Every nonprofit is looking for that perfect match—a committed nonprofit donor who will be there through all the ups and downs that go with the challenging work of a nonprofit organization. Donors who commit to giving long term believe in your mission and your ability to make positive change, and they want to support your… Read More »
The search for potential donors is a task that never ends. No matter how big your current donor list is, there’s always a need for more. Common nonprofit marketing strategies can get the job done, but which tactics bring in long-term contributors? With good, targeted research you will uncover those reliable supporters while creating… Read More »
A good board of directors is essential to the success of an organization. And a good board chair is essential to a well-functioning board. No doubt you already have a stellar leader filling this role. But how do you identify and cultivate these leadership skills in the next generation so your organization can keep doing… Read More »
Is it better to have long-time board members who have stayed with an organization for many years and understand its history? Or is it better to bring in new members regularly and generate fresh ideas? BoardSource surveyed more than 1,300 nonprofit organizations to find out the latest trends in its 2017 report Leading with Intent…. Read More »
Going green is a goal many fundraisers are considering as part of a larger effort to turn their nonprofit into a climate-conscious organization. Events offer a multitude of ways to achieve this goal to lower emissions, increase recycling, and support local groups focused on contributing to the effort to be more environmentally responsible. Here are… Read More »
What is the optimal size for a nonprofit board? Is it possible to have too few board members? Or too many? This and other questions are examined periodically by BoardSource in their Leading with Intent study. The 2017 report illustrated some interesting trends in the composition of nonprofit boards. “Goldilocks” Board — Not Too… Read More »
The post-millennial generation has arrived on the scene, and there’s much for nonprofits to learn about “Generation Z” as they follow millennials into the workforce. With a drive toward supporting the global community and a life spent fully enveloped in technology, members of Generation Z or “post-millennials” (those born between 1995-2014) are confident early starters… Read More »
“Tis the season for giving.” Nonprofit organizations count on this old adage to hold true during the holidays as busy people wrap-up their year-end charitable giving. Indeed, the holiday season provides an opportunity for mission-driven organizations to capitalize on the inherently philanthropic, feel-good nature that defines this festive time of year through a local giving… Read More »
How do nonprofit organizations ensure a steady stream of supporters into the future? How can young people be empowered to see philanthropy as an integrated part of their lives? These and other questions galvanized organizations in the 1980’s and 1990’s to start focusing on young people and figure out how to inspire the next generation… Read More »
The first day on the job can easily stir up a case of nerves just when you need to prove yourself most. The details of the job are yet to be discovered, problems are being presented left and right, and employees look expectantly to you for answers to questions you’ve never dealt with before. All… Read More »