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Culture Foundations Nonprofit Administration and Development 
Ann Green
MARCH 10, 2025
Your nonprofit needs a skilled, dedicated team to advance its mission. By Debbie Willis Every new employee brings passion, talent, and a fresh perspective to your nonprofit. Your nonprofits new hires and long-time employees are all dedicated to making the world a better place, but they need an environment that allows them to flourish.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Todays question comes from a nonprofit leader who wants metrics and advice on how to justify and calculate fundraiser salaries: Dear Charity Clairity, I am looking for some updated industry standards for fundraising metrics around staff positions. The organizations culture of philanthropy (or lack thereof).
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Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis
What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!
Stanford Social Innovation Review
JUNE 20, 2023
By Phil Buchanan , Alyse d’Amico & Leaha Wynn Organizational performance depends on thoughtful policies and practices with respect to employees and culture. Often, culture is simply neglected. We have come to believe in six people and culture approaches that in many respects go against the grain.
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NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Image credit: Matt Briney on unsplash.com This is the second article in NPQ ’s series titled Building Power, Fighting Displacement: Stories from Asian Pacific America, coproduced with the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development ( National CAPACD ). And it has made all the difference in avoiding displacement.
NonProfit Quarterly
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Image credit: Markus Spiske on Unsplash In the Berkshire region of Massachusetts and neighboring Columbia County in New York, arts and culture workers face a familiar struggle: making ends meet in a sector known for passion but not always for fair compensation.
Candid
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
As a nonprofit management student, preparing to enter this field can be challenging because it’s still developing. The University of San Francisco was the first school to offer a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration less than 40 years ago, and the first School of Philanthropy was created just nine years ago at Indiana University.
Bloomerang
APRIL 9, 2021
We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. So, again, it’s board roles and fundraising and resource development. This is not a trick at all and you all are really in for a treat.
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iMarketSmart
OCTOBER 10, 2022
But a nonprofit is not just a fundraising organization. In the donor-hero story, charity administrators are minions. The administrator’s role is only to dutifully obey donor orders. What works for this group is the administrator-hero story.[1] Culture conflict. This culture difference goes beyond profit.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
OCTOBER 22, 2014
How did the idea develop? A: We are always looking for good ways to introduce people to the outdoors in general and to the natural/cultural resources and recreation opportunities in our state parks and reservoirs specifically. Promote iconic and little-known features and natural/cultural resources and things to do at our properties.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JUNE 19, 2017
Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators, where we ask you to describe your day in your own words. Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. This experience set her on the path towards working in the nonprofit sector.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Today’s public officials are most often trained in areas of administration, policy development, fiscal analysis, and in stewarding public resources and promoting public accountability. There’s good reason for that, as these skills are foundational to the work of a well-run city.
NonProfit Quarterly
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Image credit:Rayson Tan on Unsplash Below is a transcript, edited for length and clarity, of “Escaping Corporate Capture: Nonprofit Survival in a For-Profit World,” hosted by Opus 40 in Saugerties, NY, on July 26, 2024. Moderating the conversation are Caroline Crumpacker of Ultra Advising and Steve Dubb of Nonprofit Quarterly.
NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 31, 2023
Obi noted that when she first joined BECMA in the summer of 2020 to help with operations, there was really only one full-time staff person, founding executive director Segun Idowu (who left at the end of 2021 to join the administration of newly elected Mayor Michelle Wu). million grant from the Boston-based Barr Foundation. “We
Blue Avocado
AUGUST 13, 2024
We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. Nonprofits are not social clubs , they have the potential to make significant positive impacts in the communities they serve. Great question.
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NonProfit Quarterly
MAY 31, 2023
Image Credit: cottonbro studio on unsplash.com Rural America is far more diverse than how it is portrayed in media and popular culture. Community development financial institutions play an important role in elevating community voice. This article is the second in the series Eradicating Rural Poverty: The Power of Cooperation.
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NonProfit Quarterly
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Understanding the Role of the SBA The leading source of small business financing nationally is federally guaranteed small business loans through the US Small Business Administration. To make the purchase, workers generally use bank debt secured with a Small Business Administration (SBA) guarantee. How would this work?
Candid
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Any 501(c)(3) can lend your project its nonprofit status and collect donations on your behalf. Professional fiscal sponsors handle your project’s back-office administration, so you have freedom to focus on your program development and test your ideas. So, keep the IRS’s requirements in mind as you develop your project. .
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Connie Binkowitz, director of development and external policy at CTC, described how, in 2020, the organization received a grant from the Memphis Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This grant came out of a program supported by federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars.
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Momentum Nonprofit Partners
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
She started as a HR Administrator and has ascended to the role of Vice President of Human Resources while also serving the firm as a consultant in human capital advisory. Tell us about your previous experience working in the nonprofit sector. Tell us about your previous experience working in the nonprofit sector.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
MARCH 5, 2024
The UN Disability and Development Report 2018 reveals that individuals with disabilities face fundamental challenges in nearly all aspects of life, including employment, health care, and education. Companies Taking Action B in Action was launched in 2022 by two initiatives of the Beijing-based Leping Social Entrepreneur Foundation.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 22, 2024
Using her musical abilities and skills as an entertainer while donning one of her signature sequined jumpsuits, Ellen helps nonprofits across the country raise millions of dollars annually and engages donors in a fun, engaging, joyful, unique, memorable and authentic way with huge heart.
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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. Instead, it’s the foundation of your volunteer program and a top priority for your nonprofit.
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MNA Association
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Mission and Values Montana Nonprofit Association provides leadership for Montana’s nonprofit sector and partners with Montana’s charitable nonprofits to promote a sustainable, networked, and influential sector. MNA’s staff team is engaged, collaborative, committed to growth, and passionate about MNA’s unique mission.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Go big, or go home.
Stanford Social Innovation Review
APRIL 27, 2023
From 2000 to 2021, progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals has been anemic, registering less than 10 percent growth over 20 years. In other words, companies are benefiting from a culture of using data to make decisions. What explains this massive split between the corporate and the social sectors?
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 23, 2021
Lean was made for nonprofits. What I mean to say is; Lean was made for nonprofits. There are several key attributes inherent to the nonprofit sector culture that create a perfect “home” for practicing Lean. Connection is essential to truly practice empathy, which is the foundation of the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 20, 2020
How to Train Your Nonprofit Team in 5 Easy & Effective Steps. Nonprofit training is a critical component of running a successful organization. With these five steps, you can create a culture of learning within your team. Nonprofits hire for passion. Effective nonprofit professional development !
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 26, 2015
This article was originally published in our April/May issue of Nonprofit Hub Magazine. However, for one volunteer at The HALO Foundation , it is the perfect way to recognize her contributions to the organization. Volunteer engagement isn’t just a trivial award or public recognition, but rather part of a nonprofit’s culture.
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Bloomerang
AUGUST 2, 2022
Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. The nonprofit world swims in an ocean of written documents. The founding administration put little time or effort into the written word, and it showed.
Anedot
AUGUST 29, 2024
Located in beautiful Novato, Marin County, CA, our workplace culture is driven by our five values: teamwork and collaboration, equity, excellence, integrity, and learning and continuous improvement. Support Development & Events Specialist, who is staff lead to the Fundraising & Events Committee, to meet event fundraising goals.
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NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 12, 2024
Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? And in many Indigenous cultures, this is seen as the domain of women-centered work. Reshaping the Way We Live in the Midst of Climate Crisis.”
Anedot
MAY 25, 2022
Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership (CVNL) is pleased to welcome Tom L. He finds his passion for social and ecological justice in his personal background, cultural identity, mindful practices, and relationships with the community. CVNL Announces New Executive Officer. Hayashi, Ph.D., Hayashi, Ph.D.,
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
JANUARY 19, 2023
That’s why Momentum Nonprofit Partners launched our consultant directory in 2017 and have linked hundreds of nonprofits to qualified consultants in Memphis and across the country. Tell us about your previous experience working in the nonprofit sector. Tell us a success story about your work with a nonprofit in Memphis.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
.” This proved prescient: When our NGO’s legal documents could no longer be updated without my legal residence—after almost a year of failed attempts—I had to resign and pass the legal representation to our dedicated administrator, who had served the organization since its inception. ” When Is It time?
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NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 18, 2024
Image credit: Yannick Lowery / www.severepaper.com Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s fall 2023 issue, “How Do We Create Home in the Future? Natives of the city have gone through false promises of positive urban development 4 —development that instead, in most cases, came at an unbearable cost.
Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls
DECEMBER 14, 2024
From personalized career development to real-time feedback systems and predictive analytics, modern tech offers innovative solutions to support employee growth and retention. Businesses that invest in personalized career development plans demonstrate a commitment to their workforce, fostering loyalty and motivation.
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NonProfit Quarterly
APRIL 3, 2025
Image credit: AmnajKhetsamtip on iStock Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have emerged as pivotal players in bridging financial gaps in underserved communities. They often operate as nonprofit loan funds, credit unions, or community-focused banks. This local knowledge can give them a risk-management edge.
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Get Fully Funded
OCTOBER 14, 2021
As a smaller organization, perhaps your nonprofit started with just you. You were the executive director, development officer, marketing manager, and HR department, all rolled into one. After all, your nonprofit is practically run like a business. In this article, we’ll cover: Nonprofit HR vs. For-Profit HR.
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CNPE
MARCH 3, 2022
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence has unveiled some new packaging, but in our case that’s not all! Yes, we still have great classes on fundraising and nonprofit management. We still offer professional development through our relationship with our online partner MindEdge Learning. Love is the foundation of all we do.
NonProfit Quarterly
JANUARY 10, 2023
In this conversation between Cyndi Suarez, NPQ ’s president and editor in chief, and Kaytura Felix, managing director, Leadership for Better Health, at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the two leaders discuss medical racism, health justice, and what it really means for a system to support people’s health. That is a hard reality.
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GiveGab
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
GiveGab’s three company values have always been Customer Love is what drives us, Team Culture is our Foundation, and We Walk the Walk. Director of Customer Success “Customer Love is an integral part of who GiveGab is and it builds the foundation to our most incredible partnerships.
Momentum Nonprofit Partners
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
We’re launching a new series of blog posts that will feature Q&A’s with the staff of Momentum Nonprofit Partners! As the Chief Program Officer (CPO), Andrea works in partnership with Momentum’s CEO and COO to design and implement Momentum’s programs and services to expand outreach and business development efforts.
Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
That’s awesome, really involved in their nonprofit leadership program, which is really cool. And I’m a Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, which is a global fundraising consulting firm that works with nonprofit organizations. As nonprofits, we have the missions of our organizations. Really thrilled to be here.
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Bloomerang
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
And I’m grateful beyond words for all the things that you’ve done for the nonprofit world and for Bloomerang, you know, great software, great customer service. And he’s been in your shoes he’s actually founded eight nonprofits. Let’s look at the nonprofit environment and why that’s so important.
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