If your donors live in Southern California, be advised there is a new fundraising program your nonprofit should explore. The Agent FactCheck Charitable Giving Program gives $1000 to $5000 per donation. The best part is that it is a no-cost fundraising program. This means 100% of the money goes to … Read More... about New Charitable Fundraising Program for Southern Californian Donors
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Nonprofit Management & Operational Advice
6 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them
Few people are born ready to perfectly lead a nonprofit. As a nonprofit leader, you do your best to avoid mistakes and learn from the ones you do make. However, not all mistakes are equally harmless, and there are some pitfalls you can anticipate and take steps to correct. All organizations … Read More... about 6 Mistakes Nonprofit Leaders Make and How to Avoid Them
Using Your Nonprofit Website as a Fundraising Tool: 4 Tips
Your nonprofit’s website serves as the central hub of your nonprofit’s online presence. It hosts your mission statement and information about your programs, enables supporters to get in touch with your organization, and allows potential supporters to organically find your nonprofit … Read More... about Using Your Nonprofit Website as a Fundraising Tool: 4 Tips
How to Build an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors
As any nonprofit leader knows, an effective and engaged board of directors is crucial to an organization’s long-term resilience and success. Healthy and productive boards don’t just happen, though. They require careful recruitment, consistent communication, genuine relationship-building, and clear … Read More... about How to Build an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors
From Idea to Outcome: How to Set Goals for Your Nonprofit Organization
Beginning the year with goal planning can seem like a stressful or overwhelming exercise. Given how 2020 has played out, you might wonder if it’s even worth the effort. But successful nonprofit organizations understand the value in planning for the future and directing its people, time, and … Read More... about From Idea to Outcome: How to Set Goals for Your Nonprofit Organization
5 Reasons to Pursue Professional Development During COVID
COVID-19 disrupted many aspects of our day-to-day lives. Many people started working from home while others lost their jobs completely. While the companies selling toilet paper and bicycles thrived, other businesses and organizations felt the harsh realities of the economic downturn. Now … Read More... about 5 Reasons to Pursue Professional Development During COVID
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Online Fundraising Challenges & How to Solve Them
Nonprofits have had immense success fundraising on Facebook, raising billions of dollars since the platform’s fundraising tools emerged in 2015. So, if you’re: An organization with hundreds, thousands, or tens-of-thousands of “likes” on your nonprofit’s Facebook page.Seeing regular engagement … Read More ... about Online Fundraising Challenges & How to Solve Them
4 Financial Considerations Before Starting a Nonprofit
Nonprofits are formed because passionate individuals recognize a philanthropic need in their communities and want to provide the answer. Filing taxes, registering with the IRS, and managing yearly finances go hand-in-hand with running a nonprofit, but few feel excitement for setting up effective … Read More ... about 4 Financial Considerations Before Starting a Nonprofit
2021 Fundraising Tips to Jumpstart the New Year
The nonprofit fundraising landscape has changed, and nonprofits are now thinking outside of traditional signature, in-person-only events to stay relevant and widen their audience reach. Those that leveraged technology at the beginning of the pandemic quickly transitioned fundraising efforts online … Read More ... about 2021 Fundraising Tips to Jumpstart the New Year
Are Good Intentions Enough – A Peek Behind the Curtain of the Not-For-Profit Sector
I had envisioned writing a book with this same title, “Are Good Intentions Enough” for the last ten years, but just have not taken the time to write it. Maybe it was not even about taking the time, but more about the potential reaction it might have. Or maybe, as some time passed … Read More ... about Are Good Intentions Enough – A Peek Behind the Curtain of the Not-For-Profit Sector
How Can Nonprofits Collect on Money Owed?
Nonprofits differ from for-profit companies in a variety of ways. However, one thing all organizations have in common is that they have to pay bills. Some nonprofits sell memberships, charge membership fees or charge for products or services, apparel or accessories. Others rely solely on grants … Read More ... about How Can Nonprofits Collect on Money Owed?
3 Ways Nonprofits Can Maintain Momentum During a Pandemic
In March of this year, the COVID-19 pandemic forced nonprofits to alter their operations to survive the turbulent economy. During those first few months, nonprofits had to rapidly pivot to working from home while meeting increased demands for supporter engagement. Now, it’s no longer just about … Read More ... about 3 Ways Nonprofits Can Maintain Momentum During a Pandemic