As philanthropy and community engagement take center stage in the ever-changing world of non-profit organizations, product managers’ contributions are frequently overlooked. Their customer-centric attitude and strategic acumen, however, have tremendous potential to propel organizations to success and increase their social influence. By combining knowledge from conventional product development with the novel concept of social impact, let us explore the many ways in which product management helps non-profits. Product management, what is it? Finding problems, creating answers, and then making tho ..read more

Cultivating Donors by Adding Value Anyone who works in fundraising dreams of a world where everyone automatically cares about and supports their mission without even having to be asked, but that is just not our reality. In our actual world, donors are people who have lives and jobs and responsibilities and even if they do want to support the mission, they don’t want to be treated like an ATM machine. This is where the importance of providing value back to donors comes in. In today’s episode Meghan Speer sits down with Brad Davies to discuss the importance of cultivating donor relationships wh ..read more

It has been an extraordinary privilege to host 120 interactive webinars since March 2020 for our nationwide learning community of professional and volunteer non-profit leaders. This has given me the pleasure of getting to know and work with some of the most respected, experienced and wisest experts in the fields of fundraising, advancement and other disciplines essential to non-profit empowerment and success. Recently we hosted our first transatlantic webinar featuring Bernard Ross, Director, =mc consulting, Europe’s leading management and fundraising consultancy, as our subject matter expert ..read more

The Importance of Knowing Your Team There are plenty of personality profile tests out there. From Meyers Briggs to the Enneagram to Strengths Finders to DISC, the list can go on and on. These tools can be a great way to get to know yourself better and a great tool for team building… if you actually use and learn from them! On today’s episode, Meghan sits down with Jon Sarles to talk about the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders, the science behind why these tools help, and the growth an organization can have when the leader knows their team. Jon Sarles is the president of Elevate ..read more

As you gear up for a capital campaign, it’s crucial to ensure your board members are not just “on board” but are well-prepared for and enthusiastic about their roles in the campaign.  Well-trained board members can be a game-changer for capital campaigns. Rather than being timid, anxious, and hesitant, they will be courageous, excited, and confident leaders who set the tone for growing your organization’s capacity.  Here are six effective tips to train your board members as you prepare for your capital campaign. Trainings should touch on the three critical areas: understanding capit ..read more

Needing money is a common denominator among all nonprofits. We may serve different causes or operate in different areas of the world. However, we all need donations, and corporate giving is a reliable way to generate those funds. Giving USA 2023 found that corporate giving totaled approximately $29.48 billion in just one year. It also estimates that corporate giving increased by 3.4% in 2022, making its growth faster than individual, foundation, and bequest giving. With the rise of social impact as a business metric, companies are more eager than ever to contribute to meaningful causes, yet ma ..read more

Running a nonprofit means juggling many different objectives and responsibilities– with one of the most crucial being tax compliance with the IRS! The IRS has established various laws and regulations that provide nonprofits with the benefit of exemption from federal income taxes. Even after obtaining tax-exempt status, however, organizations must still report their financial details, activities, and certain other information to the IRS by filing an annual Form 990 return. This blog will offer you a quick and comprehensive overview of the steps nonprofits need to take to obtain tax-exempt stat ..read more

An effective nonprofit blog is an indispensable marketing tool. The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community.  1. Align content to your target audience’s interests. One of the most important steps in building a productive blogging strategy is creating content that engages and appeals to your audience. Supporters won’t ..read more

Finding the Right CRM When it comes to choosing a system to manage donors, relationships, and donations effectively, the results can be overwhelming! A quick Google search of “nonprofit CRM systems” will give you more options that you could have imagined, and each one sounds like it could be the answer to all of your development woes. It can be a dauting task to find the right one, but today’s episode may help you do just that! Nonprofit Hub Radio podcast host Meghan Speer sits down with our guest Christine Robertson to look at questions everyone should ask themselves in the process. She has ..read more

Scaling Your Volunteer Program: The Essentials Could your organization’s volunteer program use a boost? With over 60 million volunteers in the United States, there are plenty of people who are ready to help! Scaling your volunteer program is a great way to introduce more people to your organization while receiving budget-friendly support for your goals. At VolunteerHub, we know that developing a thriving volunteer program isn’t as simple as gathering a group of people and handing out a few hammers and paintbrushes. The right program framework can build a foundation for recruiting and retaining ..read more