Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

Advisory committees let your nonprofit work with others who want to see you succeed. As a nonprofit leader, you likely want to do your best to ensure that the voices and experiences of the communities you serve are represented in your work. What are advisory committees?

Race and Ethnicity 88

Race and Ethnicity Recruitment Production Collaborations 88

Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Asking grantmakers for funding can be an intimidating process, especially for small or lesser-known nonprofits. For small or lesser-known nonprofits to fundraise successfully, they need a strategy focused on increasing public visibility and cultivating long-term and diversified funder relationships.

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Foundations Nonprofits 111

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Every time Tina James walked into a room, she found herself silently counting the number of individuals who looked like her. I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. That’s exactly what the Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship was designed to achieve.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 98

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.

Nonprofit Management 106

Nonprofit Management Management Sociology Collaborations 106

Candid

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Does a nonprofit’s mission statement influence its fundraising efforts? New research conducted using data from Candid suggests that understanding this relationship can boost your nonprofit’s fundraising success. An effective nonprofit mission statement draws supporters and donors to an organization.

Homelessness 137

Homelessness Nonprofits Associations Food 137

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 8, 2024

We recently interviewed more than 20 nonprofit CEOs and funders to understand what they believe makes a leader most impactful. FIND LEADERSHIP TRAINING 7 Qualities Required to Be a Good Nonprofit Leader 1. Nonprofit CEOs and funders further described visionary, strategic leaders as: “Someone people want to follow.”

Leadership 98

Leadership Culture Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 98

The Charity CFO

APRIL 23, 2024

On today’s episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, we have the Executive Director of Only Make Believe, Tamela Aldridge. When talking with Tamela, we hear a powerful message from her leadership experience within the organization and when it comes to serving others. Tamela did what she knows best, and kept moving forward.

Children 52

Children Leadership Nonprofits Education 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 98

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I don’t give to people who can’t even tell if they’re boys or girls,” an irate long-time donor said before slamming down the phone. As fundraisers, especially at mission-driven organizations that serve women and girls , we have a responsibility to marry history with best practices, even when that union may seem tense.

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NonProfit HR

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

For several years during Women’s History Month, Nonprofit HR has recognized women across North America who have made significant contributions to nonprofits, associations, foundations, social enterprises and the communities they serve.

Social Enterprise 98

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Associations Leadership 98

Candid

MAY 4, 2023

Since 2014, Candid has been collecting demographic data about the people who work at U.S. nonprofits through Candid’s nonprofit profiles. i We anticipate a steady increase in organizations sharing demographic information as a result of our recently launched Demographics via Candid campaign.

Race and Ethnicity 98

Race and Ethnicity Nonprofits Philanthropy Education 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Individual giving declined in 2022 , and 70% of nonprofits expect giving to continue to decrease or remain flat. Boosting revenue starts with forming stronger ties with the people who support your mission: your donors.

Nonprofits 110

Nonprofits Retention Values Technology 110

Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

Who has money to give (and what strings are attached)? As many nonprofits are probably aware, multiple sources offer grant funds. Now that we have an understanding of who offers grants (and what some of the attached strings mean), let’s move onto our next question. The search engine has a whole suite just for nonprofits

Fundraising 91

Fundraising Fundraising Foundations Nonprofits 91

Ann Green

APRIL 11, 2024

Do you think your donors would rather read an article about your CEO receiving an award or one about Kara, a single mother who is having trouble making ends meet, but is grateful because thanks to your generous donors, she can get food for her family at the Eastside Community food pantry? The answer should be obvious.

Food 117

Food Nonprofits Retention Foundations 117

Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The public library plays a central role in serving the dynamic needs of communities across the country, and is often the first place a person turns to for help. At the Free Library of Philadelphia , we are meeting those needs by offering services to Philadelphia’s nonprofit community. But, don’t just take my word for it.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Nonprofits Values 111

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

John Renouard is the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization, WHOlives. Like many nonprofit entrepreneurs, John’s career path wasn’t centered around becoming a 501c(3) director. John couldn’t either and so his nonprofit, WHOlives, was created. This wasn’t what John wanted for the people who were suffering.

Nonprofits 97

Nonprofits Finance Culture Production 97

Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

We simply aren’t going to be successful if donors don’t have faith in us. They must have full confidence that we and the organizations we serve are going to do what we say we’re going to do and fulfill their philanthropic intent. Personal gifts : We often work with donors of substantial wealth. “De

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Ethics Education Education Race and Ethnicity 83

Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

At Candid, we recognize that nonprofit leaders and fundraising professionals, particularly those working at small or under-resourced organizations, need access to the nonprofit training and resources that equip them to do good. Courses are not only offered in a “live,” real-time format. Introduction to Proposal Writing.

Nonprofits 105

Nonprofits Energy Foundations Nonprofit Management 105

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

AUGUST 20, 2023

Andrea Hill of Momentum Nonprofit Partners Explains Three Federal Bills that are important to nonprofits Advocacy is often the difference maker when it comes to whether a nonprofit is able to advance its mission. The lightbulb moment for me was that we can advocate. I have two opportunities of advocacy to share.

Public and Social Policy 87

Public and Social Policy Governance Recruitment Nonprofits 87

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2021

By Brian Greenwald , Nonprofit Superfan at Generate_Impact – a human-centered technology services company focused solely on celebrating and serving humanitarian, social impact and sustainability organizations and causes. Simply put, “Tech Team Aug” means establishing a dedicated tech services partner for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit governance and management Technology Production Nonprofits 145

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Written by Kevin Dean, President & CEO, Tennessee Nonprofit Network The lifeblood of many nonprofits is the generosity of individual donors. Legislation requiring nonprofits to disclose donor lists to legislators, for any reason, poses a significant threat to this trust and, consequently, the health of the entire nonprofit sector.

Civil Society 89

Civil Society Public and Social Policy Philanthropy Governance 89

The Charity CFO

APRIL 24, 2024

A key performance indicator (KPI) is a data metric you can use to gauge the overall success of your nonprofit organization. Let’s explore how you can define your nonprofit KPIs and some examples of common metrics. This, of course, is what makes defining nonprofit KPIs complicated. Have measurable data readily available.

Nonprofits 52

Nonprofits Finance Retention Nonprofit Accountability 52

NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 18, 2023

Today, the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s (NLC) board of directors announced that Charles (Charlie) D. Having been part of eight CEO selection processes at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, I can say with confidence that this was the best and most talented candidate pool we have ever seen. That involves all of us going together.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Universities Nonprofits 105

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image Credit: Clay Banks on unsplash.com Some of the most aggressive and widespread debt collection tactics in the United States are those taken on behalf of nonprofit hospitals. In 2022, KFF Health News published results from a survey conducted by the news organization of some 500 nonprofit hospitals across the US.

Medical 105

Medical Non-Profits Healthcare Health 105

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image Credit: itsnnnoa on unsplash.com Nonprofit facilities communicate, and we need to be more conscious, thoughtful, and vocal about what they say about who and what our organizations value. For years, I have directed IFF , a community development financial institution that specializes in nonprofit facilities lending.

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Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 103

NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

when she thinks about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program at the University of Tampa. It’s Never Too Late to Make a Change (or Be the Change) “I took a very untraditional path to get into the nonprofit sector,” Erin says. I felt like I was being called into the nonprofit sector.” Empowering.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Law Universities Leadership 98

Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

MAY 10, 2023

When I first drafted this blog article, it was intended to share why one of the nonprofits I work with had all intentions of staying on the controversial platform, Twitter, despite something of a platform exodus – because it met their needs. This sentiment was shared by many brands including some nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofits 82

Nonprofits Values Leadership Technology 82

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

JULY 20, 2023

The Nonprofit Talent Summit, co-presented by Momentum Nonprofit Partners , Christian Brothers University Institute for Leadership Development , and Mid-South Philanthropy Network , is perfect for nonprofit executive directors, board members, HR professionals, COOs, directors, and managers. Learn more Our Keynote Speaker David L.

Nonprofit governance and management 88

Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Change Public and Nonprofit Management Law 88

The Charity CFO

APRIL 25, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, accounting comes with a lot of complexity. In this case study, we’ll explore real stories of nonprofits who have transformed their organizations by using technology to streamline their financial infrastructure. What is the actual goal in a nonprofit accounting setup?

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Nonprofit Accountability Finance Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 52

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Perhaps you are one of those people who have a unique solution to solving a problem or filling a need and the drive and ambition to accomplish it. If the problem you are trying to solve or the need you are addressing isn’t a quick fix but instead long range, ongoing and/or escalating, you might consider forming your own nonprofit.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 105

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

If you are a NPO development pro, there are a few things we know about you for sure: The world needs more benevolence creators like you, and you are driven to serve others, ease suffering, and bring hope to the world. an identified need in the community you serve. people who want to help. That is a GREAT start.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Candid did something bold in 2023: We asked that funders put their trust in us by providing unrestricted grant support for our planned mission-critical work—projects we believed would make the biggest impact for the sector at large. Studies show that nonprofits need flexible dollars to succeed. At Candid, we couldn’t agree more.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Universities Philanthropy 111

Nonprofit Fixer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Does your nonprofit have a clear and thoughtful board member orientation process? Most nonprofits have minimal processes in place for board orientation. We assume board members – who are volunteers motivated by a deep commitment to our mission – will “figure it out as they go.” What Is a Nonprofit Board Orientation?

Nonprofits 111

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Email Engagement Requires Segmentation Long-term email engagement for nonprofits requires sending the people on your email list the most relevant content for them specifically. To do so, you can ask questions like Is this something we can really expect people to share via a web form or survey? When does that matter?

Nonprofits 86

Nonprofits Management Communication Marketing 86

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 8, 2024

But aside from the “normal” nonprofit challenges of relying solely on private philanthropy, the organization had been presented to me as a vehicle in good shape, beyond needing a tune-up. For executives of color, nonprofit leadership is a ‘Hollow Prize.’ It’s a new, nonprofit version of extractive white flight to the suburbs.

Nonprofit governance and management 103

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Non-Profits 103

NonProfit Leadership Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is pleased to announce that Michelle M. Sanchez, CPA, will serve as its board chair for 2024, effective January 1. Nonprofits are the lifeline that assists so many in our community who may be struggling. She lives in St.

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Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Manufacturing 59

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 20, 2023

Image Credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com It’s not often that a body of work comes along that makes us ask big questions about the nonprofit sector. Claire Dunning’s new book, Nonprofit Neighborhoods , is one. In it, she not only traces the development of the nonprofit sector.

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