Tips for Developing Successful Campaigns for Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The idea of developing a campaign can often feel daunting. Here is some guidance on what you need to do to create a successful campaign.
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NonProfit PRO
APRIL 23, 2023
The value of a Fund Development Plan is not only the plan itself, but the intentional process of putting it together. After the several years of uncertainty and change, how can you plan for fundraising success in the future? How do you analyze the strategies you’ve used in the past? How do you decide which new activities to pilot?
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 14, 2024
Hiring a new member of your development team is exciting. Here's how to recruit and retain fundraisers — the smart way.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 26, 2022
Nonprofit board members are typically not ready to lead the succession planning. Nonprofits should manage leadership transitions in advance in case there are unexpected departures. With no succession plan in place, there may be a long gap in leadership before another executive is on board.
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Fund Development expert Kristin Raack, CFRE, GPC, demonstrates how going through a thoughtful planning process results in a stronger plan (and a more sustainable organization!). In this on-demand session, she shows you how to conduct an efficient fund development planning process that includes both flexibility and accountability.
NonProfit PRO
OCTOBER 26, 2022
In the nonprofit arena — like in healthcare — there are best practices, systems and protocols that keep the organization functioning at peak capacity. Much like the human body, when an area is weak or neglected the nonprofit and its mission suffer.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
One of the most important roles a nonprofit can play is that of grantmaker. And, while there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to crafting a successful grantmaking strategy, there are a handful of key strategies that any nonprofit can deploy.
Charity Village
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Province of British Columbia announced a new nonprofit network is under development to strengthen nonprofits and improve the accessibility of services. Vantage Point will lead the development of the province-wide nonprofit network, funded by the Province of British Columbia.
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2022
The development function of many nonprofits has been lacking for some time, and there are two reasons why. Richard Perry offers advice on the key indicators of donors who are willing to give and how you can better manage officers' time.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 29, 2022
The director of development is the senior fundraising manager at a nonprofit organization. The director, who collaborates closely with the CFO, is responsible for securing nonprofit revenue from individuals, corporations, organizations, associations and foundations through a variety of means.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 22, 2023
Jennifer Rubin and Terry Pearl of 360 Philanthropy Group shared an anonymous nonprofit case study that relied on storytelling via social media and email to raise $57,000 in unrestricted funds in two weeks. Here’s a look at their recommended social media strategy.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 26, 2022
For as long as I can remember, people have been concerned with the high rate of employee turnover in the nonprofit industry. This is especially troublesome when it comes to our development staff as we tend to send them out to create relationships with key donors on behalf of our organizations.
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
You cannot generate a consistent flow of dollars without an experienced and dynamic resource development staff. Unfortunately, for many of us in the profession, keeping qualified and trained development officers is easier said than done.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 8, 2022
How do we best utilize the rest of the summer to advance our development work and, more importantly, how do we create a sense of productivity and accountability that permeates our organizational cultures throughout the year? Here are some best practices.
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Learn how to build development reports that help you strategically pursue your goals. Start here to elevate your reporting and support the growth of your nonprofit organization. This guide, in partnership with Altrunext, will walk you through all the details around how to design insightful reports for daily and long-term planning.
NonProfit PRO
APRIL 5, 2022
As a nonprofit professional, you probably recognize the need for a solid technology foundation and strategy. But maybe you aren’t quite sure how to take the next steps for your organization.
Donorbox
APRIL 18, 2024
Many nonprofits are sharpening their fundraising strategy with data-driven approaches powered by AI. Read on to learn more about AI-powered fundraising, including seven ways to use […] The post AI-Powered Fundraising: Develop the Perfect Strategy appeared first on Nonprofit Blog.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 12, 2022
A development audit involves the creation and completion of a series of complex questions that when answered, provide a blueprint for potential solutions.
Charity Village
APRIL 5, 2024
The Black Opportunity Fund launched a grant and capacity-building program for Canadian Black-led, Black-serving, and Black-focused nonprofits and charities, in partnership with the Black Canadian Fundraisers Collective (BCFC), made possible through funding support from the TD Ready Commitment and the RBC Foundation.
NonProfit PRO
JULY 14, 2023
CURE International is building an open-source electronic medical record system that will be available to other hospitals in developing countries. The system will allow hospitals to safely and reliably digitize, store, and easily access patient data in one centralized system.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 3, 2022
Whether internal issues, external challenges or both are affecting your ability to maintain and advance your mission, searching for and securing strong fundraising leadership and investing more resources in your development team can help you build a more resilient nonprofit organization.
Bloomerang
MARCH 22, 2024
Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on whether they should hire a development consultant: Dear Charity Clairity, I’m a one-person development shop, wondering if I should hire a consultant to help with some of the work that’s not getting done. Develop a direct mail donor acquisition program.
NTEN
JUNE 6, 2023
A tech-savvy team is essential for nonprofit organizations that want to thrive in the digital age. How do you go about developing the technology skills of your staff? A bus driver or cleaning staff might need only a few of these skills, whereas a development director might need all these and many more skills.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 9, 2023
By CONCAT — the first website design and development company solely led by refugees and women from countries of conflict. Website maintenance and support can be a luxury for nonprofits working on a tight budget. Is your nonprofit’s website responsive across all devices? 2) Ensure that your website is responsive.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 3, 2022
Do board members in your organization understand their roles and responsibility to assist their nonprofit generally and with fundraising specifically? In your experience, have you dealt with board volunteers that have contributed the right combination of time, talent and treasure needed?
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Between the Great Resignation and many people reconsidering their career goals, your team members may be re-evaluating their commitment to your workplace. You can solidify priorities today to set you and your team up for a successful 2023, and, importantly, retain your best people.
Candid
JANUARY 31, 2024
In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Here are some ways you can leverage Candid’s resources for professional development—regardless of time and budget constraints. and “ What information should be in a gift acknowledgement letter?
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 3, 2021
The nonprofit Year Up announced that it has appointed Ellen McClain as its Chief Operating Officer to lead and manage the organization's growth as it works to advance economic and racial justice across the United States through its proven approach to workforce development. McClain previously served as.
DonorPerfect
JANUARY 31, 2024
Balancing workforce dynamics in today’s job market is a shared challenge for nonprofits and for-profits alike, where competitive salaries, benefits, and flexibility are non-negotiables. Limited resources can present even more obstacles for nonprofits.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
By Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE , Founder and CEO at The International Social Impact Institute and Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University In the rapidly evolving landscape of nonprofit organizations, adapting to the digital realm has become a pivotal challenge. The following prompt and instructions can help you develop it.
Double the Donation
JULY 26, 2023
In today’s nonprofit world, the collaboration between individual giving and corporate philanthropy has become more essential than ever. Charitable organizations working tirelessly to provide relief and development services often rely on the generosity of both groups to fund their vital initiatives.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The biennial Nonprofit Tech for Good Report seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofit organizations use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. The 2023 report is based on the survey responses of 1,732 nonprofit professionals that subscribe to or follow Nonprofit Tech for Good on social media.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JUNE 24, 2023
By Coralie Meade Rodriguez , Senior Production Specialist at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Understanding WCAG Standards WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
NonProfit PRO
AUGUST 24, 2023
Nonprofits excel at developing new ideas and starting their implementation, but the outcomes often fall short of initial expectations. Here are the top five reasons why top performing nonprofits “out-execute” everyone else.
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 23, 2022
posted by Cecilia Gutierrez Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Workforce diversity is a significant concern for nonprofits with the recent growth of diverse populations in the U.S. nonprofit workforce and executive leadership identified as white. Nonprofit board members in the U.S.
The Fundraising Authority
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
This is a two part article on how to create fundraising systems for your nonprofit. In Part 1, we will talk about what fundraising systems are and why they are important for development. One Seriously Stressed Out Nonprofit. It’s about a nonprofit I once worked with. In short, this nonprofit lacked fundraising systems.
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 28, 2023
Performing well as a sole contributor doesn’t necessarily predict great performance as a manager. Here's how organizations can build these managers’ capacity to lead so they can transition responsibility to their direct reports and free themselves up for more critical tasks.
Bloomerang
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Nonprofit professionals and the organizations that depend on them understand the importance of investing in ongoing professional development. That’s where ongoing professional development for fundraisers and nonprofit leaders comes in. I constantly do professional development programs.
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