I call this series More than a Millennial. A series where I profile Millennials who, I think, are doing some really incredible things – young people who ignore all of the flack our generation catches and continue to do incredible things each day to change the world. On the last edition of More than a […]
ReadNeed to get more volunteers for your nonprofit? While it feels good to “give back,” you might see a bigger surge in your volunteer roster if you effectively market the volunteer experience. Are people aware of the fantastic benefits of being a volunteer for your organization and supporting your wonderful cause? 8 Ways to Get […]
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I tweeted an Inc Magazine article out to my Twitter followers last week that I found to be so simple, yet so telling. Its title: 24 Ways to Immediately Discover How Innovative You Are. Innovation is scary. It’s a sexy word, but actually being innovative takes a lot of hard work and effort. But […]
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As you probably know from having spent any time on this site, we are big proponents of professional development. So, it was very exciting to have Claire Axelrad, J.D., CFRE, as our guest for a webinar entitled: “How to Interview Strong” or “How Interviewing is Like Asking for a Major Gift”. Since impressing an interviewer – and getting […]
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It’s quite apparent why an advisory board might work for your organization, but who might be on it might not be so apparent. Advisory boards give you a great resource for extra manpower without having to add paid staff. You get incredible expertise and resources to help run your organization and there’s a pretty minimal […]
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We asked…and you told us. Readers of Third Sector Today and elsewhere gave their two cents’ worth earlier this year as participants in a survey from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC). Results just out show that 73% of responding charities in the U.S. and Canada met their fundraising goals for 2014. That is the best news […]
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of The Breakfast Club. A movie that revealed as much about the high school caste system as it did the actual goings on of a unique, all-Saturday detention behind closed doors. Sure, it may very well be the 80’s-phile in me, but I think that the film is just […]
ReadNo one enjoys letting employees go or having the “let go” conversation. It can even be harder in small organizations in which that person likely a significant role. In 3 Tips For Letting Employees Go As Painlessly As Possible, National Federation of Independent Business provide advice for letting employees go. Eliminate the Surprise Factor […]
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Really understanding impact can be challenging. Some organizations may have successful programs while others perform poorly. From location and funding to staff and participants, there are many elements that impact your organization’s outcomes. Steve Zimmerman and Blue Avocado take a look at how to untangle the elements of impact. In order to understand impact, Zimmerman says […]
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It may seem like we’re pro-Millennial around here, and that’s because we are. I love being the voice of my generation for Third Sector Today and Top Nonprofits because it’s something I’m proud to be a part of. I’m so excited that I have skills and knowledge just because of when I was born and […]
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