Something Doesn’t Add Up: Why the Lack of Women on Boards?, Part 1

  The disparity between the number of women working in nonprofits and the number of women in leadership positions just doesn’t add up. Women make up the majority of nonprofit workers, yet the majority of board members are male.   John Gerzema, author of “The Athena Doctrine: How Women (And The Men Who Think Like […]

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3 Fun Ways to Thank Donors Online

    You don’t have to spend a lot of money to be sincere in thanking donors. It really is the thought that counts. Many low-cost methods of saying “Thanks!” are available online.   Yes, handwritten notes and phone calls are classic and always a great idea. And candy, flowers, and a great bottle of […]

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5 Tips for Letting Go of Sub-par Employees

If one of your team members is not right for the organization, keeping them in the mix takes away from efficiency and a cooperative work environment. But, saying “you’re fired” isn’t easy for anyone, except maybe Donald Trump.

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Keeping Time on Your Side

Who recognizes the term “summer project”? As in “Oh, that’s a summer project!” And how many times is that “summer project” bumped to a busy autumn, unpredictable winter…you get the idea. Time is a priceless resource for nonprofits. Make the most of your nonprofit’s work days by trimming down menial tasks, optimizing simplicity and efficiency. […]

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3 Free Tech Tools for Busy Nonprofit Pros

  Ever feel like your brain has “no vacancy”? Keeping track of all of those little, important details take up valuable brain space and extra time at work. Sure, managing schedules, projects, file sharing, and social media can be tedious. Thankfully, free technology exists to make it easier. Trello is a great tool to organize […]

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6 Reasons for Nonprofits to Use Square

Good fundraising ideas need to have easy ways for one to donate. As cash carrying becomes less common, nonprofits can utilize many tools to keep donating easy – as easy as swiping a credit card no matter where you are.

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It’s Spring. Time to Tweet and Chat

When done well, nonprofits can gain exposure on Twitter, solidify their brand as an expert resource, and increase awareness about the issues they advocate,” according to NP Tech for Good.

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