Candid

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Fundraising and AI Nonprofit fundraising in an election year is especially tough. Not surprisingly, the Candid insights article with the most pageviews brings together two hot topics, one cyclical and one perennial: elections and nonprofit fundraising. Is your nonprofit organization grant-ready? What can fundraisers do?

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Blue Avocado

AUGUST 13, 2024

We recently asked the Blue Avocado community, “What are the biggest mistakes you see new nonprofits making?” Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. Nonprofits are not social clubs , they have the potential to make significant positive impacts in the communities they serve. Great question.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While AI technology can create efficiencies for cash-strapped nonprofits, we need to make sure the way we use AI is aligned with our missions to do good. How can AI tools transform the work nonprofits do for the better and help advance social causes? Using smart tech to reimagine nonprofit work.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Provide relevant training and resources. Necessary experience. Detail the minimum years of experience or relevant qualifications required.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 14, 2024

For example, a nonprofit looking to hire a volunteer manager might list 2-5 years of leadership experience in addition to a certain amount of hours spent volunteering and an undergraduate degree. Provide relevant training and resources. Necessary experience. Detail the minimum years of experience or relevant qualifications required.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 5, 2022

When I founded my grant writing consultancy back in 2015, I knew that I wanted to serve the small nonprofits that make a big impact in our communities. They’re tired, often close to burnout. I’m tired of 90% of the funding out there going to the top 2.7% (in annual revenue) of nonprofits. Free Grant Writing Training.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Blue Avocado exists to help nonprofits succeed , and our community of nonprofit experts, leaders, and trailblazers continues to share their wisdom, strengthening us all. Make sure you check out all the real-world advice that nonprofit leaders have contributed this year. Why not ripe?

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Candid

JUNE 10, 2024

Donors, funders, and nonprofit organizations all have a real stake in best practices in these processes, because they can impact the availability of resources and the caliber of the applicant pool. Diversify and train the reviewer pool. Provide feedback for unsuccessful applications.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2022

It has been a long time coming, due to: Toxic workplace cultures Systemic overwork and burnout Ineffective diversity, equity, and inclusion A failure to sustain the well-being and growth of employees Frustration and restlessness caused by the ongoing global pandemic. Now, nonprofits can give them the what they want.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Volunteers are the backbone of every nonprofit’s workforce, and having a good volunteer staff helps your organization accomplish more for your cause. To keep your volunteers as effective as possible, develop a volunteer management process that helps you recruit, train, and steward volunteers for your organization.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A group of concerned nonprofit leaders in the Washington, D.C. area have been discussing a disconcerting trend: Black women and Black gender-expansive nonprofit leaders are leaving their positions, some exiting the nonprofit sector altogether. This, in turn, exacerbates the absence of trust in their leadership.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

It’s the perfect time to relax, get away, and kick back to enjoy some good books from Candid’s free nonprofit eBook collection. Are you worried that a nonprofit-related book will feel like a rain cloud over your summer vibes? Get the skinny on the essentials of nonprofit leadership, boards, fundraising, and social media marketing.

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports? These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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Blackbaud

APRIL 2, 2024

Working in the nonprofit sector is hard. You and your grantees are driven by a passion for your mission that sometimes leads to burnout. And salaries in many nonprofit organizations can’t compete with the for-profit sector. Hiring and staff turnover are common occurrences for nonprofits and grantmaking organizations.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Everyone has the potential to be a changemaker, according to Budak, a University of California, Berkeley business school professor and co-founder of the nonprofit StartSomeGood. Becoming a Causie: Champion Your Cause through Nonprofit Board Leadership by Rob Acton. Looking to get involved with a nonprofit?

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

In fact, another trend in the nonprofit sector (and elsewhere) is burnout. Moreover, the absence of a daily commute can give you hours back each week. But despite these substantial benefits, working from home is not a universal cure for stress.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2024

Anyone who works in the nonprofit sector knows it’s not for the faint of heart. Just then, angel-in-training Clarence intervenes. Or think about what might have happened to your community if your nonprofit never existed. How does this change your perspective about your nonprofit’s impact?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 12, 2010

I worked with one ED who was nothing short of brilliant at putting together a remarkably cohesive board (and this for a tiny nonprofit agency with a yearly budget of $500,000) of remarkably diverse individuals. 3. But the leader who tries to do it all is headed for burnout, and in a powerful hurry. Allocate for training.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

JUNE 27, 2022

Taking this frantic approach is a recipe for burnout. I teach this exact system to students in my Grant Writing Made Easy course because I know that not all small and growing nonprofits can afford to hire a grant writing consultant. Because this training is going to seriously transform the way you think about grantseeking.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2014

If you want to learn how nonprofits can use technology to advance their mission and generally be more effective and efficient TechSoup has got you covered with their blog and webinars. That’s why TechSoup Global also offers NetSquared, community of nonprofit technology meetups with groups in twenty countries. Thursday, April 17.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing? This is called “co-botting” or “co-piloting” with AI.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Without the resources for a dedicated HR staff, the directors and managers of many nonprofits, charities, and libraries take on HR tasks themselves — there is simply no one else to do it. In fact, this is a common reason for burnout. If you don't have trained or dedicated HR staff, obtain HR expertise on an as-needed basis.

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Grant Professionals Association

JULY 10, 2024

I was particularly frustrated because a few years prior, I had trained for a half marathon and completed it quite successfully. I wasn’t meeting anyone or training with a friend. began her career in academia and started working as a grant pro in 2018 for a nonprofit in Columbus, Ohio. I joined a gym but never wanted to go.

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GiveSmart

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit's cause. While the methods these teams bring to the table differ, nonprofit leaders can have the departments work together to enhance social impact.

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GiveSmart

APRIL 24, 2024

Nonprofit development and marketing teams share similar goals in an organization. Both want to attract and retain donors to further their nonprofit’s cause. While the methods these teams bring to the table differ, nonprofit leaders can have the departments work together to enhance social impact.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

As we all begin planning for 2023, I want you to pause for a moment and consider how more grant funding could change your day-to-day nonprofit operations. One of the realities of the nonprofit world is that organizations are frequently expected to do more with less, to stretch dollars and fill in the gaps with longer hours.

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Bonterra

MARCH 13, 2024

With less Reduce staff burnout and turnover by adding critical capacity and expertise to your team. Analysis of your support cases to identify common challenges and prioritize the right trainings for your team. Advance your team's skillset and technical knowledge with up to four hours per month of training with a dedicated expert.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

We organize these free tech-for-good training and networking gatherings because we believe that it’s critical to build strong, self-sufficient communities of nonprofit tech practitioners. Mukono, Uganda: Net2uganda Computer Training Meetup for Poor Rural Primary School & Community. Sunday, April 6. Monday, April 7.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Boston, Massachusetts: February Salesforce Bootcamp 101 for Nonprofits.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Request a Demo.

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The Fundraising Coach

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Volunteers are key to helping nonprofits stay up and running. From donating their time to help out with vital programs and initiatives to lending their professional expertise and skills, volunteers help keep nonprofits on track to complete their goals. The right software can also blend seamlessly into the systems you already use. .

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Just Write Grants

APRIL 16, 2024

Invest in training and development opportunities to help them grow their skills and feel confident in their roles. Motivation and Engagement So now you know how to recruit and schedule your volunteers—how do you avoid burnout and keep those helping hands coming back for more?

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Bonterra

APRIL 11, 2024

nicole.kowalcz… Thu, 04/11/2024 - 17:23 Grow and maintain your digital community Acquire, steward, and retain supporters with the right tools for your nonprofit — for staff focused on digital fundraising, communications, advocacy, and more. Unlock more of your nonprofit’s digital fundraising potential.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2016

And, most importantly, they were able to reduce the numbers of nights and weekends their staff worked and prevent burnout. Nonprofit data comes in many forms. There are four primary ways that nonprofits use data: To better understand performance and outcomes. So how should you use data? To create new questions. Run Experiments.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2016

And, most importantly, they were able to reduce the numbers of nights and weekends their staff worked and prevent burnout. Nonprofit data comes in many forms. There are four primary ways that nonprofits use data: To better understand performance and outcomes. So how should you use data? To create new questions. Run Experiments.

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Blue Avocado

APRIL 23, 2024

As a passionate and committed leader in the nonprofit sector, I firmly believe in the power of community organizations to drive positive, equitable change. The crux of this article is simple: Nonprofits must advance their mission by valuing their employees’ worth through fair compensation and benefits and by celebrating their worth.

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