In the past eight years, the number of Twitter users has risen dramatically, growing from a mere 18 million monthly users in 2009 to over 328 million monthly users today! While Twitter posts are limited to 140 characters, the social media platform can be a useful tool for nonprofits to increase awareness about opportunities to […]
Serving as a volunteer treasurer can be quite the challenge, which is one reason why it can be so difficult to find and recruit the ideal replacement! The following is a list of tips to help you locate a select a suitable candidate. Does it Matter Whether Your Next Volunteer Treasurer has a lot of […]
No matter how worthy the cause, and despite the amount of progress that your NFP makes towards its goals, nonprofits can and do fail to make a go of it. The following is a list of the top reasons why nonprofits fail, along with a few tips to help your NFP avoid the most common […]
While charities and associations operate within the not-for-profit sphere, it requires more than effort and goodwill to accomplish all of the good work that nonprofits do to create a positive impact in their service communities. Nonprofits need financial support as well, and most charities and associations seek monies from a variety of sources to fully […]
Without volunteers, it would be practically impossible for most nonprofits to accomplish any of the tasks that must be completed on a regular basis if progress is to be made on reaching NFP goals. Being able to recruit enough volunteers to complete all of the work that needs to be done is quite difficult for […]
There are many reasons why a nonprofit might wish to rebrand. Change is usually the primary motivator for rebranding. For example, if the primary focus and mission of your NFP has changed, rebranding might be the best way for your followers to learn where to turn when they need help with an issue that aligns […]
Not-for-profits have been utilising content marketing for quite a while because the results are evident. Through the use of content marketing, not only can they increase their marketing reach but it comes at a much lesser cost than other marketing options. With over 50,000 charities in Australia, you must rise above the noise to get […]
Coming up with innovative ways to reach out to your donors can be difficult, especially when the creativity is not flowing. You need to look past the standard email request and come up with better, more engaging ways to connect with them on a deeper level. Consider these ideas when presenting your next nonprofit fundraising […]
Communication skills are necessary to thrive in business particularly in the not-for-profit industry. Whether you are a volunteer treasurer, a volunteer, or serving on the board of an NFP, it is essential that your communication skills are beyond reproach. Be Mindful of Your Body Language Your body language can tell a lot about your inner […]
Nearly every nonprofit relies on volunteers. Opportunities to volunteer at nonprofits are highly varied. They can run the gamut from long-term assignments that require volunteers to work directly with others for several months or years to very short-term assignments that can be completed online in just a few moments. If you are thinking of volunteering, […]