Business plans are dead — or are they? For many organizations, business plans represent outdated and cumbersome documents that get created “just for the sake of it” or because donators demand it. However, a business plan can still be an invaluable tool for your nonprofit. Even a short nonprofit business plan pushes you to do research, crystallize your purpose, and polish … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan
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17 Fundraising Ideas for Teens
Are you having trouble getting teenagers involved in your fundraiser? Or getting them involved with your community at all? When it comes to participation in fundraising, teens are traditionally an elusive group.They may have outgrown selling Girl Scout cookies or popcorn in front of the grocery store, but that doesn’t mean they can’t raise money for a good cause. Leaders … [Read more...] about 17 Fundraising Ideas for Teens
8 Ways to Motivate and Engage Your Nonprofit’s Volunteers
Whether you have a massive army of volunteers and volunteer management staff, or a handful of volunteers reporting to the founder of the nonprofit, volunteers are one of the most valuable assets.Volunteers in the United States are 63 million strong. They hold up the foundation of civil society. No matter what kind of volunteer work they do, they are contributing in … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to Motivate and Engage Your Nonprofit’s Volunteers
A Guide to Different Types of Fundraising: Pros and Cons
A lot has been written about fundraising over the years in the nonprofit circles. The sheer magnitude of tips and guidelines only makes sense seeing that nonprofits, by their nature, depend on fundraising to deliver their mission and keep their doors open.There are many different types of fundraising out there and no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Every nonprofit is … [Read more...] about A Guide to Different Types of Fundraising: Pros and Cons
12 Best Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2019
Note: 2019 was a great year for Nonprofits' networking and sharing. We have an updated list of upcoming conferences for 2020. Here are the top 16 Nonprofit Conferences to attend in 2020.When you’re a nonprofit professional, everyday work seems to never stop - making it hard to find time for anything else. However, it’s important to leave the office bubble every now and … [Read more...] about 12 Best Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2019