Ann Green

AUGUST 27, 2024

Although nonprofits and businesses seem different, they share many similarities. Discover lessons nonprofits can learn from their for-profit counterparts here. Certain strategies apply to organizations in both industries—and nonprofits can experience major benefits from following in the footsteps of certain successful businesses.

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Nonprofit governance and management Charitable Organizations Nonprofits Production 154

Selfish Giving

APRIL 10, 2017

Also on the chopping block are big donations to nonprofits. According to Engage for Good , an industry group that helps companies and causes engage consumers and employees around social issues, large checkout fundraisers like Kmart's raise hundreds of millions of dollars for nonprofits. "We 2016 America’s Charity Checkout Champions.

Retail 213

Retail Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 213

Bloomerang

APRIL 29, 2021

So much is going on in the world outside of the realm of nonprofit board service. It is no wonder some boards are finding it difficult to be productive due to this bickering, eye-rolling, microaggressions, bias, silence, or absence. Now more than ever, it is time to check ourselves, and even nonprofit boards.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Culture Nonprofits 107

Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Here are the tactical steps you must take to starting a nonprofit. . Establish initial governing documents and policies. .

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Momentum Nonprofit Partners

MARCH 3, 2023

The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference + Catalyst Awards will offer a keynote address + 12 breakout sessions The Mid-South Nonprofit Conference returns for its 5th year and aims to address barriers, solutions, and best practices within the nonprofit sector.

Public and Social Policy 108

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 31, 2024

Image credit: Matthew Baliga and PNW Production on Pexels This is the third article in NPQ ’s series, Just Transition: Liberating Finance to Build a Better World. To transform the financial landscape, we must position our traditions and values front and center. Moonsoon Fund, where Gloshay focuses her energies, has similar ambitions.

Finance 133

Finance Food Agriculture Governance 133

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 16, 2021

They purchase from companies that align with their values. . B2B companies are starting to understand the value of corporate social responsibility. That will build trust with the clients sharing the same values and inspire them to choose you over your competitors. One of their top priorities is eco-friendliness.

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Marketing Marketing Environmental Participation and motivation 140

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 106

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 106

Nonprofit Megaphone

MAY 6, 2023

Nonprofit organizations are an essential part of our society, providing crucial services and support to those in need. However, running a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills and knowledge, particularly when it comes to governing the organization. Behind every successful nonprofit is a well-run board of directors.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 22, 2023

Image Credit: Anders Norrback Bornholm on unsplash.com In a report published last year for Just Futures , an investment advisory firm that seeks to encourage “values-based investing,” Anand Jahi indicates that the amount of money invested on Wall Street totals $71.4 But first: what is meant by “impact investing” anyway?

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Nonprofit governance and management Non-Profits Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management 93

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As discussions about ESG become more and more polarized—while progressive politicians push for aggressive regulations, billionaires like Elon Musk call it a “scam” and nonprofits accuse businesses of greenwashing—leaving consumers increasingly confused. However, the problem goes beyond this polarization.

Social Enterprise 126

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

APRIL 27, 2023

In contrast, a 2017 report found that only 5 percent of nonprofits were using artificial intelligence, and only 28 percent of nonprofits were using data for predictive or prescriptive purposes. The public sector isn’t much different. In the private sector, market forces drive investment in data to stay competitive.

Public and Social Policy 107

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development 107

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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Nonprofit governance and management Governance Leadership Nonprofits 91

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: A Deep and Sincere Caring About the Nonprofit’s Mission The most important “quality” in a board member would be a real and heartfelt caring about the mission/goal of the nonprofit they will be involved with. Everything else can be taught.

Ethics 104

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 104

The Kindful Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If the problem you are trying to solve or the need you are addressing isn’t a quick fix but instead long range, ongoing and/or escalating, you might consider forming your own nonprofit. In this post, we’ll review frequently asked questions about starting a nonprofit and nine key steps to get your own organization up and running.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Governance 105

Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Like a balloon that you inflate and let the air escape from, your nonprofit isn’t going to look the same after. Others redefined personal and professional values.

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Nonprofit governance and management Universities Education Education 105

Nonprofit Fixer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Keep the plates spinning Have you ever thought about starting and running a nonprofit? Are you considering applying for or accepting a role as a nonprofit executive director (ED) or CEO? If you have ever been curious about nonprofit leadership, you probably have wondered what a nonprofit executive or CEO does.

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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 leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

Nonprofit Leadership 120

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 120

Stanford Social Innovation Review

MAY 2, 2024

The leaders of a nonprofit community garden want to help residents move up the value chain by selling food products from their homes, but state law restricts food production to commercial kitchens or farms. Changing the law will require lobbying strategies, connections to policy makers, and legal expertise.

Collaborations 123

Collaborations Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management 123

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

APRIL 9, 2012

If you are promoting a cause (or even a product), it needs to resonate with what people already seek. Remember: Don’t tell someone to value your cause. Show how it relates to their values. Most leaders - whether from governments, companies and nonprofits - are seen as falling short.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Let’s take a look at some possibilities: (1) Start a memorial fund with an existing nonprofit, (2) Contribute time and expertise to a program at an existing nonprofit; (3) Work with a fiscal agent, (4) Start a local chapter of a national nonprofit, and (5) Start your own nonprofit.

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Nonprofit governance and management Philanthropy Nonprofits Finance 107

Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The local paradox is important because local social networks are increasingly filling the gaps left behind by struggling local institutions—disappearing civic associations, dying local media, and hollowed-out state and local governments.

Nonprofit governance and management 99

Nonprofit governance and management Governance Participation and motivation Values 99

Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

A lack of standardized demographic data not only hinders our collective work to create a more equitable sector; it also requires nonprofits to take time away from their mission-driven work to respond to disparate requests by funders for this information. Watch the video clip “How do we work better with nonprofits?

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Nonprofit governance and management Technology Production Collaborations 98

The Charity CFO

JANUARY 17, 2022

If you’re like most nonprofit leaders, you’re not researching nonprofit accounting basics to satisfy your curiosity. with this overview of nonprofit accounting basics. . What is nonprofit accounting? The basic accounting principles for nonprofit organizations are the same as accounting for for-profit companies. .

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Nonprofit Accountability Non-Profits Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

Nonprofit governance and management 120

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 120

NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 12, 2023

Organizations that work in organizational and leadership development (aka capacity building) not only support the nonprofit sector, but shape it. Those who seek to “build the capacity” of nonprofit organizations must reflect critically on who is being served and toward what ends. Their work must be grounded in values of social justice.

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Nonprofit governance and management Organizational Development Leadership Governance 103

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2023

nonprofits, according to the National Council of Nonprofits. Consent agendas are a common practice among governing bodies. Nonprofits should consult legal counsel to ensure their consent agenda complies with any legal or regulatory requirements. This promotes accountability and good governance within the organization.

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance Recruitment 81

NonProfit Quarterly

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the early days of digital transformation, the primary focus was improving products, processes, and employee relations. A Window of Opportunity During COVID-19, I worked as a food co-op general manager on the front lines. It swiftly became clear that we were going to have to launch the online stores we had been putting off.

Retail 106

Retail Technology Production Agriculture 106

Nonprofit Megaphone

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations search for ways to cut costs in a down economy. Why Marketing Matters to Nonprofit Organizations. Donors and volunteers are the lifeline of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations have weathered multiple depressions and recessions over the years. It comes down to perspective.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

MARCH 5, 2024

Over the past 30 years, it has made substantial improvements in the living conditions and social status of people with disabilities due to rapid economic growth, administrative and legislative actions, and the dedicated efforts of nonprofit organizations that champion the disability community.

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Nonprofit governance and management Nonprofit Administration and Development Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 100

NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The product of historic policies and practices that blocked Black people from gaining wealth while simultaneously creating pathways to wealth for white Americans , the issue continues to plague our country. Racial and gender wealth inequality is a longstanding American embarrassment. The legacy of such practices continues today.

Public and Social Policy 121

Public and Social Policy Governance Retail Finance 121

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 20, 2020

How to Train Your Nonprofit Team in 5 Easy & Effective Steps. Nonprofit training is a critical component of running a successful organization. Nonprofits hire for passion. That’s why the key to successful nonprofit growth is to find the perfect balance between passionate team members and mission experts.

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Nonprofit governance and management Universities Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofits 94

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Top Project Management Buzzwords You Need to Know in 2024 Communicate easier with colleagues. Learn industry terms, buzzwords and jargon most used in Project Management settings. Project management can seem like a daunting function to get right, and in many ways, it is. Check out these top Buzzwords.

Management 52

Management Values Manufacturing Governance 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

There are many new concepts launched on to the Salesforce’s latest DX platform, which enables better source control management, scripting, and continuous integration, which all makes things much easier for the developers. This will further facilitate big data management better.

Retail 98

Retail Production Healthcare Management 98

EveryAction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! Alliance Management Institute (AMI).

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Associations 77

Fundraising Coach

AUGUST 2, 2013

He has an amazing mind for nonprofits and a good sense of humor, as can be seen in this post. Being seduced by a consultant who claims to be able to acquire “higher value donors” and ending up getting too few donors to sustain your organization. Being so afraid of being called a micromanager that you don’t manage enough.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JULY 17, 2024

Valor y Cambio (Value and Change)—a solidarity economy project headed by Frances Negrón-Muntaner , a Columbia University professor—is one example. It gained ground in 1897, becoming an autonomous state , followed by the Spanish Empire granting a Puerto Rican currency valued equally to the US dollar.

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