Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Plus, you can use your nonprofits LMS to streamline many other processes and activities, including upskilling employees, onboarding volunteers, and educating board members. Consider these thoughtful ideas for making your new employees feel valued: Spotlight them in email newsletters and social media posts, along with their skills and hobbies.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 207

Nonprofit Administration and Development Non-Profits Nonprofits Associations 207

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 20, 2025

Ensure activities are operated consistent with all applicable laws , including Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and any licensing, registration, zoning, and contractual requirements. This will be captured by its mission/purpose but also by its core values, which may be important to include in its governing documents.

Public and Social Policy 122

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Race and Ethnicity 122

NonProfit PRO

MAY 16, 2023

Supporters are more active than ever, but fewer are donating to nonprofits. Join Classy and Nonprofit Pro as we discuss what's driving this shift in donor behavior and strategies to combat it. Don't miss this opportunity to gain strategic insights and tools that will increase the lifetime impact of your supporters.

Values 188

Values Nonprofits Activism Fundraising 188

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 22, 2024

By Guillaume Carton & Julia Parigot Industrial activities are one of the main causes of the depletion of natural resources. Given the increasing complexity of global value chains, monitoring the sustainable use of resources across all of an industry’s stakeholders is virtually impossible. In 2023, this occurred on August 2.

Values 131

Values Production Activism Retail 131

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

A digital community consists of active supporters such as staff, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates connected through various social media platforms. Liking and commenting on followers’ posts and stories builds stronger connections and signals that they are valued members of the community. Support similar organizations.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 130

Bloomerang

MARCH 24, 2025

In the ideal scenario, priorities align, the foundation recognizes the value of the proposed work, and the nonprofit receives a grant award. Even with the best intentions, grant activities do not always go as planned. Did circumstances require a shift in activities or priorities? Ask questions to get to the root of the problem.

Foundations 104

Foundations Activism Collaborations Leadership 104

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2025

It also highlights the value of focus groups as a strategy for refining programs and improving community impact. Heres why: Efficient operations allocate more resources to mission-critical activities; It enhances responsiveness to challenges and opportunities; It reduces staff burnout and increases job satisfaction.

Retention 98

Retention Collaborations Nonprofits Activism 98

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

How can finance truly be liberated from traditional business assumptions and instead be mobilized to support a just transition to an economy rooted in values of solidarity? lópez is director of capital activation at Justice Funders based between Oaxaca and Los Angeles. What does the term “just transition” mean?

Finance 133

Finance Foundations Activism Values 133

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 19, 2025

They arent actively participating or taking initiative. Next Steps To reinspire employees and improve active participation, consider implementing these strategies: Build a safe space for sharing ideas. Ask managers to practice active listening and acknowledge employees who share their thoughts, no matter how small.

Participation and motivation 132

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofit Leadership Volunteerism 132

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 8, 2025

This means that nonprofits increasingly recognize the value of being active players in connecting with key stakeholders ahead of their campaigns and want to be involved in laying a strong foundation for campaign success. Here are a few tips to help you handle those conversations masterfully: Practice active listening.

Leadership 130

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Activism Production 130

Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 3, 2025

When enough mutualist networks and organizations are active, you may even wind up with an ecosysteman abundance of shared resources, experience, social capital, and financing, both centralized and grassroots, all sustaining projects serving a wide variety of community needs. Each was started by just a few people.

Nonprofit governance and management 122

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Insurance Social Enterprise 122

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift! vs. $100 one time), (2) increased lifetime value, and (3) more converted donors – make it worthwhile. years to 8.08 years among monthly donors. Yes, it’s work.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 125

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 125

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. According to the Deloitte survey, 95% of employees believe making a positive community impact is important.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Generally, this will be the reassurance that their values will live on. Allowing them to do so, while embracing your own organization’s errors, is a good way to restart what should be a values-based conversation. When you’re ready, you can add in other giving options you’ll want to promote more actively.

Values 111

Values Activism Nonprofits 111

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Instead, the focus is on active listening and learning everything possible about the donor prospects values, priorities, and needs. More and more, AI is getting better at handling jobs like summarizing meetings and notes, and in doing so, saving time that nonprofits can devote to higher-value functions.

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Values Philanthropy 109

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? Fill in the blanks: If XXX organization commits to YYY community-centric activities, then we will have an abundance of committed resources to achieve ZZZ. Donor Engagement. Advocacy + Storytelling.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 318

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 318

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 26, 2025

Offering a thoughtfully chosen selection of items ensures that supporters see value in their purchase beyond supporting your group or organization. Fair Pricing and Donation Options Supporters want to feel confident that theyre getting good value for their money while also contributing to a meaningful cause.

Participation and motivation 132

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Non-Profits 132

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

That power of connection is also the driving force behind how people show up on social media platformsjoining groups and digital communities with shared values, locations, or interests. When your messaging speaks to a donors values and experiences, it creates an instant connection that inspires action.

Altruism and Helping 95

Altruism and Helping Nonprofits Culture Values 95

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Efficiency Gains By automating tasks like donor targeting and messaging, AI frees up your team to focus on building relationships and crafting high-level strategies, driving more value from every interaction. It’s about targeting those who can make a significant impact.

Fundraising 118

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Values 118

NonProfit Quarterly

APRIL 8, 2025

Know your values. In its most simple definition, your organizations values are about what is important to you. Those values are your moral boundaries, the lines your organization will not cross. Your values statement is then a commitment to the community of what they can expect from you. No keeps you playing defense.

Governance 120

Governance Values Energy Universities 120

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 15, 2025

Slowly, a small group of us started meeting outside of office hours to talk about our vision for a more democratic workplaceone where ideas were valued based on their merit, not on who voiced them. More importantly, the quality of our reporting improved as more voices were actively shaping our content.

Health 116

Health Governance Leadership Activism 116

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2025

Send out mission and vision statements for review, as well as culture statements and core values. Organize all activities outside of the retreat: hotel reservations, transportation, off-site dinners, entertainment activities. Conduct interviews with select board and staff members. Select a top-notch facilitator.

Collaborations 115

Collaborations Energy Activism Culture 115

The NonProfit Times

JANUARY 9, 2025

Regular training, open conversations, and diverse leadership help everyone feel respected and valued. Encourage team-building activities that foster understanding and collaboration. Public recognition through newsletters or social media can also boost morale and show prospective hires that your organization values its people.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Nonprofit activities shape the students, teaching them valuable skills, helping them foster empathy, and connecting them to causes that matter. Why student involvement matters Engaging students in nonprofit activities isnt just beneficialits transformative. Keep the activities manageable within their schedules.

Energy 75

Energy Food Leadership Activism 75

Ann Green

APRIL 14, 2022

The RFM analysis model is a method of measuring engagement levels by scoring donor contributions across three dimensions: recency, frequency, and monetary value. . The highest frequency scores are assigned to your most consistently active donors. Monetary Value of Donations. Four Key Donor Engagement Metrics. RFM Analysis.

Participation and motivation 275

Participation and motivation Retention Values Activism 275

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 23, 2023

The value of a Fund Development Plan is not only the plan itself, but the intentional process of putting it together. How do you decide which new activities to pilot? After the several years of uncertainty and change, how can you plan for fundraising success in the future?

Activism 208

Activism Values Nonprofits Fundraising 208

Candid

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

We advocate for our communities while operating within systems that may not always reflect our values or experiences. Walking away isn’t a sign of failure—it’s an act of self-preservation and opens opportunities for better-aligned partnerships that honor your values. The demands are heavy, and the pressure to succeed is constant.

Fundraising 21

Fundraising Fundraising Health Energy 21

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. When you speak from a place of genuine passion for your cause, donors are more likely to connect with your message.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 28, 2025

Three developments, in particular, worry me: a drop in rates of giving to nonprofits; widespread staff burnout; and an increasing effort to target nonprofits based on their missions and values. First, I would suggest that we desperately need a campaign to help educate Americans about the value of the nonprofit sector. We can volunteer.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 124

Nonprofit Administration and Development Charitable Organizations Philanthropy Homelessness 124

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 12, 2025

Currently, the model involves 30 active community-based families, 80 percent of which are led by women, and 10 external savers, totaling 40 members, focusing on building local economies that are sustainable and rooted in Indigenous knowledge. My colleague and partner Ignacio Krell and I designed the initial initiative in 2014.

Nonprofit governance and management 124

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Poverty 124

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

It passively or even actively accepts the wealth and accumulation and power inequality. Andthey intentionally engage in work that centers three main values: redistribution, rematriation , and reparations. It protects donor intent, and it maintains the enclosure of wealth and power. And all of that is not easy.

Public and Social Policy 119

Public and Social Policy Culture Philanthropy Finance 119

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

We didnt even apply for a single grant during the early yearswe were clear on our values and the threat of capture, he explains. In a recent conversation with NPQ , Scott reflected on the founding of Project South and the challenges of maintaining movement integrity in an era of increasing co-optation by philanthropy and electoral politics.

Poverty 105

Poverty Philanthropy Agriculture Education 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 22, 2021

As Kristina and I were working through the Nonprofit Marketing Guide site redesign over the winter, our web developer asked us for our values for the About Us page. As a very small company — it’s just Kristina and me formally, with a variety of freelancers helping in different ways — the company values ARE our personal values.

Leadership 358

Leadership Nonprofits Entrepreneurship Values 358

Stanford Social Innovation Review

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Three years into this effort, more than 50 schools have joined the movement, all aligned around a commitment to living the values of active citizenship, social justice, and good governance. The integration of these values has led to transformative changes in many nafda schools. This values integration was not left to chance.

Education 75

Education Education Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 75

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Understanding Philadelphias Distressed Housing Markets Reinvestment Funds Market Value Analysis tool creates a typology of housing markets based on statistical analysis of key metrics such as price, vacancy, tenure, and investment. Investors and Changing Market Values Real estate investors look for neighborhoods where they can make a profit.

Construction 76

Construction Public and Social Policy Finance Poverty 76

Bloomerang

MARCH 31, 2025

Grant consultants may get to know the most active funders in their area or sector very welloften better than their clientsand can bring valuable insights to grant strategy and writing. Pricing varies widely so focus on value Grant consulting services, fees, and fee structures vary widely. Focus on the value you add.

Values 82

Values Management Culture Production 82

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

These stories can appeal to potential employees’ values and emotions. Talk to your staff to ensure they feel valued and fulfilled. There are also donor engagement and tracking tools that streamline data visualization and donor activity. How do you do that? Talk to your workforce to identify new ways to empower them.

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215