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Employee Benefits for Small Nonprofits: Why and How To Offer Health Insurance

As public health continues to be a main topic of conversation and healthcare costs continue to rise, employee benefits for small nonprofits remain at the top of would-be employees’ lists of must-haves. But premiums can be high… So here are three alternatives to traditional group plans for cash-strapped organizations!

Administration

Nonprofit Scams Are on the Rise. Here Are 3 To Watch Out For.

Email scams are on the rise across the US and beyond. Protecting yourself and your organization from nonprofit scams is sometimes as simple as listening to your instinct—if something seems weird, it probably is. Here are three new nonprofit scams circulating that you and your organization should be aware of.

Administration

Nonprofit Internships: How To Manage Interns and Set Them Up for Success

Successful nonprofit internships require solid preparation and consistent management of your interns. Learn more about setting your nonprofit interns up for success by tailoring your position to your candidates, thoughtfully designing the day-by-day, and recruiting from the places that best match your nonprofit.

Administration

Online Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits: 5 Questions To Ask BEFORE You Commit

The best way to ensure success with any new online fundraising platform is to take time to outline and understand your organization’s unique needs. Think about your nonprofit’s time, available resources, and tech-savvy. At the end of the day, the best platform for your organization is one you’ll actually use!

Finance

Every Winning Nonprofit Letter of Intent Does These Five Things

Most LOIs follow the same basic structure and include similar information… So how can you stand out amongst the crowd? How can you communicate the genuine value of your organization and make the kind of impression that actually gets you funded by the right partners?? Use these five tricks to make your LOI shine!

Programs

Want a Stronger Organization? Start With Volunteer Appreciation

We know that volunteers who feel appreciated will contribute more hours than those who don’t—and they’re more likely to stick with you! Since volunteer efforts really can make or break the nonprofit organizations that rely on them, volunteer appreciation is something we definitely want to get right.

Administration

All the Common Nonprofit Board Positions… and Why You Need ’Em!

If you don’t identify nonprofit board positions and tell your board members what they should be working on, you’ll have many people trying to do the same task. Or you may wind up with projects that no one’s working on at all! You need clearly-defined roles to keep the organization moving toward its goals.

Marketing

Facebook for Nonprofits: 4 Easy Steps to a Killer Profile

Your nonprofit’s Facebook profile is a great place to build community, share your impact, and raise funds. Like any other tool in your toolbox, though, there are tips and tricks to getting the maximum benefit—not just spinning your wheels. Here are four ways to make sure your nonprofit’s Facebook profile is a winner!

Finance

Four Easy Steps to a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan That Works for You

A nonprofit fundraising plan is the best way to ensure your organization sees success when it comes to development this year—and you can write yours in four easy steps! Create a unique and customized fundraising plan for your nonprofit by taking stock of what works and planning your next year of fundraising!

Administration

Time To Move On? Here’s How To Resign From a Nonprofit Board

The majority of board members serve out the entirety of their terms with no problem. But life happens, and you may need to step down and away from serving on a board of directors earlier than anticipated. Here’s exactly how to resign from a nonprofit board—and how to do it without burning your bridges!

Administration

Nonprofit Insurance: Why a D&O Policy Is So Important for Your Organization

Meant to protect against missteps or breaches of duty by a nonprofit's directors and officers, D&O insurance is liability insurance that covers the financial costs of claims that fall within the categories of governance, employment, or fiduciary liability. Here’s why you should protect your nonprofit today!

Administration

Better Nonprofit Performance Reviews: How To Shake Up the System So It Works for You

At their best, nonprofit performance reviews can align employee skills with your mission, increase employee retention, and create a leadership pipeline. So how can we develop and maintain a performance review system that supports a strong organizational culture—and make sure it’s tailored to our nonprofits?

Finance

Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring a Freelance Grant Writer

If you’re a small nonprofit without a development team or otherwise struggling to consistently submit grant applications, bringing on a freelance grant writer might sound like the perfect solution. And it very well may be! Here’s how to find a good grant writer for your organization—and make sure they’re a great fit.

Administration

What Really Motivates Nonprofit Employees? 3 Ways To Show Your Appreciation

It’s pretty easy to tell when workplace motivation begins to wane, but it can be tough to figure out exactly what’s to blame for low employee morale… But it will be a lot easier to isolate the issue if you’ve worked to create a foundation of encouragement and nonprofit employee appreciation for your team.

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Employee Benefits for Small Nonprofits: Why and How To Offer Health Insurance

Nonprofit Scams Are on the Rise. Here Are 3 To Watch Out For.

Nonprofit Internships: How To Manage Interns and Set Them Up for Success

Online Fundraising Platforms for Nonprofits: 5 Questions To Ask BEFORE You Commit

Every Winning Nonprofit Letter of Intent Does These Five Things

Want a Stronger Organization? Start With Volunteer Appreciation

All the Common Nonprofit Board Positions… and Why You Need ’Em!

Facebook for Nonprofits: 4 Easy Steps to a Killer Profile

Four Easy Steps to a Nonprofit Fundraising Plan That Works for You

Time To Move On? Here’s How To Resign From a Nonprofit Board

Nonprofit Insurance: Why a D&O Policy Is So Important for Your Organization

Better Nonprofit Performance Reviews: How To Shake Up the System So It Works for You

Everything You Need To Know Before Hiring a Freelance Grant Writer

What Really Motivates Nonprofit Employees? 3 Ways To Show Your Appreciation

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