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Nonprofit Mergers Are Like Falling In Love
Ron Kratofil shares tips and resources for nonprofit mergers. Mergers are a lot like dating, relationships and marriage.
It’s Not as Scary as You Think: 10 Easy Steps to Launch a Planned Giving Program for Your Nonprofit
Planned giving scares many who work in nonprofits. We think it’s too technical and takes too much time. Here are 10 easy steps to follow to get started with creating a planned giving program at your nonprofit.
The Secret to Continuous Innovation
Everyone wants to innovate, but few of us have the time and energy. But what if there was a way to add value despite limited resources?
Succeeding When You’re Small: Lessons Learned from DonorsChoose.org
Learning from the experience of those who started a nonprofit out of their basement and grew to be nationally recognized leaders.
Show Me The Money! A Step Toward Solving the Problem of Operating Support
The nonprofit sector is undercapitalized, and one organization is trying to solve this problem.
Scarcity or Abundance? An Experiment in Collaborative Fundraising
With a scarcity mentality, we are competing for a slice of pie. Collaborating with a mentality that there’s enough to go around, can we grow the pie?
Ask Rita: How Do I Prevent Sexual Harassment at My Nonprofit?
5 ways to maintain a nonprofit culture that will not accept or tolerate any sexual misconduct or activity in the workplace in any form.
Unmasking the Silent Impact of Trauma in Nonprofits
A trauma-informed culture enhances your nonprofit’s organizational sustainability, employee well-being, and overall productivity.
Grantmaking in the 2020s: Giving Collectively, with Trust
Giving collectively (collective giving) helps nonprofits address community needs by giving unrestricted (& sometimes unsolicited) grants.
When the System Fails Quietly: What I’ve Learned from Sitting Between the Frontline and the Data
Leadership, especially in the nonprofit sector, means you’re not standing at the top — but spotting gaps, shining a light, and quietly stitching trust back together where it’s needed.
Remote Team Environments: A How-To Primer
Six tips to successfully “team” remotely at your nonprofit, and support remote workers to effectively collaborate and accomplish their goals.
Nonprofit Leaders Answer: What is a Contingency Plan Your Nonprofit Has for Unexpected Funding Cuts?
Nonprofit leaders share real‑world contingency plans for navigating unexpected funding cuts while staying focused on their mission.
How to Hire Great Nonprofit Leaders
A great leader is critical for your nonprofit, but do you know how to hire one? Key skills to look for in your next nonprofit leader.
How to Stop Managing Your Nonprofit and Start Leading
Nonprofit leaders often get overwhelmed by daily management tasks, but it’s crucial to step back and focus on leadership by building strong foundational processes instead of just working in the business.
Lobbying & Advocacy: Five Reasons to Get Off the Sidelines
Is lobbying a dirty word in your nonprofit? It shouldn’t be. How you’re already doing advocacy work and how critical it is to your mission.
Sample Whistleblower Policy
A full sample nonprofit whistleblower policy for nonprofits looking to create such a policy in their organization.
No Budget, No Mission: A Guide to Basic Nonprofit Budgeting
How can nonprofit budgeting help nonprofits maximize the impact of their mission? Learn how to budget with a basic budget template.
Grant Management Series: Involving Your CFO throughout the Grant Application Process
Learn how your CFO can contribute to a successful grant application — and the administrative processes that follow.
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IRS Tax Form 990 [Deadline Extended]: How to File It, When to File It, and Why It’s So Important
For nonprofits, filing tax form 990 is key to retaining tax-exempt status. Here are the key features of tax form 990 and how to file it.
Seizing Social Capital to Empower Nonprofit Leaders
Explore the role of social capital and discover key attributes and assets of social capital that nonprofits can use to their advantage.