How to Use Data & Segmentation to Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit
Want to raise more money for your nonprofit? The key to engaging more donors and prospects is having clean donor data that you can trust. With reliable data, you can segment and personalize your communications without having to craft each message individually. Data management and segmentation should go hand-in-hand in your fundraising strategy. During this free, […]
A Best Practice Guide to Cybersecurity for Nonprofits
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a critical concern for organizations of all sizes and sectors. Nonprofits, in particular, are not exempt from the risks associated with cyberthreats. As nonprofits handle sensitive information and often operate on limited budgets, it’s imperative to be proactive in safeguarding your digital assets. In this best practice guide, we […]
3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Create a Kinder, More Compassionate Workplace
As Shola Richards took the stage at the 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference, he shouted Ubuntu to the crowd. Ubuntu is an African term that means “I am because we are.” More than a word, Shola says Ubuntu is the height of human compassion and kindness. He knows first-hand how critical human compassion and kindness are […]
Volunteer Management: 3 Tips to Evaluate Your Volunteer Program
For many nonprofits, volunteers act as a crucial heartbeat, providing invaluable skills, support and capacity to strengthen organizations and communities. But what happens if a volunteer acts inappropriately or in a way that could be harmful to your organization? Nonprofit Leadership Center trainer Sara Leonard, MBA, CFRE, encourages every nonprofit with volunteers to have a […]
4 Questions to Ask to Attract the Right Nonprofit Board Members
As the ultimate decision-making body for nonprofit organizations, boards of directors are responsible for guiding a nonprofit’s vision and strategy and for overseeing its financial accountability. Finding the right board members is critical to every nonprofit organization’s success. But it’s not just about a leader’s skills and expertise; great board members fundamentally align with your […]
WATCH: Simple Strategies to Gain & Retain More Donors Every Month
Research shows that retaining donors is more cost effective than attracting new ones — but why should your nonprofit have to choose between the two? During this free on-demand webinar, you will learn: A simple digital strategy to significantly grow your email list each month without adding extra ongoing effort How to create and offer […]
Leading Effective Meetings: 5 Tips to Conduct More Productive Meetings
Believe it or not, employees spend an average of 18+ hours per week in meetings, but nearly half say those meetings are unnecessary and 70% report multitasking during the gatherings (Source). With a reported 24 million hours wasted each year due to unproductive meetings, how do you conduct more productive meetings at your nonprofit that matter to your […]
Making the Case for Training & Development from Funders: 6 Keys to Nonprofit Growth
Dear funders: Nonprofits need your support to include human capital needs. At least, that’s what the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s most recent report confirmed. State of Nonprofits in 2023: What Funders Need to Know revealed the top concern among nonprofit executives is staff-related issues, including burnout, filling staff positions and retaining staff. 3 in 4 […]
17 Questions to Ask Your Team to Build the Best Culture
According to research from Monster.com, a whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new job this year, with many seeking a position that offers higher compensation and a healthy, positive work environment. When an organization experiences a shift in leadership or structure, it presents an important opportunity to engage staff in building the culture, […]
Beyond Employee Training: How to Create a Learning Culture in Nonprofit Organizations
Have you ever wondered why some organizations succeed and others struggle? From for-profit companies to nonprofits of every size, one of the best indicators of high-performing organizations is a dedicated focus on creating a learning culture. Over the years, I’ve witnessed a deep correlation between an organization’s commitment to talent development and continuous learning and […]