year.

Retention 76

Retention Recruitment Nonprofit Management Management 76

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. I recently had a chat about the return on investment (ROI) on publicity spending with a senior marketing team member. This kind of oversight isn’t uncommon though.

Recruitment 82

Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 82

Nonprofit Megaphone

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Newsletters and email marketing campaigns are one of the best ways for nonprofits to keep in touch with donors, volunteers, and clients. According to MailChimp, the average open rate for marketing emails that come from nonprofits is 25.17% —substantially higher than the overall average of 21.33%. We can help!

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Marketing Marketing 98

Top Nonprofits

APRIL 16, 2024

If fulfilling your mission and being identified as an employer of choice are priorities for your nonprofit, invest in employee professional development. This guide outlines four tips for nonprofits of all sizes and levels of sophistication to improve their professional development programs. Evaluating post-training performance.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Retention Education Education 52

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Public and Social Policy 80

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 80

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand the importance of filing Form 990 in a timely and accurate manner. However, did you know that you can gain valuable insights about your nonprofit from your Form 990 that can help you obtain donors ? The answer depends on a number of factors specific to your nonprofit.

Nonprofit governance and management 52

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Health Nonprofits 52

The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating, developing, and sustaining corporate partnerships is a win-win scenario for both your nonprofit and the businesses that support it. Developing partnerships presents a win-win-win scenario for your nonprofit, the community, and your corporate partner. What are the benefits for your nonprofit? Talk about value.

Volunteerism 86

Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 86

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. You likely understand the general benefits of planning, but why is creating a fundraising plan so important for your nonprofit? With that, let’s get started. Major gifts.

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Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

When you’re able to set the stage with analytics and donor attributes – like their wealth rating, public giving records, and personal interests – you can strengthen your understanding of each donor segment, and position your asks to speak to specific audiences. Related Resources: Social Media best Practices for Nonprofits.

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Retention 109

Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

Studies show that donor retention is one of the best ways to boost your nonprofit’s bottom line because it’s easier to satisfy a supporter who has already given and who is already interested in your organization than to try to recruit brand new donors from scratch. . What should you include in a welcome email series?

Public and Nonprofit Management 134

Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Recruitment Management 134

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Though recommendations from third parties may help you narrow down the wide selection of nonprofit CRMs available, only you and your team know what’s best for your organization. 3) Support.

Fundraising 125

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 125

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JANUARY 29, 2024

A positive work culture promotes employee satisfaction, engagement, and retention. Encouraging open and transparent communication among employees and between employees and management can help build trust, foster teamwork, and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner.

Culture 52

Culture Production Health Values 52

Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

This guide will explore how your school or nonprofit can use pledge fundraising to boost its impact by breaking down some of the top frequently asked questions (FAQs). Sometimes donors use pledges to stagger larger payments, breaking them into more manageable payments (e.g., Let’s begin. What is pledge fundraising?

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 52

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. What is a major gift?

Public and Nonprofit Management 97

Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Management Fundraising 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

Fundraising 144

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 144

The Agitator

JANUARY 12, 2014

— donor retention. 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. Let me explain.

Public and Nonprofit Management 92

Public and Nonprofit Management Retail Retention Nonprofit Management 92

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

Fundraising 135

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 135

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Donor stewardship—also known as stewarding your donors—is the act of building relationships with supporters after they make a donation to your nonprofit. What is donor stewardship?

Participation and motivation 93

Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Communication 93

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 23, 2015

Plus, something that we stress at Nonprofit Hub, and that Stanley mentioned, is to ask for feedback from volunteers, and to actually listen. If they know how much they mean to you, it helps with volunteer retention. Use volunteers’ names on other newsletters or public marketing. Host a volunteer appreciation party.

Management 60

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising 60

Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Your work behind the scenes is to establish a structure—plans, systems and processes—by which the nonprofit may reach its advancement goals.

Leadership 70

Leadership Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 70

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

If you loved our 2018 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2019 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Marketing & Communications. Marketing & Communications.

Nonprofit governance and management 105

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Finance 105

Top Nonprofits

MAY 5, 2023

Market the event. Along with following these steps, your association should leverage an AMS platform with tools like registration management and form builders to simplify and streamline the planning process. Reference recent publications. Market the event. Secure sponsors, speakers, and exhibitors.

Associations 52

Associations Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Management 52

NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 15, 2018

Check out these social media accounts and websites from the best thought leaders the nonprofit sector has to offer. Julia is an author, consultant and speaker who helps plan and launch modern nonprofit marketing campaigns. Vu takes a humorous, realist approach to nonprofit management with his blog called “Nonprofit AF.”

Public and Nonprofit Management 60

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofits Retention 60

Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your volunteers donate their time and effort to your nonprofit. Volunteers provide unmatched value for your nonprofit, whether they’re helping with your fundraisers, programs, or other essential community services. A strong volunteer program is built on consistent communication , engaging opportunities, and organized management.

Public and Nonprofit Management 73

Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Values Energy 73

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.

Nonprofit governance and management 80

Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 80

Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Craft personalized thank-you messages and updates to strengthen relationships with donors and enhance donor retention. sure also to include the overhead rate of staffing and running your nonprofit.

Fundraising 73

Fundraising Fundraising Finance Retention 73

iMarketSmart

JANUARY 20, 2020

The bill would introduce new reporting requirements for donor-advised fund sponsoring organizations “for the purpose of helping the Attorney General determine whether the funds or accounts managed by the donor-advised fund are being administered properly.” Our Live Benchmarks from Fundraising Report Card show a drop in donor retention.

Public and Nonprofit Management 64

Public and Nonprofit Management Taxation Retention Philanthropy 64

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2011

At first glance, this article from the McKinsey Quarterly — We’re all marketers now — might seem too ‘foreign’ to the experience of nonprofits and fundraisers to bother with. Most nonprofits struggle to produce a compelling monthly print newsletter or core website. But I urge you to read it.

Marketing 93

Marketing Marketing Retail Retention 93

The Agitator

OCTOBER 2, 2011

At first glance, this article from the McKinsey Quarterly — We’re all marketers now — might seem too ‘foreign’ to the experience of nonprofits and fundraisers to bother with. Most nonprofits struggle to produce a compelling monthly print newsletter or core website. But I urge you to read it.

Marketing 93

Marketing Marketing Retail Retention 93

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet many nonprofits don’t make the most of this fundraising avenue. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas.

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Charitable Contribution Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Values 47