As anyone working in the nonprofit sector will tell you, nonprofit employees wear a lot of hats. Your CEO may also be in charge of fundraising. Your program director may also serve as your facilities administrator, or your marketing director may also handle in-office tech support. In small nonprofit …
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Should Nonprofits Care about Branding?
For many nonprofits, branding tends to be an afterthought. Maybe it’s because spending time or money on creating a brand feels like a waste of scarce resources, or perhaps it’s because nonprofit leaders simply don’t see it as important. In my opinion, however, good branding is crucial for any …
Overcoming Hiring Challenges at Nonprofit Organizations
Most nonprofit executives will tell you that the number one challenge in staffing their organizations is not having the budget to offer competitive salaries. This can cause problems with recruiting talent, as well as retaining talent. However, with a little creativity, a lot of hiring challenges can …
Activating Your Base of Supporters for Nonprofit Fundraising
For most nonprofits, fundraising can be an ongoing struggle. While large nonprofits typically have staff members—or even whole departments—dedicated to fundraising, smaller nonprofits often have to rely on staff members who are also wearing may other hats to try to raise funds for their …