Category Archives: Spotlight
Why Nonprofits Should Integrate Marketing & Fundraising
Why Nonprofits Should Integrate Marketing & Fundraising At many nonprofits, the marketing and fundraising teams work separately. One may handle all emails, social media accounts, and advertising, while the other cultivates donors and plans events. While this separate approach can
How to Fundraise and Better Allocate Your Time with Donors
Time is a precious resource for those looking for techniques on how to fundraise. When it comes to allocating time among donors, it’s crucial to maximize every second and every minute. There’s nothing worse than wasting precious time on a
How to Remove a Nonprofit Board Member
Behind involved, dedicated and committed board of directors, your nonprofit can achieve great things. However, when nonprofit board members aren’t all pulling their weight, they can sink an organization. When the bad outweighs the good, the late Simone Joyaux, who
Rapidly Rehousing: A Nonprofit’s Use of Modular Homes
Rapidly Rehousing: A Nonprofit’s Use of Modular Homes When Cyclone Gombe devastated Malawi, it left many families displaced without housing. Ethel Chamba, a single mother already struggling financially, lost her home. Unable to rebuild, she and her children lived in
12 Steps for Your Midyear Fundraising Tune-up
12 Steps for Your Midyear Fundraising Tune-up When most people hear the word ‘tune-up,’ they naturally think about automobiles, and probably that their own car is overdue. A car represents a major investment, and timely service and maintenance ensures the
How to Implement a Chart of Accounts for Nonprofits
How to Implement a Chart of Accounts for Nonprofits The first step is integrating a complete and cohesive Chart of Accounts (COA). The COA actively serves as both an index of account numbers and names and a resource for categorizing
SEO Content vs. Newsletter Content: Getting Results
SEO Content vs. Newsletter Content: Getting Results With Your Nonprofit Blog We all have that one parent or relative who sends seemingly random text messages without necessary context, or who verbally launches into the middle of a detailed story in
6 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Nonprofit Intern
6 Lessons I’ve Learned as a Nonprofit Intern Internships are some of the most valuable experiences you can have as a young professional. Not only do they boost your resume but they also provide you with real-world experience, great networking
How to Start a Foundation for Your Nonprofit Organization
How to Start a Foundation for Your Nonprofit Organization Nonprofits operate in a continuous cycle involving donor acquisition, fundraising efforts, and mission-driven work. As a nonprofit leader, you may be looking for new ways to give to your community and
Three Ways to Prepare Your Nonprofit Workforce for the Future of Work
Do your staff have the skills they need to move your mission forward and achieve your North Star? McKinsey Global found that nearly 9 in 10 executives and managers recognize their staff have skill gaps or will have gaps in
