You put a lot of elbow grease into crafting high quality, engaging, and relevant content for your nonprofit’s blog. So, it’s only natural that you want your posts to get in front of as many eyeballs as possible. After all, nobody wants to put in all of that work for only a handful of page […]
How Watsi’s Fundraising Email Strategy Acquired Over 1,300 Recurring Donors & 6 Takeaways For Your Nonprofit
You’ve heard a lot about how fundraising emails can help your nonprofit or charity connect with donors and ensure a steady stream of donations. But with the average email user sending and/or receiving over 205 emails every single day, what makes a good email stand out? How do you entice your email recipients to not […]
4 Things To Consider When Creating Your Nonprofit Story
We talk a lot about the importance of storytelling for your nonprofit. But, just because it’s important doesn’t necessarily mean it’s easy. Quite the contrary, actually. Pulling together a powerful narrative that draws in your audience, effectively shares your mission and purpose, and ultimately calls your supporters to donate can be a definite challenge. So, […]
Instagram Stories Update: What Nonprofits Need To Know
I have to admit that I’m absolutely obsessed with Instagram. Aside from using it to keep up with friends and family, over the past year or so, I have found myself following numerous nonprofits and businesses that I feel connected to. And, that’s exactly what nonprofits and businesses are hoping for! They want their most […]
How To Manage Change At Your Nonprofit
Navigating change is difficult whether you’re a startup nonprofit or an established organization, but change is also inevitable. With stretched resources and oftentimes overworked staff, nonprofits tend to bear an extra burden when it comes to enacting change. Nonprofit employees are commonly averse to change, and the reasons for this are very clear. Any implemented […]
How to Find Grants for Nonprofits: Basics and Best Practices [2024]
If you’re unfamiliar or intimidated by the grant process, you’re not alone. You may have heard stories about the many hours it takes to get all the paperwork together, the tedious wait times, and terrible rejection rates. But I’m here to tell you that finding and applying for grants doesn’t have to be difficult, especially […]
4 Insights For Nonprofits From The 2016 Millennial Impact Report
Each generation looks at our world through a unique lens. Baby boomers are traditionally known to have strong work ethics and be motivated by prosperity and prestige. Members of generation X are thought to be independent and adaptable. And then, there are millennials, who have been given a bad rep for quite some time. On […]
11 Essential Nonprofit Interview Questions for Hiring a Great Leader
If you’ve ever searched for a new executive director for a nonprofit organization, you know it’s not an easy task. Sure, you’ll likely happen upon plenty of qualified candidates. But, finding the one that’s just right for your particular organization? Well, that can often feel like searching for a diamond in the rough—if not downright […]
7 Steps To Ensure Your Nonprofit Has A Mobile-Friendly Website
Are you reading this post on a desktop? If so, then you’re in the minority. In fact, mobile usage was higher than desktop usage beginning in 2014, and the gap between mobile-only and desktop-only internet usage is growing by the year. Therefore, it’s essential that you prepare your nonprofit’s website for a mobile audience. To […]
How Crowdfunding Can Help You Raise More Money For Your Annual Fund
Annual funds are traditionally sourced with donations from a mixture of high-net-worth and public donations. Throw in a handful of special events (which are likely to occur on an annual basis) and you’ve got a solid base for the annual fund to thrive. But there’s a new technique to consider as part of your annual […]