The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Mastering Modern Grant Writing for Nonprofit Success In the dynamic landscape of nonprofit funding, grants continue to play a pivotal role, with billions of dollars allocated annually to support various causes and projects. One that even folks unacquainted with your organization would find captivating.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2020

All of us have an important role to play even if it is primarily staying at home to flatten the curve. What we have seen thus far from healthcare organizations and healthcare providers is the true meaning of the word endurance. The Foundation’s Role in the Crisis . This is not a sprint. It is not a 5K.

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Twenty Hats

DECEMBER 28, 2021

On the other hand, I feel like the existing posts do a good job of articulating my volunteer engagement philosophy: that quality volunteer engagement cannot occur without motivated, dedicated, and well-trained volunteer managers. As leaders of volunteers, we focus a lot on the role of volunteers within our organizations.

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

When you’re looking for an employee, it’s not a decision you undertake lightly – especially when it’s someone who will have as much of an effect on your organization as a Major Gifts Officer (MGO). Candidates don’t necessarily have to have a great deal of experience – but understanding the role of data within major gifts is important.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Grantmaking foundations have the financial resources that nonprofit organizations need to accomplish their work. Nonprofit organizations are doing the work essential to further the grantmaking foundation’s mission. The leaders of a foundation must ensure that the foundation’s mission is clearly defined and articulated.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to the nonprofit sector and many organizations have had to undergo massive staffing cuts, eliminate programs, and struggle through maintaining minimal viable operations to avoid closing permanently. Many organizations are now finding that a crisis management plan is not the whole story.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Here are some strategies your organization can consider for improving donor retention by building donor trust in your brand. Every interaction with donors communicates how your organization views them and their gifts. Many of these organizations have Codes of Ethics that their members adhere to as well.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

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sgEngage

MARCH 21, 2024

A project charter is a brief, formal document that concisely articulates the essential details of the project, such as its purpose, scope, goals, and contributors. Project Team List the names, titles, and respective roles of your core project team. What is a Project Charter?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 31, 2022

When measuring your impact, you probably do so in relation to the specific needs of the community you serve, but you are also just one in a broader network of organizations working collectively to create a sustainable future for all. We are excited to introduce a new, FREE guide to leveraging the SDG Connector for your organization.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 2, 2023

It includes a step by step process to increase your influence and build meaningful partnerships with staff across the organization. When talking to staff about setting volunteers up for success, consider sharing these six building blocks to success: Strategic Roles – Is the position well thought out and appropriately designed?

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

Between reserving a space, booking catering, lining up items for your charity auction, and more, costs can quickly add up for your organization. Once you’ve created a list of potential companies to approach, it helps to understand which people at those organizations you should seek to connect with.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I’m excited to get a fundraiser going for our organization to further benefit our clients and their missions! . Do they understand their role and responsibility. We haven’t even begun to get a following. I am the only one working on the ins and outs of the nonprofit, and am pretty green. — Unsure where to start.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We discuss the varying states of “reopening” across different types of organizations, the changing needs in the field, the desire for effective recruitment strategies, as well as the level of continued interest in some of the fundamentals of volunteer engagement. So, what’s the answer? Sadly, I don’t have the solution.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

Similarly, when we look at our organizations, we are ideally all connected through our shared vision, purpose, and values. Our shared humanity is at the center, which is why the alignment of our values and the ability to feel our unique worth, sense of purpose, and belonging within our organization is so important.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. However, with the right strategies, you can create an attractive homepage that inspires site visitors to continue interacting with your content and engaging with your organization.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 3, 2011

In my time working on web development for nonprofit organizations, I’ve seen more RFPs than I can even begin to count. A mistake I see very often in RFPs is an imbalance in what is articulated in the RFP, and the kind of work that is required to pull off what’s needed. I’ve even written a few. Then there is the ugly.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. People crave a clearly articulated goal to connect with and promote. If you’re an established organization, consider past campaign goals.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Do you have an idea for an organization that will bring good to the world and serve a charitable purpose? million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. In the U.S.,

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

The good news is that it’s possible to set up your nonprofit organization for success. With the right mindset and planning, you can organize and execute a seamless fund accounting software implementation that meets your needs—both for today and for the future. Avoiding Roadblocks. Configuration (days 30–60).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

Studies have found that organizations that embrace a JEDI approach report improved impact, innovation, productivity, and increases in their bottom line. We also suggest starting with a few clarifying questions about where your organization is and its aspirations for implementing or expanding its JEDI practices. Set a SMART goal.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Even if your development team and your board work well together, there is probably more that the executive director, development director, and board chair can do to ensure that the organization is taking advantage of everyone’s strengths. The board is responsible for playing a strong supporting role to the development operation.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

Purpose is an organization’s aspirational reason for being, beyond profits alone. It’s why an organization matters to people. Despite this, less than half of employees know what their organization stands for and what makes it different. So, how do organizations pursue purpose successfully? What’s next?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 10, 2022

Increased enthusiasm – By proactively managing the organization through change, you’ll give staff a sense of clarity and certainty that helps to reduce stress levels and improve enthusiasm for the project. For nonprofits specifically, we have seen successful “why” statements tied to the mission of the organization. Easy to communicate.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

As connections increase, it becomes essential for organizations to have a holistic view of all of their activities. With so many moving parts and new considerations for philanthropic organizations, it is more important than ever to understand where you want to drive impact, and the specific ways you can get there. Know your audience

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BoardAssist

JANUARY 30, 2018

What these folks miss is that helping fund the good work your nonprofit does is one of the most important roles that a board member can play. Do board members have a clear picture of the mission, priorities, and funding needs of the organization? What are the critical things for your organization to get done?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As you work to implement your fundraising vision, its likely gift officers play a vital role. As fundraisers, we spend so much time trying to connect prospective donors to the mission of our organizations, but we don’t always remind our teams how their own work is vital to the mission. Keeping officers motivated is tough.

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VisionLink

MAY 14, 2012

It helps them be able to place their best students on a career path, and it helps you as you can articulate the kind of person you are looking for. Talented interns are worth a decent wage and the compensation signals to both you and the young person to take their role seriously and to ensure that the young person is doing useful work.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Operating reserve funds used to be a tricky concept for many nonprofit organizations. Inception: Make the case to your Board as to why your organization needs an operating reserve. Communicate to the board the value of an operating reserve and how it can help your organization better manage their resources in the long term.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2022

Articulate your goals. . Start by articulating your virtual campaign, in-person and/or hybrid event goals so you can then create your email communications plan to support those goals. What role does this campaign play in your overall fundraising program? What role does this campaign play in your overall fundraising program?

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

They know that a great match can set their organization up for success, and they want to make sure they find the specialist who really matches their unique needs. Organizational roles – Who has advisory power? Do they articulate an understanding of and/or demonstrate affinity for your mission and vision? Partially raised?

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

As many organizations begin eyeing the post-COVID fundraising landscape, many may find themselves in need of increased capacity to better serve their communities and drive their missions forward. . It consists of a series of interviews with your nonprofit’s leaders, key partners, major donors, and other organization stakeholders.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. Ng : Clarify the hidden expectations for your role: what does your manager expect you to be able to do—or to have done—by your first day, week, month, quarter, and year?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2016

The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”. The pillars range from leadership to management to evaluation for mission effectiveness.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The better you can articulate how you can hit the ground running and will be a problem solver, not a problem creator, the better your chances of getting hired. Ng : Clarify the hidden expectations for your role: what does your manager expect you to be able to do—or to have done—by your first day, week, month, quarter, and year?

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Job Interview Articulate Problem 52

Bloomerang

MAY 17, 2021

Your organization won’t survive and thrive with only great fundraising technicians. Without a culture of philanthropy in your organization, you simply won’t have all the pre-conditions in place to be truly effective at fundraising. Others in the organization don’t want to get their hands “dirty.”. Or their organization.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 20, 2021

In her role, Alicia is responsible for leading and inspiring staff, Trustees and partners to create opportunities and innovative solutions to community challenges. A: To be honest, I was resistant to working for an organization that I had considered unapproachable and to a degree, exclusive. Wake Forest University.

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