For many years, mission trips have played a crucial role in the lives of countless people. Whereas they used to be reserved mostly for ‘career missionaries’, today’s mission trips are more and more short-term and don’t include a lifetime commitment. Their length ranges anywhere from a weekend in the inner city to a four-year mission in Honduras. Mission trips are often a great … [Read more...] about Best Fundraising Ideas for Mission Trips
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How to Hire a Great Nonprofit Executive Director
Hiring a nonprofit executive director is one of the most important decisions that the governing body of your nonprofit will take. As we mentioned previously in our How to Run an Effective Nonprofit Board Meeting post, a nonprofit board provides oversight, influences strategy, oversees management, and guards against undue risks or compliance violations. A nonprofit board may … [Read more...] about How to Hire a Great Nonprofit Executive Director
20 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Church
In the past, churches would take up offerings on a Sunday morning by passing around collection plates. Members would toss in their cash or check contributions. Nowadays, churches have to take it up a notch. This does not mean that the traditional ways should be abandoned. In fact, some congregation members might still prefer them, but there are multiple church fundraising … [Read more...] about 20 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Church
Nonprofit Fundraising Conferences You Need to Attend in 2018
It’s not always easy to escape the office, but attending industry-specific conferences can be hugely beneficial for your organization. Nonprofit conferences hold great opportunities for nonprofit professionals. At these conferences, you can network and collaborate with other nonprofit leaders from around the country and around the world. In the nonprofit arena, there are … [Read more...] about Nonprofit Fundraising Conferences You Need to Attend in 2018
17 Digital Fundraising KPIs Your Nonprofit Should Be Tracking
Are you and your nonprofit team currently tracking fundraising KPIs? If you’re not, you’re not alone. Many nonprofit teams struggle to understand what really matters to them when it comes to their analytics data, goals, and metrics. While identifying and tracking KPIs isn’t the easiest task, it is the best way to track your nonprofit’s overall performance. We have … [Read more...] about 17 Digital Fundraising KPIs Your Nonprofit Should Be Tracking