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.

Governance 62

Governance Recruitment Nonprofit governance and management Fundraising 62

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.

Disaster Relief 111

Disaster Relief Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations Recruitment 111

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.

Public and Nonprofit Management 98

Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Recruitment Insurance 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. Marketing is all about communicating what’s called the “value exchange.”

Marketing 228

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Nonprofits 228

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. Highlight your mission and values. Showcase your team.

Recruitment 130

Recruitment Culture Values Nonprofits 130

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.

Civil Society 114

Civil Society Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 114

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?

Nonprofit governance and management 240

Nonprofit governance and management Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Governance 240

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. Marketing is all about communicating what’s called the “value exchange.”

Marketing 198

Marketing Marketing Recruitment Nonprofits 198

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. A major value proposition of social media is its two-way interface. Lets review how to best engage and connect with these audiences.

Public and Social Policy 98

Public and Social Policy Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Collaborations 98

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.

Recruitment 103

Recruitment Race and Ethnicity Collaborations Retention 103

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. Train Your Team on Implicit Bias Everyone, regardless of their conscious values, has implicit biases.

Recruitment 195

Recruitment Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofits Leadership 195

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.]

Nonprofit governance and management 288

Nonprofit governance and management Culture Leadership Nonprofits 288

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. A membership is a type of business plan where individuals pay a recurring fee—dues—to access the value an organization creates.

Recruitment 99

Recruitment Collaborations Nonprofits Environmental 99

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For nonprofit professionals, 2022 was another year of learning, adapting and innovating. During the past year, nonprofit leaders turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Financial Management for Nonprofits: The Role of the Nonprofit Finance Committee.

Public and Nonprofit Management 251

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Finance Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 251

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.

Nonprofits 98

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Foundations Homelessness 98

Ann Green

APRIL 12, 2023

Building public speaking skills can help you make a strong case to nonprofit donors and other audiences. When you build confidence as a public speaker, you can become a more effective fundraiser and nonprofit communicator. You’ll also be able to tell your nonprofit’s story effectively and recruit more support for your cause.

Nonprofits 312

Nonprofits Values Fundraising Fundraising 312

NonProfit Leadership Center

JUNE 17, 2024

Although nonprofit jobs comprise about 10% of the American workforce, nonprofits are experiencing a workforce crisis. So how can nonprofits compete for top talent? Your nonprofit should emphasize the opportunity potential employees have to create impact in available roles. Sulzer, Inc. How do you do that?

Retention 215

Retention Culture Nonprofit Leadership Leadership 215

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 211

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 211

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 6, 2025

Your nonprofits membership program provides a sustainable revenue stream that you can rely on year-round. One powerful tactic to consider is recruiting member ambassadors. A member ambassador program allows your nonprofit to amplify its reach and connect with more members in an authentic way. Fostering a welcoming community.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Retention Values Energy 59

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.

Public and Social Policy 206

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Culture 206

NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Image Credit: itsnnnoa on unsplash.com Nonprofit facilities communicate, and we need to be more conscious, thoughtful, and vocal about what they say about who and what our organizations value. For years, I have directed IFF , a community development financial institution that specializes in nonprofit facilities lending.

Values 121

Values Community Development Psychology Healthcare 121

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MAY 10, 2023

Nonprofit events are the perfect opportunity to bring your community together to celebrate and support your cause, but they also require a lot of work. However, volunteers can quickly become another challenge for your event team if you don’t know how to effectively recruit and manage them. Let’s begin!

Recruitment 196

Recruitment Nonprofits Management Activism 196

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 106

Ethics Nonprofit governance and management Collaborations Children 106

The Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Here are 7 tips to help your organization get the most value from social media. Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? Here are 7 tips that can help.

Recruitment 91

Recruitment Values Universities Food 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

By Julia Boyun , Marketing Manager at RemoteHub – a job and volunteer marketplace and community that connects and matches companies and nonprofit organizations with remote professionals. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely. Nonprofit organizations also seek new ways to tackle their needs remotely.

Recruitment 128

Recruitment Nonprofit Administration and Development Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations 128

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 16, 2023

Updated: 5/16/2023 By leveraging skill-based volunteers, nonprofit organizations can tap into a valuable pool of qualified talent and take on new challenges. Discover the benefits of skill-based volunteerism and how nonprofits can engage and recruit top talent with these 5 essential tips. Professionals want opportunity.

Recruitment 97

Recruitment Volunteerism Volunteerism Values 97

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

MARCH 10, 2023

org Christian Brothers University and Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Announce National Partnership Kansas City, Mo. – The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance welcomes Christian Brothers University Graduate School of Business a s the newest university to join its Campus Partnership Program. .”

Universities 232

Universities Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofits 232

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 184

Retention Psychology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Leadership 184

The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Coastal Enterprises in Brunswick, Maine received $25 million, the Nonprofit Finance Fund was awarded $22 million, and Craft3 in Seattle announced it received $15 million. Depending on the various sale dates, financial sources estimated the value to be anywhere from $8 billion to $11.5 million shares of her Amazon stock.

Finance 93

Finance Retail Nonprofit Finance Health 93

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

OCTOBER 16, 2023

While many nonprofit employees go into the sector because they feel strongly about certain causes, those charitable efforts aren’t enough to keep them at your organization long term. The best way to keep employees around is to foster a positive nonprofit work environment. Provide opportunities for advancement.

Leadership 229

Leadership Retention Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 229

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. Getting certified in the nonprofit sector makes nonprofit professionals seven times more likely to reach the director level or higher.

Nonprofit Management 236

Nonprofit Management Management Public and Nonprofit Management Public and Social Policy 236

NonProfit PRO

MAY 28, 2021

Raise awareness, attract donors, and recruit new volunteers using Google search ads. Each qualifying nonprofit has access to up to $10,000 per month in search ads on Google, ensuring your message is seen by the people you are trying to reach.

Recruitment 184

Recruitment Values Nonprofits 184

Ann Green

APRIL 15, 2021

Nonprofit training is the key to running a successful organization. Training your nonprofit team is more important than ever. Here are five powerful tips from experienced nonprofit training professionals: 1. The way someone takes to cross-training speaks more to the culture of the workplace than the value of the practice.

Education 210

Education Education Universities Nonprofits 210

NonProfit Leadership Center

DECEMBER 18, 2023

During the past year, nonprofit professionals turned to the Nonprofit Leadership Center for resources and support to strengthen their organizations and communities. Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Margarita Sarmiento , says the key to leading effective meetings is to be more intentional before, during and after each meeting.

Nonprofit Leadership 174

Nonprofit Leadership Leadership Nonprofit Finance Culture 174

Bloomerang

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here are some examples you could include in your fundraising calendar with clear deadlines and owners: Plan and launch a monthly giving program by July 1, and recruit at least 25 donors to the program. Recruit two volunteers to join the board development committee. Owner: Development Director. Train and have them in place by April 15.Owner:

Fundraising 109

Fundraising Fundraising Participation and motivation Recruitment 109

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 28, 2024

Since you focus the majority of your nonprofit’s outreach on acquiring funding for your cause, volunteer recruitment can naturally fall by the wayside. However, a focused volunteer recruitment strategy can help your nonprofit tap into the over 60 million people who volunteer each year and harness their passion for your progress.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Retention Collaborations Nonprofits 59

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Recruit a match from a single donor or group of donors. Design and test your year-end donation page and web overlay for the homepage to spotlight the campaign, incorporating year-end fundraising for nonprofits. Provide a shared value: “Julie, I know from your previous gifts that you care about kids learning math.“

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Recruitment Retention 107