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Recruiting your best nonprofit board

The best way to develop a high-impact nonprofit board is to recruit members based on organizational needs and expectations. Sharing your organization’s mission in the right light gives potential board members a clear picture of their future role on your team and ensures they can serve.

It’s magic! 15 years compressed into a 2-minute video

This is an illustration created Yen Azzaro to show the highlights of Aly Sterling Philanthropy’s first 15 years in business. Enjoy!

Nonprofit Logos: 3 Top Examples + Tips to Design Yours

Your organization’s logo allows you to showcase your mission and build trust with supporters. Check out some examples and tips to design nonprofit logos.

Apply the 4 principles of Open Space to your work

Nonprofit leaders and business leaders can benefit from the learning and applying the four key principles of Open Space when they conduct meetings, especially those focused on building the support and momentum they need to take on new fundraising and corporate giving campaigns, and other important management initiatives.

Donor Appreciation: 3 Meaningful Ways to Show Your Gratitude

Donors make it possible for your nonprofit to achieve its purpose. Let them know how much you appreciate them by thanking them in meaningful, personal ways.

How Total Rewards Strategies Can Enhance Nonprofit Employee Retention

Attracting and retaining talent is critical to the success of any organization, especially nonprofits, where budgets are tight and staff resources may be limited. Identifying what is important to employees and how to retain them is paramount to keeping them engaged....

4 Virtual Auction Mistakes (& How to Avoid Making Them)

Virtual auctions can bring in lots of revenue for your nonprofit, but only when planned well. Learn about four virtual auction mistakes and how to avoid them.

7 Ways to Leverage Social Media in Capital Campaigns

Social media has revolutionized nonprofit fundraising and marketing. Learn how to use your online presence to smash your capital campaign goals.

Prospect Research’s Role in Fraternity Fundraising: 3 Tips

Learn about prospect research’s role in fraternity fundraising and three tips you can use to take your fraternity chapter’s fundraising to new heights.

Building Relationships with a Membership Program: 4 Tips

Membership programs are an effective way to deepen donor relationships and boost retention, but are you doing all you can? Learn more with these tips.

10 Corporate Philanthropy Examples to Guide Your Program

Reviewing effective corporate philanthropy examples can help you generate more ideas for your program. Check out these ten inspiring, motivational examples!

The Business Case for Corporate Volunteering: 6 Benefits

What is corporate volunteering, and how can it improve your corporate responsibility program and benefit your business? Find out more with this complete guide!