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
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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

Your Journey Forward: How to Set Goals for Your Nonprofit Organization Now
At this time of year, whether you’re on a calendar or fiscal year, you’re likely thinking about your nonprofit organization’s goals ahead. Or perhaps you need to update your goals because, let’s face it, the previous year may have thrown you for a few curveballs. So that begs the … Read More... about Your Journey Forward: How to Set Goals for Your Nonprofit Organization Now

5 Key Points to Cover in Your Volunteer Orientation
By Allen Kramer
Volunteerism currently has an estimated value of over $184 billion dollars. Without them, many nonprofits and other organizations would not be able to accomplish what they have so far. It’s clear that the volunteers for your own program and organization are vital partners for reaching those … Read More... about 5 Key Points to Cover in Your Volunteer Orientation

Volunteer Appreciation Ideas for Nonprofits During COVID-19
Your volunteers support your organization through the most uncertain of times. Now it’s time to recognize all their hard work. How do nonprofits thank their volunteers? Through strategic, thoughtful acts of volunteer appreciation! In fact, volunteer appreciation is a crucial component of any … Read More... about Volunteer Appreciation Ideas for Nonprofits During COVID-19
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4 Tips on Being a Knockout Nonprofit Board Leader, Especially in Times of Uncertainty
If you serve on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization, your leadership, vision, and initiative are more important than ever. Are you keeping up with how the sector is both evolving and being impacted by, well, everything as we head into 2021? Your nonprofit’s approach to its … Read More ... about 4 Tips on Being a Knockout Nonprofit Board Leader, Especially in Times of Uncertainty

New Nonprofit Fundraising Guide -Top Tips for Raising More
New nonprofits crop up all the time, yet there are still a lot of questions floating around surrounding fundraising from startup organizations. Can you solicit donations before receiving tax-exempt status from the government? What about grants? What exactly goes into incorporating and applying for … Read More ... about New Nonprofit Fundraising Guide -Top Tips for Raising More

Capital Campaigns for Religious Institutions: 3 Proven Tips
By Thomas Sonni
A well-executed capital campaign has the power to multiply a church’s current offerings while simultaneously inspiring action and lifelong generosity among the parish community. These campaigns fund costly initiatives that expand the ministry and ultimately spread the Word of God. There are … Read More ... about Capital Campaigns for Religious Institutions: 3 Proven Tips

Managing Board Member Conflicts in the Context of Real Estate Transactions
Nonprofits often exist in a dynamic environment of shifting goals, priorities, external conditions, and constituent needs. Despite the fact that well-governed nonprofits prepare themselves for an ever-changing world, 2020 has tested the limits of the most stable entities throughout the country with … Read More ... about Managing Board Member Conflicts in the Context of Real Estate Transactions

Nonprofits and COVID-19: How to Strategize Beyond the Crisis
By Aly Sterling
When the pandemic first emerged, nonprofit professionals everywhere were caught off guard. At that point, the focus was on emergency funding, pivoting operations and simply responding to the crisis. We’re now long past that point, and nonprofits everywhere are back to work with fundraising and … Read More ... about Nonprofits and COVID-19: How to Strategize Beyond the Crisis

Nonprofit Board Leadership: 6 Strategies to Steer the Ship
By Jeb Banner
Your nonprofit’s board is one of your most valuable assets. A successful board will play an important part in fundraising initiatives, generate community support, and create energy for your mission. Although governance models vary based on the needs and goals of every nonprofit, the underlying … Read More ... about Nonprofit Board Leadership: 6 Strategies to Steer the Ship