Think about the first time you volunteered. Do you remember how old you were at the time? Do you recall the organization where you volunteered? Or even the tasks you did at your first volunteer experience? When volunteers give of their time at your organization, how do you create meaningful experiences for them? Volunteer recruitment isn't just filling slots; it's about cultivating a vibrant community for your nonprofit. Recruitment is an opportunity to nurture potential leaders and offer opportunities for growth and community.  Why Volunteers Give Their Time Volunteers give their time ..read more

This is a guest blog by Humanitru. Think your organization can thrive while still struggling to pull reports? Unable to see when or how your supporters were last engaged? In an increasingly data-driven world, nonprofits are recognizing the vital role of data accessibility in driving their mission forward. Access to donor engagement data is no longer just a perk — it’s a fundamental necessity for nonprofits seeking to thrive in today's competitive landscape. From fundraisers to developers, program directors to organizational leaders, data accessibility plays a pivotal role in shaping strateg ..read more

Happy May! Below we have provided a list of workshops we’re offering this month at the Nonprofit Learning Lab! To register and find out more about each workshop, click the workshop titles of your choice to head to the workshop page.  Interested in attending at a discounted rate? Our memberships provide discounts to all our paid trainings - along with many other benefits. Learn more about our memberships here.  Not seeing a topic you'd be interested in learning more about? Let us know via email at info@nonprofitlearninglab.org. FREE: The Secret to Loyal Supporters: Email Wel ..read more

This is a guest blog by OnBoard. It’s no secret that technology is evolving rapidly. It’s changing the way organizations across all sectors do business – including nonprofits.  The right technology can help nonprofits solve existing problems, and it can open new opportunities. Yet, all too often, nonprofits view technology as an expense rather than an opportunity.  Digital Maturity Looks Different at Each Nonprofit A quick Google search will yield several examples of digital maturity models for nonprofits. While each is different, they all outline different stages of maturity tha ..read more

This is a guest blog by The Acacia Company. If you were to ask everyone in your team to define diversity and inclusion, how would they respond? What if you asked them to differentiate between equity and equality? Are their answers aligned? Now, what if you were to ask your entire organization? Having a shared language around DEI is important because it sets the stage for productive conversations and reduces the chances of misunderstandings, misinterpretations, and miscommunication. Helping everyone at your organization align on key DEI terms and concepts will set your organization up to creat ..read more

Spring is here! Below we have provided a list of workshops we’re offering this month at the Nonprofit Learning Lab! To register and find out more about each workshop, click the workshop titles of your choice to head to the workshop page.  Our memberships provide discounts to all our paid trainings - along with many other benefits. Learn more about our memberships here.  Not seeing a topic you'd be interested in learning more about? Let us know via email at info@nonprofitlearninglab.org. Grant Research Deep Dive: How to Find the Fit and Customize Your Approach to Foundations ..read more

This is a guest blog by Lan To with Community Resource Exchange. Lan will be presenting a workshop titled "Carepacity Building: Strategies for Organizational Wellness and More Inclusive Cultures" at the Nonprofit Lab in Philadelphia on March 21, 2024! Use our discount code friend50 for $50 off your registration! The concept of organizational wellness has taken on new significance. With remote work and hybrid models as norms against a complex and volatile socio-political milieu, organizations are rethinking their approach to creating healthy and inclusive workplace cultures ..read more

This is a guest blog by Megan Oliver with Rosterfy. When managing volunteers, the process of getting them onboarded is crucial for your organization’s success. When managing volunteers, the process of getting them onboarded is crucial for your organization’s success. In this article, we’ll discuss volunteer onboarding, the challenges you’ll face, and how new methods like multi-journey onboarding are making a difference.   Coordinating volunteers is no easy task, especially since success depends upon how well volunteers fit into your organization. Coordinators deal with challenges like ble ..read more

This is a guest blog by Deborah Brozina. Deborah will be presenting a workshop titled "Get to Know Your Donors to Increase Engagement: Legal Aid and their LGBTQ+ Audience" at the Nonprofit Lab in Philadelphia on March 21, 2024! Use our discount code friend50 for $50 off your registration! When we create fictional characters in movies and TV, we build out every facet of that person. No detail is overlooked. A small army of people work to create the space that person inhabits to make it as real as possible.  The same should happen for audience personas in your content st ..read more

This is a guest blog by David Langton. David will be presenting a workshop titled "Get to Know Your Donors to Increase Engagement: Legal Aid and their LGBTQ+ Audience" at the Nonprofit Lab in Philadelphia on March 21, 2024! Use our discount code friend50 for $50 off your registration! Build a simple website for your nonprofit or start-up. “Less is More” sounds like a cliché, so why isn’t it adhered to more often? Comedian Mike Birbiglia mused on his podcast recently that one of these days, we’ll get a better word for “cliché.” If it is really true, is it even a cliché? We spend ..read more