The vast majority of nonprofits have had to flip their fundraising plans upside down as a result of COVID-19 and social distancing guidelines. Large-scale fundraising events are being cancelled, employees are beginning to work from home, and donor wallets are tightening due to a looming recession. … Read More... about 4 Modern Fundraising Approaches to Grab Donors’ Attention
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Nonprofit Management & Operational Advice
After the Storm… Post-Crisis Fundraising
The COVID-19 global health pandemic hit the U.S. harder than originally anticipated. More than eight weeks into self-quarantine and physical distancing mandates, many non-essential businesses across the country still wonder when and if they might reopen. The crisis has bumped unemployment to record … Read More... about After the Storm… Post-Crisis Fundraising
Top 4 Ways to Boost Virtual Fundraising Event Participation
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, nonprofits everywhere are having to cancel their biggest revenue-generating events and take an entirely new approach to fundraise. As a nonprofit professional, you might be worried about the looming shortfalls in fundraising revenue and what that will mean for … Read More... about Top 4 Ways to Boost Virtual Fundraising Event Participation
How to Keep Your Board Members Engaged All Year
There are volumes written on staying engaged with your professional work, how to motivate employees, and communication in the workplace. That’s great for businesses, but how do nonprofits keep volunteer board members engaged in their work? Busy professionals who are donating their time to a cause … Read More... about How to Keep Your Board Members Engaged All Year
How to Get on a Nonprofit Board
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
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
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A Primer for Nonprofit Investment Committees: Active vs Passive Management
Nonprofits should consider their objectives, time horizons, tax sensitivities, and aversion to tracking error before choosing one over the other. The active versus passive investment management discussion has intensified as of late due to active management’s recent inability to outpace their … Read More ... about A Primer for Nonprofit Investment Committees: Active vs Passive Management
There’s Really Plenty To Do – How Nonprofits Can Be Productive During Social Isolation
The first week of wide-spread social distancing in the United States is wrapping up. By now, you are probably moving past crisis-mode and finding a routine. Your carefully crafted COVID-19 email and posts have been sent. Your employees and co-workers are finding a new rhythm working from home. A … Read More ... about There’s Really Plenty To Do – How Nonprofits Can Be Productive During Social Isolation
Staying Socially Distant – but Emotionally Close – to Donors During a Pandemic
In times of crisis, our first thoughts in the nonprofit sector are for the men, women and children we serve – our clients, patients, parishioners and friends. Perhaps our next thought is for the welfare of our employees and volunteers. Third in our list of priorities, but in no way less important, … Read More ... about Staying Socially Distant – but Emotionally Close – to Donors During a Pandemic
Fundraising Tips to Re-Engage Lapsed Donors: Punt the Bunt
If you’ve worked in fundraising and development for more than five minutes you’ve probably come across the terms LYBUNT and SYBUNT. To those outside the field these fundraising acronyms may sound like Klingon, but for development officers they’re part of everyday conversation. Pretty … Read More ... about Fundraising Tips to Re-Engage Lapsed Donors: Punt the Bunt
Tips for Fundraising Momentum Through the Summer
Despite the keen anticipation of three straight months of warm weather and freedom from the classroom, summertime is often the time of year that nonprofit activity slows down. With kids out of school, families take summer vacations to make the most of fun in the sun. That usually means donors, … Read More ... about Tips for Fundraising Momentum Through the Summer
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Nonprofit Advocacy Campaign
Let’s say you’re a nonprofit professional looking to establish an advocacy campaign for your cause. The mission behind your organization is important to you, and you want to raise awareness so that others can get involved as well. In the end, your ultimate goal is to enact positive change in your … Read More ... about 4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Nonprofit Advocacy Campaign