Management Features (353)
Starting Up A Nonprofit Using the Right Strategies
- Monday, 22 February 2021
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
While starting a nonprofit is difficult, running a successful one is hard and requires immense effort, skill and passion. Working with your nonprofit to reach your mission may not be a rosy affair at all, and you may end up failing miserably. The nonprofit sector is not easy to master, and that is perhaps the reason why there are lots of well-intentioned professionals with a noble cause that failed to succeed. The problem boils down to a bad strategy most of them use in their nonprofits.
Read more...Are You Performing Well?
- Monday, 01 February 2021
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
With difficulty in funding and high demand for service, performance tracking has become crucial for nonprofit organizations. Like for-profits, charities have started taking advantage of advanced technologies and methods in making data-driven decisions. While these performance measuring tools can help turn around operations, their place should not be overestimated, even when your organization appears to be gaining significantly from them.
Read more...Get Over These Management Issues
- Monday, 25 January 2021
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
For any organization, having a continuous and robust performance tracking system helps in aligning and tracking goals. Sadly, many organizations encounter various management challenges as they attempt to create a good working environment for both the employees and the employer. For nonprofits across the world, proper management is needed to deliver value to the communities they serve. As a manager, you can lead your team members to success and satisfaction by identifying the existing challenges and sorting them out one at a time. Here are some of the key management issues that can be encountered by non-profit organizations:
Read more...Plan Your Next Event Step by Step
- Monday, 11 January 2021
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Fundraising events are the most popular way of fundraising. While they can allow your organization to make thousands or even millions of dollars, they can also be highly time-consuming, challenging, and expensive if not done correctly. The success of these events boils down to how they are planned and executed. For nonprofits, proper planning is a way in which your community will interact with you. As such, it is a good idea to prioritize your events and ensure that they are as effective as possible. To help you ensure that you get your fundraising events right, here are some major steps that you must incorporate into your event plan:
Read more...It's Time to Be Thinking Past the Pandemic
- Monday, 21 December 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
It is now over seven months since the coronavirus pandemic led to the lockdown. This has impacted the economy significantly. With the pandemic, almost every industry has been adversely affected and losses incurred due to the closure of businesses. Nonprofits are among the organizations that have been affected the most by the pandemic. The industry is filled with uncertainty and unforeseen challenges that include cancellation of events and trying to find out how to navigate the tough terrain. They are seeing donations drop, operations halted and cash reserves dwindle.
Read more...5 MORE Fundraising Ideas to Plan for 2021
- Monday, 07 December 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
As 2021 draws closer, many nonprofits are looking for new strategies to obtain money for their causes. This is never an easy thing, more so at such a time when the coronavirus pandemic has affected almost everyone and every industry than ever before. Despite the challenges, there are still some ways you can achieve your goals and get the money you need for your nonprofit. It all begins with the right planning for a fundraising event. Below are five ideas you should try for your 2021 fundraising initiative:
Read more...5 Fundraising Ideas to Plan for 2021
- Monday, 30 November 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
With 2020 coming to an end, planning for 2021 is now in the heads of many nonprofit leaders. But the uncertainty facing many industries might make fundraising seem impossible right now. However, with the right planning and mindset in place, you can turn the fortunes and make the best out of the coming year, despite the challenges that can spill over from this year. It all starts with planning a perfect fundraising event that will leave an unforgettable experience in the minds of the participants. Here are some fundraising event ideas that can help you plan for 2021.
Read more...Plan your 2021 Campaigns
- Monday, 16 November 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
This year has not been easy. The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have left almost every business struggling with little profits and with bills to pay. This has forced many organizations to enforce payroll cuts due to losses in revenue. Others have suspended operations, while some have closed completely as the virus continues to bite. As we head towards 2021, here are some things you should consider as you plan for a new year:
Read more...Plan Your Year-End Appeal with These Things in Mind
- Monday, 09 November 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
As a nonprofit leader, fall is always a busy time, especially if you intend to do a year-end appeal. While you can still plan how to get the most out of the year-end appeals in summer, early planning is always the key as it keeps you ahead of the pack. Fundraising can be done at any other time, but many nonprofits rely on the end-year appeal for most of their revenues. Here are some of the things you need to keep in mind while planning your year-end appeals:
Read more...Avoid These Issues that Defeat Your Nonprofit Efforts
- Monday, 02 November 2020
- Management Features
- Written by Scott Koegler
Nonprofit organizations spend millions of dollars in marketing their activities and registering participants of various causes. For many years, events have served as the main way for nonprofits to drive their fundraising objectives, engage donors and spread awareness to potential and existing donors. Although most registrations have succeeded in the past, the truth is that a lot can go wrong during the process, and you cannot see it coming. Without understanding every possible problem, there is a possibility that you can create a negative experience for the attendees of your event. Furthermore, your costs can go higher than anticipated.
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