Fundraising professionals have an extremely hard job. They must generate greater amounts of dollars in good and tough times. It is not easy to obtain a sizable gift from a prospect in a time of prosperity, must less in a time of perceived recession.
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How Record Inflation Is Hurting Nonprofits and How They Can Fight Back
Since we have not seen inflation at this level in decades, many nonprofit organizations simply don’t have much experience dealing with it. Here are some of the biggest ways that inflation may be affecting your charity and our best advice for navigating through this fiscal storm.
Read MoreBe Careful With Wealth Ratings
Using data in the form of stories, not statistics, is a powerful idea that is important to apply in major gifts as it relates to the use of wealth data to determine the inclination of a donor to give to your organization.
Read MoreWhat Skills Do You Need to Succeed in Your Management Role?
As a nonprofit professional, were you thrusted into management roles over time? Most nonprofit professionals in management roles are not only responsible for management, but they have an impossible fundraising portfolio to service, too. Here are some ways to better your skill set.
Read More3 Ways Nonprofits Can Extend Their Reach and Enhance Impact in Human Services
Nonprofits partnering with human services agencies play a crucial role in supporting people managing food insecurity, housing disruptions, family counseling needs and other welfare-oriented outcomes.
Read MoreOvercoming COVID-Positive Cases While Maintaining the Same Level of Care to Those in Need
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many challenges for nonprofits, especially organizations that work directly with vulnerable populations, like Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, the oldest and largest homeless shelter in Philadelphia. While testing and vaccinations have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, the risk for organizations like ours is still high.
Read MoreDysfunctional Boards Are the Result of Dysfunctional Members
If you work for any nonprofit, over time, you will interface with a nonprofit board of directors. Board members can help take a nonprofit to a successful level or be an energy drain on staff members.
Read MoreHarnessing the Spirit of Giving Tuesday Every Day: What Are You Thankful For?
We are blessed to work in a complex profession that collectively strives to promote philanthropy. I hope the spirit of Giving Tuesday resonates each day of the year. What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Read MoreLive Video Versus Pre-Recorded Videos for Your Nonprofit
Not too long ago, a nonprofit pro asked in a social group what others would do to market and promote their organization with a limited budget. Interestingly, many of the answers involved investing in pre-recorded videos and photography with a professional photographer. While that might sound good in theory, is it indispensable to make that spend if a nonprofit has a small budget?…
Read MoreSustainability Matters for Your Nonprofit: Here’s Why
Nonprofits have a special status in our society. Because they’re tax-exempt organizations and working in the public’s service, it’s vital that they operate with complete transparency and lean into social good.
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