NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Image credit: Yuet Lam-Tsang Editors’ note: This article is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine ’s summer 2023 issue, “Movement Economies: Making Our Vision a Collective Reality.” Public investments like ARPA have reawakened a commitment by politicians to use our dollars to improve access to quality housing, schools, and jobs.

Public and Social Policy 139

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy 139

Candid

MARCH 31, 2025

As the nonprofit sector seeks ways to continue its work in the face of ongoing challenges, volunteers may come to play a larger role. How do volunteers advance nonprofits missions? Volunteers are an integral part of the work nonprofits do, not only supporting their day-to-day operations but driving their core missions.

Public and Nonprofit Management 90

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Leadership Education 90

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Launching a new nonprofit is an exhilarating feeling. Here’s something to keep in mind, starting now: self-funding a nonprofit is not sustainable. Fortunately, I had some experience in marketing that gave me ideas about how to fundraise and help the nonprofit. But big goals cost big money.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 25, 2019

Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! My office mates love food and we always have cake for birthdays. Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro by filling out the form below. And this is her typical day: Before 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Public and Social Policy 190

Public and Social Policy Communication Public Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 190

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

At present, one of UNEC’s most critical projects is to convene a multi-partner collaboration in the city’s Northeast Corridor neighborhoods to transform our local food system. I also come from a family of grocery workers and managers. When I was little, my dad managed a large local grocery. A Positive Vision of Food Sovereignty.

Food 111

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Medical Community Development 111

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Homelessness affects over 650,000 Americans, yet these individuals often remain hidden from public view. For nonprofit professionals serving rural communities, building strong donor relationships starts with clear communication about local needs and measurable outcomes. Nonprofit professionals need distinct strategies for each setting.

Homelessness 105

Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 105

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A company should send them to their nonprofit partner ASAP. ✅ Companies and nonprofits should work together to make it clear to the public that businesses can't write off customer donations made at checkout. Nonprofits should talk about this more! Companies should treat customer donations like a hot potato? for the win!

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Nonprofits Law 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Here’s 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. . Tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. I check the occasional e-mail, text message, Facebook notification through the Pages Manager app.

Communication 166

Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Social Enterprise 166

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I have been involved for many years, running a pioneering program for Great Britain’s government and then advising US agencies through a nonprofit. In the United States, the public workforce system has nearly 2,300 job centers competing with for-profit staffing agencies. This is an evolving field of research and experimentation.

Nonprofit governance and management 115

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 115

NonProfit Quarterly

JUNE 6, 2023

All the while, they noticed signs of distress around them—including a stark rise in food insecurity exacerbated by the pandemic. “We We saw news reports which were showing people waiting in very long lines for food. They decided to start their own nonprofit, with the goal of getting food to those in their community who needed it.

Food 98

Food Homelessness Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 21, 2020

I was recently contacted by Julianne Buck, executive director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County about the Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts I send. Was this issue a good or bad move on our nonprofit’s part? Data tidbits are helpful, too: “Do you know that our food pantry use has gone up 4% in the last six months?”. “Do

Nonprofit governance and management 285

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Governance 285

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

from creative agency Public for Meals on Wheels America. Domino's Pizza shows us that cause marketing doesn't always include a nonprofit partner; it just needs to support a cause. What are people curious about when it comes to your nonprofit's work? Brain Food 1. Second, watch this video ??from Partnership Notes 1.

Marketing 162

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 162

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. Did you enjoy this story?

Health 242

Health Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Civil Society 242

NonProfit PRO

APRIL 28, 2022

Nonprofits partnering with human services agencies play a crucial role in supporting people managing food insecurity, housing disruptions, family counseling needs and other welfare-oriented outcomes.

Food 147

Food Management Nonprofits 147

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 14, 2017

If you’re operating in the cause marketing space and you’ve never heard of Smithfield Foods , you’re missing out. To provide some scale, Smithfield is one of the largest global food and consumer packed meats companies in the world, to the tune of $14 billion.

Food 113

Food Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Associations 113

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.

Finance 98

Finance Management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 98

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 26, 2025

Its AWP: The Association of Writing Programs (AWP) annual conference for the nonprofit of the same name, which serves creative writers, academics, publishers, and literary journal and book editors. Along with lodging, conference attendees spend money on food, transportation, entertainment, and souvenirs. Its a matter of timing.

Insurance 74

Insurance Public and Nonprofit Management Health Food 74

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many in the nonprofit sector look at their income statements (also known as the “profit and loss” report), but unless you’re a chief financial officer or perform a similar role, you may spend far less time looking at your organization’s overall financial position. These assets help nonprofits deliver on their missions by generating income.

Public and Social Policy 126

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 126

Selfish Giving

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

from creative agency Public for Meals on Wheels America. Domino's Pizza shows us that cause marketing doesn't always include a nonprofit partner; it just needs to support a cause. What are people curious about when it comes to your nonprofit's work? Brain Food 1. Second, watch this video ??from Partnership Notes 1.

Marketing 130

Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising 130

Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 22, 2021

These formats allow your prospect to see firsthand how a partnership with your nonprofit helped a business address a specific challenge. I bet Phil Haid and his team at Public, Inc. Corporate Brand Partnership Manager, Heifer International , Remote 2. Account Manager - Partnerships, St. Brain Food 1.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Recruitment Marketing Marketing 246

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Humor is one of the fastest ways to connect with people on a human, emotional level, but so many nonprofits are afraid to even give it a try. One of the Crisis Center’s programs is a food bank that serves over 4,000 people each month. “The work we do is no laughing matter,” they say. “What we do is very serious.

Food 196

Food Public and Nonprofit Management Production Values 196

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?” We will be able to point out and document what we have done and ask for increased funding to do more, such as work on some public arts projects. Looking forward to implementing some important tasks in 2025!

Nonprofit governance and management 59

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Food Collaborations 59

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Image credit: cottonbro studio on pexels.com Nonprofits faced significant workforce shortages last year, continuing a years-long trend that has left the nonprofit sector in a “crisis” that is hurting the individuals and communities they serve. When nonprofits cannot hire enough employees to provide vital services, the public suffers.

Governance 133

Governance Recruitment Nonprofits Health 133

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MARCH 10, 2023

How to Start with Nonprofit Influencer Marketing in 2023 Want to make good use of the power of influencer marketing to promote your nonprofit, charity or social enterprise? Top Tier Influencers Typically public figures with extremely high reach, with anywhere between 750k-1M+ fans across all platforms. We want to help.

Non-Profits 145

Non-Profits Marketing Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management 145

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 22, 2019

Ash Bruxvoort Welcome to the latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! Ash Bruxvoort coordinates communications for the Women, Food and Agriculture Network. I also manage the Plate to Politics program, which teaches women in our network leadership skills that will help them run for office.

Communication 139

Communication Agriculture Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 139

NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 24, 2025

Editors note: This piece is from Nonprofit Quarterly Magazine s winter 2024 issue, Health Justice in the Digital Age: Can We Harness AI for Good? When I was going to prescribe a medication, she said she didnt even have the money to buy food for her children, let alone expensive medicines. Image Credit: Dall-E by OpenAI.

Health 87

Health Public and Social Policy Medical Public and Nonprofit Management 87

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

Public and Nonprofit Management 138

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Activism Advertising 138

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

The same question came up this morning at the Nonprofit Marketing in 2011 workshop I did this morning for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. You’ve heard that any publicity is good publicity. In 2010 we saw what many nonprofiteers and marketers are calling “the year of social media for social good.” Thanks, Cheryl!

Fundraising 184

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Ethics 184

Selfish Giving

MAY 26, 2021

Joining us on Thursday, June 3rd at 2pm EDT is Lauren Lawson-Zilai , Senior Director of Public Relations & National Spokesperson for Goodwill Industries International. Does your nonprofit blog? This is as important for nonprofits as it is for businesses. Brain Food 1. The Cause Docs are back! ???? This is hilarious.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing Food 130

Selfish Giving

JANUARY 5, 2022

Did you get a free ride home via public transit on New Year's Eve ? This is a great thread on how to get more media coverage for your nonprofit. Opinion: Nonprofit brands can't be truly accessible until audio is part of the plan. Corporate Relations Manager, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program , ($56,300) 3.

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Marketing Marketing Homelessness 130

Selfish Giving

JUNE 2, 2021

Join the Cause Docs Tomorrow, June 3rd at 2pm EDT as Lauren Lawson-Zilai , Senior Director of Public Relations & National Spokesperson for Goodwill Industries International, will be answering your questions on how to identify and work with influencers. So why do nonprofit use language that is complex, wordy and imprecise? ??

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Children Food Associations 130

Selfish Giving

AUGUST 9, 2023

Here are four things that caught my eye and how nonprofits should respond. Nonprofits must do everything possible to help companies operate efficiently and effectively. The nonprofit that helps the most may get the most. ✅ Environmental sustainability, K-12 education, and food insecurity are the top priority areas (Page 8). .

Environmental 130

Environmental Public and Nonprofit Management Food Education 130

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 24, 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. – I print fliers for an upcoming food fair. to 4:00 p.m.

Communication 120

Communication Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising Nonprofits 120

Selfish Giving

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Is your nonprofit hiring summer interns for its communications or media team? She's a junior at the George Washington University majoring in journalism and mass communication and minoring in public health. Why Clubhouse is a gold mine for marketers and entrepreneurs [and nonprofits??] Brain Food 1. We don't ghost you."

Public and Nonprofit Management 130

Public and Nonprofit Management Children Foundations Universities 130

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 2, 2023

Writing a nonprofit mission statement can feel like an intimidating task. A nonprofit mission statement isn’t supposed to include everything you do. Unfortunately, most nonprofits have long, verbose mission statements that pack in every single thing they do, using lots of long words and jargon. Well, good news!

Food 105

Food Entrepreneurship Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 105

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.

Communication 126

Communication Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 126

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

A food-related event usually entails a few individuals sitting around and eating a meal served on-site at the location. Cooking classes have a broad appeal because they attract not just gourmet food, but also individuals who want to learn new skills. The current state of public gatherings has only accelerated this trend.

Fundraising 137

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management 137