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Nonprofit Success: How to Surpass Fundraising Campaign Goals During a Pandemic
By Erica Marks Down and Dirty Guide to Wrapping Up Your Campaign During a Pandemic: Have the ingredients ready: a terrific president and great staff; a highly respected university with excellent rankings and strong social
What a Nonprofit Development Staffer Does… and why it’s smart to hire one!
by Betsy Steward Years ago, as Director of Development for a small nonprofit, I was always taken aback when, after a big gift came in, my organization’s board chair would cheerfully announce to the board
Fundraising Pop Culture: Spock at a Gala
By Peter Heller Many nonprofits have annual fundraising galas. Maybe your organization is one of them. These events can serve to honor the inspiring leaders in your community and raise important operating dollars. Yet they
Taking The Pulse Of Your Financial Wellness Program
Even though workplace financial wellness benefits have been around for a decade, they’re now more popular than ever. Today, more than eight in 10 public companies offer financial solutions to help employees reduce stress and
So You Want to Work With An Influencer
Social media can be a grind. For a small nonprofit who likely doesn’t have a dedicated social media manager, let alone a marketing person, trying to create, curate and cultivate content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Book Fairies
About The Book Fairies Mission Statement: The Book Fairies collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan New York. The reading materials foster literacy and academic success, provide a respite from personal struggles, and nurture a love of reading across
How Does Your Government Funding Impact Your CARES Act Funding?”
Many organizations have seen a significant downturn in their operations due to the pandemic and the money that the federal government has made available to them under the CARES Act has been a significant economic
You Have an Endowment, Now What? Solutions for Nonprofit Organizations
by Carol Starmack Having an endowment is a luxury enjoyed by some nonprofits, a luxury that carries substantial fiscal responsibility and requires strong investment policies in place. Nonprofit directors are often subject area experts, but
Are you ready for the NY SHIELD Act?
We’ll start with the good news. States within the US are starting to implement privacy regulations to protect our individual data. As individuals, this is good for us. As leaders of nonprofits, small businesses or
