The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s time to shine a light on why having heroes at the helm is not just beneficial but essential for the success and sustainability of any nonprofit organization. Not just any heroes, but leaders who can dream big, inspire action, and steer their organization through both calm waters and stormy seas.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Finding the right board members is essential for any organization’s success. Tailoring your recruitment efforts to find individuals whose skills and expertise align with your organization’s mission is fundamental. Once you know what you need, craft clear board role descriptions that resonate and attract.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. That led us to look for clues in the data, especially the types of supports associated with leadership aspirations.

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Leadership Survey Nonprofit Roles 69

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. I wanted to offer them new roles that they would embrace, while also increasing staff capacity. I came up with a process for matching volunteers with capacity-building roles that was very successful. It’s not easy!

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

However, the data you gather will depend on what information proves to be most useful for your organization. Consider whether there is someone in your organization who could advance to fill that position. Present roles in ways that are designed to appeal to the variety of people you interview. Learning is transformational.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

When young professionals join your organization and meet their professional or personal goals, it maximizes member engagement, accelerating your own association goals. Be prepared to offer industry-specific certifications at your organization so early careerists can market themselves to potential employers.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. To help you embrace your role as mythbuster, we are sharing the top 5 myths we see in our work across North America – along with tactics to help you bust them.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. To help you embrace your role as mythbuster, we are sharing the top 5 myths we see in our work across North America – along with tactics to help you bust them.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. To help you embrace your role as mythbuster, we are sharing the top 5 myths we see in our work across North America – along with tactics to help you bust them.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. To help you embrace your role as mythbuster, we are sharing the top 5 myths we see in our work across North America – along with tactics to help you bust them.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Every day, volunteers help organizations achieve their mission – delivering meals, entering data, providing pro bono consulting, mentoring youth – and more. To help you embrace your role as mythbuster, we are sharing the top 5 myths we see in our work across North America – along with tactics to help you bust them.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 2, 2021

An ambassador program is a fundraising and/or outreach program in which a nonprofit recruits ambassadors to represent their organization, lead peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives, and generate greater awareness for your nonprofit. . Ambassadors can play a big role in increasing visibility and revenue. Create a mentor program. .

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Volunteer Hub

MARCH 1, 2023

A good orientation and training program will provide volunteers with a positive experience and first impression of your organization. According to reports, 69% of people are more likely to commit time to an organization with a structured onboarding program. Hands on activities make orientation more fun and engaging for supporters.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 23, 2024

Celebrate and Empower: Volunteer Orientation for Your Board and Committees during Volunteer Week This Volunteer Week, let’s not only celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our organizations, but also empower our Board members and event committee members to be champions for volunteer engagement.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. While you might plan your volunteer programs with a focus on your in-person supporters, it’s also critical to keep your remote volunteers in mind. Let’s begin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

By Annisa Wanat , an independent consultant who works to strengthen the capacity of mission-driven organizations to achieve their goals more strategically by providing customized solutions in leadership, management, and communications. Most nonprofit board members volunteer because they want to support a worthy cause. FULL BIO ].

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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. This cultivates a community of dedicated supporters. Effective communication improves experience. Transparency.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 20, 2024

Is your organization preparing to adopt new technology ? Your organization needs to do its research before deciding on the right technology for your staff and members. Additionally, you need to prepare for a successful project implementation and the launch of your new AMS. Read our blog to get started.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This blog aims to examine these challenges and offer all nonprofits leaders methods to increase diversity and BIPOC participation in their organizations. we all know nonprofits rely on a combination of government grants, philanthropic donations, and earned income to support their operations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As Hispanic Heritage Month unfolds, there’s a renewed urgency and opportunity for organizations to delve deeper, recognizing and celebrating the profound impact of Latino narratives on our shared American story. These events can help educate participants about the Latino community’s role in shaping the nation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We need to do everything possible to engage, develop, and inspire them—and to advance them into leadership roles, all the way to the C-suite and board positions, if they so choose.” Executive Action : Are executives really committed to inclusivity and taking action to support and sponsor women?

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Nimble AMS

JULY 19, 2022

Is your association staff satisfied in their current roles? You’ll learn if they are satisfied in their current role and what steps your organization can take to improve the situation. For example, some organizations offer simple staff surveys every few weeks, while others offer a longer survey twice a year.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Community Brands Association Trends Study found that 90% of association professionals identify developing or improving engagement opportunities for their members as a top priority. To increase member connection and loyalty in your organization in 2023, you’ll want to p repar e your member engagement strategy today.

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Forum One

MAY 13, 2022

Honored for her experience helping mission-driven organizations accomplish impact through digital strategy, Molly Mattessich , Forum One’s Managing Director of Project Delivery, has been named to the Women We Admire list of Top 50 Women Leaders of Virginia. It’s wonderful to see Molly’s hard work and dedication recognized.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online. Slack automatically organizes students into smaller course-group channels with industry mentors to help ensure their success. In the 2020 U.S.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

You’ve read about participatory grantmaking—and maybe even heard about other organizations using this model to distribute control of their funding strategy and grants decisions to the communities they serve. The first step is to identify the person who will get your organization excited about and ready for this new approach.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. Define your volunteer roles. Set goals for your volunteer program. Train volunteers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Attitude plays a huge role in determining how successful solicitors will be. Everyone in the organization has something they can teach us, particularly those on the front lines of delivering programs and services. Successful fundraisers have an intuitive desire to mentor and empower others to succeed.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

Your board can do much more than approve budgetary plans and make high-level decisions about your nonprofit’s direction; in fact, board members can play a substantial role in every aspect of your organization. Support your donor stewardship strategy. Let’s begin.

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VQ Strategies

DECEMBER 14, 2020

At the start of 2020, we at VQ Volunteer Strategies were training and coaching four different cohorts of organizations. We thought it would be helpful to look at what the successful organizations all shared so that we might be able to apply those lessons more broadly to our sector’s work in 2021 and to our personal work plans.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Here are 70 things you can do: Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Mentoring Policy Technique News 52

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Some organizations even have their nonprofit board recite the mission statement before each meeting to remind everyone of the organization’s purpose. In order to build trust with supporters, your branding needs to be consistent. How much is your organization raising each year? Assign a mentor. What are your goals?

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 2, 2023

I immediately thought about the trend we’ve have been watching and supporting in recent years to shift from lengthy volunteer engagement workshops for staff partners to instead what we call, “mini-trainings.” Thorough Screening & Thoughtful Placement – What is the role that staff members play in screening?

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Most nonprofit organizations in the U.S. For most nonprofit organizations, volunteers serve in capacities that are vitally important to the organization’s impact. Well-managed volunteers provide incredible value, giving organizations the ability to strategically position themselves for continual growth and impact.

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