NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

With a reported 24 million hours wasted each year due to unproductive meetings, how do you conduct more productive meetings at your nonprofit that matter to your colleagues and motivate your team members? Use Margarita’s five top tips for conducting effective meetings at your nonprofit. Set the stage as a meeting leader.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 9, 2024

During today’s conversation on a Modern Nonprofit Podcast, Tosha welcomes Dr. Krystal White. The latter is key for today’s conversion as Tosha and Krystal discuss what it takes to start a nonprofit from the ground up. So the question is, many people seek to start a business, but why specifically a nonprofit organization?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions. But not all nonprofits are effective on social media.

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Affnetz

APRIL 30, 2024

/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: 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 Alliance

APRIL 19, 2023

Pledge fundraisers are effective for multiple types of organizations, such as schools, nonprofits, sports teams, community clubs, and more. In a walk-a-thon, participants create individual online fundraising pages to gather pledges from their family members and friends. Promote the event. Thank donors after the event.

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NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Such logic often applies to nonprofit recruitment of volunteers. That is, nonprofits tend to draw in a particular slice of the community. If that slice is elderly, White, male, and English-speaking, we ought not to be surprised when a young Latina immigrant opts not to participate. It takes real work to make it happen.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the world of nonprofit professionals, there are those whose stories inspire, uplift, and ignite a passion for positive change. Ashley Baker, CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ), is one of these individuals. A Bold Move Ashley’s path to the nonprofit sector was a winding one.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

However, lack of understanding of what motivates their generosity is causing fundraisers to leave opportunities for further engagement with them on the table. That is some of the data from the research arm of software giant Blackbaud, following a survey of more than 1,000 Gen Zers and nearly 300 nonprofit professionals.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 26, 2023

7 Omnichannel Customer Engagement Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations When it comes to nonprofits, engagement is the lifeblood that fuels volunteer participation, donations, and advocacy work. Chapters Why being omnichannel is important? This digital shift was accelerated further by COVID-19.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn and grow will be the ones to take on new challenges, innovate, and problem-solve.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 25, 2023

Image Credit: Askar Abayev on pexels.com Leaders in the social sector hear it all the time: nonprofits should run like a business. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches. Of course, nonprofits are businesses. The distinct purposes of businesses and nonprofits require unique approaches.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 15, 2022

In response to research that shows nearly 1 in 3 nonprofits lack any professionals of color on their boards (BoardSource) and to foster more inclusive and equitable communities, the Nonprofit Leadership Center launched the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship in 2021.

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The Charity CFO

MAY 20, 2022

As a nonprofit Executive Director, the amount of time you invest with your board of directors can vary wildly depending on your organizational culture and the time of year. But make no mistake: Nonprofit board development is critical to your success. Expect 100% board participation. 3: Never stop recruiting new board members.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2023

As a nonprofit committed to caring for animals in need, you understand the importance of having volunteers who share your vision and are willing to work towards your goals. These should showcase your nonprofit’s mission, feature available volunteer roles, and include a QR code or URL to your website for more information.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 24, 2022

The high-performing organizations we work with all ensure that nonprofit financial management is a collaborative effort. Suddenly they’ll be much more motivated to think about creative ways that the fundraising team may be able to get them the support they need. Effective nonprofit financial management is a team effort!

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 2, 2024

The nonprofit sector is filled with shifting best practices, emerging technology solutions, and noteworthy trends. By investing in employee training opportunities, your nonprofit can equip its staff with the latest tips and tools for success. But if you’re tight on funds, it can be challenging to make room for training in the budget.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Create a robust nonprofit marketing plan. The best way to establish a track record of event success is to use a standardized nonprofit marketing plan for events. Stepping into your target audience’s shoes allows you to understand their motivations and preferences on a deeper level. Get nonprofit influencers on board.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Create a robust nonprofit marketing plan. The best way to establish a track record of event success is to use a standardized nonprofit marketing plan for events. Stepping into your target audience’s shoes allows you to understand their motivations and preferences on a deeper level. Get nonprofit influencers on board.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2023

Animal yoga: Host an animal-themed yoga fundraiser in a local park where participants can exercise with animals eligible for adoption. Animal movie night: Host an animal movie night where participants pay to watch classic animal-themed movies alongside their own pets. Promote your fundraiser.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The main problem is that many people view this as playing politics and refuse to participate. That means: Getting personal: let them see who you really are and find out what really motivates them. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

When you incorporate game-like elements and challenges into your event, you excite your attendees and encourage their active participation. It’s a creative way to transform your event and make it stand out from others in the nonprofit sector. Let’s say you’re an association hosting an event for nonprofit professionals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

By Lyn Chamberlin , President at Lyn Chamberlin Leadership – an award-winning nonprofit brand strategist who works with organizations and successful women to create transformative brand narratives. Your organization’s brand story holds immense power, especially for nonprofits striving to engage donors, volunteers, and partners.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In 2020 I shut down Esperanza San Felipe, a nonprofit I had founded seven years earlier that some, including myself, once thought held the secret to tackling one of the world’s most intractable problems: gang violence. For many nonprofits, sustainability simply means getting really good at asking for donations. By KC Hardin.

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Participation and motivation Governance Construction Nonprofits 119

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. Encourage participation in your program.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 23, 2024

Boosted Volunteer Participation Engaging volunteers plays a role in the success of any organization. Elements like leaderboards or badges can also be incorporated into the software to enhance motivation among volunteers. Encourage feedback to address any concerns and share success stories from adopters to motivate others.

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Whether you’re a school sports coach, a member of a PTO or booster club, or the manager of a nonprofit sports organization, you understand just how vital fundraising is to keep your team going. Additionally, you can use this data to create leaderboards that gamify the fundraising process and motivate players to participate.

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Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 14, 2023

When your nonprofit hosts a fundraising auction, your catalog is a vital resource for connecting with supporters and sponsors before, during, and after the event. Additionally, an auction catalog with a professional design and well-written content can motivate event participants to bid on high-value items. Let’s get started!

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2023

In each post, one donor will share what inspired them to make a donation and why they donated to that specific nonprofit. Our hope is that this series will provide fundraisers with an even better understanding of what motivates people to donate to the causes they care about. The Nonprofit : Out Boulder County. That’s really all.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Conversely, a toxic, dysfunctional, or low-performing board can destroy your nonprofit. Young Nonprofit Professionals groups. What motivates you? What expectations did you have of the nonprofits where you previously served as a board member? So, where do you find great board members? How do you feel about that?

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

And now with millennials coming of age, many of us nonprofit professionals are working to understand their giving potential and, more importantly, how to tap into it. To tap into that power, it’s crucial that we answer the question, “What motivates millennials to give?” This has been true from generation to generation.

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

Our team of librarians has curated responses to the questions we hear most from nonprofits. Fundraising-related entries include “ How do I find grants for my nonprofit? ” Video topics range from Transform Your Board’s Fundraising in 90 Days to Leveraging community assets to enhance your nonprofit’s impact.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 3, 2023

Crowdfunding Videos: 7 Ways They Will Help Your Nonprofit Campaigns Incorporating crowdfunding videos into your nonprofit campaigns can provide a multitude of benefits. We’ve curated the seven ways crowdfunding videos can help enhance your nonprofit campaigns. The role of content is vital in a crowdfunding campaign.

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The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As a small nonprofit, it can be difficult to determine what benefits mean the most to your employees, especially if you’re working within a strict budget. This nonprofit employee benefits guide goes through the most common types of benefits and how you can add them to your benefits offerings.

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Nonprofit Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

A new study from Charity Dynamics and NTEN - the Nonprofit Donor Engagement Benchmark Study - as well as the hot off the presses Donor Perspectives Study from Blackbaud come to the same conclusions this week. Still, donors (especially younger donors) are embracing mobile technologies faster than nonprofits, according to the SONI report.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

AUGUST 16, 2021

Our mission at Nonprofit Marketing Guide is to help you: Learn Your Job. Our past research shows that 75% of nonprofit communications teams are organized in one of four ways based on how the workload for the team is created. Understand your team’s motivations by knowing their personal goals. Be a participant.

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Selfish Giving

AUGUST 3, 2022

have also experienced media companies wanting to create a program with nonprofits with the intention of selling those packages to their advertisers with no donation component for their nonprofit partners." Yes, they want to do good for their community, they want to motivate their employees, and they want to sell their products.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

Nonprofit fraud makes for great headlines— like the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future accused this year of squandering $48 million of federal funding on luxurious trips, fancy mansions, and other personal costs. . According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year.

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