Grants can be a powerful funding source for nonprofits, but incorporating them effectively into your overall fundraising strategy requires careful planning and execution. This guide explores key strategies for integrating grants into your fundraising plan, from developing a targeted prospect pipeline to building relationships with funders. Whether you’re new to grant seeking or looking to…
As nonprofit leaders, we often feel the pressure to secure funding quickly. However, your insight about focusing on project development before finding funders is spot-on. This approach ensures alignment with your strategic plan, prevents mission drift, and advances your organization toward its goals. With this in mind, let’s explore five critical mistakes to avoid in…
We’re tackling a critical issue facing many in the nonprofit world: burnout. According to the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s recent report, 61% of nonprofit leaders say that staff burnout is a significant challenge. The passion that drives our sector can sometimes lead to exhaustion and disillusionment. But there’s hope! By understanding the signs of burnout…
In this edition, we’re focusing on board engagement. Engaged board members are invaluable to the success of any nonprofit. They bring high value through their expertise, networks, and dedication, significantly contributing to improved governance and organizational success. Too often when we think of the resources our organization has, we forget resources our board members bring…
In this edition, we’re focusing on effective storytelling. Compelling stories can captivate and engage your audience like nothing else. A well-told story highlights your mission, showcases your impact, and inspires action. Think of a story that happened at your organization that raises the hair on your arms, and brings a tear to your eye. When…
In this edition, we’re focusing on data-driven decision making. Leveraging data can transform how nonprofits operate and engage with their communities. According to TechSoup, nonprofits that use data effectively can significantly improve their outcomes, but to do this organizations must actively engage in plans that include how they collect data, how they use data, and…
In this edition, we’re focusing on nonprofit branding. A strong brand is important because it tells your story when you aren’t there to tell it. It is a visual story of who you are, a reminder of the need you serve in the community, and an opportunity for others to invest with you. Below are…
Grants are investment opportunities for nonprofits. Often, securing grants can be a game-changer for nonprofits because those investments allow the organization to scale their ideas and reach more people. To be prepared for a grant, it is important to intentionally plan prior to applying for a grant to help improve your chances of being funded….
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many nonprofits. The 2021 Volunteering in America Report found that 60.7M adults (23.2 percent) volunteered 4.1 billion hours, and the economic value was estimated at $122.9 billion. Whether it is a volunteer board, peer-to-peer fundraisers, or volunteers for your biggest event of the year, there is a skill to engaging these…
Welcome to this week’s edition of Nonprofit 411, your go-to source for essential tips, inspiring quotes, valuable resources, and thought-provoking questions designed to help nonprofits thrive. In this edition, we’re focusing on leveraging social media. Did you know, according to Classy, social media drives 57% of traffic to fundraising campaign pages? Social Media is a vital…
