Becoming a Responsive Nonprofit – Gabe Cooper How can you mold your leadership strategies to create a culture of generosity in your nonprofit organization that allows for strong relationships with donors and with every member of your team? How can you implement important principles into the day-to-day operations of your organization that creates a culture for growth, authenticity, and comradery? Learn how to break down walls between different groups of your team, stay connected to your cause through adopting a willingness to get shoulder-to-shoulder with people, and become a model of transpa ..read more

Diversified revenue streams are essential for all nonprofits. Your organization might rely on a medley of individual donations, grants, events, membership dues, and other revenue streams to keep your mission in motion and create a sustainable funding model.    When it comes to driving value for nonprofits, in-kind donations are another essential type of contribution to add to your collection. In this guide, we’ll review some of the most common FAQs about in-kind donations to give you a solid foundation for boosting this type of giving, including:    What are in-kind donat ..read more

They’re out there by the hundreds, maybe by the thousands. Your potential donors. These are people who are sure to be moved by your mission. They are certain to be compelled by your cause.    But they might not even know you exist.   Even if they do, without a clear plan to bring them from the “awareness” stage to the point where they are ready to give, these potential donors will stay in the periphery, never moving forward and taking action.    The path to individual philanthropy is, of course, individual. But in most cases, it is a long journey with many touch poin ..read more

Defining Success for You and Your Team – Nicole Smithee How can you ensure that you are dedicating the most time to the aspects of your life and work that you care about the most? How can you create an environment that allows your team to prioritize what they care about most while also maintaining productivity? Learn how to effectively prioritize your goals and encourage your team members to prioritize theirs as well by recognizing where you currently are and drawing a plan for how to get to your desired destination. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Nicole Smithee to discuss ..read more

It’s an Election Year: Now What? – Jeff Kruszyna and Joel Baugher As presidential elections grow nearer, how much should your organization change your marketing strategy and how much should you keep the same? How can you make your attempts to connect with new and old donors stand out among the rush of emails, text messages, and direct mail that comes with election season? Learn about how to navigate through an election year and how to avoid common mistakes that nonprofit organizations make during this time. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Jeff Kruszyna and Joel Baugher to d ..read more

4 Practices to Improve Your Storytelling – Arielle Bateman Whether it’s an interview about the life of one of the people your organization is helping or a discussion with your donors about the motivations behind their support for your cause, the ability to capture and communicate a story is crucial to the success of your organization. So how do you enhance your storytelling abilities and improve the stories that your organization tells? How can you tell the story of the present while also inviting your audience to play a role in a possible story for the future? On this episode, host Meghan S ..read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing technology, and it can be difficult to know how or when to ethically implement AI within your nonprofit organization. While AI is still a burgeoning field that comes with certain concerns, there are ways that your nonprofit can harness AI to maximize impact, even with limited resources. Responsible AI use isn’t just possible; with lower barriers to entry than ever before, AI is an effective way to save your organization time, money, and energy.    How to Scale AI Capacity at Nonprofit Organizations AI already plays a role in your n ..read more

Finances Don’t Have To Be a Burden​ – Alexis Becker   How much time do you spend on your organization’s finances? Are you confident that you have the correct processes in place to manage your finances as efficiently and effectively as possible? Finances should be a path towards your mission, not an obstacle in front of it. Learn about all the benefits of developing your finance management processes to optimize your time and resources. On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Alexis Becker to discuss the world of modern finance management and the outsourcing possibilities for n ..read more

Nonprofits are always looking for new ways to expand their reach, build donor relationships, and boost fundraising—all while navigating tight budgets and resources. One cost-effective way to keep your community engaged is by hosting a hybrid event, which blends elements of in-person and virtual events to appeal to a wider audience.   Hybrid events open up many possibilities for your nonprofit, allowing you to plan fundraising galas, conferences, workshops, and more while engaging supporters far and wide.   In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits of hybrid nonprofit events, plus so ..read more

Humanizing Your Message with Influencer Marketing – Ryan Davis and Mel Has your social media content felt repetitive and robotic lately? Are you and your organization looking for a way to refresh your social media content and maximize your social media presence? Influencer marketing may be the refreshment that your social media pages need. Learn how to humanize your message by tapping into the potential of social media influencers who have audiences that are interested in your organization and its purpose! On this episode, host Meghan Speer sits down with Ryan Davis and Mel to discuss the wo ..read more