NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 29, 2022

Our culture celebrates self-reliance and admires the “self-made," yet, it’s a myth. I’m going to tell you right now to put away that lie and embrace the fact that all of us need a coach to help guide us in our work and in our lives.

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Culture Fundraising Fundraising Education 278

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Early in my nonprofit career, I learned that the job of a fundraising professional was securing resources to achieve a financial goal that would serve my employer. So, what does it look like to begin transforming your development practice in the context of community centric fundraising ? Collaborative Fundraising.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 317

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Leadership 317

Nonprofit Leadership Podcast

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

In this episode, Rob Harter speaks with Dr. Michael Horowitz, President of The Community Solution Education System, about the crucial role of culture in nonprofit success. Dr. Horowitz emphasizes that culture isn’t just an abstract concept—it directly impacts leadership, fundraising, collaboration, and long-term impact.

Culture 59

Culture Collaborations Leadership Education 59

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

4 signs of a toxic culture for partnerships. You'll raise more money if you vary your Facebook fundraising messages. They are dropping three new bath bombs. Their names? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. ( = This article is behind a paywall, but I can send it to you). Seeing any of these on your team?

Culture 130

Culture Values Management Food 130

Veritus Group

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The post Why Fundraising Needs to Embrace a More Collective Culture appeared first on Veritus Group. The more we work collaboratively and lean on our collective skills, the better we can connect donors to our mission in meaningful ways.

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Culture Collaborations Fundraising Fundraising 118

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

When you look at more niche nonprofits—like those focused on arts and culture —fundraising plays a critical role in enabling your organization to make a positive impact on their communities. And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more.

Culture 100

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 100

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2024

CFRE, our very own Fundraising Coach , also known as Charity Clairity. 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.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 110

Nonprofit Administration and Development Fundraising Fundraising Agriculture 110

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Organizations need to target passive candidates, create a talent pool, look at culture fits for potential hires, and evaluate recruitment costs and recruitment practices. The top recruiting challenges for 2022 into 2023 is the shortage of talent. Hiring must be done in a creative fashion.

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Recruitment Marketing Marketing Culture 245

Jeff Brooks

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Great Fundraising Organizations: Why and How the Worlds Best Charities Excel at Raising Money by Alan Clayton Why is fundraising difficult? But theres one big reason that overshadows all of those things: The problem: The culture and leadership of your organization. Your culture and structure are maximized for solutions.

Organizational Change 57

Organizational Change Culture Fundraising Fundraising 57

NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

new training events and certificate programs to help you renew your commitment to growth and to nurture your organization’s learning culture. This half-day training led by Margarita Sarmiento illuminates the difference between organizational culture and climate and how your nonprofit can enhance both.

Nonprofit governance and management 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Board members are in positions of authority, and their actions—or lack thereof—can have lasting consequences on staff morale, organizational efficiency, and the overall nonprofit culture. Boosting staff morale Board members set the tone for the organization’s culture. It’s time to address this problem head-on.

Culture 111

Culture Nonprofits Leadership Communication 111

Fundraising Leadership

OCTOBER 31, 2024

In this highly fractious and divisive political culture, as a leader, it is essential to create a workplace environment that is absent of negativity and hate that exists outside the organization surrounding the election. A leader is responsible also for the tone, productivity, culture, cohesion and harmony in the workplace.

Public and Social Policy 117

Public and Social Policy Participation and motivation Non-Profits Culture 117

Candid

DECEMBER 18, 2024

These organizations overwhelmingly have small budgets and limited staffing and fundraising capacity. What would it mean if we both greatly increased Latinx giving to these nonprofits from Latinx individuals and helped these organizations to improve their fundraising? of our members report improvements in their fundraising initiatives.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Education 52

Candid

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Yet, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project , donor retention rates have been falling since 2020. 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.

Social Enterprise 105

Social Enterprise Social Enterprise Participation and motivation Children 105

NonProfit PRO

JANUARY 12, 2023

As you begin a New Year, it is a valuable time to revisit your fundraising goals and build a stronger culture of philanthropy among your donors, board members and professional team.

Philanthropy 264

Philanthropy Culture Fundraising Fundraising 264

NonProfit PRO

JUNE 16, 2022

They build energy around a bold vision for the future, engage leaders and key stakeholders in fundraising activity, and grow a strong culture of major giving. Capital campaigns are one of the most effective ways to galvanize transformational support for a nonprofit’s community.

Energy 264

Energy Culture Activism Fundraising 264

NonProfit Quarterly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Image credit: Tim Marshall on Unsplash Born as a small, local fundraising effort, GivingTuesday has grown in just over a decade into a global movement of generosity—and a cornerstone of fundraising for countless nonprofits here in the United States and abroad. I used to be a big-time GivingTuesday skeptic. notes Wong.

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Retention Education Education Leadership 127

Amy Eisenstein

JUNE 27, 2024

One of the board members is in charge of fundraising so he or she would have to also give or get a set minimum on top of that? I’m interested in the idea and would love to hear what you mean by a better board culture? Aren’t positions voluntary?

Culture 246

Culture Fundraising Fundraising 246

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When most of us think of arts and culture nonprofits, the biggest names come easily to mind. A rts and culture nonprofits face distinctive challenges in the nonprofit sector. Despite their challenges, Ballet Lubbock has become an integral part of Lubbock’s cultural landscape. The Smithsonian.

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Culture Medical Leadership Nonprofits 113

Clairification

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

” So says Hugh MacLeod of Gaping Void Culture Design Group, noting your words may or may not incorporate ‘signifiers’ that open the listener/reader to the possibilities they might encourage. What do you call the folks who respond to your fundraising appeals? Are they donors ? Maybe thats okay.

Fundraising 57

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Culture 57

Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How could the underrepresentation of BIPOC and women on nonprofit boards affect organizations leadership, work, and fundraising? The essential elements of a partnership governance model include respect, mission and vision alignment, a nurturing culture, and ongoing evaluation. Overcome these board excuses for not fundraising.

Governance 64

Governance Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 64

Ann Green

MARCH 16, 2022

Don’t stop fundraising. Whatever is going on in the world, please don’t stop fundraising! Fundraising in Times of Crisis: What Helps Ukraine Most Right Now? Fundraising in Times of Crisis: What Helps Ukraine Most Right Now? Fundraising in a time of war: what should you do? Let them decide. Your work is important!

Fundraising 185

Fundraising Fundraising Communication Retention 185

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at results from the recent Generosity Commission Report and how it’s important for you to shift your culture to meet the current moment. Consider enrolling in a course like the Veritus Group’s Certification Course for Major Gift Fundraisers. It’s just a process most of us aren’t taught.

Nonprofit Administration and Development 121

Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Values Retention 121

Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

We uncovered trends within generations, or what were calling generational generosity; discovered a new type of impact creator; and further validated what weve been seeing on our fundraising platforms. About half of Gen Z respondents share fundraisers or causes they support at least once a week. Not sure where to begin?

Altruism and Helping 95

Altruism and Helping Nonprofits Culture Values 95

Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. An embracing culture. Fundraising is a means towards that end. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Sustainable fundraising takes a village. A noble value. Servant to philanthropy.

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Philanthropy Culture Fundraising Fundraising 112

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

To be an effective nonprofit leader , you need to be well-versed in fundraising best practices and able to create a robust fundraising strategy for your organization. This process involves analyzing donor data, choosing the best fundraisers to host, and leveraging strategies that help you easily raise more for your mission.

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Altruism and Helping Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Leadership 200

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 18, 2022

Fundraising. Future Fundraising Now from Jeff Brooks. Community-Centric Fundraising (This could obviously be under the fundraising section as well, but it addresses problems within the nonprofit world that are way beyond just fundraising). Bloomerang. Get Fully Funded from Sandy Rees. NonProfit PRO.

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Nonprofit Leadership Culture Leadership Marketing 250

Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Candid recently debuted two webinars on nonprofit boards: How to Build Your Board and Your Board and Fundraising (to be offered in 2025.) A diversity of skill sets is another consideration—some members may be good at fundraising or marketing, while others may be well-connected or able to provide specialized services.

Nonprofit governance and management 114

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Non-Profits 114

NonProfit Quarterly

AUGUST 14, 2024

I believe that culture is far more important than structure, but structure is where we get stuck. So my consulting practice focuses on how to move quickly and thoughtfully through questions of structure, land that , and then work to build a healthy, joyful, liberatory culture. AV: So many ways.

Culture 110

Culture Nonprofit governance and management Governance Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Ann Green

APRIL 29, 2024

Check out these future-proof nonprofit fundraising strategies based on today’s top philanthropic trends. Do your fundraising practices look forward and actively build a foundation for long-term success? This often means investing in new forms of fundraising or making significant updates to existing practices.

Fundraising 177

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations 177

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Whether you are about to embark on your fundraising career or are a seasoned veteran looking to take that big leap into a leadership position, looking for that “just right” fundraising job is likely to create enthusiasm. Two things jump out at you: the organization – its mission, vision, culture, etc.,

Fundraising 180

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit governance and management Law 180

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 6, 2021

Then take a look at the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. Funraise shared Examples of Successful Nonprofit Fundraising Campaigns During the COVID-19 Crisis. Bringing Community Centric Fundraising to Life. Here are 10 Facebook Ad Types That Improve Sales.

Communication 296

Communication Energy Ethics Nonprofits 296

Candid

MARCH 5, 2025

Nonprofits are facing ever-increasing challenges in obtaining financial capital, with reports of declines in individual donors , fundraising challenges , and proposed government spending cuts. A 2020 Candid analysis suggests that about half of nonprofits have less than six months worth of cash reserves.

Psychology 102

Psychology Nonprofits Governance Collaborations 102

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Here are a few funny social media approaches you’ll see: Pop culture references (e.g. We also have a few blog posts you might like: Nonprofit Policy + On Trend Video + Pop Culture + Humor? Spend 15 minutes reading through these accounts, and you’ll get a good sense of their approaches.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 246

Affnetz

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Dive into the transformative realm of fundraising as we unravel the profound impact of the 10 Principles of Community-Centric Fundraising. Let’s explore the Community-Centric Fundraising model, the 10 principles of community centric fundraising, and understand why it can be a game-changer for your Nonprofit.

Fundraising 130

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Philanthropy 130

NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 8, 2023

Here’s a look at four areas of The Farmlink Project that have resulted in larger impact or fundraising numbers thanks to the assistance of technology. The team at The Farmlink Project presented its film, “Abundance,” to Congress two weeks ago, and its co-founders have received numerous awards.

Technology 240

Technology Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 240

Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

At Wellspring, we have seen gifted, deeply committed, and mission-oriented co-leaders become misaligned on fundamental questions of strategy or organizational culture, ultimately reaching a place where each leader feels unable to compromise.

Leadership 122

Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Construction 122