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
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Nonprofit Management & Operational Advice
Nonprofit Board Leadership: 6 Strategies to Steer the Ship
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
5 Key Points to Cover in Your Volunteer Orientation
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
8 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Started with Digital and Social Media
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, now is the time to dramatically change the ways you interact with and engage clients, donors, sponsors, and funders and advocate for your mission. You may be expanding pre-pandemic digital marketing strategies. Or, digital marketing, including social media, … Read More... about 8 Tips to Get Your Nonprofit Started with Digital and Social Media
Five Ways Nonprofit Directors Can Build Brand
In 1990 the most valuable labels were General Motors, Ford, Exxon, and IBM. By 2020, not one of those brands would be among the most valuable. Instead, 30 years later, Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft led the list of most powerful brands by distinguishing their goods, services, and people from … Read More... about Five Ways Nonprofit Directors Can Build Brand
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Efficiency & Accountability: Two Keys to Nonprofits’ Success
Fundraising is vital to many nonprofits, and today’s organizations have to compete ever more aggressively for donations. For instance, while some donors indicate that they will increase their contributions during the pandemic, nearly a quarter will decrease their spending. Further, the COVID-19 … Read More ... about Efficiency & Accountability: Two Keys to Nonprofits’ Success
5 Ways to Make Your Virtual Auction Stand Out to Donors
It’s been an extremely busy several months for the nonprofit sector. Pandemic response efforts, crisis fundraising, and shifting to virtual engagement techniques have almost certainly required drastic changes in your nonprofit’s initial plans for the year. And with the year-end giving season … Read More ... about 5 Ways to Make Your Virtual Auction Stand Out to Donors
Volunteer Orientation: Don’t Wing It
A couple years ago I helped my parents downsize their home and found a letter written to my mother at some point during her career as a placement specialist for a volunteer staffing agency. According to the letter, my mom spent considerable time getting to know the letter-writer’s goals and … Read More ... about Volunteer Orientation: Don’t Wing It
Creating Donation Pages that Convert: 5 Pro Tips
As we round out a hectic year and look ahead to new challenges and opportunities, it’s worth it to take some time to review the fundamentals and look for small, iterative changes that can yield big results over the next year. While many nonprofits consider donor engagement and retention to … Read More ... about Creating Donation Pages that Convert: 5 Pro Tips
Virtual Fundraising: Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online
With the entire world affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic fallout, the vital services and resources that nonprofits provide are in historically high demand. To meet this surge and move their mission forward, nonprofits must decide -and decide quickly- the best way to … Read More ... about Virtual Fundraising: Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online
Our Top 8 Tips For Virtual Event Success in 2020
COVID-19 has forced every business and industry to rethink how they serve their audience. While many industries are struggling to adapt their business model in the “new normal”, events have arguably had one of the hardest times. The events world banks on large crowds of people being together, … Read More ... about Our Top 8 Tips For Virtual Event Success in 2020