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 Most Common Job Titles in Nonprofits and What They Do
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.
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.
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…
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…
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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…
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….
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…
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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…
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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…
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How Much Do They Charge? Nonprofit Consultant Fees (ANSWERS)
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…
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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…
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,…
11 Reasons Why You Should NOT Work for a Nonprofit
Working for a nonprofit is not always easy. Nonprofits typically have little money to pay their employees, and they often do not reward high performers with promotions or higher salaries. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the work can be…
8 Best Practices for Writing Job Postings that Work: Nonprofits
Job postings are one of the most important things you can do to get your nonprofit organization’s name out there and attract new employees. They also have a significant impact on whether or not someone will apply for a position…
7 Fundraising Mistakes: How to Avoid Damaging Relationships
Many nonprofit organizations and charities are working to build relationships with donors in order to generate revenue for their cause. At the same time, they’re focused on keeping those relationships healthy by avoiding certain mistakes that could damage them. In…
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Best Job Posting Sites/Boards For Nonprofits [2021 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…
Nonprofit Insurance 101 – What Type Of Insurance Does A Nonprofit Need?
Insurance for nonprofits can feel complicated and overwhelming. We break down the basics into bite-size chunks to give you insurance coverage terms that will help you talk to your agent or shop around for the best deal. So, what types…
How Much Does It Cost To Start A Nonprofit Organization? (Top States)
In the United States, it costs an average of $858.79 in state and federal fees to start a nonprofit. The minimum cost to start a nonprofit is $283 in Kentucky and on the high end, $2448 in the District of…
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Expensify Alternatives To Use in 2021 [Comparisons & Pricing]
When looking for an Expensify alternative, most options are similar or higher in cost ranging from $0 to $54 per user per month compared to Expensify’s $4.99/user per month starting plan. The average monthly fee per user for Expensify alternatives…
Best Project Management Tools for Nonprofits
Finding the best project management tools for nonprofits is tough when there are so many tools available. Below, we give you our best picks and plenty of other options for you to review before taking the plunge. Quora user Camilla Meem provided…
Increase nonprofit talent retention with Stay Interviews
Keeping top nonprofit talent can be a challenge for 501c3 nonprofit organizations. A simple meeting could make all the difference in keeping your top nonprofit employees and improve your work culture. Let’s learn more about stay interviews and how they…
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Winning Individual Leadership Development Plans [Template included]
Growing your current and future leaders is vitally important. We define nonprofit leadership development plans and provide templates as an example to get you started. 501c3 organizations cannot forget to develop internally. We will answer the question, “how do you…
Social Media ROI for Nonprofit Organizations: Metrics, Goals, Formula
Social media ROI is a metric that measures the return on investment (ROI) for social media marketing. Nonprofit organizations often struggle with measuring their ROI and some may not even know how to measure it. This article will provide tips…
Capacity Building Grants For Nonprofits
What are capacity building grants for nonprofit organizations? To quote an excellent definition from GrantCraft, “Capacity building is fundamentally about improving effectiveness, often at the organizational level. The term is sometimes used interchangeably with other terms like organizational development, institution building,…
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Top 8 Nonprofit Leadership Skills You Must Have [Leadership Development]
Introduction To stay relevant and, frankly, solvent, you and your organization must invest today in nonprofit leadership development. According to MissionBox, nonprofit sector organizations filled only 43% of their executive C-suite nonprofit positions. That’s a whopping 67% of positions that remain…
Ask Tom: We Don’t Have a Nonprofit Turnover Problem
“People say we have a turnover problem, but they don’t understand…we have a people problem.” “My board has brought it up but trust that the issue is under control” “I need help figuring out how to keep people here longer.”…
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Ultimate List Of Nonprofit Software Discounts [2021 Update]
When you sign up for a new service or buy a product, don’t forget to ask about nonprofit discounts. Many companies are happy to discount their prices of qualifying nonprofits–including software and services! To help out with your next purchase,…
