4 Tips to Maximize Year-End Giving

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With nearly one-third of all nonprofit fundraising occurring in December, knowing how to maximize year-end giving is essential. Here are four tips your nonprofit can implement today to finish your year strong. 1. Take Early Advantage of GivingTuesday GivingTuesday is a worldwide day of giving that occurs on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year. But […]

WATCH: Easy Steps to Increase Your Nonprofit’s Recurring Donors

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Learn how to retain 10% more recurring donors than the average nonprofit! During this free, one-hour webinar that you can watch on demand, James Goalder will share the findings from Bloomerang’s recent study where they tracked and analyzed the online giving experience after donating $25 to 500 organizations across the U.S. Based on the findings, […]

Post-Election Reflections for Nonprofit Leaders

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The Nonprofit Leadership Center’s Board Chair Michelle Sanchez, CPA, and CEO Charlie Imbergamo, MA, CFRE, offer reflections for nonprofit leaders after a challenging election cycle. Dear Nonprofit Leaders, With the recent election now behind us, we focus on the work of the nonprofit sector, prioritizing unity and kindness to strengthen our organizations and the communities […]

8 Cybersecurity Concerns for Nonprofits & How to Address Them

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Nonprofit organizations face unique challenges when it comes to cybersecurity. Limited budgets, lack of dedicated IT staff, and the ever-evolving nature of cyber threats can make it difficult to stay protected. We recently asked nonprofit leaders about their top cybersecurity concerns. They expressed eight challenges that we’ll address by offering best practices to overcome them. https://youtu.be/AjWj1J32Jic […]

WATCH: Nonprofit Compliance: What You Need to Know & Do Now

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Is your nonprofit following the crucial policies and best practices to remain in good legal and ethical standing? In this this free on-demand webinar, you’ll explore the shifting landscape of nonprofit compliance and what you need to know and do now. After watching this short session with experts Brooke Bauerle Dawson and Stephanie Smith from […]

The Secret to Stopping Overwhelm in the Workplace

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Nonprofit work environments are fast-paced and somewhat chaotic at times. However, working longer, faster, and harder is no longer the answer to enhancing productivity or improving overall performance. Organizations are hitting a proverbial wall with this approach, as it too often results in many working slower, shorter and less satisfied. “Today, there is a growing […]

Effective Strategies to Attract and Retain Top Nonprofit Talent

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Although nonprofit jobs comprise about 10% of the American workforce, nonprofits are experiencing a workforce crisis. In the most recent Nonprofit Workforce Survey conducted by the National Council of Nonprofits, nearly 3 in 4 nonprofits reported job vacancies (exceeding pre-COVID levels), primarily due to salary competition, budget constraints/insufficient funds and burnout. So how can nonprofits compete […]

Communicating With Confidence: 5 Tips to Communicate With Groups Effectively

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According to research from the Project Management Institute, the biggest predictor of a project’s success — or failure — is communication. Their report found that project managers should spend 90% of their time on communications to ensure a project’s success, and up to 56% of revenue could be lost due to poor communication. So, how […]

One of the Most Important Leadership Qualities That’s Often Overlooked

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When you think about all the traits that make leaders successful, there’s one that is often overlooked: positivity. In today’s complex business environment, great leaders prioritize positivity and authenticity. But what is positive leadership and why should you focus on it? Positive leaders provide the guidance and resources necessary for their team members to do […]

The Strategic Imperative of Well-Being: A Guide for Organizational Success

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The relationship between well-being and performance in the workplace has emerged as a critical factor in driving organizational success. A groundbreaking study by Dr. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve and his team from the University of Oxford and Harvard reveals a compelling association between employee well-being and profitability. As a result, workplace well-being has become a focal point in […]