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

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 208

Ann Green

AUGUST 11, 2020

Pandemic or not, we still have seasons and fall is traditionally fundraising season for nonprofit organizations. You can also use this for fundraising campaigns at other times of the year. You may have already set a goal for your year-end campaign in your 2020 fundraising plan and most likely that has changed.

Fundraising 185

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 185

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 13, 2022

These learning experiences will strengthen your skills and your nonprofit organization. To succeed in today’s competitive grant writing environment, fundraisers and nonprofit professionals must practice and master critical skills to develop winning proposals. January 2023. Certificate in Grant Writing.

Nonprofit governance and management 229

Nonprofit governance and management Finance Governance Culture 229

Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 1, 2023

You may have worked with a consultant before to design a fundraising campaign or tackle tech issues. Your nonprofit could also just be looking for a way to reach its larger organizational goals and seeking the stability that comes with employee retention before diving into larger projects.

Nonprofit Organizations 105

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Retention Law 105

EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Whether you’re a large nonprofit looking for different ways to amplify your mission or a small team trying to stretch your marketing dollars, it makes sense to first seek out free advertising for nonprofit organizations. Advertise your nonprofit on social media Brand recognition is super important for nonprofits!

Advertising 83

Advertising Recruitment Nonprofits Healthcare 83

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Nonprofit organizations tend to treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. But you need to spend just as much time thanking your donors as you do on fundraising. If this sounds impossible, find other staff or recruit volunteers to help you. donor relations fundraising writing thank you'

Recruitment 245

Recruitment Retention Communication Fundraising 245

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Keep your volunteer list engaged all year long Retaining the volunteers you have is almost always easier than recruiting new ones. One of the biggest mistakes that organizations make is ending their volunteer engagement soon after the state legislature declares sine die or adjourns indefinitely.

Recruitment 78

Recruitment Activism Nonprofits Collaborations 78

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JUNE 6, 2024

. “I knew I wanted to work with nonprofits since I was in high school,” she shares. Tracy’s journey as a fundraiser unfolded organically. From undergrad phone-a-thons to internships, she found herself at CCS Fundraising, a consulting firm, running capital campaigns.

Disaster Relief 246

Disaster Relief Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 246

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. Let’s begin! Actively market event volunteering opportunities.

Recruitment 192

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 192

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

While ChatGPT may be all the buzz, have you considered how it and other artificial intelligence tools could enhance your fundraising efforts ? For nonprofits, it’s proving to be a valuable resource for writing communications, deepening engagement with supporters, and fundraising.

Fundraising 141

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Technology 141

Ann Green

JUNE 15, 2015

In my last post I wrote about Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Direct Mail Some nonprofit organizations try to save money by cutting back on printing and mailing, but that could be a mistake if your donors prefer to hear from you by mail. Here’s what fundraising expert Tom Ahern recommends for your print newsletter.

Recruitment 198

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Organizations 198

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Attracting P2P Fundraisers: 5 Tips to Boost Your Results. P2P fundraising is an effective way to raise money and strengthen relationships, but it must start with a solid team of volunteers! Even as we begin wrapping up an incredibly challenging year for the nonprofit sector, there’s no time to rest. Learn more with our tips.

Recruitment 98

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation 98

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.

Retention 181

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 181

Ann Green

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Some nonprofit organizations are good at communicating with their donors, but many are not. Often the only times you hear from these organizations is when they’re asking for donations. Raising money is only part of the fundraising equation. Fundraising and recruitment. Thank your donors. This is crucial!

Communication 182

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 182

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

APRIL 29, 2020

As we continue to switch our fundraising, events, and work to digital platforms, don’t forget to keep your volunteers involved too. Your organization can provide that! On a national level, nonprofit organizations are desperately in need of funding, and there are a variety of bills in the works to provide that.

Recruitment 227

Recruitment Activism Communication Associations 227

Fundraising Coach

MARCH 16, 2015

4 Fundraising Questions for Your Board Chair. He can''t get them engaged in fundraising strategy or tactics. Every board meeting he reports the revenue numbers and the latest sexy fundraising ideas he''s come across. What are our fundraising asking styles? Four Fundraising Success Conditions. Asking Styles.

Fundraising 105

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Leadership 105

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.

Public and Social Policy 202

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 202

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

What if I told you that how you recruit peer-to-peer fundraisers and donors could be more efficient and result in more donations over time? . When you’re recruiting, are you considering how to get people who participated and gave to you the year before to come back and support you again? How to retain peer-to-peer fundraisers.

Retention 110

Retention Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 110

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

When we recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What is your biggest challenge in recruiting and retaining skilled staff or volunteers?” ” , once again, nonprofit leaders came through! It has been increasingly difficult to not only recruit and retain skilled staff, but just to get them to the interview process!

Recruitment 84

Recruitment Charitable Organizations Community Development Production 84

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Over the years, as we’ve spent more time on our phones and computers, peer-to-peer fundraising has become one of the core avenues through which individuals donate to and advocate for the nonprofits they love. What is peer-to-peer fundraising? . Types of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Peer-to-peer fundraising ideas.

Fundraising 104

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 104

Ann Green

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Some nonprofit organizations do a good job of communicating with their donors, but many do not. Often the only times you hear from organizations is when they’re asking for donations. Raising money is only part of the fundraising equation. Start big by looking at the entire year and then break it down by months and weeks.

Communication 162

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Fundraising 162

Care2

MAY 11, 2011

Road trips are an excellent platform for causes to tell important stories, engage volunteers, and fundraise in an innovative way. Road trips touch on so many different goals that organizations focus on that it’s hard to believe how few major nonprofits have embraced the road trip campaign strategy. Diverse Goals.

Recruitment 72

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Homelessness 72

Bloomerang

MAY 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on the support of their board members to achieve their missions. While many board members give freely and openly of their time and talents, getting board members to engage in fundraising can be challenging. Cultivate a better fundraising experience—for you and your donors.

Fundraising 108

Fundraising Fundraising Education Education 108

Ann Green

JANUARY 15, 2019

I sometimes wonder if nonprofit organizations are doing the best they can when they communicate with their donors. Some Observations From the Year-End Fundraising Season. This organization also sent a thank you letter about a week after I made the donation. Fundraising appeal dodgeball. Better is better.

Children 176

Children Recruitment Communication Fundraising 176

Ann Green

MARCH 11, 2021

Your nonprofit website is a valuable tool for modern fundraising. Not only is it the first place prospects look to learn more about your organization, it’s also where current supporters go for updates on your mission and to explore upcoming opportunities. Don’t let your nonprofit website fall to the wayside. Start small.

Advertising 225

Advertising Nonprofits Recruitment Health 225

Bloomerang

MAY 1, 2023

In fundraising, we look at the ability to raise funds, how many new donors we gained, how many donors gave again, and the performance of specific fundraising tactics. We partnered with the Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy to conduct our Fundraising Planning and Climate Report: Outlook for 2023.

Fundraising 94

Fundraising Fundraising Culture Leadership 94

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

As a result of COVID-19, it’s now more important than ever to actively engage your supporters and keep them up to date with your nonprofit’s latest happenings. With year-end fundraising campaigns quickly approaching, you want your nonprofit to be at the forefront of your supporters’ minds. Let’s dive in.

Activism 200

Activism Technology Recruitment Energy 200

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 24, 2015

Fundraising consultant Pamela Grow gives an example of being told to weed out donor data because the database the organization had was only free if it held less than 500 donor records. Nonprofit organizations tend to do a poor job of thanking their donors. Recruit volunteers to help, too. This is so important!

Non-Profits 154

Non-Profits Recruitment Retention Communication 154

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most nonprofits rely on a few annual fundraising events to bring in much-needed donations and to raise awareness for their cause. There are so many forms of fundraising events, from charity runs to fundraising festivals. These goals will help you plan your event with a specific objective and fundraising target in mind.

Recruitment 87

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Food 87

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 26, 2021

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design and communications firm specializing in nonprofit organizations to help them fundraise, educate, and promote membership and events through design solutions. Wheels of Love Branding and Recruitment. Jewish Federations of North America. ALYN Hospital.

Healthcare 137

Healthcare Recruitment Education Education 137

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2020

By Katie Casillas , director of marketing at GolfStatus.org , an event management platform specifically for golf fundraisers. There’s no doubt about it: A lot of time and effort goes into planning a golf event—any fundraising event for that matter. 5) Limited Sponsorship Opportunities that are Difficult to Sell.

Technology 102

Technology Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment 102

Ann Green

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Your donors want to hear from you and don’t just want to be blasted with fundraising appeals. You’ll often use several different channels when you send a fundraising appeal or promote an event. Fundraising and recruitment Be sure to add your fundraising campaigns to your communications calendar.

Communication 142

Communication Recruitment Homelessness Nonprofits 142

Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

If you are ready to turn your board around and increase their comfort level with fundraising, Sabrina Walker Hernandez will show you how! 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. You are worth it.

Fundraising 122

Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit governance and management 122

Ann Green

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Nonprofit organizations tend to treat thanking their donors as an afterthought. But you need to spend just as much time thanking your donors as you do on fundraising. Incorporate thanking your donors into your year-end fundraising campaign. Many of you are working on your year-end fundraising campaign.

Recruitment 155

Recruitment Fundraising Fundraising Communication 155

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. Recruit volunteers. Promote fundraising events. Increase donations. Segment your audience.

Advertising 130

Advertising Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Recruitment 130

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.

Nonprofit Organizations 59

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management 59

Ann Green

APRIL 26, 2023

It’s a lot How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? This is very common for fundraising campaigns and inviting people to events, as well as including a link to your email newsletter on your social media platforms. You’ll also want to send regular reminders for fundraising appeals and event invitations.

Food 174

Food Communication Recruitment Fundraising 174