Featured post by Julia Campbell- The most effective and efficient nonprofit social media managers know that hand-crafting every piece of social media content from scratch is not practical, nor is it realistic. We need to become content curators and have…
Featured post by Wagenmaker & Oberly- When should a nonprofit establish – and maintain – an endowment? The term “endowment” typically refers to funds set aside, either internally within a nonprofit or externally through a separately-created entity for the charity’s benefit.…
Featured post by Erica Waasdorp- Have you tried using QR codes yet in your appeals or on your postcards? They are also a terrific way to generate more monthly donors. If you haven’t already done so, start by creating a…
Featured post by Sam Plateroti of Dijy- As a nonprofit, your website is your main source to share what you’re all about, get new supporters and raise online donations to continue to do what you do. This is why it…
Featured post by Wagenmaker & Oberly- Starting a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit can be quite an adventure! What legal steps are required? While the details may vary widely, the concrete steps may be best summarized as follows: (1) form a nonprofit…
Featured post by Julia Campbell- If you are a nonprofit marketer or digital fundraiser looking to raise awareness for your cause, increase visibility for your programs, and grab the attention of new donors, then you probably already know that you…
Featured post by Wagenmaker & Oberly- All nonprofits should maintain confidentiality of medical information related to their employees, program participants, and volunteers. Is such information subject to “HIPAA?” For many organizations, the answer is no – HIPAA does not apply…
Featured post by William D. Shiell- Whenever non-profit leaders speak, they communicate a message. An audience perceives energy, vision, and impact (or lack thereof) within about two minutes of your opening remarks. A fancy PowerPoint deck or video cannot replace…
Featured post by Erica Waasdorp- At a recent conference, I finally had a chance to meet some of the NextAfter folks in person. We talked about “The Nonprofit Recurring Giving Benchmark” study from NextAfter. It’s now a few years old, but I have a…
Featured post by Wagenmaker & Oberly- “Privacy means people know what they’re signing up for, in plain language, and repeatedly. I believe people are smart. Some people want to share more than other people do. Ask them.”[1] This year, nonprofits…
