EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  Check out our last installment here ! Learn more and get in touch at CornershopCreative.com !

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Advocacy Nonprofit Training Train 207

Candid

JANUARY 2, 2024

As the saying goes, “knowledge is power.” Candid’s Issue Lab is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing social sector knowledge. It also examines the findings from its comprehensive assessment of New York City’s nonprofits’ leadership demographics. Do you know of a resource Candid’s Issue Lab is missing?

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Candid

MARCH 21, 2022

Nonprofits that put equity into practice and donors that value the work of organizations that demonstrate their commitment to equity have a new opportunity to connect. This information is collected alongside staff and board demographic data via nonprofit profiles. in the assessment of a nonprofit’s policies and practices. .

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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.

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Develop Phoenix Demographics Reflection 98

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2024

By creating an endowment or accepting endowment gifts from high-capacity donors, you can set your nonprofit up for growth and greater financial sustainability—all without extensive effort. In this guide, we’ll explore how nonprofit endowments work and what steps to take to start fueling your long-term fundraising success.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Gift Fund 52

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 21, 2022

posted by Kelsey Duman Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The nonprofit sector is built on human resources (HR): the energy, efficiency and passion of its employees. However, small nonprofits face complex challenges in accessing and implementing SHRM. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. Solutions.

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Resource Management Attitude Oregon 97

Qgiv

MARCH 29, 2023

Google Ad Grants for nonprofits can be a powerful FREE solution for any eligible charitable organization, but proper management is key to maximizing the opportunity. Since 2011, Give Back Nation’s Google Certified Ad Grant Manager team has helped over 5,400 nonprofits manage their Ad Grants. How do nonprofits get started?

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Grant Google Nonprofit National 97

sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. According to The Council of Nonprofits 2023 Nonprofit Workforce Survey , almost three quarters of nonprofits that completed the survey have current openings at their organization.

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Data Blackbaud Policy Database 74

Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Including your nonprofit. They’re renowned for their friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable staff. They’re renowned for their friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable staff. That commitment to the customer is mirrored in their customer service policies. Then you come to customer service. Culture can make or break you.

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Benefit Culture Philadelphia Nonprofit 64

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

If you haven’t already, we hope you’ll check out this free library of resources that are designed to help nonprofit professionals establish and champion diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusivity (DEAI) initiatives within their organizations. You can reach our team at dei@bloomerang.co.

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Accessibility Resource Build Library 75

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Whether you’re starting a nonprofit or looking to grow the support or capacity of an existing organization, you’re in the right place. The nonprofit sector has no shortage of great resources and Nonprofit Hub specializes in providing those that are free, engaging and easily implemented. Why Nonprofits Need Them [BLOG].

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 81

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.”

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2023

Nonprofit organizations depend on dedicated and effective board members to fulfill their mission and drive positive change in their communities. In this discussion, we will explore the essential qualities and responsibilities that make someone a successful nonprofit board member.

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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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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Every nonprofit has a Board of Directors. You see, it means that hundreds of people are sitting on nonprofit Boards and have NO IDEA what they said “yes” to. If your Board members and staff aren’t clear about the Board’s responsibilities, the nonprofit is set up for a big mess. And this is a problem. It’s surprising.

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Roles Director Evaluation Government 116

sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

This may involve conducting equity audits , adopting anti-racist policies and practices, and actively working to dismantle barriers to access and opportunity. Be Proactive in Legal Advocacy: Engage in legal advocacy efforts to challenge discriminatory laws and policies that hinder progress toward equity.

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Philanthropy Action Structure Law 83

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2022

Matt Hugg, President and Founder, Nonprofit.Courses – He’s the author of the Guide to Nonprofit Consulting, and teaches nonprofit management at several universities, via the web, and in-person in the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe. As you might expect with board members, there’s a lot more to cover. Let’s begin.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Policy Advocacy Awareness 52

ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

posted by Brian Hetzer Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Most nonprofit organizations in the U.S. For most nonprofit organizations, volunteers serve in capacities that are vitally important to the organization’s impact. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy.

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Policy Social Media Practice Media 107

Kindful

JUNE 8, 2021

Not every nonprofit board member needs to be a financial whiz to effectively serve on a board. But some general knowledge about financial literacy will bode well. You want board members who are able to successfully function in the role of financial stewardship of your nonprofit. Here’s how you can build that board.

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Build Literacy Nonprofit Exercise 109

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

So, when inflation made dollars not stretch as far and staffing shortages shifted more duties to a fewer number of people, many nonprofits found 2022 to be particularly stressful. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 78

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

By applying these helpful ways to measure and optimize nonprofit performance, you can drive positive change for your organization. Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). How do you present nonprofit outcomes?

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is seeking funding, it’s critical to identify the foundations whose interests and funding priorities align with your own. The Carnegie Corporation of New York—established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie to promote the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding—is one of America’s oldest grantmaking foundations.

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Education Grant Fund Resource 111

Bloomerang

JUNE 24, 2021

That’s a vast area of untapped resources for the nonprofit sector. Encouraging people to make a will and include your nonprofit in it isn’t easy. Traditionally the larger the nonprofit, the more likely it is that they can maintain a consistent legacy donor drive. Insider’s guide to Leading with Nonprofit Legacies.

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Guide Gift Nonprofit Charity 96

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 2, 2022

posted by Chelsea Guffy Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Nonprofit employees are leaving at a rapid rate for a variety of reasons, including low pay and benefits packages, lack of long-term career opportunities, poor work-life balance, and even faulty leadership. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Arizona Phoenix Nonprofit Leadership 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For many years, people frequently suggested that Benetech , the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead, get more involved in Washington, DC policy and legislative action. I met key Congressional staffers who deeply cared about disability issues, and who had comprehensive knowledge of the issue. I was wrong.

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Advocacy Change Literacy DC 176

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Whether you’re starting a nonprofit or looking to grow the support or capacity of an existing organization, you’re in the right place. The nonprofit sector has no shortage of great resources and Nonprofit Hub specializes in providing those that are free, engaging and easily implemented. Why Nonprofits Need Them [BLOG].

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Tools Nonprofit Podcast Course 45

ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 16, 2020

posted by Veera Tervola Morrison Spring 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. As nonprofits attempt to tackle some of our communities' most difficult problems; funders, government agencies and the general public are actively calling for accountability, transparency and proof that a program is producing change.

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Evaluation Program Attitude Nonprofit 52

Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2023

“A strength of Forum One is that because we have worked with so many stellar nonprofits and government agencies of all sizes we’ve seen what works. Steven is energized by mission-driven work and the opportunity to support organizations that are experts in their sector, from climate to policy advocacy.

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Strategy Government Analytics Roles 71

Achieve

MARCH 4, 2022

And nonprofits are no exception. Much discussion of digital privacy revolves around the buying and selling of data, which isn’t largely relevant to day-to-day nonprofit operations. From fundraising legal requirements to digital privacy laws, it’s important to understand the rules to which your nonprofit can be held accountable.

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Law Digital California Spam 59

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. However, weak infrastructure and inadequate internal operations can hinder the success of a nonprofit. Traditionally, their primary function has been to provide financial assistance to grantees.

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Roles Foundation Leadership Community 72

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned gifts are often donated through a will at an individual’s bequest so that the nonprofit receives the gift upon the donor’s death. Typically, planned giving is a legal process coordinated between a lawyer and a nonprofit, as these gifts are taxed differently than a standard donation.

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Giving Blackbaud Gift Policy 52

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

It serves as the digital face of your organization and is the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on. This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching.

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Websites Change Management Digital Government 61

sgEngage

JANUARY 19, 2023

Working with a lean budget and stakeholders who care about where every dollar goes means that the stakes and expectations for financial management are sky-high for nonprofits. Here are seven ways your team can make sure your nonprofit has a strong financial foundation this year. Update the policy based on your current and future needs.

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Foundation Build Fund Review 52

Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

This blog is sponsored by Wild Apricot membership software : a set of tools for membership administration , event registration , website management , online fundraising - with friendly and knowledgeable tech support. 5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. is vital to any nonprofit organization.

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Knowledge Effective PDF Evaluation 60

Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Their foremost philanthropic priority is to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children and youth by aiding progress in the field of child welfare through dissemination of knowledge about research, studies, surveys, projects, or by supporting programs and activities benefiting the welfare of children and youth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2008

When I was in Minnesota, one of the questions I got was about blogging and social networking policies. Now, I swear I remember seeing something from Easter Seals or another nonprofit on a listserv that mentioned either social networking policy or blogging policy. Do any nonprofits have a formal blogging policy?

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