.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. The board plays the central role of visionary. You can set the stage for success by: Defining roles and responsibilities.

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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.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

In honor of Labor Day, this blog—the first in a two-part series—offers insights into the various roles that unions play within the social sector, based on data from available recent tax filings (2016 and on). . Unions are workplace-focused, membership organizations that advocate and negotiate on behalf of their members.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How can we support women, people of color, and other minorities in achieving leadership roles? values or a growth mindset, continuous feedback, and open communication, you will foster an environment that encourages employees to support one another. Our organization had been pretty tall and top-heavy.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

The days when board members holed up in a conference room and mapped the organization’s future based on anecdotal evidence, political expediency, and personal experience should be over. The board plays the central role of visionary. You can set the stage for success by: Defining roles and responsibilities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 19, 2021

Grantmaking foundations have the financial resources that nonprofit organizations need to accomplish their work. Nonprofit organizations are doing the work essential to further the grantmaking foundation’s mission. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. posted by Jessica Tudyk Fall 2020 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

There is plenty of advice out there, and most leaders have the management skills to retool organizational structures for better communication and greater agility. Consider Temporary Support Another option is to contract temporary support. A freelance expert can train current staff and get your organization up to speed.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2022

It means servers, software, and policies that enable organizations to scale. It runs throughout the organization, and grantmakers must account for it in their funding opportunities. Grantmakers need to recognize the importance of funding both the projects and the technology required to support, measure, and grow those projects.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Partner for Support Healthcare and restaurant workers were among the most severely affected by the pandemic. Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support. Civic and government partners played pivotal roles in their ability to provide that support.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Trye Nichols prompted vocal support for social justice throughout the business community. Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. SHRM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Report.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 29, 2022

A comprehensive list of every different Fundraising Event Committee you’ll need for your gala- their roles and job descriptions. After having to postpone events for several years, many organizations are having to transition new people into committee roles. Roles in a Sponsor Committee. Auction Procurement Committee.

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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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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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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Back on earth, our discussion centered on this question: How is the role of associations in society changing and is it expanding, contracting, or being completely reshaped? Association professionals are seeking a support group to help them face challenges and to gain the skills to stay ahead of trends. We can support you in that.

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VQ Strategies

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Designed to assist and support an organization (and most commonly hospitals, museums, libraries, and arts organizations), these groups historically focus on raising funds, sometimes manage the volunteer corps, and nearly always maintain their own governance system. Lessons from the Field. A Path to Change. Mapping the Change.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Before starting a nonprofit organization, you should understand that the 501(c)(3) designation is just that: a tax designation. Name your organization. . Apply to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization. . The agency fees are $275 for organizations filing Form 1023-EZ and $600 for organizations filing Form 1023.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

Traditionally, nonprofit governance has been perceived through a hierarchical lens, with board members primarily overseeing and guiding the organization’s direction while staff execute the operational tasks. Mission and vision alignment: Ensure alignment on the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Over the past decade, organizations like Sierra Club , Greenpeace , and 350.org Nonprofits, education institutions, and corporations alike are recognizing their roles in creating a more sustainable future. org have made incredible progress on critical sustainability initiatives. From nonprofits like 350.org

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

Basic data sets allow organizations to take action—such as communicating with members or soliciting donors. Analyzed data—usually in the form of charts and dashboards—provides a way for you to measure your organization’s activity against past output or industry standards: it allows you to determine growth and success, or lack thereof.

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 23, 2024

1 While all of these are useful tools for program development and planning, there is another strategy that provides consistent access to community input while also routinely building a supportive foundation from diverse, innovative ideas: the creation of strong advisory committees. What are advisory committees?

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. Success belongs to organizations that adapt to a shifting environment. Set clear expectations and roles from the beginning. Yes, stop and take a breath, but you must not stand still.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. But many Advisory Boards sit idle, with members not knowing their role and organizations not knowing what to do with the Board they created.

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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.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. More people working in or with grantmaking organizations now have some term related to knowledge work in their titles or job descriptions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Beyond the Basics: Elevating Volunteer Engagement for Nonprofit Success Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. They contribute their time, skills, and passion to support the cause, all without expecting anything in return. What skill sets are required for these tasks?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

But it doesn’t look the same for every organization and for every stakeholder. As many have observed, participatory funding models have likely existed for centuries in the form of mutual aid or community support. Clearly defined roles, requirements, and benefits, as well as term expectations for all participants.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As we gear up for GivingTuesday, the perfect opportunity to engage supporters and boost fundraising efforts, it’s crucial to refine your narrative strategy. Apply this structure to your nonprofit’s story by showcasing the journey of those you serve. This post-campaign storytelling reinforces the value of ongoing support.

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sgEngage

APRIL 2, 2024

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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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 12, 2022

Employees are frontline; their talents and efforts determine success within any organization. Employees choose specific nonprofit organizations because they have a personal connection or emotional attachment to the nonprofits mission. Three key tools are discussed below that can help organizations boost their employee engagement.

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Candid

APRIL 25, 2024

news organizations, specifically local news outlets, have been rapidly dwindling. A survey by the Knight Foundation and Gallup found that “emotional trust” in news organizations is meaningfully linked to whether people want to pay to receive news coverage and to their confidence in American democracy. The number of U.S.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Leaders can see the path forward for the organization. They can help the organization set and achieve goals.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

As a best practice, use a constituent relationship manager (CRM) such as those included in EveryAction’s guide to picking a nonprofit CRM to help organize and monitor your campaign’s success. Clear goals and a detailed timeline will give the necessary direction and structure to your advocacy campaign. Rely on established relationships.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

For mission-driven organizations in particular, forging deep connections with audiences is paramount. The questions we hear often are about how organizations can identify and adapt designs to meet the evolving needs of their audiences and ensure that the mission resonates deeply. Watch the webinar. They can even be done virtually!

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 3, 2022

This is a common theme that lurks in the veins of many of our organizations. In order to prevent this from occurring, organizations must create a roadmap for their organizational future, and in doing so, they may identify areas of improvement and innovation that may not have been looked at until there were gaps in leadership.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the process, I was exposed to a number of organizations whose boards struggled with a variety of issues. Such processes, if they even exist, are often too informal and lack clear expectations of what it means to be accountable for a nonprofit organization’s success. Reality 1: Most boards live by the rule of thirds.

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