The success of a nonprofit hinges on several factors. Expenses must be managed. Staff must be able to work effectively and promote the organization’s mission. And you need the right board of directors that can provide more than just financial support. Choosing the right board members is crucial t … Read More... about Criteria for Picking Board Directors
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Nonprofit Management & Operational Advice
Nonprofits: Ignore Government Trends at Your Own Risk
You can bet your bottom dollar that there are government initiatives somewhere – in Washington, your state capital, or local levels – that are underway, and they may have a big impact on nonprofits generally, and maybe your nonprofit specifically. Government machinery is not stagnant, as it con … Read More... about Nonprofits: Ignore Government Trends at Your Own Risk
Selecting Fundraising Software: A Guide to Navigating Board Approval
In today’s data driven world, modern nonprofits are finding that fundraising software is a necessity to complete their mission. Yet justifying the expense for fundraising software to board members can prove challenging. Determining which software is needed for your organization can prove to be an … Read More... about Selecting Fundraising Software: A Guide to Navigating Board Approval
Digital Marketing Tips for Nonprofits During the Trump Era
The current U.S. administration's rampant changes to laws have been getting a lot of media attention, which has also had the effect of boosting online donations. In fact, nonprofits usually see donation spikes for 72 hours after major press coverage. For instance, recent changes to immigration … Read More... about Digital Marketing Tips for Nonprofits During the Trump Era
How Nonprofits Can Score New, Donated Merchandise
NAEIR Arranges Gifts in Kind Donations for Nonprofits Imagine what your nonprofit could do with, say, $18,000 in brand new donated merchandise this year. Furthermore, imagine you could select just what you need from thousands of first quality items—year after year—to help your organization achieve i … Read More... about How Nonprofits Can Score New, Donated Merchandise
9 Ways to Improve Volunteer Recruitment
Standing behind the success of just about every nonprofit is a group of volunteers who are passionate and committed to the organization with which they spend their time. In fact, if you develop an amazing volunteer program, you’ll have a waiting list of individuals wanting to work with your a … Read More... about 9 Ways to Improve Volunteer Recruitment
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Is The Nonprofit World Ready to Deal With a 21st Century PR and Social Media Crisis?
Prepare for Viral Hit or TV Outside the Door or Face Brand Consequences Is the nonprofit world ready for the social media pile on? When a crisis hits, are nonprofits ready for media calls and stories? Are they ready for the news media and TV trucks to show up? Are they ready for a crisis to go v … Read More ... about Is The Nonprofit World Ready to Deal With a 21st Century PR and Social Media Crisis?
10 Tips to Make a Work Event Philanthropic
Throughout the year, many organizations hold various events for one reason or another. As anyone who has even been involved with putting on and organizing an event will tell you, it requires a lot of hard work from a great team of people. Putting on a blockbuster event is one thing, but what if … Read More ... about 10 Tips to Make a Work Event Philanthropic
How Not-For-Profit Organizations Can Prepare for an Audit
Are you a nonprofit prepping your books for the next fiscal year? Here are five of the biggest mistakes I continually see not-for-profit organizations make - leading up to their audit. 1) They don’t track restricted grants, gifts and donations. Many of the grants, gifts and donations n … Read More ... about How Not-For-Profit Organizations Can Prepare for an Audit
Why Your Nonprofit Should Be Using Quipist
It’s been said that generosity breeds generosity. This couldn’t be truer with regard to Quipist, a new social platform founded by two Silicon Valley scientists who moonlight as philanthropists. Quipist’s founders, Emanuel F. Barros and Aric Katterhagen, are men with big ideas and even bigger hearts. … Read More ... about Why Your Nonprofit Should Be Using Quipist
Nonprofit CFOs: Keep Your Staff Engaged With These 3 Tips
The nonprofit sector is the third-largest employer in the United States and continues to grow, so it is more crucial than ever for business owners to boost job satisfaction and retention. The good news is most nonprofit employees are happy (85% are satisfied, highly satisfied, or extremely … Read More ... about Nonprofit CFOs: Keep Your Staff Engaged With These 3 Tips
Setting Salaries to Grow Your Nonprofit
The salaries of nonprofit employees – especially those of executives – tend to draw more scrutiny and controversy than those of the private sector. As tax-exempt organizations, nonprofits should establish a series of best practices for selecting salaries. For nonprofit managers, this involves und … Read More ... about Setting Salaries to Grow Your Nonprofit