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

Every child deserves a bright future. 8 Ways To Make An Impact Supporting Vulnerable Children reveals the overwhelming odds many children face from the start and offers some practical solutions to help. Often affected by socioeconomic factors, vulnerable children require tailored support to meet their unique needs. This Development Systems International article explores several effective strategies that you, schools, nonprofits, and community organizations can implement to uplift these young lives and create lasting impacts. Cultivating Growth Through Mentorship Mentorship is a beacon of hope ..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

“It is the best of times and it is the worst of times…” This opening sentence of Dickens’ classic, A Tale of Two Cities, could have been a prophesy of what would happen 431 years later: The Covid-19 Pandemic and the resulting political turmoil. The book is a story of sacrifice and redemption. There have been many great articles recently published that offer suggestions as to how to survive as a nonprofit organization in “times like these.” Many of them primarily address fundraising concerns and some to overall management angst as it relates to just plain survival. I will offer comments about b ..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

5 Strategic Steps To Setting Up A Successful Nonprofit reviews a few key things you can do when setting up your nonprofit that will help ensure your organization’s long-term impact. Starting a nonprofit organization can be a fulfilling way to give back to your community and support a cause you’re passionate about. This journey involves several key steps, from understanding legal requirements to building a solid foundation for your organization’s future. Today, Major Gifts Ramp-Up will guide you through the essential stages of setting up a nonprofit, ensuring that you have all the necessary too ..read more

Charles Sword’s Guide To Building An Effective Nonprofit Impact Framework looks at simple steps you can take to scale your nonprofit in order to achieve lasting impact in your community. Impact goals represent the North Star for any nonprofit, defining the change the organization intends to bring about. But simply stating those impact goals is no longer sufficient – and in truth, never should have been. Because most nonprofits rely heavily on support and capital from funders, grant-makers, and other key stakeholders to achieve their impact goals, they must be able to showcase the good work the ..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

United Way CEOs That Thrive & Raise Millions may be the most important United Way capacity-building video you ever watch! It will challenge everything you believe about United Way and the way you generate income. VISIT HERE TO JOIN US FOR A UNITED WAY MAJOR GIFTS RAMP-UP CAMPAIGN EVENT Here’s the OLD NEWS – we all know that workplace campaigns no longer fill the funding gaps needed in our communities. Here’s the WORSE NEWS – our most recent financial reports indicate large gifts, given by individuals and families, are in decline as well. Here’s the GOOD NEWS – a group of United Way fundrai ..read more