NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Why a DEI Committee is Essential for Your Nonprofit: How to Get Started.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 24, 2012

As I’ve been writing my new book on content marketing for nonprofits, I’ve tried to keep in mind the different stages that nonprofits go through as their communications and marketing programs mature. Communications work is often parceled out among program staff and the executive director. Stage I: Doing.

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Marketing Marketing Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 229

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 7, 2009

As you may know, I am in the middle of writing the full-length, printed book version of Nonprofit Marketing Guide, to be published in Spring 2010 by Jossey-Bass. Here is the my list of 10 marketing realities for nonprofits, with abridged commentary. Neither is communications or public relations.

Marketing 218

Marketing Marketing Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 218

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents.

Public and Social Policy 202

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Nonprofits and businesses in our community do innovative, mind-blowing work every single day. What are your values? . It’s the intersection of beliefs and values, and actions and behaviors. . What do you need to communicate to reach your organizational goal? Who do you need to communicate that with? .

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Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofit Leadership 182

Bloomerang

APRIL 20, 2021

If you are working to master the messaging of your mission to share with the public, start by looking within. But really, good nonprofit strategic communication begins within an organization before ever setting out to share with everyone else. . Before mass nonprofit strategic communication communication, get….

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Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Values Nonprofits 135

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 20, 2011

So I smiled ear to ear when William Neuheisel , communications manager at DC Central Kitchen , talked about how their communications personality is a little quirky. The value of having a quirky organizational personality — and the time when even William thought they may have crossed the line.

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Communication Management Values Nonprofits 169

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Vital Strategies, the New York-based public health nonprofit I’ve led for the past two decades, employs nearly 400 people in 16 countries. At Vital Strategies, we consider our global diversity to be our strength, and a powerful asset in our mission to reimagine public health for everyone.

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Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 236

Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. Understanding Your Audience.

Communication 131

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 131

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 5, 2024

In the diverse tapestry of nonprofit organizations, one challenge that often arises is the generational and knowledge divide among employees. With multi-generational staff and varying levels of experience, nonprofits must navigate these divides to foster collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

Collaborations 208

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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.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 10, 2025

While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. The right tools will empower them to fulfill their roles more efficiently and better serve your community. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. But how do you know what the right tools are?

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Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 187

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2016

It’s a common frustration for nonprofit communications directors who are trying to work collaboratively with staff: getting people to meet their deadlines. Make deadlines — and whether they are met — public information in the office. Without the buy-in, your job as deadline enforcer is much more difficult.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2023

Written by: Michael Ash, Ma, CNP, PCM, PMP Reading Time: 5 minutes In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit organizations face unprecedented challenges, from transitioning to remote work models to addressing economic hardships, new challenges in fundraising, and community struggles.

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MNA Association

JANUARY 22, 2024

Position Title: Public Policy Director Reports to: Executive Director Approved by: Executive Director Date: January 22, 2024 Job Description Position Overview The Public Policy Director plays a pivotal role in advocating for the interests of nonprofits across Montana.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Last week I had the opportunity to chat with Politico’s managing editor, Bill Nichols , over a dinner hosted by the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. (I I was there to teach local and state school choice advocates how to develop nonprofit marketing strategies.). Define your niche. The energy and Web 2.0 Be transparent.

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Ann Green

MAY 28, 2024

Partnerships with organizations that share your values can yield much-needed support for your nonprofit. By Casey Dorma n In 2022, 360MatchPro reports that companies donated $21 billion to nonprofits, and 88% of all public companies have Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Access to more resources.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Nonprofits 158

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 13, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, our conversations often revolve around reaching and engaging our external audience – the people we serve and our donors. I recently had a chat about the return on investment (ROI) on publicity spending with a senior marketing team member. This kind of oversight isn’t uncommon though.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 12, 2011

It’s really easy for nonprofit communicators to get overwhelmed with all of the choices they have to reach out to current and potential supporters. The 2011 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report confirms that, as if there was any doubt. Wear Your Personality and Values. Be Your Own Media Mogul.

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Blue Avocado

JULY 16, 2024

Improve how your nonprofit evaluates, recognizes, and motivates its employees. If you would like to significantly improve how your nonprofit evaluates, recognizes, and motivates its employees, there are a few strategies that you might implement to help guarantee success. How often should they be done? What should be measured?

Values 74

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Affnetz

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Nonprofit Board Give, Get or Get Off? Nonprofit management software / By Mike Crum. Some Nonprofit boards have a give, get, or get off policy and their Nonprofits are suffering because of it. But does that board represent the community? Recruit authentic voices from the community to the board of directors.

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Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Nonprofits 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 20, 2012

There are so many different ways to communicate with your supporters now, but how can you make sure all of those channels are integrated? You can even manage it without adding another 50 items to your immediate to-do list. Your value statement – this is your message to your community of the value you bring.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building? Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. What is the Overhead Myth?

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Affnetz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Nonprofits often find themselves juggling multiple software tools to manage their development efforts, board management, donor relationships, peer-to-peer fundraising , and volunteer management. In this blog, we’ll explore the essentials of nonprofit software management and compare Affnetz with Bloomerang.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Deciding to start a new nonprofit is the beginning of an incredible journey. But once you see your nonprofit’s impact, the hard work will all be worth it. In this guide, we’ll help you make sure you’re on the right track in getting your new nonprofit up and running. Take steps to incorporate your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. It is clearly not a fad, and yet the vast majority of nonprofits have zero budgets for social media.

Management 88

Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Poverty 88

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 21, 2009

Most of them come from marketing, advertising and public relations. Very few nonprofits in Boston have staff dedicated to cause marketing. In addition to my own nonprofit, I can really only think of two other full-fledged cause marketing shops: The Jimmy Fund and Children’s Hospital. Some are changing careers.

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Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Children 180

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

By Alan Tyson , CEO of DATABASICS – a software product that enables nonprofits to report, approve, and track employee hours, activities, and spending from anywhere, something that is especially important in an increasingly decentralized environment. Here are five categories that every nonprofit must address to be effective in 2021.

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Production Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Management 125

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 27, 2016

A well-placed op-ed can help your nonprofit call attention to an important issue or change minds about a controversial topic. Before you begin the process of writing and pitching an op-ed, spend some time thinking about which outlet or outlets are of greatest value in terms of reaching your target audiences.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2021

Any experienced marketer would tell you that understanding one’s audience is key to success in communication. When creating a strategic communications plan, it is important to identify your goals for each particular communications effort. Each goal may have several different audiences in which you want to communicate to. .

Communication 87

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Construction Nonprofits 87

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 5, 2011

Convio has released a couple of interesting research reports that clearly demonstrate that multi-channel or integrated marketing (where you add online communications to direct mail) increases donor retention rates, giving frequency, and consequently lifetime value. Constituent Centricity. Integrated Measurement.

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Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your volunteers donate their time and effort to your nonprofit. Volunteers provide unmatched value for your nonprofit, whether they’re helping with your fundraisers, programs, or other essential community services. Your volunteers will devote a significant amount of their time and energy to helping your nonprofit.

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Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Most of your communication with donors has shifted to the digital space, presenting unique challenges for thanking your donors. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many facets of your nonprofit’s operations, including how you fundraise, host events, and communicate with your supporters. Try these virtual strategies! No problem.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Effective volunteer management vital to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning nonprofits need to invest in smart volunteer management practices to reduce administrative overhead and increase volunteer retention. Here’s what to expect: What is volunteer management? What is volunteer management?

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Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 87

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.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

What measures does your nonprofit take to ensure your supporters’ and participants’ private information is safe? “Few values so fundamental to society as privacy have been left so undefined in social theory” - Dr. Alan F. Nonprofits are at particular risk. David Schulz. Guest Post by David Schulz.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 22, 2022

The past few years have required nonprofit professionals to dig deep, think differently and work together to support communities. Meet the 2022 breakout speakers below who will join highly anticipated keynote speaker Nataly Kogan to renew your passion and celebrate your commitment to strengthening organizations and our communities.

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