No matter how well you get along with your office mates, how passionate you may be about your role in your NFP, or how exciting your actual work may be, there are going to be times when activity levels slow. Eventually, the monotony of doing the same thing, day in and day out gets to […]
While it’s true that every donation, regardless of its size, has the potential to make a large impact, accomplishing your goals and increasing your capacity to create change is so much easier once you can attract one or more wealthy, and influential, supporters to your cause. If you want to be successful in gaining the […]
Volunteering isn’t just about doing something tangible to advance a cause that you personally care about. In addition to giving back to your community, volunteering can make you feel better about yourself, and increase your feelings of self-worth and value. One of the top benefits of volunteering is often overlooked. Volunteering doesn’t just make you […]
Are you finding it challenging to keep up with your nonprofit’s finances? It may be time to upgrade to software that’s been designed specifically for nonprofit use. When it comes to choosing accountancy software, it is true that there are some similarities between the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. For example, your nonprofit might need to […]
Advances in digital tech make it easier for NFPs to streamline their processes, improve the results of their fundraising campaigns, lower costs and improve the quality of the services that they provide. Millions of Australians depend upon these services, which is why it is so critical for nonprofits to invest in improving their IT. Despite […]
Being able to balance your energy levels so that you have enough time to devote to your personal interests, as well as your professional work and volunteer efforts, is typically quite the challenge. But, it’s an obstacle that treasurers and others must overcome to live a full and satisfying life. Check out the following tips […]
Many nonprofits spend so much of their time coming up with new fundraising campaigns that they neglect to focus on another critical component of sustainability and growth for their NFP: sound financial management. This is one of your NFP’s most important activities, however, as the more effectively you can manage your scarce resources, the easier […]
There are several misconceptions about the role volunteer treasurers fill in their organisations, and these persistent myths often make it difficult to recruit new treasurers. For example, some assume that being a treasurer is full of tedious and boring tasks, and that the treasurer operates solely behind the scenes of their organisation. Others assume that it […]
Email remains one of the best ways for nonprofits to engage with their supporters. According to the results of the 2017 M & R Benchmarks study, email campaigns are a significant driver of online donations, accounting for nearly 26% of all online contributions made to nonprofits. In addition to stimulating greater giving, email also supports […]
Providing effective governance of your nonprofit is more than simply overseeing operations. Boards are charged with setting the course for their NFP and providing strategic planning, decision making, accountability and transparency of processes. No matter how worthy your cause may be, or how eager your staff and volunteers are to help, most nonprofits will struggle […]