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 215

Collaborations Public and Nonprofit Management Culture Leadership 215

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2024

In the bustling coastal city of Cotonou, Benin, in West Africa, one man stands out in the nonprofit sector: Norentz Gogan , a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). “It has been a transformative experience that I would highly recommend to anyone passionate about making a difference in the nonprofit sector.”

Public and Nonprofit Management 246

Public and Nonprofit Management Leadership Nonprofit Leadership Universities 246

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.

Technology 193

Technology Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Leadership 193

Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nonprofit Recruiting Tips to Attract Top Talents in 2025 Having the right people on board means the world. See how your nonprofit can attract top talent and grow together. As a matter of fact, a non-profit employer must make an effort to convince talented people to work for their organization and showcase the true values of doing so.

Recruitment 64

Recruitment Non-Profits Nonprofits Participation and motivation 64

Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Effective volunteer management vital to an organization’s day-to-day operations, meaning nonprofits need to invest in smart volunteer management practices to reduce administrative overhead and increase volunteer retention. Here’s what to expect: What is volunteer management? What is volunteer management?

Management 110

Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management 110

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

MARCH 13, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, our conversations often revolve around reaching and engaging our external audience – the people we serve and our donors. I recently had a chat about the return on investment (ROI) on publicity spending with a senior marketing team member. This kind of oversight isn’t uncommon though.

Recruitment 215

Recruitment Retention Culture Communication 215

The Volunteer Hub

MARCH 7, 2022

With the value of a volunteer hour approaching $29 in 2022, now is the time to focus on retention and better utilize your existing volunteer contacts. It’s no secret that a dedicated group of volunteers is an important cornerstone of many nonprofit organization. And what causes volunteers to leave? Personal Growth.

Retention 92

Retention Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Activism 92

Ann Green

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your volunteers donate their time and effort to your nonprofit. Volunteers provide unmatched value for your nonprofit, whether they’re helping with your fundraisers, programs, or other essential community services. A strong volunteer program is built on consistent communication , engaging opportunities, and organized management.

Public and Nonprofit Management 189

Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations Values Recruitment 189

Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

People-first cultures are rooted in a philosophy that values people over profits. The ironic twist is that when employees are valued as whole individuals and provided the opportunity for well-being, connection, and fulfillment, companies are generally more innovative, resilient, and even profitable.” . Practice empathy.

Culture 135

Culture Values Nonprofits Retention 135

Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

A recent study by Fidelity Charitable – the USA’s biggest grantmaking public charity – reported that two out of three volunteers had reduced or halted their participation at a nonprofit which before COVID-19 , they’d previously offered their time to. A renewed focus on wellbeing and retention for volunteer re-engagement.

Nonprofit governance and management 137

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Entrepreneurship Governance 137

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

Public and Social Policy Nonprofit Administration and Development Public Policy Ethics 108

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 5, 2011

Convio has released a couple of interesting research reports that clearly demonstrate that multi-channel or integrated marketing (where you add online communications to direct mail) increases donor retention rates, giving frequency, and consequently lifetime value. Integrated Measurement. Organizational Alignment.

Values 191

Values Retention Communication Marketing 191

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 26, 2025

With 86% of public schools struggling to hire teachers and 44% of educators reporting feeling burned out, schoolsand their studentsare in serious need of additional support. In this guide, well explore top tips for recruiting a robust volunteer community, as well as suggestions to help you manage and retain your volunteers.

Recruitment 52

Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Education Education 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

Nonprofits of all sizes have one need in common: funding. Without it, your nonprofit can’t operate and do the important work that fuels your cause. As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few.

Culture 102

Culture Public and Nonprofit Management Fundraising Fundraising 102

NonProfit Leadership Center

APRIL 15, 2024

In organizational psychology, culture has three key elements: practices, values, and underlying assumptions. Practices are daily routines that reflect and reinforce values. Values are shared principles about what is important.

Psychology 130

Psychology Health Culture Leadership 130

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 15, 2024

By Sean Kosofsky, The Nonprofit Fixer — a strategic advisor who has worked in nonprofits for 30+ years and served as an executive director for five organizations in the past 20 years. Nonprofits are not exempt from this trend. Many other nonprofits have moved in this direction in every part of the US and beyond.

Public and Nonprofit Management 118

Public and Nonprofit Management Production Retention Recruitment 118

Nonprofit Fixer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Nonprofit boards are technically the most powerful entity within a nonprofit. However, too many nonprofit boards and board members don’t fully understand their core responsibilities. Despite how many nonprofit boards are struggling, board leadership and management does not have to be complicated.

Public and Social Policy 111

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

The Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

Public and Nonprofit Management 95

Public and Nonprofit Management Volunteerism Volunteerism Recruitment 95

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 23, 2015

Plus, something that we stress at Nonprofit Hub, and that Stanley mentioned, is to ask for feedback from volunteers, and to actually listen. Finally, once your volunteers have been out in the field doing the hard work, make sure they know how much you value their efforts. Use volunteers’ names on other newsletters or public marketing.

Management 72

Management Recruitment Public and Nonprofit Management Advertising 72

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 122

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Nonprofit Administration and Development 122

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Remind your donors that they bring a unique value to your organization. Explain your motivation.

Participation and motivation 126

Participation and motivation Fundraising Fundraising Social Enterprise 126

The Agitator

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

Look at long-term values. Enhance focus on retention and building supporter loyalty. With retention rates in the dumper too few nonprofits really understand that a 10% improvement in retention results in a 200% improvement in lifetime value. This is the arena where you can quickly add the most value.

Fundraising 107

Fundraising Fundraising Philanthropy Retention 107

Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2024

Nonprofit funding comes from various sources—regular and major gifts , grants, in-kind donations, corporate sponsorships , planned gifts, and eCommerce sales are a few of the most common. In addition, some nonprofits also rely partly or entirely on memberships to support their missions. What is membership software for nonprofits?

Public and Nonprofit Management 109

Public and Nonprofit Management Associations Management Nonprofits 109

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

By Emily Rose Patz , Senior Copywriter at DonorPerfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Though recommendations from third parties may help you narrow down the wide selection of nonprofit CRMs available, only you and your team know what’s best for your organization. 3) Support.

Fundraising 118

Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 118

The Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Creating, developing, and sustaining corporate partnerships is a win-win scenario for both your nonprofit and the businesses that support it. Developing partnerships presents a win-win-win scenario for your nonprofit, the community, and your corporate partner. Talk about value. What are the benefits for your nonprofit?

Volunteerism 86

Volunteerism Volunteerism Non-Profits Public and Nonprofit Management 86

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.

Nonprofit governance and management 98

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofit Administration and Development Governance 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

By Paige Kutliek , SEO Manager at GoFundMe ––a free fundraising platform for charities, people, and the causes you care about. The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals.

Nonprofit Organizations 101

Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits 101

The Agitator

APRIL 8, 2018

Changes as in a breakdown of public trust in institutions… methods of giving (social media, donor advised funds, charity websites) …and even the methods of tallying and reporting charitable giving. Most nonprofit organizations would raise significantly more money if they simply managed the basics more effectively and consistently. “.

Retention 79

Retention Philanthropy Public and Nonprofit Management Insurance 79

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets.

Public and Nonprofit Management 111

Public and Nonprofit Management Nonprofits Public and Social Policy Management 111

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

It all serves to create empathy and excitement about the value you offer. But try to update the public regularly. It will take dedication, but a well-organized workflow and clear communication will save your social media manager hours of stress. It doesn’t have to be fancy or highly produced. Just be you. Be consistent.

Public and Nonprofit Management 92

Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Law Values 92

The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

Nonprofit leaders are busy and stretched too thin, but carving out room to encourage growth and development is worthwhile to keep your go-getters motivated and to nurture those who will one day become your leaders and propel your organization forward — hello succession planning. That’s the growth mindset.

Public and Social Policy 105

Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Participation and motivation Culture 105

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

Monthly donations provide your nonprofit with access to reliable, sustainable funding all year round. Your monthly donation program can offer your nonprofit: A reliable, predictable source of ongoing fundraising revenue. Higher donor lifetime value. We want to increase our monthly giving program retention rate by at least 20%.

Nonprofits 119

Nonprofits Public and Nonprofit Management Retention Activism 119

Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

Nonprofit governance and management 110

Nonprofit governance and management Public and Social Policy Public and Nonprofit Management Charitable Organizations 110

The Agitator

JUNE 18, 2013

With demands on charities rising at the same time giving is nearly flat, the wise fundraiser will, of course, focus on RETENTION and BUILDING DONOR LIFETIME VALUE. The growth of online giving in 2012 is a positive sign that nonprofits are starting to see a real return on investment and use of digital tools. Online/Offline.

Philanthropy 98

Philanthropy Foundations Public and Nonprofit Management Universities 98

The Agitator

JANUARY 8, 2013

Partly because he sets the future strategy for a company that provides fundraising tools and data for nearly 30,000 nonprofits, but also because he’s a calm, thoughtful guy who participates in and supports some important thought leadership in our sector. The nonprofit sector will go through a revaluing process. His views are important.

Non-Profits 96

Non-Profits Fundraising Fundraising Public and Nonprofit Management 96

Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Every member of your nonprofit team already knows how to build strong relationships with friends, co-workers, family members, significant others, and more. Donor stewardship—also known as stewarding your donors—is the act of building relationships with supporters after they make a donation to your nonprofit. What is donor stewardship?

Participation and motivation 111

Participation and motivation Retention Public and Nonprofit Management Communication 111