The NFP Blog Is Not Going Anywhere
Posted on 31, Jan | 
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Social media has exploded in popularity in recent years, so much so that you might have begun to wonder if there is still a point to keeping up with a blog. After all, blogs take a lot of hard work, energy and actual, physical time to maintain. To be effective, you must post fresh content […]
Blog Post Ideas for Your Nonprofit
Posted on 30, Jan | Posted by Anne | 52 comments
Stumped for topics for your NFP’s next blog post? Allow one or more of the following subject ideas to inspire you! Focus on What’s Trending Now No matter how passionate you are about your cause, or how well-written your article may be, if your subject matter isn’t one that interests your supporters, it increases the […]
Grow Your Charity with Podcasts
Posted on 29, Jan | Posted by Anne | 40 comments
As a country, Australians are seemingly on the go, all the time. From commuting to and from work and school and participating in a myriad of activities each day, we’re an increasingly busy, multi-tasking and mobile society. It should come as little surprise, then, that Australians are the third largest consumer of podcasts. Why do […]
What Exactly are the Pros and Cons of Starting an NFP?
Posted on 25, Jan | Posted by Anne | 57 comments
When many groups first consider organising as a nonprofit, they tend to primarily focus on the advantages, such as the preferential tax treatment of certain types of revenue. While there are undoubtedly several advantages to setting up a nonprofit, there are also several drawbacks. When deciding whether to apply for nonprofit status, it’s very important […]
3 Lessons Nonprofits Can Learn from For-Profit Companies
Posted on 24, Jan | Posted by Anne | 43 comments
Companies in the business world employ a host of techniques to improve their performance and their bottom line. Nonprofits can enhance the quality of their services, lower costs and encourage sustainable growth by employing the following three strategies from the corporate world. Focus on Satisfaction In the corporate world, business leaders focus on increasing employee […]
Helpful Social Media Strategies for NFPs
Posted on 23, Jan | Posted by Anne | 45 comments
When developing strategies for their social media marketing, many nonprofits make the mistake of assuming that their approach should be completely different than the branding strategies employed by for-profit companies. In reality, the only true difference is the ultimate goal. By and large, the tactics that each deploys is the same. If you’re still struggling […]
Innovative Nonprofits
Posted on 22, Jan | Posted by Anne | 45 comments
Innovation is a hot topic in the for-profit business world but coming up with novel approaches to longstanding issues is just as important in the not-for-profit sector. Both NFPs and profitable businesses are being pushed by governments and other stakeholders to do more with fewer resources, and each sector can learn from one another to […]
Tax Concessions and ATO Designations
Posted on 18, Jan | Posted by Anne | 51 comments
Even though profit isn’t the focus, some nonprofit activities can leave them subject to taxes. Tax bills can be quite costly and take away from monies that could go towards funding operations and services. Since nonprofit activities provide so many benefits to their communities, many governmental and regulatory bodies offer reductions, or concessions, on any […]
Ideas to Boost Your Fundraising
Posted on 17, Jan | Posted by Anne | 45 comments
Nonprofits must have a consistent stream of funds to be able to acquire the many resources that they need to make a difference in their communities. While some nonprofits rely on a single grant or endowment to pay for their activities, many more NFPs are heavily dependent on multiple sources for revenues. Individual donations often […]
Embrace Technology, Don’t Ignore It
Posted on 16, Jan | Posted by Anne | 0 comments
If you’re still doing everything old school, you’re leaving a lot of fundraising dollars on the table, as well as decreasing your NFP’s overall efficiency. In today’s highly competitive world, you need to make the best use of available technologies to lower your costs and increase the reach of your messaging. The following five apps […]
