Please, Don’t Start a Nonprofit
As I write this, I'm about to begin writing a new book in collaboration with a partner that's been a nonprofit leader in the fundraising and donor management space for more than 30 years. I look forward to writing...
Crowdfunding Tips For Non-Profits
Here are a few things to keep in mind for your crowdfunded campaignsDon't be over optimistic- It's easy to get overwhelmed with the level of exposure that the power of internet brings with it. Set realistic goals. Not all...
How to Use Social Listening for Your Nonprofit Brand
By now, you're steeped in social media, which is an essential ingredient of your digital marketing for your nonprofit. But as with everything in life, you have to get a little deeper into the details.The paramount rule for nonprofit...
10 Questions To Ask Yourself for Nonprofit Innovation
There's a famous tech story about Steve Jobs related to innovation.One day he walked up to a developer's desk and he placed a manila envelope on it. Then he said to the developer, "Make me a computer that fits...
Nonprofit, Civic and Church Leaders Can Help Us Heal
"If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him... We need not wait to see what others do." -...
How YOUR Nonprofit Can Master Visual Storytelling
According to ISPO News, we make approximately 10,000 decisions a day, and "products that evoke emotions always win." Humans base 90 percent of their decisions on emotion, which when you think about it is an astounding statistic. Nonprofits have...
3 Trends in Philanthropy Your Nonprofit Team Must Know
We're soon at the close of another year, and if you're like me, you're keeping your sights focused through the windshield instead of the rearview mirror. The philanthropic sector continues to evolve, as is everything in society because of...
4 Ways To Promote Your Nonprofit Organization
Working at a nonprofit organization can be challenging. While the mission of the company is rewarding, due to the service-based nature, it can be tough to get the funding you need to successfully market and promote yourself. Here are four...
Nonprofit Pro’s Peer to Peer Conference
One of the leading nonprofit resources is Nonprofit Pro. One of the reasons my team and I like them so much is because they provide organizations real, relevant and engaging information that is essential for the current fundraising environment....
Your Nonprofit Must Use Snapchat to Target Young Audiences
Facebook may be the king of social media, but it's not the one that people under the age of 30 turn to when they use social networking sites. The social media platform for audiences under 30 is Snapchat. In...
Capacity Building for Nonprofits: Needs in the Rural States
Nonprofit capacity building in the U.S. has emerged from its initial forays into training and technical assistance by Management Support Organizations in the late 1970s and early 1980s into a rich mix of resources. The current national map includes...
Where to Find Start-Up Nonprofit Money
A few days ago I read a post about a small community nonprofit organization that was seeking advice on how to get funding. Creating a nonprofit is tough, and figuring out where to find the money needed to operate...
