Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A Major gifts officer cultivates high-level donors, connecting with them individually to build relationships that significantly impact your nonprofit. What skills and qualities should you look for in a major gifts officer? What questions should I ask when hiring a major gifts officer? How would you move forward?

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EveryAction

MAY 23, 2016

As someone who has jumped from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector and back again, I’ve learned a lot about the nuances of both, especially in terms of the all-important first interview. It might be a good idea to start by answering an important question: why do professionals move from the private sector to jobs at nonprofits?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 14, 2024

Recent studies have estimated that more than 75% of current nonprofit executives plan to retire from their positions during the next five to seven years. In addition, it is estimated that 10% of nonprofits expect to hire a new executive director. Does your organization have a positive reputation that will make it attractive to someone?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2022

They take their knowledge and use it to help nonprofits and schools build their organizational resilience while amplifying their impact. Taproot connects nonprofits and other social change organizations with skilled volunteers sharing their expertise pro bono. Nonprofits are no strangers to crises.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. million registered nonprofits in the United States, making these charitable organizations a staple of modern society. However, any new nonprofit needs a strong foundation to thrive. Around 30% of nonprofits cease to exist within 10 years of their founding.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

Making sure I got the ball to the right person at the right moment allowed my teammates to trust in me, and the fact that we were able to score goals over and over again built credibility in our collective skills. Passing the design ball” on projects similarly builds skills amongst team members. They can even be done virtually!

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Nonprofits rely on their finance teams to educate management and the board on all financial aspects related to the organization. Without a strong finance department, nonprofits risk not having the information needed to make critical decisions. It’s also helpful if your staff accountant has audit experience.

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Qgiv

MARCH 8, 2022

Here at Qgiv we have dozens of incredible women to celebrate and recognize—their achievements and hard work have helped advance us as a tech company in the nonprofit sector. I take a special interest in coaching and developing young marketing professionals, focusing on expanding their skillsets and wellbeing, as well as leadership skills.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

When I talk with nonprofit and foundation leaders, many ask me how to ensure they get the right consultant for their projects. Here’s my advice for finding the right consultant for your nonprofit. . Your nonprofit feels ready or has a clear need to bring in a skilled consultant, but how do you find the right one? .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Starting a nonprofit is pretty straightforward, but preventing your dream from ending shortly after it begins is a lot harder. For new nonprofits, learning lessons the hard way is a luxury they can ill afford. Here’s a rundown of twelve areas new nonprofits need to focus on. . Recognize that you’re a small business.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 11, 2021

This is the third article in a three-part series on finding the best consultant for your nonprofit. Frankly, the search, evaluation, interview, and selection process can be very rigorous and time-consuming. One truth which must be reckoned with is that in the nonprofit sector, “he who has the gold makes the rules.” .

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2022

Your nonprofit is growing, reaching more people and changing more lives, and it’s time to think about hiring staff for your nonprofit. You have to: Find people with the right skills and a commitment to your organization’s mission. The first step in hiring staff for your nonprofit is determining what your organization needs.

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CauseVox

MARCH 23, 2022

Did you “fall” into your nonprofit role? Her experiences allowed her to grow with the organization and her fundraising skills, like many of our nonprofit leaders nowadays. Her fundraising hacks are easy to implement and are key to getting your nonprofit to the next level in your strategies.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn is a major gift fundraiser and nonprofit communications expert who uses technology to amplify her impact and do more with less. Carolyn has many years of hands-on experience working in the trenches of nonprofit fundraising across Texas and beyond. Q: What if one I have only basic office skills? What classes are best?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For my role, social media is only about 30% of my job – I manage our paid online advertising strategy, SEO, and web analytics strategy in addition to social media. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, board involvement in fundraising is crucial for long-term success. Assessing Board Members’ Skills and Interests To optimize board members’ fundraising efforts, it is essential to understand their unique skills and interests. What is your position on the board?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

headlining our first-ever Nonprofit Summit. But if you’re still on the fence about whether or not to join us for the nonprofit event of the year on April 21, we put together a list of the top seven reasons why you should absolutely, definitely be there. You’ll learn how Nonprofit Cloud can increase your organization’s social impact.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

Check out this interview with Steph, follow her on Twitter @StephRouth , and drop her a message to introduce yourself! In a nonprofit advocacy organization, priorities can pivot quickly in a political environment. What are you most excited about as you transition into your new role on staff? see photo below). So so lucky!'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Nonprofit Tech for Good experimented with Periscope for live streaming for the first time during the 2015 Independent Sector Conference. Streaming from events is an obvious fit for Periscope, but site visits and interviews with communities served, that’s where the real power of Periscope will unfold.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories.

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

Having a strong, engaged board is one of the most underappreciated keys to nonprofit success–but building one is no easy task. According to a 2021 report from BoardSource , almost half (49%) of nonprofit executives feel that they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve.”

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

This is especially true for nonprofits like yours, who often have to work harder to compete for talent with larger corporate counterparts. In this guide, we’ll explore different ways to enhance your nonprofit’s recruitment and talent acquisition strategies with email. Use automated personalization tools. Highlight value proposition.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Managing your nonprofit is a massive undertaking. One of the best strategies nonprofits can use to lighten their workload is an ambassador program. . One of the best strategies nonprofits can use to lighten their workload is an ambassador program. . Ambassadors can play a big role in increasing visibility and revenue.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 9, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Leveraging Your Board for Nonprofit Fundraising: 10 Strategies and Tips for Success What if we told you that your nonprofit’s board members hold the keys to a fundraising revolution? Board members can also spearhead matching gift challenges.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 9, 2022

Years ago, I worked on a project where I was hired to interview about 75 different foundations in one state. Somewhere in the interview, they said, “We are unique.”. Every collaboration includes embedded assumptions that we often ignore and lack the skills to test. Testing Your Assumptions.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

During one role, I mentioned to a manager that I was dyslexic, and the response, instead of asking how to best work with me to manage this different way of thinking, was to ask why I went into a role in writing and communications. For me, it’s given me better visual and spatial skills, which lends itself well to my photography hobby.

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Taking the time to thank volunteers is one of the easiest strategies a nonprofit can use to convert more people into long-term supporters. What steps is your nonprofit taking to thank volunteers and show recognition for their commitment? Promote volunteers to new roles that leverage their skills and abilities.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To effectively advance your cause and push your fundraising goals forward, your nonprofit needs a strong internal infrastructure and team. This means rallying not only your staff and volunteers around your nonprofit’s mission, but also your board. Involving your board members in nonprofit strategic planning can help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2017

Authored by Capulet’s Julie Szabo and Darren Barefoot, this report is based on in-depth interviews with leading practitioners and a literature review. Why Self-Interested Volunteers are the Best for Nonprofits – Guest Post. Six key lessons surfaced from our interviews with more than 35 global nonprofits.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

Building Movement Project studied over 4,000 nonprofit employees and found no difference in qualifications, leadership aspirations, or skillsets between white people and people of color. We believe ABFE and Candid offer complementary skill sets and lived experience for this work. This is not a pipeline problem. Why Candid and ABFE? .

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.orgSource

AUGUST 7, 2023

Associations that treat culture as a skill set are reaping rewards from their investment. Podcast,orgSource Senior Consultant, Kevin Martlage , interviewed PCI staffers, Beth Taylor and Randy Wilson about that experience. In my role, I oversee departments that interact with employees throughout the organization.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is working to improve volunteer management or the success of your community outreach programs, you’re likely considering the impact of your planned or existing actions. . In this guide, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about nonprofit impact metrics, including: . Why Are Impact Metrics Important?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 4, 2021

Without a handbook, volunteers may feel disconnected and unsure of their role and responsibilities because once training is over, there are no materials for them to reference later. A volunteer handbook is an essential piece of a successful volunteer program at a nonprofit.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 27, 2021

Very often, employers reject autistic candidates because of presumed interpersonal problems — the candidate might have been staring at the floor instead of giving eye contact or didn’t seem to have a sense of humour, and the interviewer might feel that they wouldn’t be good at dealing with customers. 2) Mitigate Common Workplace Barriers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2018

Note from Beth: In my recent book, The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit and leading workshops for nonprofits all over the world on this topic, I continue to be passionate about the need to build resilient and sustainable nonprofit leaders and organizations. Let’s face it: being a nonprofit leader is hard.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

A nonprofit board is comprised of highly successful and influential people in the community you serve. But aside from these three important traits, what else makes a nonprofit board uniquely successful? After all, it takes more than just ardent support to make a nonprofit successful. Image courtesy of connietalksnonprofits.org.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Your board members are the face of your nonprofit. They’re instrumental ambassadors and advocates within the community, and they ultimately pave the way for your nonprofit to thrive. Upon reviewing the applications, create a short-list of candidates based on skills, values, and any other criteria that you set.

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