Essential Nonprofit Library
Developing a comprehensive strategy is no quick task, and while the meetings may seem to consume entire days of work, their benefits are beyond important.
Sometimes we need a little extra inspiration to keep doing what we do. Here are our picks for the best TED Talks to inspire those who work for nonprofits.
A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)
Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions.
If you find a donor and don’t plan for how to keep him or her, the costs are too high.
If you could turn words into money, you’d probably be writing up a storm. Jeff Brooks’ How to Turn Your Words Into Money is a book about what fundraising writing should be and also what it’s not. Brooks tells you exactly what to avoid and what to try in your next attempt to sway your audience. A fair…
What Should You do with Lousy Board Members? Simone Joyaux Gives Pointers.
There are no quick fixes or silver bullets for turning around bad board member performance. The good news is there are answers.
The term “donor cultivation” has the unique distinction of being universally accepted and appreciated but poorly understood and abysmally applied.
Simply put, if you like your donor message, your donor won’t. Read on to find out why.
Your nonprofit board could be incredibly warm or all-too cold toward fundraising. Which is it?
Asking Rights is a book about how to successfully fund your nonprofit and do so with a greater focus on the funder’s interests and motivations.