Nonprofits have been dealing with a downward trend when it comes to the donations they receive and the volunteers that join their organizations. For …
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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 …
Walmart has a new way they are giving back to nonprofits
We know that Walmart is a successful corporation, selling goods throughout the world, but that is not all they do. You may be surprised …
How to strengthen your nonprofit’s financial processes
Do you have financial processes in place for your nonprofit organization? Does your financial team have the skills and knowledge to handle financial complexities …
What Amazon is doing to empower nonprofits to go further and faster
Amazon is not just a place full of great products to purchase and movies to stream, but the company is also making a social …
How can donors avoid the pitfalls of self-dealing
Many donors give to nonprofits via family foundations. There are times that this type of donation could pose a conflict of interest, which could …
Are We Facing a Generosity Crisis?
When it comes to traditional giving to nonprofits, we are facing a downward trend. Today’s guest, Brian Crimmins, shares why traditional giving is declining. …
How nonprofits can successfully collaborate with government agencies
As nonprofit leaders, we aim to make the biggest impact possible. Sometimes in order to make the biggest and most effective impact long term, …
Hear From Top Nonprofit Leaders Live at the NIO Summit
In today’s digital age, it is more important than ever for nonprofit organizations to innovate and optimize their fundraising. Today we are honored to …
Live From the UNA Conference
When looking at the current state of the nonprofit sector, we have to look at both the biggest challenges and the biggest opportunities facing …
What is the state of giving in America?
What are the current trends facing the nonprofit sector when it comes to giving? What can we do as nonprofit leaders to adjust our …
Nonprofits…we need a re-brand
Nonprofit. It’s a word we all use to describe our organizations, but are we inadvertently hurting ourselves by using that word? When you hear …
How nonprofits can move from being an organization to a “brand”
Too often, nonprofits think they’re the cause that the community wants to support. But nonprofits are not the cause. They’re the conduit for the …
How to scale an organization without mission drift
As nonprofit leaders, we often find we are filling a gap in society by resolving specific needs the government is not addressing. Rob’s guest, …
Can you help fund a nonprofit and also get a “return on your investment”?
Funding is absolutely critical for all nonprofits and there’s a growing group of investors who want to invest in organizations and people who are …
How to manage a crisis
Right now we are living in a time when the challenges facing management is at an all time high, especially when it comes to …
How to create a leadership culture that retains diverse staff
Recruitment and retention are hot topics on the minds of many nonprofit leaders right now. Today’s guest, Jakada Imani argues that if you want …
How to turn former gang members into nonprofit leaders
Leading and motivating staff is a difficult job for every leader, especially the CEO or Executive Director of an organization. Staff communication, staff conflict …