In the last decade, crowdfunding, or the collection of small donations from a large number of people, has taken the fundraising world by storm. It’s projected to become a $90-96 billion dollar industry by 2025, and for good reason. By using the internet to rally supporters, you can reach an exponentially larger and more diverse audience while also streamlining the giving process. Crowdfunding began as a means to raise money for for-profit creative ventures and […]

Nonprofit employees are truly unsung champions. They work tirelessly for the causes they care about, and usually for a lower wage than their for-profit counterparts. They deserve our recognition and celebration, but it can be hard to show your appreciation on a shoestring budget. Here are easy, cheap (or free) ways to show your employees how much they mean to you. Block out time for recognition The easiest way to show your employees that they’re […]

Nonprofit Hub’s newest Hubcast series, Growing Good, is all about how young nonprofit professionals can sustain and grow our industry for the better. As startups and other for-profit companies ramp up their offerings for new employees, young people are especially pressured to forgo nonprofit work. This episode features Lisa Guill, Communications Director of City Impact, a faith-based social services nonprofit in Lincoln, Nebraska. She and our hosts discuss what it means to be a young […]

It’s no secret that nonprofits struggle to find funding more than businesses and corporations do. Any money leftover after operating costs is usually put toward helping those in need, and that’s something to be proud of. But that doesn’t mean it’s not important to bring home a sufficient amount of bacon, or that nonprofit workers shouldn’t live comfortably themselves. You want to make sure you have enough emergency funding on deck to keep your organization […]