Facebook is an excellent way to connect with friends and family and even more than that, it is also a great social media tool for your nonprofit as well. However, it is easy to get distracted when you are browsing Facebook and lose your focus. If you are looking for some great tips on how […]
Building a donor list from scratch can be an overwhelming prospect. It can be incredibly nerve-wracking particularly for start-ups who understand that without donor funding, nothing will get done. With that pressure at the back of your mind, it can be hard to concentrate on the task at hand. The main thing nonprofits need to […]
It has been an absolute pleasure writing blog posts for NFPs, charities and other volunteer-based organisations over the last financial year and we look forward to doing the same this year. We have seen some interesting trends over the last 12 months with more and more focus being placed on such topics as funding and […]
Some days you just want to kick back and relax and listen to some great podcasts. They can entertain, they can illuminate, and they can educate. There are many wonderful podcasts on the internet that will interest those who manage or work in a nonprofit. They are especially good for nonprofits with limited resources and […]
It can be difficult to make your nonprofit heard without a doubt. With more and more for-profit businesses moving into the realm of social enterprises and an increase in charities, speaking up over the crowd is more critical than ever. Having a powerful marketing strategy in place is a sure-fire way to increase your reach […]
You have written some articles, created a blog, and are sitting there waiting for prospective donors and supporters to stumble across it. The numbers are okay – but nowhere near as high as you may have hoped. Traffic seems to be consistent but if you want to increase your fundraising, you know deep down you […]
As a volunteer treasurer, you have many responsibilities. You need to make sure all of your work is done in a timely fashion, but you also have to meet the demands of the manager, the board and the other team members around you. Here are some top tips for volunteer treasurers to make your job […]
Does this sound familiar? There never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done. You leave work with a full inbox and to-do list, and by the end of the next work day, more things are added to the list. It is a continuous cycle of demands which can be quite […]
Crowdfunding and charities seem like a match made in heaven. Willing donors give to a charity via a third party website – no fuss, no hassle and a lot of convenience. But despite the increased accessibility, The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) has warned charities to do their research before starting up a crowdfunding […]
A treasurer’s job is one of the most important jobs there is in a nonprofit. They need to be accurate and efficient with absolutely no room for error. It can be stressful and demanding but totally rewarding as well. The Commonwealth Bank has created the Not-For-Profit Treasurer’s Award as a way for organisations to thank […]