NonProfit Leadership Center

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Starting a nonprofit organization is a huge undertaking. million nonprofits in the United States all competing for the same attention, volunteers and resources, it’s important to ask yourself critical questions before embarking on the journey to start a new nonprofit. With more than 1.5 With more than 1.5

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, Tracy Kamen, a passionate Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP), is creating a positive impact around the world. In this exclusive interview with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, Tracy shares her story and valuable advice for anyone dreaming of a career making a difference.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. 9 Top Nonprofit Leadership Skills 1.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 31, 2024

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is excited to share the commencement of the April CNP Cohort for the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Professional Track program. This group of dedicated nonprofit leaders have begun their six-month journey, participating in one of only four cohorts offered annually.

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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.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

Overhead is defined as a “percentage of a charity’s expenses that goes to administrative and fundraising costs” (Guidestar, 2014). The Overhead Myth is created when donors believe that nonprofits should keep these overhead expenses below a certain percentage of the nonprofit’s total expenditures – usually no more than 15 to 20 percent.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 2, 2024

Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. However, even organizations with a long history of impact must continue to evolve, adapt, and innovate to remain effective and relevant in a rapidly changing world. Not sure where to even start?

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

It was here that she crossed paths with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly named American Humanics) and CNP credential, a program that would forever alter her career. ” Her dedication and passion caught the organization’s attention, and they created a fundraising role specifically for Ashley.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

join the Nonprofit Leadership Center for a nonprofit training class or certificate program in the new year. These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. Money & Mission: How Fundraisers Can Build Stronger Relationships With Finance — February 16. January 2023.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MAY 1, 2023

The M+R Benchmarks Study is an annual report that highlights the latest nonprofit data and trends in digital fundraising and marketing. The study looks at billions of emails and SMS messages, millions of website visits and thousands of social media posts from hundreds of nonprofits (215 in the most recent report to be exact).

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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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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

APRIL 24, 2024

Your nonprofit has plenty of responsibilities to manage , from planning fundraising events to organizing community programs. For example, if you’re hosting a golf fundraiser for major donors, you might ask country clubs to sponsor your event by allowing you to use their golf courses for free. Did you enjoy this story?

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 13, 2023

Struggling with your confidence in any role, including work in nonprofit organizations, can impact your performance, happiness and overall approach to your career. I believe imposter syndrome is pervasive and could be the greatest threat to nonprofit leadership. Is imposter syndrome different in nonprofit work?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

During that time he’s come to find that it’s not all roses with nonprofit leadership in our sector. Building upon his research, he developed the Nonprofit Sector Leadership Report 2016. One of the most important assets in nonprofit leadership is a well-trained board.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Note: You may have seen the term matching gifts before—be aware that these are a different form of fundraising (employer-sponsored matches of individual gifts) than structured grants from a funding organization. Get nonprofit tips and tools delivered right to your inbox by joining The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Newsletter.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 27, 2024

However, while individuals may find learning in these areas difficult, nonprofit organizations have no excuse to halt their learning journey. Whether it’s embracing cutting-edge technology or staying ahead of the latest trends, someone at your organization can guide you. Adapting to these rapidly advancing fields is challenging!

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Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This new vision has led nonprofit organizations to reconsider how to best leverage talent in a changing landscape. Autonomists are willing to step in and take on various needs, alleviating some of the “capacity” constraints that plague many nonprofit teams.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 9, 2023

In some cases, particularly nonprofit organizations, simply do not have the financial means to pay their interns. Over the past couple of years, the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance helped to make these unpaid internships more accessible by offering the Career Development Award.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 16, 2024

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are making waves in the nonprofit sector, and for good reason. These tools hold the potential to help nonprofit organizations do a lot of good in their communities, as they can be used for everything from taking notes in meetings to identifying new donor prospects.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 15, 2023

We’ll break down the benefits of developing a planned giving program into four key categories: financial stability, donor appeal and access, donor relations, and fundraising potential. It’s important to note that these significant financial benefits of planned giving come with relatively little expense compared to other forms of fundraising.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 31, 2023

Identifying prospective donors is a crucial first step toward building a successful fundraising program. With data analysis tools and techniques, your nonprofit can approach prospect research strategically, allowing you to target the right people and build meaningful relationships with them over time. The answer lies in data.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Empowering Nonprofits For nonprofit organizations, Giving Tuesday represents a golden opportunity to connect with a global audience. By participating in Giving Tuesday, nonprofits can amplify their reach and enhance their fundraising efforts. Consider all aspects, from outreach methods to messaging and logistics.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 23, 2024

That’s one of the reasons why it’s so valuable for nonprofits to invest in a comprehensive learning management system (LMS) dedicated to nonprofit organizations. Especially during the present climate, nonprofit learning management systems can provide an online platform for previously in-person training opportunities.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2009

Heather Carpenter at Nonprofit Leadership 601 has posted the current edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival on nonprofit leadership issues. Check it out for posts on how nonprofit organizations are dealing with change, turning around their organizations, and more.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 10, 2024

For nonprofits, direct mail appeals remain crucial—it allows you to engage supporters personally and earn their backing for fundraisers and other initiatives. Whether your team is new to direct mail appeals or needs a refresher, hosting a dedicated training session can elevate your marketing and fundraising efforts.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

While businesses may use programmatic advertising to acquire a certain number of new customers or promote a new product, nonprofits can leverage this marketing tactic to: Raise awareness for their causes. Promote fundraising events. Increase donations. Recruit volunteers. Did you enjoy this story?

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Nonprofit Fixer

JANUARY 14, 2025

When people think about making change in the world, most people jump to the idea of starting or leading a nonprofit organization. But there is actually a wide range of tax vehicles and statuses that people use to accomplish their social change goalsincluding nonprofit organizations and different types of for-profit businesses.

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The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

Common challenges a nonprofit might face when collecting data include: Limited resources: Purchasing software or digging through data insights can strain resources, and many nonprofit organizations worry they don’t have the money or time to use data. There are many ways to put data to use effectively in your organization.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 9, 2024

As your team develops the core skills needed for marketing, you’ll find you have more success in other areas of your operations, like fundraising. Each supporter plays a crucial role in helping your organization reach its goals. The last thing you want is for them to think your organization views them as human ATMs.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

This is why many nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers to help them pull off events—because volunteers can put in the work behind the scenes to help your team offer an unforgettable experience that also pulls in donations for your cause. One of the best ways to thank your volunteers is to write and send thank-you letters.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your nonprofit had a successful year organizing fundraising campaigns , hiring new employees, and expanding awareness of your cause. All registered tax exempt nonprofits are required to file their annual taxes. There are three types of Form 990s for nonprofit organizations, and an additional form for private foundations.

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Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 26, 2017

As much as I love to do in-person leadership and fundraising trainings , sometimes you just can't get to them. Webinars on Leadership and Fundraising. Nonprofit Leadership Goal-Setting. Nonprofit Leadership Storytelling. Fundraising for Nonprofit Ministry.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Knowing about their hobbies can help you create events and fundraising opportunities that align with their interests. Participating in local networking events hosted by businesses, associations, or other nonprofit organizations can help you connect with professionals in other sectors. Interests or hobbies. Active readers?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 5, 2010

Have you ever looked around at other nonprofit organizations and wondered what makes them so succesful? . Whatever it is that looks good to you, there are reasons why some organizations are more successful than others. In almost every case, it boils down to leadership.

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 15, 2024

In today’s fundraising landscape, your nonprofit’s website is more important than ever for facilitating the donor journey. It’s simple—online giving rose from almost 8% of total giving in 2022 to over 12% in 2023 for the average nonprofit. Community members who’ve been impacted by your mission or helped by your organization.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Author Mary Diegert shares nonprofit grant proposal budgeting tips, and a road map for overcoming the challenges of calculating the revenue and expense numbers that will populate your one-page budget. Fundraising & Grants Is it a pleasure to support your nonprofit or a hassle?

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