Nonprofit fundraisers in organizations of every shape, size, and structure are stretched thin. If you are a fundraiser (or work closely with them), then you know that this job entails more than just mixing and mingling. There are accounts to manage, major donors to meet with, campaigns to run, donor engagement to consider, data tracking, […]
Best Nonprofits on Instagram: Follow These 15 and Be Inspired
What if you could speak a thousand words about your nonprofit organization? What would you say? You’ve heard it before: a picture speaks a thousand words. So every time you share an image about your nonprofit, you’re essentially making a giant statement about it. Social media platforms like Instagram are key for a nonprofit organization’s […]
Low Cost Fundraising: 6 Techniques For A Limited Budget
Post by Kerri Moore Kerri Moore is the Director of Marketing at Booster, Created by CustomInk. She and her team help create content aimed at maximizing organizers’ fundraising potential and furthering their mission to raise awareness for the cause or passion that means the most to them. —– Whether you’re a new nonprofit or are simply looking […]
Hilary Sutton On Social Media Marketing For Nonprofits
How Should Nonprofits Be Thinking About Social Media Marketing? On this episode, we talk with Hilary Sutton about all things social media and how nonprofits should be using social media in 2016. Hilary Sutton is a millennial creative who embraces a multi-hyphenate label: writer-social media strategist-actor-entrepreneur. Her work has a common thread: she’s passionate about telling […]
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 […]
Craig Antico On Turning Expertise Into A Purposeful Mission
How Can You Turn Expertise Into Purpose? On this episode we talk with Craig Antico, the co-founder and CEO of RIP Medical Debt, about how you can turn your expertise into a purposeful mission, how to move from advocacy to action, and the fundraising challenges of advocating for people that are hesitant to share their stories […]
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 […]