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Improving Financial Fluency as a Nonprofit Leader: 6 Tips

2026-10-01T09:20:35-04:00

A nonprofit program director may be able to recite outcome metrics with ease but have little to contribute when a board meeting turns to financial topics. This gap reflects a lack of exposure to financial concepts, which can be common among leaders who built their careers around mission-driven work. However, having a working knowledge of nonprofit finances can help make leaders in all kinds of roles more effective. Financial fluency refers to the ability to transform financial knowledge into strategic action by asking sharper questions, catching a number that looks off, or making an informed call alongside your finance staff and [...]

Improving Financial Fluency as a Nonprofit Leader: 6 Tips2026-10-01T09:20:35-04:00

How to Safely Use AI Tools for Donor Outreach: 4 Tips

2026-09-30T16:03:50-04:00

Despite its potential, many nonprofits hesitate to adopt AI systems due to valid concerns surrounding privacy and data security. While Virtuous reports that 92% of nonprofits use AI in their process, only 7% have an effective plan to use it to successfully improve their mission. Additionally, AI use poses a real risk of data leaks, especially for nonprofit organizations that often hold a large amount of sensitive donor data without a strong IT infrastructure.  While these concerns are valid, AI provides a valuable tool for nonprofit organizations to support their staff’s administrative workflows and increase their operational capacity.  This article explores [...]

How to Safely Use AI Tools for Donor Outreach: 4 Tips2026-09-30T16:03:50-04:00

How to Create a Cohesive Nonprofit Communication Strategy

2026-09-23T15:53:19-04:00

Imagine you’re a long-time donor receiving a heartfelt direct mail appeal. You’re excited to support the cause, but only an hour later, you get an automated email that contradicts the initial message entirely. Disjointed messaging like this creates confusion about your initiatives, frustrating supporters and undermining your organization's credibility. By contrast, a consolidated data and communication strategy across multiple channels unifies your outreach, naturally creating a clear, highly personalized journey for your donors. This article explores how to identify gaps in your communication strategies and provides actionable steps to form a cohesive outreach plan going forward. Signs of fragmented nonprofit communication [...]

How to Create a Cohesive Nonprofit Communication Strategy2026-09-23T15:53:19-04:00

Scaling Student Support: AI for Small to Mid-Sized Districts

2026-09-23T11:30:42-04:00

For administrators in small and mid-sized districts, building an effective student support system can be a challenge. You are tasked with managing complex academic, behavioral, and attendance needs, often while navigating limited staff capacity and a tight budget. And often, the vital information needed to help students is scattered across different platforms. This means that instead of intervening and working directly with students, your educators end up stuck behind screens, navigating spreadsheets to figure out who needs help and when. This is where purpose-built artificial intelligence (AI) for school districts can make a difference. Rather than replacing human judgment, secure, purpose-built [...]

Scaling Student Support: AI for Small to Mid-Sized Districts2026-09-23T11:30:42-04:00

5 Tips for Recruiting Volunteers for Product Fundraisers

2026-09-24T09:52:20-04:00

Whether you’re selling popcorn, flower bulbs, cookie dough, candles, or another exciting item, a product fundraiser is a great way to engage your supporters and earn money for your cause. Since donors receive something in exchange for their donations, they’ll be more inclined to contribute—creating a win-win situation for all. A strong team of volunteers can help you plan and run these campaigns effectively. In this guide, we’ll provide tips for how you can create a comprehensive volunteer recruitment strategy to make your product fundraiser a success. 1. Clearly define volunteer roles. To encourage potential applicants to sign up for volunteer [...]

5 Tips for Recruiting Volunteers for Product Fundraisers2026-09-24T09:52:20-04:00

Member Management Software: Frequently Asked Questions

2026-09-23T09:57:13-04:00

Association professionals face a challenging paradox: members demand personalized digital experiences, yet many organizations are still operating on fragmented systems that treat members like static data points. Choosing the right technology goes beyond maintaining a clean database. It's about finding a platform that can drive growth, personalization, and engagement. Enter member management software. This type of platform makes every touchpoint in the member journey—from initial sign-ups to renewals—seamless and professional. If you're not sure where to start, you've come to the right place! This guide addresses frequently asked questions regarding member management technology, so you can make an informed software purchase. [...]

Member Management Software: Frequently Asked Questions2026-09-23T09:57:13-04:00

Collaborating Across Missions: Joint Fundraisers That Work

2026-08-25T17:18:21-04:00

Picture this scenario: your nonprofit has mapped out a series of upcoming fundraising activities. Perhaps you’re planning a mix of casual virtual fundraisers and commitment-heavy events, like galas or silent auctions. But no matter how good your fundraisers sound or how dedicated your supporters are, there’s one problem: your annual budget is already at its limit. This is a familiar hurdle for many nonprofits that want to scale their impact without overextending their internal resources or overwhelming their current audiences. Thankfully, there’s a solution to this: hosting a joint fundraiser with another mission-aligned organization! By joining forces with another organization, your [...]

Collaborating Across Missions: Joint Fundraisers That Work2026-08-25T17:18:21-04:00

Common Healthcare Financial Issues (& How Automation Helps)

2026-08-17T15:47:44-04:00

Designing financial processes likely wasn’t your main motivation for starting your healthcare practice. However, to provide the best care for your patients, your medical organization’s back office needs to run smoothly. Managing your practice’s finances well helps patient-facing staff in doing their jobs without unnecessary frustration and eliminates friction in the patient journey.  While getting your finances in order might feel overwhelming, automation technology can relieve your team of repetitive (and often stressful) tasks needed to improve the process. By solving for these areas, you’ll make the entire system more sustainable. Let’s we’ll explore how automation can lighten your workload. Bounce-back [...]

Common Healthcare Financial Issues (& How Automation Helps)2026-08-17T15:47:44-04:00

4 Tips for Tracking the True Cost of Nonprofit Programs

2026-08-10T09:28:00-04:00

When you develop your nonprofit’s budget, you do your best to project your revenue and expenses accurately. Usually, you’ll base your estimates on past performance, accounting for seasonal revenue variations and recurring expenses that impact your nonprofit year after year. While this best practice improves your budgeting accuracy, just looking at last year’s program expenses isn’t enough. To accurately track nonprofit program costs, implement specific strategies that allow you to organize program expense information and fully consider all costs associated with your nonprofit’s main offerings. These tips will help you identify program costs and track them precisely throughout the year: 1. [...]

4 Tips for Tracking the True Cost of Nonprofit Programs2026-08-10T09:28:00-04:00

What Is Your Donor Data Hiding? 4 Insights for Growth

2026-07-29T11:20:35-04:00

Each touchpoint between your higher education institution and its community, whether on or offline, generates a critical strategic asset: donor data. Used properly, this data serves as more than just a list of alumni names and their contact information. Identifying key insights like donors’ career milestones, wealth indicators, and interests will help you take advantage of valuable opportunities. Whether you are meeting in person with potential major donors or planning a new digital fundraising campaign, leveraging the right insights to optimize your strategy will drive sustainable revenue growth. In this guide, we’ll explore tips for getting the most out of your [...]

What Is Your Donor Data Hiding? 4 Insights for Growth2026-07-29T11:20:35-04:00

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