Whether it’s the next a post for your NFP’s blog, an email expressing gratitude, or a heartfelt appeal for the next fundraising drive, you need to have excellent writing skills to create compelling copy that connects with your readers and convinces them to act. Being a great writer doesn’t come naturally to anyone. Even the […]
According to a recent article about the gender pay gap published on Pro Bono Australia’s website, women earn only 78 cents for every dollar that a man earns. This means that on average, women earn about $26,000 less per year than men working in comparable positions. While women hold less than 17% of CEO roles, […]
Time is running out if you want to apply for the Nous Community Partnership Scheme 2017 Round. The deadline for applications is Friday, 24 November 2017 at 5 pm AEDT. Grant Awards The grants will be awarded by Nous, a professional management consulting firm. Nonprofits may qualify for a grant of up to $40,000 each, […]
Blogging is one of the best ways to build a strong brand. It helps you to raise awareness about your cause and the work that your organisation does, and gets others talking and thinking about how they can help. Blogging helps you to build a strong brand. It can be a great way to establish […]
Social media is just one of the many recent advances that have created a host of opportunities for nonprofits. Just like any technological advance, however, disadvantages have also developed. Now, competition between organisations has dramatically increased. While the ability to communicate with others has improved, it’s also much more difficult to stand out from all the […]
Have you ever noticed that it’s so much easier to remember information when we have visual cues, such as signs, diagrams, brightly-coloured or moving images? This is because our eyes are the one organ that is most directly connected to our brains, transmitting images via the optic nerve. Our brains are literally “hardwired” to prefer […]
It’s estimated that Twitter now has around 330 million active monthly users, which represent a huge opportunity for your nonprofit to find and connect with both new and existing supporters. The following tips are a few ideas to help your NFP get started engaging with others on this wildly popular social media channel. Getting Started […]
Do your supporters know what your organisation stands for and the objectives that you are trying to achieve? Do they understand just how their donations and other forms of support help your NFP be able to create positive change in your community? If you don’t have a firm grasp on your organisation’s values, and the […]
Financial reporting isn’t just a legal requirement that NFPs must meet. It also serves to spur on boards and directors to provide greater oversight of their NFP’s activities. When financial reporting is accurate and open, it increases transparency into the decisions that the nonprofit makes and the actions that it takes. This is especially beneficial […]
How successful is your blog in conveying the importance of the work that your nonprofit does in your community? Are your blog posts encouraging others to join in and take action? The following tips can help you expand your nonprofit’s reach by boosting the impact your blog posts make on your readers. Content Still Rules […]