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Volunteers can provide critical support for nonprofits, helping organizations fill important gaps and devote more resources to their missions. But recruiting and retaining enough volunteers — especially those with the right skills and availability — can be challenging. One potential source of helping hands may be closer than you think: businesses in your community. Look […]

Waiting until year end to plan your not-for-profit’s annual report can lead to rushed content and overlooked accomplishments. By gathering personal impact stories and financial highlights throughout the year, you can produce a compelling report that better engages donors, volunteers, grantmakers and other stakeholders. Here’s how to turn your annual report into an effective communication […]

Today’s nonprofit HR teams often oversee a myriad of functions. These include recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, payroll coordination, benefits administration, performance management and employee relations. HR staffers may also help address workforce planning, employee retention and organizational culture. For many nonprofits, managing these responsibilities internally can stretch already limited resources. Outsourcing selected HR functions can help. […]

Board members don’t need accounting credentials to provide effective oversight. In fact, many nonprofit boards are intentionally composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds in fundraising, program delivery, community leadership, marketing, law, and other fields. The challenge for management is presenting financial information that’s clear, relevant and meaningful to everyone around the table. Start with the […]

Nonprofits often face challenges that require specialized expertise, broader community representation or fundraising connections beyond what their governing boards provide. An advisory board can be an effective way to strengthen leadership capacity and support strategic initiatives by bringing in outside perspectives without expanding formal governance responsibilities. Evaluate your organization’s needs One way to assess whether […]