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Leadership Marketing Public and Nonprofit Management 
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
DECEMBER 23, 2024
A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising effort designed to raise a significant amount of money for a nonprofit within a set timeframe. It typically combines major gifts, public contributions, and planned giving to achieve financial goals that advance a nonprofit’s mission. Public phase. Kick-off phase.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 28, 2024
As a nonprofit professional, you understand that investing in your staff is the best way to develop your organization. While some skills are innate, many nonprofit management skills can be taught. That makes it a critical investment for any nonprofit looking to achieve long-term success.
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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!
Affnetz
APRIL 16, 2024
Corporate Sponsorships for Nonprofits | A Guide to Grow Nonprofits/ By Bala Guntipalli Introduction to Nonprofit Board Management Software: Technology has become an integral part of our lives, changing the way we do business and manage organizations.
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Affnetz
MAY 21, 2024
Camp Management Software | How to Run a Successful Camp / By Bala Guntipalli Introduction: In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the world of summer STEAM camps, exploring the benefits, planning strategies, and the role of camp management software in ensuring a successful and memorable experience for both campers and organizers.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 3, 2016
In just a few weeks, we will kick off our latest Nonprofit Marketing Accelerator – Becoming a Thought Leader and Media Darling. Mary Alice Holley of BC/DC Ideas shares some tips on becoming a thought leader and what being media savvy can do for your nonprofit. Establishing thought leadership can be on your own terms too.
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The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 9, 2025
ByJackie Sue Griffin The nonprofit world isnt what it used to be. To thrive during 2025, nonprofits must create workplaces where employees feel connected to the mission and see clear opportunities for growth. Your nonprofits brand isnt just about marketing; its about showing potential hires what makes your organization special.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Impact measurement, or impact measurement and management (IMM), is a new focus area in the nonprofit community. This means thinking beyond your nonprofit’s day-to-day work and instead focusing on the lasting effects your programs, services, and interventions have on those you serve.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 2, 2012
Being a nonprofit marketer can be an overwhelming experience. Nancy recently released The Nonprofit Marketing Wisdom Guide 2012 at GettingAttention.org which contains tested, proven strategies shared by nonprofit marketers, consultants and fundraisers from around the world. WiL Power Challenge. #22.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Pacific), I’m teaching a brand-new webinar called How to Measure Your Nonprofit’s Marketing Success. But I’ll start the webinar by talking about the three elements that your organization really should have in place BEFORE you can do anything serious with marketing measurement: Strategy, Leadership, and Learning.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
APRIL 3, 2025
While nonprofits can and should buck the overhead myth , theres still some logic in it. However, these fundraisers are also a major commitment for your nonprofit, and you shouldnt host one without understanding why and how these campaigns function. One short-term, low-cost fundraiser is a crowdfunding campaign.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 11, 2021
Kimberly Zhang recently published How To Be Successful In Leadership As an Introverted Leader , and here is a summary of what she shared: Focus on Your Strengths. Not all introverts have an abhorrence to public speaking. But now we know so much more about introverts and how they (we) think. Break Out of Your Comfort Zone.
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Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 23, 2019
The 2019 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report found that the most successful nonprofit communicators were putting significantly more emphasis on content marketing than less effective organizations. Clearly, nonprofits have some work to do to embrace content marketing fully and to get the most out of this strategy.
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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 Alliance
JULY 2, 2024
Established nonprofit organizations play a vital role in addressing social issues, driving positive change, and enriching communities. In this article, we explore the seven stages of development that established nonprofits often navigate as they strive for excellence in advancing their mission and serving their constituents.
NonProfit Leadership Center
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The Nonprofit Leadership Center (NLC) is pleased to announce that Michelle M. As a passionate member of the NLC board since 2021 and a public accountant in the Tampa Bay area since 1994, Michelle brings deep expertise in auditing and financial management to the organization and nonprofit sector. She lives in St.
NonProfit Leadership Center
AUGUST 7, 2023
Even though that number has increased over the years, she continued to see a lack of representation at the C-suite and senior leadership levels of organizations. "I I know there are individuals like me who are qualified to be in leadership positions in the community. I found myself constantly asking why they weren't there.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 12, 2015
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. Would YOU like to be featured in this series? She tweets from @LaurenLLawson. timeframe.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
According to recent volunteer statistics , volunteers represent a significant one-third of the nonprofit workforce. But volunteer management isn’t just about recruiting volunteers and telling them what to do. Look out for volunteers with exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 18, 2024
For nonprofits, annual reports play an important role in maintaining both financial transparency and donor trust. As the name implies, most organizations create and publish these reports once a year, making them a staple that any nonprofit professional could benefit from brushing up on. Choose annual report components to include.
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?
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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
JANUARY 3, 2023
One of the best ways to maximize your ROI on outreach is to cultivate your digital presence through marketing. While digital marketing is usually associated with the for-profit world, your social impact organization has just as much to gain from having a strong online identity. Collaborate with nonprofit influencers.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 23, 2024
How can nonprofits convince stakeholders to invest in capacity building? Capacity building is whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future. What can I do?
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JULY 7, 2016
Are you frequently called by the media, and asked to contribute to publications or to speak at events? Join us for a FREE WEBINAR: Thought Leadership for Nonprofits: Marketing to Build Your Authority and Share Expertise. The roles of speaking, blogging, and other forms of content marketing in thought leadership.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 10, 2025
While your team might have the right nonprofit management skills , they can only do so much on their own. Your tools are the foundation of your nonprofits operations. To help you out, we will cover six essential tools every nonprofit should have in 2025. They help you streamline tasks, reduce manual errors, and cut costs.
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Bloomerang
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofits supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. – Source New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. – Source New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement.
The NonProfit Times
JANUARY 6, 2025
TrueSense Marketing, the national direct response fundraising firm based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, promoted executive vice presidents Marcy Auman and Shawn Reed to co-presidents. It sets up TrueSense to ensure success for our nonprofit clients — which we have brought them for decades — for decades to come.
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NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JANUARY 3, 2024
In the world of nonprofit professionals, there are those whose stories inspire, uplift, and ignite a passion for positive change. Ashley Baker, CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ), is one of these individuals. A Bold Move Ashley’s path to the nonprofit sector was a winding one.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
APRIL 29, 2015
If you are a nonprofit communicator, odds are you are fighting the Curse of Knowledge in your organization in some way, most likely because your program experts and long-time staff have it. It can lead to a warped perspective about how the public views, or should view, your issues. Managing the Curse of Knowledge. I get it now.”
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
SEPTEMBER 15, 2011
When I sat in a room of public relations officers for colleges and universities and suggested that, in certain situations, they might want to let their students know about events happening on a rival campus across town, they all looked at me like I was a complete idiot. OK, that’s a little harsh, but some of you need a wake-up call.
NonProfit Quarterly
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Image credit: Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels Eighty-two percent of nonprofits say they’re using artificial intelligence (AI), with financial tasks being the most commonly reported use. The next most common use of AI, cited by 36 percent of nonprofits, was for program optimization and impact assessment.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 27, 2024
As a dedicated nonprofit professional, you understand the critical role of continuous learning in the field. The nonprofit sector is dynamic, shaped by technological advancements, ever-evolving trends, and shifts in marketing and public relations strategies. This is where nonprofit professional development comes in.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
AUGUST 31, 2023
In the nonprofit world, donor-advised funds are on everyone’s minds as they continue to gain popularity with supporters. But what exactly are donor-advised funds, and why should you care as a nonprofit professional ? The donor then “advises” their DAF provider by requesting for grants to go to specific nonprofits or causes.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
AUGUST 6, 2014
Diane Greenhalgh joins us again with some more great ideas on creating content for your nonprofit. On this blog and in her webinars and book, Kivi talks about how you should try to become your community’s favorite nonprofit because research has shown that people give two-thirds of their charitable donations each year to one favorite charity.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
MARCH 31, 2022
Earlier this week, I described the air travel metaphor for nonprofit communications and marketing I have been using with coaching clients. The same is true in nonprofit communications work, as hard as that may be to accept. Not every program that your nonprofit operates needs or deserves the same level of communications support.
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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. Our job as nonprofit executives is to equip our boards with tools and skills for being our ambassadors out and about in the community.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
JUNE 3, 2024
Nonprofit organizations are pivotal in driving social change, tackling systemic issues, and supporting marginalized groups. To foster sustainable and equitable progress, it’s crucial to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of nonprofit operations.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 29, 2024
Nonprofit organizations often operate on shoestring budgets, with every dollar being stretched to its limit to fulfill the organization’s mission. Yet the lifeblood of any nonprofit is its people – the passionate volunteers and hard-working staff who dedicate their time, energy, and talents to making a positive impact.
Nonprofit Marketing Guide
JANUARY 18, 2012
Guest Post by Sherry Kirschenbaum, Media Manager at United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ. As senior writer/media manager at United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ (also known as UJC MetroWest), I am using the “mother” of all calendars, Chase’s Calendar of Events , to drive content for our monthly e-newsletter.
165 Getting Attention
AUGUST 2, 2011
Nonprofit Management 101 is a practical, comprehensive handbook for marketers like you, introducing you to key practices throughout your organization. Topics covered include: Leadership and Strategic Planning. Marketing, Public Relations, and Events. Legal and Financial Management. Technology, Web 2.0
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.
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Anedot
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to our mission, have demonstrated success in nonprofit administration and the ability to inspire and lead a largely volunteer-driven organization. IT, communications/marketing, finance, administrative support). Monitor financial performance and ensure the organization’s fiscal health.
NonProfit Leadership Alliance
MAY 23, 2023
In addition to raising necessary funds for your cause, you might host a fundraiser to accomplish the following goals: Raise awareness and educate the public about issues related to animal rights. In exchange, offer sponsors recognition on marketing materials or at the event. Plan the logistics.
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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Volunteers are some of your nonprofits most valuable supporters, dedicating their time and talents to further your mission. Conduct prospect research to identify individuals based on wealth indicators and/or their level of dedication to your nonprofit. They also represent a prime group of potential donors.
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