Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

Have you taken the time to assess your expertise as a development professional from a leadership perspective? Due to this collective mastery, your work offers an invaluable skill set that uniquely positions development professionals for leadership at nonprofit and philanthropic agencies. Organized recordkeeping is key.

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Qgiv

MARCH 14, 2023

2022 was a year of growth for many nonprofits across the country. While many have embraced the “new normal” as we move past the pandemic, there continue to be underlying challenges for nonprofits trying to raise money in 2023. Despite organizations utilizing fundraising best practices , many challenges for nonprofits remain.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Leadership, or how to navigate fast-moving digital markets and we’ll be sharing what we learned. Nonprofit attorney Kimberly Pendo, a founding member of Chicago Law Partners, is going to discuss the issues we all need to understand. Use revenue, retention, renewal, learning, event, and behavioral data to unlock hidden information.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 17, 2014

Third Sector Labs recently co-hosted a donor retention webinar with Caity Craver , CEO of DonorTrends. The topic – “Donor Retention by the Numbers: Demystifying the Leaky Bucket” – focused on how to properly measure donor retention and then use that data to drive improved fundraising results.

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Charity Village

APRIL 20, 2023

Ontario’s nonprofit sector is a significant job creator, a strong enabler of volunteer engagement, and a critical program and service delivery partner to the government. Employing over 844,000 workers[1] in Ontario and contributing $65 billion to the economy, Ontario’s nonprofit sector has never been more critical for Ontarians.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

The specifics of your strategy are going to vary depending on your industry or your members’ interests or any one of a hundred other factors—but there are certain best practices that pretty much all successful nonprofit association strategies have in common. Get all of your nonprofit’s stakeholders involved in this process.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

One of the best ways to attract talent is by creating a culture that encourages retention from the get-go. Soft skills refer to intangible qualities like communication , leadership, and adaptability. This guide will provide a framework for how you can recruit with long-term development in mind. Necessary experience. Preferred skills.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

A critical issue in the nonprofit sector is staff turnover, often referred to as the nonprofit turnover treadmill. According to a survey by Landles-Cobb, Kramer, and Smith Milway (2015), the second most cited reason for staff turnover, behind low compensation, was lack of leadership development and growth opportunity.

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Pamela Grow

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

That’s because stability and consistency in leadership at Costco rules. Employee retention is crucial for the long-term stability and success of any organization. Including your nonprofit. In over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, there’s one thing I’ve learned. An insider, who started as a teenage forklift operator.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2022

posted by Jade Gale Fall 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Skilled talent and leadership are pivotal to growth, sustainability and success. Benefits like these can be the difference in recruiting and retention efforts, despite potential short falls elsewhere in the organization. As the U.S.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 27, 2022

posted by Azra Hussain Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. An important factor that several nonprofits fail to initially consider is how they can sustain programming beyond the initial stages. An essential part of creating an effective and sustainable nonprofit is recruiting the right people.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In my four decades as a senior fundraising executive, part-time consultant, and nonprofit CEO, I have worked with (or served on) 20 nonprofit boards. Having been the only one in my business school class who chose a career in the nonprofit sector, I was able to use my MBA training to lead change and turnarounds.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 25, 2017

Volunteer retention is important in nonprofits because many nonprofits rely on volunteers to provide services. It is an issue in both large and small organizations because no matter the size, nonprofits rely on volunteers to carry out their mission.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2021

Retention kept getting lower. Event leadership kept losing their jobs. For years social good has produced a plethora of events – fully systemizing the effort to produce more and more revenue. Except, it didn’t work. Acquisition kept getting harder. Turns out we were systematizing the wrong thing. Communities sometimes hold events.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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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.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. Brooks’ nonprofit management course at the Harvard Kennedy School. It also emphasizes recruitment and retention of top-tier talent. I first learned of this concept from Professor Arthur C.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 29, 2018

posted by Jill Robeck Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. If you research the topic of volunteer retention, you will find many lists of “best practices” or “high priority” tasks for nonprofit managers. These practices are mutually beneficial to volunteers and nonprofit organizations.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Image courtesy of Christian Leadership Alliance. But when difficult decisions impact employees working for us, and a nonprofit whose mission you care passionately about, those decisions become that much more difficult. To really scale and grow your nonprofit, you need to choose one major problem you are looking to solve.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

posted by Sabrina Esquivel Spring 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. Employees choose specific nonprofit organizations because they have a personal connection or emotional attachment to the nonprofits mission. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 30, 2018

posted by Charlaina Baker Spring 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit executives play a critical role in the performance of the organizations they lead. Several strategies can help nonprofits to plan and manage a successful leadership transition: Build Board Capacity.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

posted by Jen Nation Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 5, 2023

To improve the experience for volunteers, nonprofits should focus on providing a supportive environment, clear communication, flexible opportunities for involvement, and a chance for personal growth. Volunteering is an essential component of many nonprofit organizations, and it plays a crucial role in achieving their missions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 22, 2019

posted by Jennifer Brauer Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Rusty Morgen Stahl, in an article examining research on nonprofit hiring strategies, wrote for The Foundation Review, “It is reasonable to ask what has been done to tackle the talent challenge. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 24, 2020

posted by Lindsay Piper, Fall 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. According to research by Pratt & Light, there are varying opinions of how nonprofit employees should be compensated. That might work for very small nonprofits, but as organizations grow…we need to pay competitive wages.”

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Check out the various nonprofit membership models that exist throughout the sector! In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face. Here are four of the most common types of membership models for nonprofits: 1.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

posted by David Ross Spring 2021 Alumnus, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. Nonprofit leaders play an integral role in the promise of social equity. While nonprofits may aim to achieve an equitable mission for the community, nonprofits also draw in donors, board members, and employees.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 15, 2024

By being part of the CEO’s leadership team, they will be viewed as someone who has influence at the highest levels of the organization. Direct collaboration with the CDO, senior development leadership, and CEO is also important when interacting with donors and prospective donors. What Value Can They Bring?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 14, 2022

Nonprofits have radically needed to change their business models in light of the pandemic. In the early days, some nonprofits found themselves scrambling and struggling to adapt. Hybrid Work Emerged as a Staff Retention and Development Tool. It’s no secret that workers want these work arrangements to stay.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

What are the nonprofit fundraising and communications books you turn to, time and time again? Donor-Centered Leadership by Penelope Burk Yes, donor-centered fundraising is the key to your organization’s long-term sustainability. Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. These are the books that line my bookcase.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2022

People truly are any company or nonprofit’s best asset and higher employee satisfaction is crucial for retention and production. Once you know them and understand them, you can better relate to them and help align their goals with the goals of the nonprofit! Get to know them and understand them. Practice empathy.

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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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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at three important steps to take as you start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, including: Setting your year-end fundraising goals Identifying your campaign’s story Planning for donor retention Let’s take a look! Don’t forget to involve other staff and leadership in your goal-setting process!

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Dive in as our experts share their top tips and secrets that have consistently won the day in the nonprofit world. How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. For instance, you might encourage Facebook users to start a birthday fundraiser on behalf of your nonprofit or simply ask them to share your content with their personal networks. After all, with 4.9

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Year after year, you and your nonprofit strive to have a good year. If you, your team, senior leadership, and your governing board want to understand how successful you’ve really been, you (and they) need to know about the tools, resources, and support you have provided to your fundraising team—including contractors and volunteers.

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