NonProfit PRO

JUNE 14, 2023

A service club or organization is a voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works. Here are 12 ways service clubs can recruit and retain members.

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Recruitment Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofits 271

The Charity CFO

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Greg Miller, President and CEO of Penn-Mar Human Services, to discuss the critical issues of recruitment, retention, and strategic partnerships in the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 7, 2023

Nonprofits of all sizes must have a quality board of directors to survive and thrive in 2023. The demands, expectations and complexities of operating a nonprofit rely on a host of involved stakeholders to ensure nonprofit success. Here's how to do it.

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Recruitment Nonprofits 279

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Keeping pace with an increase in support is a great problem for nonprofits to have, whether youve surpassed your yearly fundraising goal earlier than expected or booked out your volunteer schedules. With more resources, your nonprofit can expand its programs and reach new mission-centric milestones.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 8, 2022

When evaluating the success of the nonprofit, a key variable is always the effectiveness of the nonprofit’s board membership. I have served as a volunteer on and consulted with a variety of boards throughout my career.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 24, 2023

Prest Texas Woman’s University A $15 million grant from the Doswell Foundation will go toward creating an aviation program at Texas Woman’s University to recruit and train more women to fly planes and address a shortage of pilots in the airline industry.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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Ann Green

MARCH 10, 2025

Your nonprofit needs a skilled, dedicated team to advance its mission. By Debbie Willis Every new employee brings passion, talent, and a fresh perspective to your nonprofit. However, recruiting and retaining these essential team members is not always easy. So, how do you foster this kind of environment?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By Sara Herschander A new study finds that half of nonprofit leaders say they can't find enough volunteers, a sharp contrast from two decades ago. At the same time, far more chief executives say volunteers help them become more efficient than felt that way in the past.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JULY 10, 2023

By Sara Herschander Nonprofits are still struggling to recruit workers and are being hit with higher-than-normal prices, despite signs that inflation is easing and the labor market is cooling down.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The best nonprofits are the ones that know the value of an employer brand communications plan. They understand a strategic plan can help attract and retain the top talent and avoid facing the current struggles of today’s competitive job market.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Partnerships between nonprofit organizations and for-profit companies to boost workplace volunteering and community impact can create significant value for both parties. Here are five takeaways from the 2024 Civic 50 Report that nonprofit leaders can leverage to expand or initiate successful corporate partnerships: 1.

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Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In the face of challenges in employee recruitment and retention in the nonprofit sector, here are ways you can attain career success.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Spending countless hours to recruit and train volunteers only to have up to half of them never engage again is a loss of time and resources. Here are a few strategies to achieve impactful nonprofit engagement. It is challenging to fully unlock volunteer potential.

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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. No matter what event format your nonprofit is considering, you will need to take key event planning steps to make your fundraising event a success. Collect donations from event tickets/participation.

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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.

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Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 98

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JULY 4, 2023

Recruiting top talent is crucial for any nonprofit organization, and your website is often the first point of contact between potential candidates and your organization. However, many nonprofits struggle to use their website effectively for recruitment. Nonprofit organizations are often driven by their mission and values.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 27, 2024

Prest Also, Price Philanthropies gave $10 million to accelerate training for mental-health professionals in California, and Girls Who Invest received $2 million to recruit more women and nonbinary people for careers in the investment-management industry.

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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. Do you have a board diversity matrix?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Here’s how nonprofits are using QR codes to engage their audiences effectively: Fundraising: From charity sweepstakes to crowdfunding campaigns, QR codes placed on postcards, flyers, or social media provide a conduit for instant participation.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 16, 2021

In this article, we continue the review of a board’s function, examine elements of weak boards to avoid, determine ways to recruit and retain great board members, plus understand the role of organizational mission.

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Candid

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A nonprofit is more like a public company than a private enterprise in that it’s governed by a board of directors as well as its executive team. That’s why setting up the board’s structures and bylaws with care is one of the most important things a nonprofit founder can do. How do I find board members?

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Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Law Non-Profits 114

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I was recently asked to explain nonprofit marketing at its most basic level. Many people in our sector answer this question by describing what I think of as communications: Creating and distributing content to people about the nonprofit and its issues. Sometimes donors give nonprofits money — We call that fundraising.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 14, 2025

Quality, dedicated nonprofit volunteers and skilled staff are the key to any successful mission. 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!

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Recruitment Charitable Organizations Community Development Production 85

Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Peter Drucker stressed the importance of strategic recruitment, emphasizing the need to select individuals based on their competencies, character, and dedication. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. But don’t stop at day one.

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Bloomerang

JULY 29, 2024

Nonprofit membership models are all around us. Lots of household nonprofit brands, like the AARP, ACLU, Girl Scouts, Human Rights Campaign, and the YMCA, use a membership model. Your nonprofit’s natural constituency is the community you work in every day. Solicit your current members for their recruitment ideas.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Image by Joel Muniz from Unsplash Idealist and VolunteerMatch, two nonprofits dominant in the space of digital volunteer recruitment, are merging, according to an announcement this week.

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NonProfit Leadership Center

MARCH 6, 2023

Here at the Nonprofit Leadership Center, we believe spring is the perfect time to make plans for your personal and professional development. Writer Leo Tolstoy once said that “spring is the time of plans and projects.” We’ve launched 17 (yes, 17!!!!) REGISTER NEW! HINT: It’s more than just having a DEI statement.]

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 30, 2023

[…] Explain exactly what’s required and when. Be up front — let them know that you’ll ask them to step down if they find they can’t do the work the position […]

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NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 6, 2024

As an organization that impacts many lives and communities, your nonprofit has a responsibility to form a team that can efficiently and effectively serve its beneficiaries and stakeholders. Incorporating inclusive language into your interview materials can help you connect with more candidates and make them feel valued by your nonprofit.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Whether youre bolstering a volunteer force to get out the vote for an election or recruiting for an upcoming fundraising event, social media can mobilize new and existing volunteers for your cause. Moreover, remember that theres strength in numbers when recruiting and managing volunteers. Thats where short-form content comes in.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 98

The Charity CFO

MARCH 12, 2025

If your nonprofit isnt engaging corporate partners, youre leaving money, volunteers, and long-term support on the table. But too many nonprofits miss out. Why Nonprofits Should Care Corporate volunteer programs like this exist everywhere, but they need nonprofits to partner with. The corporate world is changing.

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Volunteerism Volunteerism Culture Finance 95

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

JULY 9, 2021

It’s Friday which means it’s time for the most helpful articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of nonprofit marketing and fundraising. It’s time for Mixed Links… Here is The Beginners Guide to Diversity Recruiting. Nonprofit Training for You…. Learn more and get your All-Access Pass.

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Big Duck

JUNE 5, 2024

Nonprofit hiring woes? Leverage your nonprofit brand to attract passionate candidates aligned with your mission. Supercharge your recruitment strategy now!

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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. Before you start making Asks, you have to assemble your Board, recruit your initial volunteers, set up an accounting system, establish a website, and tackle a few other tasks.

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Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I was recently asked to explain nonprofit marketing at its most basic level. Many people in our sector answer this question by describing what I think of as communications: Creating and distributing content to people about the nonprofit and its issues. Sometimes donors give nonprofits money — We call that fundraising.

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Amy Eisenstein

JANUARY 11, 2023

It’s clearly time to recruit more board members, although your friend may have a hard time getting them past the president. Shelley – I think these are two separate issues. First, you may need a strongly worded letter from a lawyer to encourage the board president step down.

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