NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 6, 2024

That’s about how many nonprofits have no members of color on their boards (BoardSource). Yet, diverse boards are essential to strengthen nonprofits and communities. So, what can be done to solve for such a significant gap between what is and what should be in the nonprofit sector?

Participation and motivation 264

Participation and motivation Leadership Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 264

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 28, 2024

As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

Nonprofit Management 238

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 238

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

Donor engagement is vital to nonprofit success. By donating, volunteering, and spreading the word about your organization, donors fuel your nonprofit mission. . Additionally, nonprofits retain about 52% of their engaged repeat donors. Increasing donor engagement can motivate a donor to give a second gift and keep them donating.

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Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 273

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 24, 2025

If your nonprofit has been running the same fundraisers on repeat, you might notice a lull in results. To acquire new donors , your nonprofit must monitor and adapt to new fundraising trends. Encourage participants to share their stories. Give your peer-to-peer participants some extra motivation by gamifying your fundraiser.

Participation and motivation 59

Participation and motivation Production Fundraising Fundraising 59

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Nonprofits may need to reimagine their donor engagement strategies to go beyond occasional outreach or standard fundraising appeals and forge relationships that resonate with their values and inspire continued support. Rethinking donor relationships When I started Imani Collective, it was a small nonprofit training program in Mombasa, Kenya.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Race and Ethnicity 244

Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

Understanding what flips the switch for your members to transform them from participants to passionate donors is the key to boosting your fundraising efforts. This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about.

Psychology 105

Psychology Participation and motivation Retention Technology 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

When I suggested to a Girl Scout troop that they might want to mention other leadership and community service activities targeting school-age girls in their city on their own Facebook page, there was an uncomfortable silence on the phone, followed by throat clearing and a quick change of subject. Pre-order now and you can save 33%.

Participation and motivation 226

Participation and motivation Universities Leadership Education 226

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 6, 2012

On Tuesday, I shared a Theory of Change for nonprofit marketing. For example, what is “content marketing” and why should nonprofits shift toward it? Creating and sharing communications that are truly relevant and valuable to others outside your organization will require a major transformation within many nonprofits.

Marketing 194

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Advertising 194

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Nurturing nonprofit relationships Effective nonprofit management is anchored in building and nurturing relationships with board members. Acknowledging efforts: Expressing appreciation and value Board members within your nonprofit seek validation for their contributions, much like individuals in personal relationships.

Activism 114

Activism Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values 114

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 11, 2025

Effectively deploying these strategies can turn routine tasks into motivating challenges. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals. These tools make business activities more interactive and enjoyable, driving individuals towards their goals.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Production Activism Retention 52

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 17, 2025

Private equity firms pioneered aggressive strategies, using related entitiesseparate but affiliated companiesto extract wealth through inflated service fees and other nontransparent transactions ( such as converting nonprofit-owned property into leased property and charging inflated lease rates to an affiliated company). trillion (17.6

Healthcare 72

Healthcare Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation 72

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.

Retention 264

Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Management 264

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

Ann Green

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Want to reach new audiences to expand your nonprofit’s supporter base? By Jay Love Is your nonprofit looking to reach new audiences with your fundraising appeals , volunteer events, and advocacy opportunities? The goal here isn’t that you should immediately start participating in every activity we’ve listed.

Participation and motivation 177

Participation and motivation Education Education Activism 177

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

Scenario 1: The Interim Leader Provides Damage Control and a Path Forward Take the extreme case of a nonprofit board who was caught completely unaware of serious and potentially harmful actions by an ED, ones that may involve negligence and legal implications.

Leadership 69

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 69

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. See how your nonprofit can attract top talent and grow together. alone participated in some kind of volunteering job making it a 25% of the country’s population. In fact, between 2014 and 2015, 62.8

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

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.

Ethics 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 14, 2025

As Gen Z’s oldest members enter adulthood, nonprofits must pivot and add to existing strategies to gain their support. Unsurprisingly, Gen Z members prefer to connect with nonprofits on social media over other platforms. Adding elements like your nonprofits EIN also helps donors verify your organizations legitimacy.

Participation and motivation 52

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Values Management 52

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. This could include animal-themed games and animal training sessions.

Fundraising 207

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 207

Selfish Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2009

You can also share tips and comments with your friends, check to see if any are close by, give them a shout-out via text or phone and broadcast your Foursquare activities on Facebook and Twitter. Foursquare may be a good way of reminding and motivating consumers to support these lucrative programs. Here’s how.

Marketing 229

Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Production 229

Anedot

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

To Apply: Please visit [link] www.northmarincs.org/careers-internships/ The post Volunteer and Food Pantry Coordinator first appeared on Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership. All convictions other than minor traffic violations require an exemption, including convictions that have been expunged.

Food 52

Food Participation and motivation Non-Profits Nonprofit Administration and Development 52

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Today’s post by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman gives you some insight into their new book The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. I also want to invite you to a FREE webinar they will be presenting for us next Tuesday – The Happy Healthy Marketer: Self-Care for Nonprofit Marketers.

Marketing 193

Marketing Marketing Energy Participation and motivation 193

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2011

While this research is based on alumni giving, I bet it holds true for other kinds of nonprofits too. To provide education, which has been strongly associated with salary levels, employment rates, participation in civic activities, and perceptions of self worth, it takes the almighty dollar. What do you think?

Education 173

Education Education Non-Profits Participation and motivation 173

Ann Green

JANUARY 20, 2021

How important is online community-building for your nonprofit members? Creating a membership program for your nonprofit is a smart way to increase fundraising and donor stewardship. The people who join your nonprofit membership program are going to be some of your most passionate supporters. Manage nonprofit data better.

Nonprofits 156

Nonprofits Participation and motivation Management Communication 156

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising changed drastically in 2020 with a shift toward virtual galas and a need to raise money online. It shifted again in 2021 as small social gatherings returned, enabling nonprofits to produce hybrid fundraisers that connected them with in-person and online donors.

Participation and motivation 112

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 112

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2025

Social media is an increasingly powerful fundraising tool, considering that 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action. With this perspective, nonprofits can better identify opportunities to tailor marketing and fundraising campaigns to stakeholders preferences.

Public and Social Policy 59

Public and Social Policy Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 59

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2024

Your board members are a link between your nonprofit and its stakeholders and constituents. What is advocacy, and why it matters You have a big, bold vision to better the world with your nonprofit—whether you’re developing programs and influencing policies around education, social justice, human rights, or animal rights.

Public and Social Policy 115

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Participation and motivation Education 115

Ann Green

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Similarly, nonprofits can feature testimonials from beneficiaries, explaining how your organization has made a difference in their lives. When participants post about your event, encourage them to pair it with your dedicated hashtag. Let’s dig into the essentials. or “Register Tonight for the Event Of the Season!”

Marketing 287

Marketing Marketing Entrepreneurship Participation and motivation 287

Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 14, 2020

There are ways for your nonprofit to maintain the momentum of year-end giving well into the new year. The following tips for maintaining the year-end giving season momentum span a wide range of intensity levels— whatever your nonprofit, staffers, and donors are capable of right now. It doesn’t have to! In fact, it shouldn’t.

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Participation and motivation Philanthropy Energy Fundraising 80

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

As nonprofit marketers, we can all probably relate to the situation Alice finds herself in during the first two chapters of Alice in Wonderland. No matter what, we can’t break past that 200 participant/$20,000 mark in any significant way. She also set her goal even higher, and beat that too!

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Participation and motivation Associations Children Communication 190

Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

Participants sit at one table and—unlike the typical dinner party—guests are encouraged not to engage in one-on-one conversations with their partners on either side. Tap into their motivational drives Get to know what makes each board member tick. Remember, a motivated board is a powerful force for good!

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Construction Values 111

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

These campaigns are effective for a variety of organizations, including schools, nonprofits, sports teams, and community clubs. Participants kickstart the pledge process by setting up personalized online fundraising pages. Fun runs follow the same concept, but participants run instead of walking.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Disaster Relief 130

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.

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Advertising 147

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.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 133

Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Culture Participation and motivation 133

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2020

A list curated and sponsored by: Classy ––a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Picture this: it’s the day after Giving Tuesday and your nonprofit has met or even exceeded your campaign goals.

Fundraising 132

Fundraising Fundraising Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 132

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

For example, you could promote your climate change activism through press releases, blog posts, email newsletters, and reports. . For example, start by participating in the Earth Hour initiative. Additionally, choose team members devoted to participating in Earth Hour and promoting eco-friendliness across the organization.

Marketing 140

Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140