Finding that perfect balance of power and productivity is one of the most common challenges that nonprofit leaders face. The board governance model is one of four primary nonprofit governance models. These organizations are structured to grant the power of governance to the board of directors and power of Executive Director management. Unhealthy leadership cultures
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, which placed restrictions on meeting in person, nonprofit headquarter site visits mainly entailed giving a visitor a tour of your nonprofit’s facilities. Usually, that looked something like this: You took them on a walk to give them a good look at your day-to-day operations and shared more about your mission and
This post is part of a series on limiting beliefs. Read the previous posts on overcoming the belief that your story doesn’t matter, the idea that success is selfish, and how to get out of a victim mindset. As a nonprofit professional, you have a lot of power and responsibility. Your nonprofit addresses some of
Are you ready for GivingTuesday this year? The global generosity movement is an opportunity to encourage additional giving from your supporters, so it is vital to have a communication plan in place. In 2020, Bloomerang customers raised over $23.9 million on GivingTuesday. Below, we cover three keys to any successful GivingTuesday email campaign. 1. Build Excitement Let
Today’s environment requires action, not passivity or complacency. The most successful nonprofits don’t rest on their laurels. If you’re not “all signs point to go,” it’s time to take a look at what your team is doing and how you’re faring based on the metrics that matter most to your nonprofit. Once you know those
