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Why Volunteers Stay

by Guest Author | Oct 6, 2022 | Leadership Development

This article is by Val Parker of VP Solutions. Volunteers have lots of choices of where spend their most valuable possession…their time. With nearly 2 million nonprofits in the United States, the possibilities seem endless! Driven by passion, or peers, or a host of...

How to Work with Nonprofit Consultants

by Guest Author | May 4, 2021 | Strategic Planning

Guest Author: Emily Davis You’ve made the choice to hire a consultant for some of your nonprofit’s needs. Congratulations! Consultants can provide great services for organizations, and some of the benefits they provide are: Topic and field-specific expertise Objective...

Plan a Year of Virtual Fundraising for Your Small Nonprofit

by Guest Author | Feb 7, 2021 | Development/Fundraising

With so much uncertainty in this new year, a virtual fundraising plan is even more essential than ever for your small nonprofit. A fundraising plan is ALWAYS a good idea. It gives you a road map, freeing you from the paralysis, doubt, and fear that can grip you,...

The 10 Main Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Executive Director

by Guest Author | Jan 11, 2021 | Leadership Development

This article is by Sean Kosofsky of Mind The Gap Consulting The nonprofit sector is incredibly diverse, but regardless of your mission, geography or age, there are some key similarities about nonprofit leadership. Of course, there are exceptions like...

Overhead Rates: A Word From Nonprofits

by Guest Author | May 1, 2019 | Development/Fundraising, Grant Writing

by Briana Carrigg Grant applications often include the question, “What are your overhead rates?” Overhead rates are generally defined as a combination of management, general, and fundraising expenses. While discourse is evolving to accept overhead...