Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

I'm at Georgetown University this week teaching in the New Strategies Program in the business school. It's called the New Strategies "Rising" Program , focused on small nonprofits with budgets under one million, and many operate on much less. In a small nonprofit, it might just be little ole you. Know your scale.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If being more intentional about your personal and professional growth is one of your 2023 goals [HINT: It should be!], join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. In exchange, your nonprofit can provide marketing for your sponsor, making it a win-win for both sides.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Did you know that for every dollar spent attracting new donors via email, organizations generate about $40 in return (Source: Litmus)? That’s a pretty convincing equation, but in today’s competitive market with information overload, it can be difficult for nonprofits to consistently find and reach new prospective donors.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 20, 2023

When you’re just getting started, it’s critical that one of your first steps is to create your nonprofit’s first budget to help you manage both your organization and your finances as it grows. Yes, you still need a budget. So, how do you create a budget?

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. nonprofits while also setting up and launching programs. They’re more comfortable partnering with nonprofits that have a substantial track record of success, which takes time to establish.

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MNA Association

JANUARY 29, 2024

Request for Information: Website Redesign | Montana Nonprofit Association Summary This Request for Information seeks Letters of Interest, of about five pages or less, from web development firms and freelancers to define a strategy for, design, and build for our complete redesign of the mtnonprofit.org website.

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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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Candid

MARCH 25, 2024

Foundation grants can be one of several revenue streams in a nonprofit organization’s sustainable fundraising plan. Naturally, most nonprofits will try to secure a grant at some point. From the first phase of writing a proposal to actually receiving a check could take six to nine months. billion , or 21% of total U.S.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking for a platform to collect fundraising data, automate marketing messages, or simply streamline giving for donors, choosing the right fundraising software is critical to your nonprofit’s ability to raise support. If you’re not sure how to start your search or what to look for , this guide is for you!

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 29, 2024

Do you know the financial health of your nonprofit organization? Knowing where your finances stand is essential to effective nonprofit management. One of the best ways to get a quick read on your organization’s financial health is to compare your nonprofit budget to actual performance.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 27, 2023

Nonprofit budget. Yet a budget is a critical tool in managing your organization. And way too many small nonprofits operate without one. A nonprofit budget can bring so many positives: Finances are much easier to manage because you know what expenses and revenue to expect. and no organizational budget.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 28, 2024

Your nonprofit accounting system might not be the most exciting part of your organization, but it’s one of the most important aspects. An effective accounting system helps you stay in compliance with tax and legal regulations–helping you maintain your exempt status. Keep reading to learn more.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Have you ever wondered how to get your nonprofit to rank higher on Google or to show up on the first page of search results? READ NEXT: How to Create Breakthrough Communications on a Budget. This may include updating or creating new pages or blog posts/articles on your website. SEO Resources for Nonprofits.

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Affnetz

MARCH 8, 2024

Introduction: In nonprofit management, software solutions play a pivotal role in driving efficiency and effectiveness. Nonprofits often find themselves grappling with various tools to manage tasks such as donor relations, fundraising, volunteer management, and more. What is Affnetz? What Products/Services does Affnetz provide?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your nonprofit relies on donations to power its day-to-day operations, from providing essential services to the community to launching new programs and events. Many nonprofits struggle to engage existing donors and encourage those they acquire to continue to give year round. Set goals for your monthly giving program.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Financial management is possibly the most important aspect of your nonprofit’s operation. The services and programs your organization delivers are vital, but improper or ineffective fund management is a disservice to your donors and the people and cause you serve.

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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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Candid

JULY 13, 2023

Nonprofit work means paperwork. There are four major documents that you may need to create if your nonprofit is looking for funding. Each has a different purpose and elements you’ll need to make your case to funders. Honestly, when you do, it’s good news. Other times, it serves as the entire proposal.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

JANUARY 31, 2023

That’s the most important lesson Erica Monet Li says she learned from participating in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Certificate in Leadership program. For high-performing nonprofit professionals like Erica, many receive little to no training when they’re promoted from individual contributors into managerial roles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 21, 2024

By Patrick Ciccarelli , Founder & CEO of Varsity Technologies – a Certified B-Corp and Managed IT Services Provider (MSP) providing first-class IT solutions tailored to the nonprofit sector to help mitigate risk and support their mission. Identify potential applications of AI in nonprofit daily tasks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Rob Leighton , Executive Director and Founder at iMission Institute – a social sector marketing agency and technology consulting firm specializing in helping nonprofits raise more money, fire up engagement, and streamline work. Your potential donors. These are people who are sure to be moved by your mission.

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Candid

JUNE 9, 2022

Budgets can be one of the most intimidating aspects of grantseeking and nonprofit management, especially for new projects or organizations—most of us don’t have accounting degrees after all! The good news is that budgets aren’t as complicated as most people fear. What is a proposal project budget?

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

But once a board becomes more community-anchored, how are they to embrace the challenge of inclusive governance and bring out the best insights from their new members? Here, the issue becomes much less clear. And they agreed as a group on the benefits of change and risks of inaction. At World Vision U.S.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2022

Which business or organization comes to mind first? It may be how you first discovered them, and it’s likely a big part of their strategy to stay on your radar. At the start of my career, “advertising” was a dirty word in the nonprofit sector—as was “ marketing.” So… how does a nonprofit advertise successfully?

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Ann Green

APRIL 29, 2024

Is your nonprofit poised for long-term growth? Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. By Patrick Schmitt Achieving your mission takes time and resources. Do your fundraising practices look forward and actively build a foundation for long-term success?

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

If you haven’t led a nonprofit website redesign process, your time is coming! In the nonprofit sector, we often stretch that out to more like every 3-5 years. But many organizations also include rebrands or refreshes when doing a nonprofit website redesign. appeared first on Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

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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. Creating a Sound Proposal Budget. Introduction to Proposal Writing.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2023

Your nonprofit’s brand is an important tool for communicating your mission to supporters and earning their trust. Effective branding also gives potential donors an accurate and compelling picture of your organization that encourages their vital support. But what if you decide to rebrand your nonprofit?

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Donorbox Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Board members are the leadership team of your organization. They are meant to be responsible for overseeing every aspect of the organization from incorporation to budgeting to fundraising to donor relationship management, and even more. The post 10 Key Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Creating a nonprofit marketing budget is much like growing and tending plants – though kind of in reverse. You have to ensure you have all the right ingredients and components necessary to help your activities grow and flourish. Your carefully nurtured marketing efforts will yield fruitful results.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Picture this: You’re a mid-size nonprofit with a tight budget. You’re doing your best to engage your employees and compensate them for the value they bring to your organization, but many leave after working with you for only a short amount of time. So, what do you do? So, what do you do?

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 3, 2022

Nonprofits are not run to make money. million nonprofits are registered with the IRS. One-quarter of American adults volunteer with a nonprofit, helping their community on a number of issues. You will make a difference as soon as you start a nonprofit. You will make a difference as soon as you start a nonprofit.

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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.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. In fact, recent research shows that a quarter of annual nonprofit revenue is raised in the month of December. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S.,

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether you’re a new organization or an established one working to get its finances under better control, there are few more important things to get right than your nonprofit operating budget. It serves as the backbone of your nonprofit’s spending, fundraising, and much more.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nonprofits are typically composed of hardworking professionals who wear many hats. However, some areas of nonprofit work require more specialization. In particular, effective financial management relies on having experts on your team with specific skills and knowledge in that area. That’s right, experts , plural.

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