Today’s market is more competitive than ever. Companies and organizations claim to have meaningful missions, but only a few truly follow through. A strong mission serves as the foundation for trust, engagement, and long-term success. The Organizations Case for a Clear Mission Having a well-defined mission goes beyond values, it drives smart strategy. A 2020 […]
Strategies for Aligning Nonprofit Boards with Fundraising Goals
In the dynamic world of nonprofit fundraising, the relationship between a development team and its board of trustees can make or break an organization’s success. When a board aligns with its fundraising team, it’s possible to obtain the support needed to accomplish more. Here are some key insights and strategies worth exploring when it comes […]
Philanthropy Is for the Optimists: How to Build a Shared Sense of Purpose
Be real, but believe. To remain an optimist as a fundraiser, you must be real especially about the challenges of philanthropy today: Many board members and organizational leaders are unaware of these megatrends. They expect more money to be raised this year than last year, sometimes much more. When fundraising totals fall short of expectation, […]
Why Human-Centered AI Adoption Matters for Nonprofits
How one nonprofit learned to incorporate AI tools, without losing their human-centric focus. When AI started upending the way people do work, as a global nonprofit, our team at Global School Leaders was skeptical. While we want to do our work well and efficiently, we care about doing work in a human-centered way, valuing deeply the unique […]
Volunteer Management 101: How to Create a Strong Strategy
If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you likely know that effective donor management is essential to your organization’s success. When you carefully track donor relationships and use data to choose your next steps for cultivating each individual supporter, you can make more successful fundraising asks that yield the revenue you need to fund […]
How to Build a Stewardship Matrix for Your Nonprofit
Read any nonprofit fundraising guide, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Personalization is the key to truly connecting with donors and securing their long-term support. However, trying to build personal relationships with hundreds or even thousands of donors can easily overwhelm your fundraising team. A stewardship matrix is like your nonprofit’s cheat sheet […]
Nonprofit Financial Transparency: Benefits, Tips, and Tricks
When it comes to stewarding funds well, good nonprofit financial management and transparency is more than a value; it’s a necessity. However, nonprofit leaders juggle complex financial responsibilities while staying accountable to donors, grantmakers, and their communities—which can make financial transparency difficult to maintain. But, with the right tools and processes, transparency isn’t just a strategic advantage […]
The Art of the Follow-Up: Reconnecting With Summer Donors Before They Disappear
Summer is for sun, sandals… and maybe a little less email checking. As the pace of life slows down, many nonprofit leaders see donor engagement dip during July and August. But here’s the upside: this “quiet” season is actually a golden opportunity to reconnect with your supporters in ways that are meaningful, memorable, and refreshingly […]
7 Tips to Market Payroll Giving to Your Nonprofit Supporters
Many nonprofits overlook the untapped potential of payroll giving programs: a recurring donation method that allows supporters to contribute a portion of their salary to your cause directly from their paycheck on a regular basis. However, a recent survey found that 59% of people are unfamiliar with payroll giving initiatives. That means there’s a significant […]
Nonprofit Guide to Writing Engaging Communication Plans
When a nonprofit organization only emails supporters during big campaigns, they miss out on opportunities to build real connections, share their vision, and grow strong relationships. A good nonprofit communications plan keeps supporters in touch throughout the year, not only when asking for donations. This guide gives you a simple, step-by-step way to keep your […]
How to Make a Donor Profile in 5 Easy Steps
Donor profiles are not reserved only for large nonprofits with thousands of donors and prospects. In five easy steps, even small shops can make a donor profile that provides powerful insights using data from just a few donors. What Is a Donor Profile? A donor profile is a description of the type of person most […]
How to Create a Fundraising Toolkit for Event Volunteers
Volunteers are the heartbeat of your nonprofit’s events. They check people in with a welcoming smile, rally donors to give generously, and are fully bought into your mission. But here’s the challenge: many well-meaning volunteers show up for events like charity golf tournaments or galas with nothing but enthusiasm and maybe branded t-shirts. Simply put, they need […]
