In-kind gifts are a valuable way for people to support nonprofit missions without breaking the bank. Here’s how to boost in-kind donations.
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3 Steps to Avoid Resentment After Rejecting a Board Member
When someone has been a volunteer, annual donor or dues-paying member, they may seem like a great prospective board member, but what happens when you have to reject that board member? Here are three tips to produce a better outcome — for both the rejected board candidate and the nonprofit.
Read More12 Ways for Service Clubs to Recruit and Retain Members
A service club or organization is a voluntary nonprofit organization where members meet regularly to perform charitable works. Here are 12 ways service clubs can recruit and retain members.
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to ‘Pay It Forward’
All of us should constantly provide acts of kindness and share the concept of pay it forward with others. The look on an individual’s face when given something unexpected is priceless.
Read MoreTough Love for Nonprofit Board Member Fundraising
Engaging nonprofit board members in fundraising is one of the most persistent challenges that organizational leaders face. Sure, we can hire and train better staff members, find contractors to produce beautiful promotional materials and design the most impactful programming possible.
Read MoreCelebrating Your Volunteers
Kudos to those dedicated nonprofit development professionals who celebrate their volunteers. Those who know — and believe — that it’s about people, not money.
Read More5 Ways to Attract Corporate Volunteers
Corporate volunteers can be a big help to any nonprofit. Here are five quick ways to attract them.
Read MoreWhen Have You Given Back?
I strongly encourage every person in our profession to volunteer and give back to help to others. Giving is what makes our profession special and unique. In truth, all of us are volunteer consultants in the sense we have acquired skills and experiences that are transferable to others. Even if you feel you have given back for many years, take a deep breath and volunteer again. To those who are just entering the field, work and volunteer at the same time. Who knows, you might eventually work for the cause that is currently your focus for volunteer service.
Read MoreDo You Have Triple Crown Award-Winning Volunteers?
Charities should motivate their volunteers to strive for their own individual Triple Crown Award each fiscal year, which represents a new season. Instead of baseball terms, the charities should seek each individual engagement in the areas of time, talent and treasure.
Read MoreFundraising: 6 Clues to Help You Know When to Fold ‘Em
The time to look for that next new fundraising success story is before what you’re doing is on life support.
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