How a Nonprofit Organization Annual Report should Show, not Tell. Back in the day, a nonprofit organization annual report was a full-team effort comprised of selecting stock images, stories, paper, and binding. ED’s and advancement professionals balanced the decision of developing an impressive report with not looking like they spent too much. The end result was a 20+page volume that only the unlucky staff member assigned to editing actually read. Thank goodness, things have changed! […]

Updated January 29, 2022 Consider this—7 out of every 10 donors only donate once. Not enough to shock you? Let’s add to the mix that 77% of donors leave due to a lack of communication. A donor database trumps a post-it note or spreadsheet any day of the week, but what one is right for your nonprofit? With the right donor management tool to fit your organization’s needs, you have a better shot at communicating […]

Money in the bank isn’t the only indicator of financial success for a nonprofit organization. In fact, when there is money in the bank, nonprofits often overlook financial best practices that add security and longevity to their mission. Here are some often overlooked nonprofit financial best practices: 1. Build Credit for Your Nonprofit Building credit may seem unnecessary in the formative years of your organization. However, nearly all businesses require it at some point to […]

If one good thing came out of the pandemic, it’s the chance for new opportunities. Many industries and sectors began doing things online that were never considered a viable option before and were surprised by how well it worked. Nonprofit fundraising fell into this category, with many charities realizing that online events allowed them to reach more people and raise more funds. Even for organizations that were reluctant to switch everything to a virtual format, […]