So you’re sold on setting up a Monthly Giving Program for your nonprofit. But now you’re wondering how you’ll get the word out and market it. There are a few ways you can easily get started marketing your Monthly Giving Program. Here’s how: 1) Send promotional emails to current donors. If you don’t already have […]
Good meeting facilitation for nonprofits is more than just putting together an agenda and keeping an eye on the clock. The best techniques will help you get more from your discussions – whether it’s your weekly staff meeting or a community event. Good meeting facilitation for nonprofits is more than just putting together an agenda […]
As we move through 2021, it seems like our list of things to do grows longer, but our time to complete everything on that list grows shorter. Even though we start the day with the best intentions, ultimately something is left unfinished. In an effort to help you make sure that you are not dropping […]
Gallup estimates that only as little as 39 percent of Americans actually feel engaged at work – and that’s an increase over 2019’s numbers! To combat employee disengagement, both for-profit and nonprofit organizations look to group activities like team retreats to foster connection amongst team members and build shared commitment to the work at hand. […]
Monthly giving programs have become essential to nonprofits, offering a foundation for your nonprofit's steady and predictable income. In fact, many nonprofits with established monthly giving programs are able to rely on monthly giving subscriptions to cover their regular monthly expenses. But with so many giving programs trying to catch the attention of donors, it […]
In 2019, popular events registration website Eventbrite evaluated the most popular types of nonprofit fundraising events hosted through their platform. From most to least popular, the categories were: networking events; trainings and workshops; food and drink events; and arts and entertainment events. Hosting events is often a huge part of a nonprofit’s fundraising strategy, and […]
Are you looking for ways to increase the donations your nonprofit receives while decreasing your administrative costs? If you answered with a loud "YES," then a monthly giving program is something your nonprofit needs to start NOW! Here are ten reasons why: Monthly giving programs are automated monthly donations that allow your donors to deliver […]
So you’ve reached the point where you absolutely need more help with your new nonprofit. You’re feeling more confident in your funding prospects, and you’ve decided it’s time to hire staff. Hey! Congratulations! You’ve hit a really exciting milestone. When you’re working with limited resources, every decision counts. On a small team, one new team […]
The members of your nonprofit’s Board play a vital role in the success of your organization and mission. Your process for recruiting your Board needs to be thought out and strategic so that you have the right mix of people on your team. Fortunately, there is an abundance of resources you can tap into to […]
When most of us think about “branding,” we envision big businesses with lots of departments – entire teams dedicated to marketing, social media, and public relations. We rarely feel like it applies to our comparatively tiny nonprofit organizations. But even if we haven’t put any thought into our brand, we all have one. Left without […]
Engaged Board Members Are The Best Fundraisers. Research shows that when Board Members are engaged, nonprofits raise more money. That seems pretty obvious, right? Yet, oftentimes, we don’t make it a priority to make sure that our Board is engaged! This is understandable because we are all so busy, but we need to take […]