In the nonprofit world, very little is more important than crafting a compelling mission statement. To for-profit organizations, profit is the bottom line. This clarity helps business professionals make decisions, create and adjust strategic plans, and set appropriate goals. Without a bottom line, it’s hard to move forward with intention and focus. How does this tie in … [Read more...] about Great Mission Statement Examples for Nonprofits in 2020 (+ Commentary)
15 Creative Ways Dance Studios Can Fundraise
Nonprofit dance studios provide a creative shelter for millions of people across the country and globe. Creativity, camaraderie, and culture can flourish, sometimes in the harshest of environments. Keeping nonprofit dance studios afloat financially may require creative and choreographed efforts. The following ideas can help these vital cultural hubs to survive and to … [Read more...] about 15 Creative Ways Dance Studios Can Fundraise
Step By Step Guide To Writing An Effective Nonprofit Annual Report
Your nonprofit's annual report might be the furthest thing from your mind right now. You might be thinking, “It’s only March and I have other priorities!” However, if you want to produce an effective nonprofit annual report, you need to start early. An annual report is a great opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and share with your donors, staff, volunteers, … [Read more...] about Step By Step Guide To Writing An Effective Nonprofit Annual Report
Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Donor Wall for Your Nonprofit
Donor recognition matters. It celebrates past donations and inspires future giving. And donor walls are one of the most effective ways in which you can thank and celebrate your donors and their gifts. What is a Donor Wall? A donor wall or a donor recognition wall is a wall that displays the names of all the donors who participated in a particular campaign or a … [Read more...] about Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Donor Wall for Your Nonprofit
Top 10 Qualities of a Successful Fundraising Professional
A stellar fundraising professional can help take a nonprofit organization’s fundraising efforts to the next level, but not everyone has the necessary attributes to be a highly successful fundraiser. Qualifications and training are a big part of the story. Still, it’s also essential to assess whether a potential candidate has the relevant qualities and characteristics to … [Read more...] about Top 10 Qualities of a Successful Fundraising Professional