It’s going to happen (if it hasn’t already): one of your employees will find a new job, or move to a new city, or both. They’ll give you their two weeks. If you’re lucky, they’ll stay a little longer. It’s never fun to lose an employee, even if they leave on good terms. But what makes things even messier is when you don’t handle the transition of responsibilities with care. Here’s what you can do […]

Once upon a time… With that phrase alone, I feel a twinge of anticipation for what’s coming next. Everyone loves a good story. Whether it’s a tale of a hero overcoming a hardship to find a happy ending, or a tale of misfortune with a valuable lesson learned, it’s ingrained into our DNA to seek out stories. However worthy your cause, sometimes it can be hard to measure your day-to-day progress. Not everyone notices, so […]

This podcast is sponsored by The Blackbaud Institute. Nonprofit Hub is excited to announce Hub Radio, our new Hubcast series aimed at covering the ins and outs of nonprofit management in a holistic way. Each episode will feature a different guest with a different expertise, in hopes of providing a topic-by-topic look at the nonprofit sector. In this episode, host Randy Hawthorne is joined by Steve MacLaughlin, Vice President of Data & Analytics at Blackbaud. […]

If you’re looking for ways to boost your 2019 fundraising efforts for your nonprofit organization, you’re in the right place. There’s no better way to do so than by knowing the trends within your niche. Understanding what’s happening around you helps you to think ahead, learn people’s behaviors, and seize the opportunities available. Here are 7 essential fundraising trends that you shouldn’t miss in 2019. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) The number of Donor-Advised Funds is increasing […]