How to Strengthen Grant Applications With Volunteer Impact

2026-02-04T10:09:56-05:00

Along with filling gaps in service delivery, volunteer programs signal that your community is deeply invested in your nonprofit’s mission. When you capture and share that volunteer impact, it can become one of the strongest assets in your next grant proposal. Grant applications filled with volunteer impact data and stories reassure funders that their dollars will be leveraged—not duplicated—by existing local commitment. To get there, thoughtful reporting in every stage of the volunteer lifecycle, from recruitment to retention, sets you up for long-term grant success. In this post, you’ll learn how to convert volunteer data into meaningful metrics and compelling narratives, [...]

How to Strengthen Grant Applications With Volunteer Impact2026-02-04T10:09:56-05:00

A Quick Guide to Planning a Successful Live Auction Event

2026-01-22T14:40:29-05:00

Planning a successful fundraising event requires significant time, resources, and effort. This is especially true if you’re going the route of a live auction to support your nonprofit—but the potential payoff of this event is well worth the upfront investment! Every effective event starts with clear goals. For a live auction, your primary goal is likely to generate a specific amount of revenue, and you may also have a secondary objective of maximizing participant engagement through this exciting format. These goals shape your entire planning process, which is why they’re the first major elements you need to consider. Let’s look at [...]

A Quick Guide to Planning a Successful Live Auction Event2026-01-22T14:40:29-05:00

3 Key Application & Review Processes for Membership Orgs

2025-08-12T09:53:24-04:00

When people join membership programs at associations and nonprofits, they may be looking for professional development opportunities, new ways to connect with peers who share similar interests, or simply the personal fulfillment of engaging with an organization or cause they care about. Keeping these reasons in mind helps you reinforce the value of membership to potential new and existing members. Application and review processes may seem like a back-end management responsibility at your organization, but they’re actually integral to your membership value proposition. Not only do they help you make data-driven decisions that eventually lead to higher member engagement rates, but [...]

3 Key Application & Review Processes for Membership Orgs2025-08-12T09:53:24-04:00

Nonprofit Controllers vs. Accountants: The Key Differences

2025-07-03T11:50:24-04:00

It’s no secret that effective financial management is critical to your nonprofit’s long-term success. From properly allocating revenue to thinking critically about costs and building reserve funds, managing your resources allows your organization to first work toward financial stability, then plan for future growth. While your nonprofit should have dedicated financial professionals on its team, there are several different ways you can fill the necessary roles. In particular, many organizations debate whether to hire (or leverage outsourced services for) an accountant or a controller because there is some overlap between their duties. However, their jobs aren’t exactly the same, and different [...]

Nonprofit Controllers vs. Accountants: The Key Differences2025-07-03T11:50:24-04:00

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Engage Gen Z and Gain Their Support

2025-03-14T11:01:45-04:00

As Gen Z's oldest members enter adulthood, nonprofits must pivot and add to existing strategies to gain their support. After all, these are the newest changemakers — and they’re ready to make their mark. Like every generation, Gen Z has unique quirks, challenges, and preferences that inform how you should approach them. This guide will walk you through strategies you can implement to connect with your donor base’s next generation and keep them engaged with your mission. 1. Leverage social media. Unsurprisingly, Gen Z members prefer to connect with nonprofits on social media over other platforms. This makes perfect sense; it’s [...]

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Engage Gen Z and Gain Their Support2025-03-14T11:01:45-04:00

Are Virtual Fundraising Events Still Worth Hosting in 2025?

2025-03-12T11:03:24-04:00

As you plan the fundraising events on your nonprofit’s calendar this year, you likely have questions about which formats will attract the largest audience: in-person, virtual, or hybrid. You may think in-person events are your only option now that the pandemic is far behind us, but that’s not the case. Virtual and hybrid events absolutely still have a place in the nonprofit fundraising world. In 2024, organizations that hosted all-virtual events reported a notable increase in success, with 77% meeting or exceeding their fundraising goals—up from 59% in 2023. This suggests that virtual events continue to offer strong opportunities for fundraising growth. However, deciding whether [...]

Are Virtual Fundraising Events Still Worth Hosting in 2025?2025-03-12T11:03:24-04:00

Nonprofit Accounting FAQs: Your Questions Answered

2025-03-06T13:56:07-05:00

Working at a nonprofit is a balancing act. From marketing to fundraising to programming, you may take on different roles at any given time—even if they’re not necessarily your assigned position. While you may easily be able to step into different areas of your nonprofit’s operations, helping with accounting tasks may not be as simple. Whether you’re working at a small nonprofit with your executive director handling financial responsibilities, a large organization with full-time accounting staff, or anything in between, you should have a basic understanding of nonprofit accounting. This way, you can make well-informed financial decisions and work well with [...]

Nonprofit Accounting FAQs: Your Questions Answered2025-03-06T13:56:07-05:00

Maximizing Attendance: 5 Tips for Promoting Nonprofit Events

2025-03-03T09:06:09-05:00

A successful nonprofit event is about more than just great planning—it’s about getting people to attend. Whether you’re hosting a fundraiser, awareness campaign, or community event, strong attendance is key to raising funds and boosting engagement around your mission. But how do you stand out among other events? Simply announcing yours isn’t enough. Promoting nonprofit events can be challenging due to limited budgets and small teams, but the right event marketing strategies can help. In this article, we’ll cover five proven tips to boost attendance, from optimizing your event page to leveraging word-of-mouth. Let’s dive in! 1. Optimize Your Event Website [...]

Maximizing Attendance: 5 Tips for Promoting Nonprofit Events2025-03-03T09:06:09-05:00

What Is a Learning Management System? + Other FAQs

2025-01-08T16:13:43-05:00

Your nonprofit’s team is no stranger to change. To continue fulfilling your mission, you must stay on top of shifting community needs, donor preferences, regulatory requirements, and technology trends. That’s why investing in continuous learning is vital to your long-term success. TopClass defines a learning management system (LMS) as “an online platform that makes it easy for organizations to design, manage, and track educational, training, and certification programs.” It’s the perfect solution for forward-thinking nonprofits that want a streamlined way to upskill their team, educate stakeholders, and amplify their impact with innovative strategies. Should your organization implement an LMS? Explore these [...]

What Is a Learning Management System? + Other FAQs2025-01-08T16:13:43-05:00

Strategic Planning in Times of Uncertainty: Adapt Your Plan

2025-01-06T09:12:42-05:00

Your organization likely already has a strategic plan that shapes how you advance and achieve your mission. This plan helps you accomplish your goals and ensure the long-term success of your nonprofit. While this type of standard strategic plan is sufficient during times of internal and external stability, it may not be viable in the face of large-scale uncertainty or challenges. Creating a plan that specifically addresses the issues you’re facing can help you tackle them head-on and align your team for an efficient, effective approach. In this guide, we’ll provide steps for creating a strategic plan tailored to the current [...]

Strategic Planning in Times of Uncertainty: Adapt Your Plan2025-01-06T09:12:42-05:00

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