So you want to join a nonprofit board. Whoa, back up, really? That’s terrific, but can we explore the why before we get to the how? Hopefully you are driven to seek a seat at the table in order to take personal action using your experiences, skills and connections to solve a problem or address a … Read More... about How to Get on a Nonprofit Board
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Employee Retention in Small Nonprofits
Nonprofits are natural inlets for individuals passionate to serve and make a difference. That is not to say that for-profit organizations do not possess individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world, but nonprofits at their core are a social construct meant to change policy, … Read More... about Employee Retention in Small Nonprofits
Utilizing Financial Transparency as the Foundation to Fuel an Art Culture that Moves People
In today’s landscape, managing the increased cost of operating a nonprofit can be a challenge to any organization, even the arts. Still, research and experiences continue to prove that they make profound impacts on communities and an individual’s overall well-being and identity. California Arts … Read More... about Utilizing Financial Transparency as the Foundation to Fuel an Art Culture that Moves People
Improve Your Nonprofit’s Leadership: 4 Top Tips
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success of any nonprofit. While your board and executive director might not typically be on the very front lines of fundraising, these bodies are the ones that create the strategic plan for that initiative and greenlight any funding put toward it. Both are … Read More... about Improve Your Nonprofit’s Leadership: 4 Top Tips
15 Easy Fundraising Ideas
Whether you’re fundraising for a school, a nonprofit board, association, or another important organization, fundraising is a challenge. To make the most impact, fundraising usually involves the tough tasks of organizing large groups of volunteers and marketing your event or drive so it’s a … Read More... about 15 Easy Fundraising Ideas
Start-Up Essentials for Launching a Nonprofit Organization
Starting a nonprofit organization can be both personally fulfilling and professionally challenging. While many nonprofit founders are motivated to do good in the world, forming and operating a successful nonprofit also requires business acumen and attention to complex state and federal laws. To … Read More... about Start-Up Essentials for Launching a Nonprofit Organization
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Ways to Implement ESG & Expand a Nonprofit’s Reach
Most nonprofits have probably considered environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, or soon will. Interest has escalated, and as a result, advice abounds. Reading it, only one thing seems clear: ESG investing is complex. It seems every answer leads to two questions, and it’s no surprise … Read More ... about Ways to Implement ESG & Expand a Nonprofit’s Reach
Top 10 FinTech StartUps Helping Nonprofit Organizations
From swifter payments to more secure transactions, Fintech companies have had a major influence on financial services at large, redefining expectations and standards. Fintech is beginning to establish itself in this traditional sector, and entrepreneurial firms are developing new products. … Read More ... about Top 10 FinTech StartUps Helping Nonprofit Organizations
Conflict on the Board of Directors? Four Tips to Defuse Tension
Members of a nonprofit board of directors are wonderful people. They are often accomplished professionals, visionary leaders, and passionate supporters of the cause. Interestingly, these characteristics of excellent directors can also set the stage for tension in the boardroom. Let’s look at four … Read More ... about Conflict on the Board of Directors? Four Tips to Defuse Tension
12 Tips for Getting Corporate Sponsors
If you’re charged with getting sponsors for your organization, consider developing an ongoing process. Sponsorship needs to be a regular and ongoing part of your operation, so think in terms of marathon not a sprint. Here are 12 tips to get you started. Got value? Your corporate sponsorship … Read More ... about 12 Tips for Getting Corporate Sponsors
5 Awesome Event Ideas to Pair with Your P2P Campaign
Peer-to-peer fundraising events, including runs, walk-a-thons, and bike-a-thons, share some common qualities: they encourage friendly competition, are interactive and fun, and are easily shared by participants to their wider networks. While getting started in peer-to-peer fundraising (P2P) can … Read More ... about 5 Awesome Event Ideas to Pair with Your P2P Campaign
What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Technology
Return address labels. I so rarely mail anything that receiving return address labels with a donation request from a charity I wholeheartedly support was simply a tipping point. In addition to my annual donation, I vowed to volunteer and share what I know about using technology to solve business … Read More ... about What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know About Technology