Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More importantly, are your staff and volunteers ready and trained to perform productively in their roles? Just about every nonprofit made major changes in 2020. Like a balloon that you inflate and let the air escape from, your nonprofit isn’t going to look the same after. Step 2: Person by person, redefine their role.

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 3, 2022

Having a good training process is an important first interaction with volunteers. Is your volunteer training program exceeding expectations? Developing a training program that exceeds the expectations of volunteers will impact retention, engagement, and referral sources for your nonprofit. Hands On Training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

By Kyle Behrend — a seasoned not-for-profit professional dedicated to educating and empowering nonprofits with AI through NFPs.AI. The nonprofit sector, often stretched for resources and expertise, is uniquely positioned to benefit from the efficiencies and opportunities offered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers are a lifeline for many nonprofits. million volunteers are currently needed to support nonprofits (VolunteerMatch). The challenge that many nonprofits experience is that volunteers start out excited, but the excitement soon fades, and so does their participation. Onboard and Train Volunteers. More than 10.4

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Through the execution of a range of administrative, communication, and managerial responsibilities, the development professional gains a thorough understanding of both fundraising strategies and organizational needs.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 25, 2023

The board of directors plays a critical role in fundraising to support a nonprofit’s mission and operations Many board members may feel uncertain about how they can effectively contribute to fundraising efforts. They also play a key role in ensuring that donors feel valued and appreciated for their support.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Many board members step into their roles with the best intentions, but let’s face it: they’re often woefully inexperienced. They might be new to nonprofit boards. Recruiting, training, and managing a board of directors may be some of the most challenging parts of an Executive Director’s job. It’s a lot. Can’t find a group?

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. In this post, I will briefly explain how to pinpoint which technology skills folks need, assess current skill levels, provide training that doesn’t stink, and nurture a technology-positive culture where tech skills are a priority.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Nonprofit organizations are often pressed to do more with less. Actually, 18% of nonprofits cite having a small staff (or staff transitions) as the greatest challenge they encounter. . One such way is through professional development programs. . Leverage nonprofit-specific development resources. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

To put some pizzazz into your board meetings, here are 14 killer ways to engage your board members from Carol Weisman, President of Board Builders.com and author of Fundraising Superheroes : Start your board meetings by sharing celebrations of what’s going well in your member’s personal, professional, or volunteer lives.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract. Describe not just the roles but the impact these roles have. Offer continuous learning opportunities to deepen your board members’ understanding of nonprofit governance best practices and emerging trends. But don’t stop at day one.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

While some might not think of labor unions as part of the social sector, they are in fact 501(c)(5) nonprofits and have been included in Candid’s data tools for years. Unions offer their members professional development and training opportunities. Unions create processes of accountability around workplace concerns.

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Achieve

MAY 11, 2022

You wouldn’t apply for a job without knowing everything about the role, right? That’s where your role descriptions come into play. Your volunteer role descriptions let potential volunteers know about the skills required for the role, the tasks they’ll be completing, and other important logistical details. The role title.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. When directors understand their role in stewarding and growing resources, keeping track of that progress becomes a lot more interesting. Share information.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Higher education professionals from around the world are attending bbcon—Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good —October 17–18 to learn from thought leaders in education, fundraising, technology, and more. These sector leaders will bring Blackbaud’s Skills UP training for managers to bbcon: Wesley Waters—Wake Forest University.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

posted by Syvan Diamond Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Leadership succession planning, similar to donor succession planning, is often addressed when the concern arises rather than preemptively within a nonprofit organization’s fiscal year. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Validate your work.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 2, 2020

posted by Erin Larkins, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Professional development (PD) is the "process of improving and increasing capabilities of staff through access to education and training." Professional development can be costly at times. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I’m thrilled to be doing a panel on nonprofit technology training and it has a bit of a star wars theme, “ Learn You Will.” When I’m training other trainers, I often get asked “What books should I read?” By Dave Meier.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 16, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes How to Become a Nonprofit Leader. Whether you aspire to be an executive leader, hold a director’s position, or even launch your own nonprofit, there are rarely clear paths to career development within the nonprofit sector. In the nonprofit sector, we can look to 24-year-old Gregory Cendana.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

What is it about the fundraising profession that makes people with no training in fundraising or fundraising copywriting think *they* know best? I doubt these same nonprofit CEOs and/or board members would brazenly walk into an operating room and try their hands at surgery. . 2: Educate nonprofit management and board members. .

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The institute fosters a greater understanding of the ways in which underrepresented people are both inspired and informed donors by providing knowledge, education and training. The institute and Mothers of Professional Basketball Players, Inc., the Eugene R. Tempel Dean of the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

As a leader in the nonprofit sector, you’re not only concerned with your own learning journey, but the professional development of your employees as well. You may be thinking that it’s not the right time to consider additional employee training at your organization because everyone is stressed about the pandemic.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Ask behavioral and situational questions to get a better understanding of the candidate’s role compatibility.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

Define roles and responsibilities clearly Defining roles and responsibilities ensures that potential candidates have a precise understanding of your organization’s expectations and protects against any surprises. Ask behavioral and situational questions to get a better understanding of the candidate’s role compatibility.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

When everything is going well at your nonprofit, risk management may not seem like a priority. However, if those challenges eventually arise, a solid risk management strategy can help your nonprofit recover more quickly. Some of the most common nonprofit risks include: Cyber security violations. might occur. Compliance.

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Qgiv

JULY 24, 2024

An effective nonprofit board can help your organization raise more money and make a more meaningful impact on your cause. Understanding your nonprofit board’s roles and responsibilities is key to the success of your mission. What’s a nonprofit board’s primary function? What are the basic obligations of a board member?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 5, 2024

Board leadership is one of the hardest jobs in the nonprofit world. Ask any fundraising professional to describe their board of directors and odds are you’ll get an earful. Being a great ED and leader to your nonprofit board also requires the maturity to know when and how to pick your battles.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2024

Bad nonprofit bosses come in many different forms and are a result of personality, background, and character flaws. The different ways bad nonprofit bosses can manifest People in leadership positions for the first time in their careers : Experience endures as the best teacher of all. In HR circles, this is called “managing up.”

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. After having to postpone events for several years, many organizations are having to transition new people into committee roles. Roles in a Sponsor Committee. Coordinating vendor set up and tear down.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA , founder of Development Consulting Services , which serves both fundraising professionals and executive directors new to fundraising, wanting to excel in their fundraising role, or advance in their career. You may just be surprised at how many uncaptured leads that you have.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 19, 2024

Leading with Purpose: Essential Traits of Effective Nonprofit Leaders The nonprofit sector thrives on passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Leading a nonprofit requires a unique set of skills that go beyond traditional management styles. But passion alone doesn’t guarantee success.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A group of concerned nonprofit leaders in the Washington, D.C. area have been discussing a disconcerting trend: Black women and Black gender-expansive nonprofit leaders are leaving their positions, some exiting the nonprofit sector altogether. This, in turn, exacerbates the absence of trust in their leadership.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Both for-profit and other nonprofits are targeting members with education and product options. Once we talk through the issues, they realize that there is a current employee, who with the right training and mentoring, would be a great fit for the role. Employers can, and should, play an exciting role in that process.”

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

No matter the focus, external communications and public relations will play a role in how your organization will achieve those goals for the year ahead and for years to come. This includes securing earned media, and it should be on the priority list for every nonprofit’s communications plan.

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