NonProfit Leadership Center

AUGUST 7, 2023

Tina James​ Senior Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility, Florida Blue Tina James, the senior manager of corporate social responsibility at Florida Blue, is one of 20 outstanding professionals of color selected to participate in the Nonprofit Leadership Center’s 2023 Advancing Racial Equity on Nonprofit Boards Fellowship.

Nonprofit governance and management 244

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Race and Ethnicity 244

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

Yesterday we opened the annual Nonprofit Communications Trends Survey for 2013 and we already have about 200 responses. Participate in our survey (more than 1,200 nonprofits did last year) and you can request a free copy of the 2013 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, to be released in January. Nonprofit Training.

Disaster Relief 165

Disaster Relief Communication Participation and motivation Nonprofits 165

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 3, 2024

As an adoptee and a participant in her high school’s Early Learning Academy, she witnessed the struggles faced by pregnant high schoolers. Motivated by this, Ashley was determined to graduate from UCF and then create a supportive home for pregnant high schoolers and their children.

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

Blue Avocado

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Valuable board members have a true sense of fiduciary responsibility — making the organization stronger being the primary motivation — while keeping mission-focused to deliver quality services to its “customers.” Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. Your Voice Matters!

Ethics 110

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 110

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Be sure to talk about your event on social media and ask your peer-to-peer participants and supporters to share your event promotion posts on their social networks too. The idea of asking friends and family for money, even to support a cause that means the world to you, can be a scary proposition for your participants.

Participation and motivation 131

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Nonprofits 131

Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in addressing societal issues, providing essential services, advocacy, and support to those in need, and fostering community development. The problem: Self-serving motivations and apathy Board members are supposed to be the guiding force behind a nonprofit, providing oversight and support.

Participation and motivation 115

Participation and motivation Governance Ethics Nonprofits 115

Bloomerang

APRIL 10, 2025

This is your argument for why potential volunteers should consider working with your organization. Your case for support should detail the impact volunteers can have through their participation and the personal benefits of volunteering. Repeat donors Many nonprofit organizations strategize how to convert volunteers into donors.

Recruitment 56

Recruitment Participation and motivation Disaster Relief Activism 56

Candid

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This new vision has led nonprofit organizations to reconsider how to best leverage talent in a changing landscape. Forward-thinking nonprofits should create and budget for more fluid, project-based roles, and focus on fostering a culture where Autonomists and traditional employees can coexist.

Participation and motivation 64

Participation and motivation Health Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 64

Blue Avocado

JANUARY 7, 2025

At a time of a leadership transition, planned or unplanned, more and more organizations are using interim leaders (aka interims) to help the board address organizational challenges, large and small, that may have existed during the tenure of the previous leader.

Leadership 73

Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Culture Participation and motivation 73

Ann Green

AUGUST 16, 2017

Your donor profiles have useful information on your supporters’ geographic location and history with your organization that can be used to motivate them to volunteer at an upcoming event. most CRMs allow nonprofits to create custom fields where they can record information that’s specific to their nonprofit’s needs.

Management 140

Management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Communication 140

Dennis C Miller

JANUARY 2, 2023

How to Lead a Nonprofit Organization with DCM Associates As a nonprofit organization leader, it is essential to have the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage and guide your team toward achieving your mission. 5 Tips on How to Lead a Nonprofit Organization 1.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 52

The Charity CFO

MAY 9, 2024

When a life is led positively, then the consequence is impacting the community around them for good, and perhaps one of the main reasons individuals start nonprofit organizations. The overall theme between starting any form of business, for profit or nonprofits, is the motivation inside of someone and why exactly they want to do it.

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Social Enterprise Social Enterprise 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Branded Kits for Virtual Events With the growing popularity of virtual events, it’s possible to send out these branded kits to build unity and excitement in an organization. These kits leave a lasting impact and give the brand visibility since recipients with the kit post on social media and other people join and support the nonprofit.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Production 52

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 26, 2022

For example, you might send new donors information about your nonprofit’s history and mission—information that may not be relevant to share with your long-term supporters. Your local community can be a powerful source of support for your organization. Here are a few ways your nonprofit can better engage with your community: .

Participation and motivation 147

Participation and motivation Energy Retention Recruitment 147

Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

The sector missed a great opportunity with these listening sessions for Black non-profit leaders to share their hopes and dreams for their communities and the work of their organizations. A trust-based funding model should be the standard for grant awards to Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofit organizations.

Philanthropy 128

Philanthropy Non-Profits Participation and motivation Children 128

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Guest Post by Beth Kanter and Aliza Sherman, Co-Authors, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. As a marketing professional for a nonprofit organization, do you often feel that you need to work nights and weekends after a full day at the office to get results? Eastern (10 a.m.

Marketing 193

Marketing Marketing Energy Participation and motivation 193

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These professional programs can help you better understand top volunteer management tools and how they can be used to recruit, motivate, and appreciate your volunteers. Participating in volunteer holidays. To improve your volunteer programs use of technology, consider taking training courses. Offer positive, engaging experiences.

Public and Nonprofit Management 52

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation 52

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

After all, it’s a fierce competition on the employment market for both non-profit and for-profit organizations. alone participated in some kind of volunteering job making it a 25% of the country’s population. That being said, here are a few recruiting tips to attract top talents to your non-profit organization.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nonprofits know the advantages of in-person traditional fundraising. Holding regular gatherings of supporters and donors helps establish a sense of community within the nonprofit organization. They enable nonprofits to build their brand and inform newcomers of their mission.

Participation and motivation 113

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 113

Candid

JUNE 5, 2024

For nonprofit organizations, which often have to meet urgent needs with limited resources, the importance of well-designed learning materials cannot be overstated. Our self-paced course on digital storytelling can help you learn how to craft compelling narratives that captivate and motivate stakeholders. What’s resonating?

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Environmental Education Education 105

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

AUGUST 11, 2022

8 Ways Nonprofit Organizations Can Harness The Fundraising Power Of Twitch. Are you looking to host a Virtual Fundraising campaign for your Nonprofit? Twitch is also very useful for nonprofit organizations that are looking to raise money quickly for their charity projects. Have you ever considered Twitch?

Nonprofit Organizations 52

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Fundraising Fundraising 52

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2020

There’s strong competition among nonprofit organizations when it comes to fundraising in the U.S. million tax-exempt nonprofit organizations , and many have to compete for the attention of the public and donations. This proactive approach is often used in infomercials, motivating the audience to buy products again.

Participation and motivation 83

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Psychology Nonprofit Organizations 83

Nonprofit Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

So I wanted to follow up on two questions: What drives event participation and what are ideas for fun events? What drives event participation? They have a great five-point model to describe event participation. Similarly, many events use large corporate teams in which affinity to the corporation is the defining motivation.

Participation and motivation 80

Participation and motivation Non-Profits Activism Nonprofit Organizations 80

Ann Green

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Every donor is unique, with a different set of values, interests, and motivations that contribute to their desire to see your nonprofit succeed in accomplishing its mission. Whether they communicate it to you or not, donors want your organization to see them as individuals and value their contributions to your cause.

Public and Nonprofit Management 175

Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Values Communication 175

Fundraising Coach

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

While Nancy is among the 10% of Americans working within the nonprofit sector; she has never played an active role in raising resources for the shelter. Nancy, like many nonprofit employees, didn’t get the memo. You want to motivate an employee? Every employee within a nonprofit organization is a charitable fundraiser.

Nonprofit governance and management 104

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Nonprofits Education 104

Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization. Plus, nonprofit organizations can utilize these groups of passionate volunteers to help achieve goals in making the world a better and safer place. Boost donations.

Volunteerism 111

Volunteerism Volunteerism Participation and motivation Disaster Relief 111

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. Host interactive events: Consider organizing interactive events where participants need to work together to solve a puzzle or mystery. Make the process as seamless as possible.

Participation and motivation 105

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Activism 105

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JANUARY 10, 2017

Instead of simply staying at home or shopping, remind your network that they could participate in service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions. If your nonprofit doesn’t have something planned, consider promoting a local project. MLK Day—What Is the Legacy?

Culture 135

Culture Race and Ethnicity Participation and motivation Poverty 135

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

A successful peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising campaign requires thoughtful planning and a strong understanding of how to motivate your fundraisers to meet and exceed their goals. We purposely set a more conservative goal so that our staff could feel the motivating rush of achieving it, and then we could push to exceed the original goal.

Fundraising 126

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management 126

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Peer-to-peer fundraising (sometimes shortened to P2P fundraising) is a fundraising strategy in which individuals organize personal campaigns to raise money on behalf of a nonprofit organization. . Plus, you have motivated and loyal supporters on your side helping raise even more money for your cause! .

Fundraising 111

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 111

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 24, 2022

Suddenly they’ll be much more motivated to think about creative ways that the fundraising team may be able to get them the support they need. Including your team members in the financial budget process is critical to better nonprofit financial management. And when they don’t have enough money to meet their goals?

Management 98

Management Finance Participation and motivation Nonprofits 98

The Charity CFO

MARCH 24, 2022

Fraud losses in the charitable industry destroy an organization’s reputation, future financing opportunities, and capacity to carry out its mission. According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year. 3 Common Types of Fraud in Non-profits . 1: Corruption. Dishonest staff.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Non-Profits 98

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!

Nonprofit governance and management 130

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Leadership 130

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 15, 2024

A user persona is a profile that represents a specific audience group and includes information about their demographics, motivations, and interests. Crafting donor personas allows you to learn more about your supporters, their preferred communication channels, and their giving motivations. No nonprofit’s donors are identical.

Participation and motivation 130

Participation and motivation Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership Healthcare 130

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

JULY 3, 2023

7 Ways Crowdfunding Videos Can Help Nonprofit Campaigns Conclusie What are Crowdfunding Videos? A crowdfunding video is a short video created by a nonprofit organization to promote and support its fundraising efforts through online crowdfunding platforms. In this article What are Crowdfunding Videos?

Participation and motivation 98

Participation and motivation Nonprofits Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 98

Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

The targets of this survey were the donors to nonprofit organizations that utilize text-to-give platforms so it’s important to note that this survey does not take into account donors across other channels. What types of call to action are most effective in motivating donors to give via text?

Participation and motivation 69

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Foundations 69

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

If you’re struggling with your nonprofit board’s performance, check out my free board primer to Transform Your Board in 90 Days. Responsibility 1: Nonprofit Boards Set and Enforce Policy At the most basic level, boards are the governing body of the nonprofit organization.

Public and Social Policy 111

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Governance 111