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How to manage conflict better
Conflict happens in the workplace, whether we like to admit it or not. According to a recent survey, 70% of people worldwide report experiencing …
How do we recruit and develop the board we need
We often discuss topics related to fundraising, branding, and culture. While these are all important areas of discussion, there is another critical topic we …
How you can become a changemaker through “micro-leadership”
Are you a leader at a nonprofit who wants to bring about change, but you don’t think your idea will be welcomed by the …
Leadership Insights from The Bridgespan Group
It’s no secret we appreciate hearing insights from The Bridgespan Group on the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast. We invite two more voices from their organization …
How to successfully transition from the for-profit to the nonprofit sector
Many of those working in nonprofits, often started in the nonprofit space. This doesn’t mean of course that someone in the for-profit sector cannot …
The power of generous leadership
When you hear the term “generous leader” you may automatically think of financial generosity. Being a generous leader means more than that. Today’s guest, …
Why your culture determines your brand
What kind of brand and what kind of culture do you have? Is there a gap between how you see your brand and how …
How to turn volunteers into champions of your nonprofit
Because nonprofit organizations thrive on the dedication of volunteers, we want to ensure we are not only recruiting the right people but also maximizing …
How Charity Water is providing sustainable solutions to one of the world’s biggest challenges
Every year, approximately two million people worldwide are dying from water-borne diseases. Lack of safe drinking water, while not a new problem, is an …
How 501(c)(8) and 501(c)(3) organizations can collaborate together for good
When most people think of nonprofits, they think of 501(c)3 organizations. Did you know that there are over thirty different types of nonprofit organizations, …
How to improve your grant writing
Whether grants generate a large portion or a small portion of your budget, it is important to be efficient in your grant prospecting process. …
How the right data can drive an organization’s story and impact
It’s one thing to have a belief or a hypothesis. It’s another thing to have credible numbers available to you as a nonprofit leader …
How to scale altruism
When we talk about nonprofits struggling with fundraising, typically we focus on solutions that address just the fundraising aspects of that organization. But often …
How the Wounded Warrior Project is expanding
How much should your nonprofit invest in marketing and fundraising before it becomes excessive? This is the question we aim to discuss today. Rob’s …
How to implement effective accounting principles into your nonprofit
As nonprofit leaders, we aim to run organizations that thrive, especially in a tough economic climate. In order to thrive, we have to be …
How can we reverse the downward trend in giving and volunteering?
Nonprofits have been dealing with a downward trend when it comes to the donations they receive and the volunteers that join their organizations. For …
What effective leadership looks like
As nonprofit leaders, we are not only making an impact in the lives of those we serve, but we have the opportunity to lead …
Learn more about the nonprofit Matt Damon co-founded
Safe water. While most of us have access to it, there are millions across the world who do not. There are approximately 700 million …
How can AI be used for good for your nonprofit?
Artificial Intelligence. Did you know that AI is embedded in almost everything we do? It’s often embedded in our workflow, our fundraising and our …
“What are the key aspects to successful donor retention?”
A discouraging trend in the nonprofit space is the steady decrease in the number of donors that are giving to nonprofit organizations. Simply put, …
Just how prevalent is the problem of human trafficking right here in the US?
As of a September 2022 report on the global estimates on modern slavery, more than 27 million people are in forced labor. Out of …
Is Servant Leadership Making A Comeback?
What is the first thing that you think about when you hear the term, “servant leadership?” While this term isn’t very popular anymore, the …
How to maximize the impact of your board
As a nonprofit leader, do you ever feel frustrated at the engagement of your board members? Do you wonder why they aren’t performing the …