Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” ” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through!

Recruitment 98

Recruitment Charitable Organizations Community Development Production 98

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. No matter what event format your nonprofit is considering, you will need to take key event planning steps to make your fundraising event a success. Collect donations from event tickets/participation.

Recruitment 106

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Food 106

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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Recruitment Governance Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 64

Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

Ann Green

APRIL 21, 2025

How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? The same is true for event invitations or recruiting volunteers. In the from field, put DoGood Nonprofit or Susan (Davis), DoGood Nonprofit. Unlike the political organizations I mentioned above, many nonprofits dont communicate enough.

Communication 175

Communication Nonprofits Recruitment Fundraising 175

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Blue Avocado

JULY 8, 2025

Nonprofits are crucial for communities, but they face significant hurdles. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most? When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “What do nonprofits struggle with the most?”

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Ethics Nonprofits 88

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Here’s how nonprofits are using QR codes to engage their audiences effectively: Fundraising: From charity sweepstakes to crowdfunding campaigns, QR codes placed on postcards, flyers, or social media provide a conduit for instant participation.

Recruitment 106

Recruitment Nonprofits Food Associations 106

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 13, 2025

Nonprofit executives Jordan Shenker and Keena Friday share tips on how to recruit and keep great staff members.

Recruitment 111

Recruitment Values Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Quarterly

MAY 12, 2025

Leadership has been a prominent topic in the nonprofit community, so its surprising there has not been more discussion about leadership applied to volunteerism. First, many nonprofit staff members serve as volunteer board members at other nonprofits. Second, most nonprofit boards are made up of volunteers.

Nonprofit governance and management 113

Nonprofit governance and management Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management 113

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Non-Profits 114

NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 8, 2025

I’ve examined the unexpected and varied scale of volunteerism , how volunteers can be leaders , and the large role played in the nonprofit sector by all-volunteer organizations. Yet, nonprofit volunteers are continually either overlooked or treated as an afterthought. Create a branded jacket for long-term volunteers.

Volunteerism 75

Volunteerism Volunteerism Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 75

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 29, 2025

Leading a nonprofit is even harder nonprofit leaders typically have more stakeholders, less control, and fewer resources than their for-profit counterparts. Despite these challenges, training for nonprofit leaders and board members has not materially changed in the past 25 years. How Do Nonprofit Board Fellows Programs Work?

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Education Education Nonprofit governance and management Universities 110

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 26, 2025

In this guide, well explore top tips for recruiting a robust volunteer community, as well as suggestions to help you manage and retain your volunteers. Most businesses know that its easier to retain existing customers than to attract new ones, and the same logic applies to recruiting volunteers. Lets get started!

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Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 52

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Image by Joel Muniz from Unsplash Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits dominant in the space of digital volunteer recruitment, are merging, according to an announcement this week.

Civil Society 116

Civil Society Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 116

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

JULY 6, 2025

His firm emphasizes the need for nonprofits to prioritize soft skills when recruiting new staff. His firm emphasizes the need for nonprofits to prioritize soft. Rob interviews William Vanderbloemen who shares his experience about starting a cause-based search firm.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Values Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 52

Ann Green

JULY 22, 2025

By Kyle Payton Volunteers make the nonprofit world go round. While volunteer roles vary from nonprofit to nonprofit — after all, a thrift store , healthcare organization, and animal shelter likely all have very different offerings — there may be opportunities to provide new and interesting roles at your organization.

Public and Nonprofit Management 148

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Homelessness Retail 148

Candid

MARCH 27, 2025

Nonprofits in the international development subsectorand those that have relied on U.S. How can nonprofits navigate this challenging funding environment? The mergers and partnerships pivot One way to build nonprofit resilience in the face of these challenges is to explore mergers and partnerships. Why mergers and partnerships?

Non-Profits 97

Non-Profits Governance Nonprofits Recruitment 97

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Before you start making Asks, you have to assemble your Board, recruit your initial volunteers, set up an accounting system, establish a website, and tackle a few other tasks.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Homelessness Foundations 98

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. How do volunteers advance nonprofits missions? Volunteers are an integral part of the work nonprofits do, not only supporting their day-to-day operations but driving their core missions.

Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 102

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2025

By Shannon Whitehead , Content Strategist at Neon One a software that connects nonprofits with the technology and resources that empower them to build a community of generosity. Launching a peer-to-peer campaign begins with recruiting some of your most fervent supporters to organize personal campaigns on your organizations behalf.

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Technology Recruitment 111

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

5 Effective Donor Retention Strategies for Small Nonprofits Its tempting for small nonprofits to focus heavily on donor acquisition. After all, the more donors who give, the more funds you get, and the larger your nonprofit becomes. Therefore, your nonprofit must first master the art of effective donor retention.

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Retention Nonprofits Volunteerism Volunteerism 66

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

Your nonprofits membership program provides a sustainable revenue stream that you can rely on year-round. One powerful tactic to consider is recruiting member ambassadors. A member ambassador program allows your nonprofit to amplify its reach and connect with more members in an authentic way. Fostering a welcoming community.

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Recruitment Retention Values Energy 59

Candid

JULY 24, 2025

As many of us in the nonprofit sector know, public trust is not a given. In today’s fractured landscape, where polarization and skepticism run high, the nonprofit sector stands out as a rare trusted voice. Nonprofits earn trust and safeguard it by continuing to show up—openly, responsibly, and authentically.

Volunteerism 52

Volunteerism Volunteerism Philanthropy Nonprofits 52

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofits supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. – Source New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. – Source New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement.

Nonprofit Organizations 102

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 102

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Recruit a match from a single donor or group of donors. Design and test your year-end donation page and web overlay for the homepage to spotlight the campaign, incorporating year-end fundraising for nonprofits. Assess your performance to your goals: recruiting new donors, upgrades, average gift size, and total gifts.

Fundraising 110

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 110

Candid

APRIL 2, 2025

For nearly 20 years, our team at On-Ramps has been helping nonprofit organizations recruit mid- to senior-level leaders. Sadly, one refrain weve been hearing quite a bit is that recent developments affecting the sector are prompting many nonprofit workers to look for new job opportunities.

Nonprofit governance and management 64

Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofits Management Recruitment 64

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Coastal Enterprises in Brunswick, Maine received $25 million, the Nonprofit Finance Fund was awarded $22 million, and Craft3 in Seattle announced it received $15 million. The post Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks appeared first on The NonProfit Times. There were 6,353 applications for the Open Call.

Finance 93

Finance Retail Nonprofit Finance Health 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2025

Manager of Brand Marketing at Bloomerang – the unified giving platform for nonprofits designed to deliver deeper insights for more targeted outreach, stronger relationships, and greater impact. Volunteers are a vital resource for nonprofit organizations. By Melaina Chromy , Sr. It’s also about where a story is told.

Recruitment 78

Recruitment Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 78

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Your Voice Matters!

Ethics 116

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 116

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For more than a decade, Yasmeen Rolland enjoyed her job working in education and student recruitment, but something was missing. After searching online for a place to learn from and connect with nonprofit leaders, Yasmeen found the Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC). That is not the case with the Nonprofit Leadership Center.

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Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Education 130

Blue Avocado

JUNE 10, 2025

In the five years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofits have faced new challenges and, in many cases, changed the way they operate. When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community “Post-pandemic, what has changed for the better (or worse) in your nonprofit?” Submissions may be edited for length and clarity.

Recruitment 81

Recruitment Nonprofits Children Retention 81

Ann Green

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This is appropriate since thanking your donors is part of the fundraising equation, even though many nonprofits don’t always realize this. A lot of nonprofits already do this. Perhaps you’ve recruited other staff or volunteers to help you. and the December holidays. If you’re not one of them, make this the year you start.

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Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Communication 166

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 14, 2025

In the nonprofit sector, co-leadership practices are emerging with feminist identifying and small development organizations leading the charge out of a desire to shift power and create more diverse and inclusive spaces for leadership. Trust Is Essential All our co-leaders have been recruited internally.

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Leadership Civil Society Culture Children 106

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

If your nonprofit isnt engaging corporate partners, youre leaving money, volunteers, and long-term support on the table. But too many nonprofits miss out. Why Nonprofits Should Care Corporate volunteer programs like this exist everywhere, but they need nonprofits to partner with. The corporate world is changing.

Volunteerism 90

Volunteerism Volunteerism Culture Finance 90

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 1, 2025

Therefore, its your goal to promote your donation page using every resource in your nonprofits marketing toolbox to reach the widest possible audience. As a nonprofit marketing professional, you know social media is an effective way to engage your online community and increase support for your mission. Lets get started.

Nonprofits 59

Nonprofits Recruitment Advertising Activism 59

Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2025

Imagine if volunteers could rate their experience at your nonprofit the same way they rate restaurants. Just like a great restaurant builds loyalty through hospitality, nonprofits need to make sure every interaction leaves volunteers feeling valued and connected. Engaged volunteers don’t just stick around—they recruit.

Public and Nonprofit Management 67

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Recruitment Values 67