Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In the social sector, many nonprofits believe AI will solve all our work problems, instantly and painlessly. (It Others have outsized fears about it wreaking havoc and supplanting staff. But one thing is clear: Nonprofit engagement with AI is necessary and requires thoughtful preparation. It won’t.)

Ethics 131

Ethics Public and Social Policy Technology Public and Nonprofit Management 131

The Volunteer Hub

APRIL 21, 2022

Without cybersecurity policies and protocols in place, your nonprofit is more vulnerable to data breaches. According to a cybersecurity survey conducted by Microsoft, 60% of nonprofit respondents do not know of or do not have a digital data policy for handling cybersecurity risks and protecting data. Here are 5.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 90

Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits Technology Universities 90

Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Your nonprofit is quickly growing, bringing in more donations than ever before and fostering a strong donor base. This resource was made for nonprofits like yours! The right fundraising solution can serve your nonprofit for years to come and dramatically increase your revenue. Peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

Fundraising 88

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Management 88

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time.

Nonprofit governance and management 97

Nonprofit governance and management Activism Governance Nonprofits 97

The Charity CFO

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s no secret that running a nonprofit isn’t always easy, especially if you don’t know what challenges await you in the coming months. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of the five most common challenges for nonprofits in 2024. Let’s look closer at the challenges nonprofits will face in 2024–and how to solve them!

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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 governance and management 117

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

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 22, 2024

Let’s review the five steps to shopping for fundraising software to help your nonprofit find the perfect solution. CharityEngine’s guide to nonprofit CRMs recommends asking the following questions: What are my biggest goals? What does my nonprofit look like? How many data sources will be involved in a migration?

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Retention 104

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. However, successful volunteer recruitment, engagement, and retention are no easy feat. That’s where volunteer management software comes in.

Management 76

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 76

Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In facilitating the development of systems change plans for a variety of nonprofits, I’ve found that principles associated with social justice offer a unifying framework to help staff and boards understand not only the end goal of systems change, but also the root causes of social problems and what strategies will solve them.

Public and Social Policy 107

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 107

Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your volunteers donate their time and effort to your nonprofit. Improve their experience with these essential tips to create an effective volunteer program. Happy volunteer looking at donation box on a sunny day. Of course, envisioning your perfect volunteer program is just the first step in creating it.

Public and Nonprofit Management 73

Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Values Energy 73

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

Governance 52

Governance Nonprofit governance and management Ethics Nonprofit governance 52

Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Volunteers are key to helping nonprofits stay up and running. From donating their time to help out with vital programs and initiatives to lending their professional expertise and skills, volunteers help keep nonprofits on track to complete their goals. Invest in volunteer management software.

Public and Nonprofit Management 59

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 59

Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 7, 2022

Volunteer programs often require fundraising campaigns to stay in operation. Depending on your organization’s activities, you may need fundraising to help fund your: Volunteer training opportunities. Volunteer thank-you gifts. In this guide, we’ll explore five ideas to help you raise more for your volunteer program: .

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Fundraising Fundraising Volunteerism Volunteerism 64

Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

Lots of nonprofits draw a line in the sand about a particular issue and speak frankly about it. Think of all the nonprofits that take a stand for the environment, human rights, and animal welfare. Some nonprofits have big bold plans that they work toward and they are relentless in pursuing them. We make a difference.

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Top Nonprofits

MAY 5, 2023

Planning a successful in-person, virtual, or hybrid event has many different components, and you’ll need to stay organized and find engaged members and staff to help. Recruit and train volunteers. In recent years, more and more associations have been adding virtual events to their agenda—and for a good reason. Market the event.

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Associations Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Management 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2018

By Katherine Turner , Digital Marketing Specialist at Cureo , a nonprofit collaboration software that helps nonprofits and communities work better, together. Online collaboration platforms are key to this success, and in return, can help your nonprofit raise more funds through the power of connections. Community Partnerships.

Collaborations 75

Collaborations Nonprofits Marketing Marketing 75

EveryAction

OCTOBER 9, 2018

If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. You are eager to be as effective as possible, but you can’t do it all by yourself. A thriving volunteer program can help maximize your organization’s impact. Evaluating Your Existing Volunteer Program. Survey your Existing Volunteers.

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Recruitment Values Management Retention 100

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

So, it’s hard to imagine cutting additional costs at a nonprofit. The best leaders understand two things must happen to sustain a nonprofit: SAVING money and RAISING money. Afterall, nonprofit is your tax status, it shouldn’t be your business model. Fact: there are currently over 2.7 Fact: there are currently over 2.7

Energy 98

Energy Nonprofits Insurance Associations 98

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 81

Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 81

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. All medium and large nonprofits with multiple chapters eventually experience a unique, but common problem in their mobile and social media campaigns. Step 2: Create avatars and banners for your chapters.

Nonprofits 96

Nonprofits Management Technology Activism 96

Getting Attention

JUNE 1, 2017

You face an uphill battle to recruit volunteers and retain them at ever higher and more effective levels of engagement. For those of you with small or all-volunteer organizations, there’s absolutely nothing more important. And, as time and budgets get tighter, and reliance on volunteers increases, it’s harder than ever.

Participation and motivation 44

Participation and motivation Recruitment Values Production 44

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 2, 2023

Adelante Mujeres (which means Forward, Women), the nonprofit where we work and which has operated for over two decades, seeks to answer this question. To be effective, it is critical to employ an equity lens in all our business development work. How does a small Latinx community organize itself to support homegrown businesses?

Participation and motivation 52

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

This week I’ve spent several days working over our marketing metrics here at Nonprofit Marketing Guide, especially related to email engagement. For many nonprofits, just getting this level of information is a big step forward. It’s one of the first steps in maintaining a healthy email and sender reputation. (

Marketing 67

Marketing Marketing Communication Leadership 67

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

By Stephanie Kanak , Content Strategist at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. We surveyed over 700 nonprofits to find out what advice they’d give themselves and others about fundraising in the new normal. Many nonprofits rely heavily on in-person fundraising.

Nonprofits 135

Nonprofits Fundraising Fundraising Management 135

Getting Attention

JUNE 1, 2017

You face an uphill battle to recruit volunteers and retain them at ever higher and more effective levels of engagement. For those of you with small or all-volunteer organizations, there’s absolutely nothing more important. And, as time and budgets get tighter, and reliance on volunteers increases, it’s harder than ever.

Participation and motivation 40

Participation and motivation Recruitment Values Production 40

Nonprofit Fixer

APRIL 25, 2023

It’s especially caught on for nonprofit leaders because of the growth and professionalization of the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors. This article will fully explain and explore nonprofit coaching, including what it is and what it isn’t, and why it can be an effective and affordable solution for retention, performance, and morale.

Leadership 98

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. They voraciously consume nonprofit technology blogs and study the mobile and social media campaigns of other nonprofits for inspiration.

Management 111

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Technology 111

iMarketSmart

MAY 17, 2023

Gift officer turnover is holding so many nonprofit organizations back. If you’re in leadership at a nonprofit, how do you think your gift officers are feeling about their jobs? Why do gift officers quit their jobs so frequently? And not just in terms of the higher revenue they could be bringing in. What about you? Great news, right?

Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Administration and Development Leadership Fundraising Fundraising 52

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

In both instances, nonprofits had to confront urgent and tragic situations that they weren’t planning for. And, in doing so, they had to make quick decisions about how to communicate effectively about complex, sensitive, fast-changing events. Because crises don’t always happen between 9 a.m. Designate a spokesperson.

Communication 73

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Law Management 73

Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Capital campaigns are both wonderful and stressful times in a nonprofit. Once one’s destination is clear, the next step is determining the strategies your organization will deploy to get there and quantifying each in terms of required people, programs, and facilities. It’s About the Vision—Not The Money. The Role of the Board.

Participation and motivation 67

Participation and motivation Leadership Construction Recruitment 67

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JUNE 27, 2016

Here’s how to ask, train, support, and reward the front-line folks who have the. greatest access to 5-star stories! And, when you have compelling stories—about beneficiaries, donors, or volunteers, or other players—to share in your campaigns, thanks, and other content, you have a short cut to engaging hearts, minds, and wallets.

Universities 44

Universities Production Foundations Communication 44

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018.

Nonprofit governance and management 77

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77

EveryAction

AUGUST 28, 2018

Nonprofit fundraising events are a great way to raise money and increase your organization’s profile at the same time. Follow these steps to make sure your event is a fundraising success rather than a financial flop. Set a Fundraising Goal. Set a goal that is ambitious, yet achievable. Track your RSVPs.

Fundraising 47

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. Elizabeth: Yes.

Leadership 60

Leadership Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy 60

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

How to Train Your Nonprofit Team in 5 Easy & Effective Steps. Nonprofit training is a critical component of running a successful organization. With these five steps, you can create a culture of learning within your team. Nonprofits hire for passion. Let’s jump in!

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Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

Bloomerang

JANUARY 18, 2023

Creating a nonprofit business plan is an important step for any organization whether you’re about to launch or are well established in your community. . A nonprofit business plan is slightly different to the commercial sector. Volunteer recruiting. Step 1: Outline the goals and objectives of your organization.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Collaborations 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Most nonprofit Thank You’s are still long, text-intensive messages which more often than not these days feel cumbersome and overwhelming to supporters.

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Management Nonprofits Technology Communication 96