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

Building Better Board Relationships The relationship between a CEO or ED at a nonprofit and the folks on their Board of Directors can be one of the most critical for any organization’s success, but that also means it can be a tough one to manage well. On today’s episode, Meghan sits down with Tim Kachuriak to talk about what it looks like to serve well on the board and how key leaders can manage those relationships. Tim gives some great tips for a thriving board! Take a listen and pass it along to your board today as well. Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimizatio ..read more

AI Can Make Your Day-to-Day Task List Easier! It’s easy to get caught up in thinking we’re headed for a Jetson’s-like reality when someone starts talking about AI and how it can help us in our work and daily lives. In this case though, we’re not talking about robots who will do you house chores, but more about the productivity AI can bring. On today’s episode, Meghan sits down with Nils Smith to talk about AI, Chat GPT, and other tools that can help us all be more efficient in our work and how to make sure you are utilizing that technology for good. Nils Smith is the Head of Innovation for Du ..read more

How to Build a Successful Advocacy Campaign: A Guide  More and more nonprofits are tapping into the power of advocacy—and for good reason. A strong advocacy campaign can help organizations grow their audience, bring issues to the public’s attention, and raise more donations for their cause.    Traditionally, advocacy campaigns have taken place by going door-to-door to collect signatures or rallying crowds in person. However, innovations in technology have made running a robust campaign easier than ever before. With powerful Salesforce advocacy software, you can develop an inspir ..read more