How Much Do Nonprofits Pay Employees
Many people don’t realize that there are viable, paid careers in the nonprofit sector. In fact, you may be surprised at how much of a living wage some nonprofits provide for solid, mission-driven professionals with skills ready to deploy. We’ve…
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3 Meta Nonprofit Organizational Structures [Comparison]
Nonprofit organizations and their employees and volunteers often find themselves in a difficult situation. They want to impact the world for good, but they also need to balance the needs of donors with those of service recipients. This is not…
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21+ Nonprofit Management Certificate Programs [Best List]
Nonprofit Management Certificate Programs come in two flavors, standalone and advanced degree programs. Standalone nonprofit management certificate programs take 1-12 months to complete at costs ranging from $125 to $3597. Advanced degree nonprofit management certificate programs can be completed in…
Best Nonprofit Job Posting Sites – Free And Paid [2022 Prices]
When your nonprofit grows to a point, it needs to hire staff. Having a clear strategy for recruiting is important. Over the years, we’ve seen trends come and go. However, online job postings are still an extremely effective way to…
40+ Best Nonprofit Books for Leaders, Board Members, and Staff
Being a life-long learner is vital for growing a nonprofit. After years of reading, we have put together our comprehensive list of the best nonprofit books. We categorized the best nonprofit books list by role and interest types. Personal Top…
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13 Paid Nonprofit Job Titles and Descriptions
If you are interested in working for a nonprofit, it’s helpful to understand the differences between nonprofits and find ways to translate your experience into a job with one. This article can help. From Executive Director to Program Manager, find out what you are a great fit for.
9 Nonprofit Startup Myths [What Not To Believe]
When starting a nonprofit, you’ll get advice from kind and well-meaning individuals. Unfortunately, some of the advice will include common nonprofit myths. Let’s take a few minutes to bust 9 nonprofit myths. Myths 8 and 9 might surprise you. 1….
Find A Nonprofit Job – Job Boards To Use [2022]
Are you on the hunt for your first paid nonprofit job? Or perhaps you are looking for a change. Either way, this comprehensive list of nonprofit job boards will help you find lots of paid, nonprofit career roles that are…
Nonprofit Leadership Articles
The Building Blocks of System Leadership – A Powerful Impact Tool For Nonprofits
In this article, we’re going to describe system leadership and show you just what it takes and why your ability to do so may determine whether or not your collaboration with other organizations survives another year. In a 2015 SSIR…
Leadership Styles for Nonprofit Organizations
Four Nonprofit Leadership Styles There are four primary nonprofit leadership styles. Servant leadership, transformational leadership. transactional leadership, and charismatic leadership. The best organizations tend to exhibit both servant and transformational leadership. Let’s find out more. A Little Background on Four…
What Is A Nonprofit Consultant And When Should You Use One
Nonprofit consultants are professionals who work for nonprofits. They help nonprofits by providing advice on a variety of topics including managing finances, strategy, fundraising, marketing, technology, and organizational design. Nonprofit consultants should not be mistaken for philanthropists or donors. These…
Nonprofit Operations
Segregation Of Duties With Electronic Payments
Nonprofits need strong internal controls for their finances. First-time external audits will review and make recommendations for improving nonprofit financial policies and controls. When it comes to writing checks to pay bills and pay staff, it is fairly easy to…
Visualizing Your Organization: 4 Important Org Chart Types
Organizational structures establish the alignment of resources within an organization. Org charts help visually represent that structure. There are many types of organizational charts, but the most common for nonprofits is the hierarchical organizational chart. This article will provide examples…
How To Add Custom Object Tab in Salesforce
What are custom object tabs? Custom Object Tabs are a way for you to add your own objects, fields, and layout onto the Salesforce app interface. They behave just like any other tab in Salesforce with one exception: they’re completely…
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13 Financial Control Recommendations For Small Nonprofits
All nonprofits need the following 13 minimum financial internal controls, regardless of size: segregation of duties, monthly bank statement reconciliation, enforce cash handling procedures, limit credit card use, record and review all income, control the disbursement process, monitor and validate…
7 Tips To Deal With Negative Comments On Social Media [Nonprofit Guide]
According to a 2020 survey by Khoros, how organizations respond to negative comments on social media can grow a loyal following or tarnish an organization’s name, even when trying to do good. In fact, 75% of Twitter users, 59% of…
Best Conga Courier Replacement For Report Scheduling & Distribution
I’ve been in the world of technology and nonprofits for over 20 years and can say with certainty that software products will come and go. No company can maintain its products forever. Some are better than others at product life…
My Best Home Office Adjustable Height Desk [Not What You Think]
I recently changed to being a full-time employee who spends 8+ hours in my home office sitting all day long in front of computer screens while working on projects and solving problems. Outfitting the remote home office is important for…
7 Practical Steps To Onboarding New Employees Well
The first day of work is a moment in time that can be fondly remembered, even years later when difficult situations arise. It’s imperative for this moment to be high quality and the best possible experience for new employees, even…
3 Tools To Get Your Data Into Salesforce NPSP
You’ve heard about the power of the Salesforce NonProfit Success Pack (NPSP) as a constituent relationship management (CRM) and fundraising tool, but have you found yourself wondering how on earth to get your data into Salesforce? Well, wonder no more!…
5 Essential Steps To Hiring A Nonprofit Consultant
Over the years, I have been part of many nonprofit consulting engagements serving on the client’s (nonprofit’s) side of the equation. I’ve seen things that lead to success as well as the failure of those engagements. This article provides five…
Effortless NPSP Levels For Salesforce Moves Management [How To]
If you have a donor engagement plan, then you’ll want to know how to set up Salesforce NPSP levels and use them for your plan. Donor engagement plans are designed to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction with the organization, as…
How Nonprofits Work: Structure, Functions, and Typical Roles
Nonprofits are an organization that does something for the public good. They do not make a profit and they need donations to keep running. Nonprofits can fail because of many reasons, such as not having a vision, direction or growth. Let’s dive into this.
7 Ways Organizations Can Improve Digital Maturity
Digital maturity is the level of an organization’s ability to use technology to its full potential. Nonprofits have been behind the curve when it comes to adopting new technologies, but there are a few clear benefits of digital maturity. Improved…
6 Tips to Build Culture in a Nonprofit Organization
Building a culture in an organization is not easy. For a positive culture to occur, people need to be engaged in the work and interested in the mission. We have learned that there are different ways to build this culture….
40 Infographic and Diagramming Tools for Nonprofits
Infographics are everywhere. Whether you are a nonprofit or a small business, you can’t deny that infographics are a hot item. Used the right way, they can help tell compelling stories to generate interest or action on topics, for fundraising…
Google Meet Updates & Features We Love [2021]
So far in 2021, Google Meet has received some awesome love from the Google team. We’ve collected our favorite updates and new features into this list to be sure you don’t miss out on using them. Never Miss A Raised…
Successful Web Projects Using Growth-Driven Design
Mission-driven organizations like nonprofits have a history of challenges when it comes to creating and effectively implementing a web design project. Traditional approaches make it difficult to succeed with anything other than a web face-lift. Given the current times, our…
How Much Do Nonprofit Consultants Charge? [Chart]
When you are first starting out in the nonprofit world, it can be hard to know how much a good nonprofit consultant will charge and what a project will cost. There are many different types of consultants, and their rates…
5 Questions to Ask Before Launching Your Social Media Campaign [Nonprofit]
Social media campaigns are a great way to engage with your constituents, participants, or a new audience, but they can also be time-consuming and expensive. Whether the goal of your social media campaign is fundraising, awareness building, recruiting, or program…
9 Reasons To Work For A Nonprofit | What You Missed
Many people think of nonprofits as the “easy way out.” They believe that they don’t need to put in much effort since they are not going for profit. This couldn’t be any further from the truth! Nonprofits need just as…
12 Tips for Managers Working from Home: Remote Work Strategies
Working from home offers many benefits, but it can also be challenging. As a manager or team leader of a remote team, you’ll need to find ways to motivate your employees and keep them on task. There are also strategies…
Why Bloomerang May Be the Best Nonprofit CRM: 10 Reasons
Nonprofits have a hard time finding the right CRM. They need something that works well for their budget, has all of the features they need and is easy to use. Bloomerang may be the best nonprofit CRM on the market…
The Benefits of Salesforce NPSP Address Management and How to Use it
Address management is a vital part of any business, and the Salesforce NPSP platform makes it easier than ever. In this article, we will discuss how to use the features for address management that are available in the NonProfit Success…
Top 10 Reasons HubSpot Might Be the Best Nonprofit CRM for You
HubSpot is a CRM for nonprofits that helps you keep track of donors and prospects. It’s designed to be easy to use, with an intuitive interface. There are many features available in HubSpot such as social media integration, analytics reports,…
