Unhelpful thoughts about money in nonprofits
Money is key to any nonprofit that wants to have a lasting impact. It starts from being able to generate income to being able to keep financers happy with their investment. But it’s also about spending money on the team, professional development and necessary...
Self-care in your nonprofit is important
Self-care in your nonprofit is always important. Without it, you cannot keep going. And in the end, you’ll destroy yourself and your beautiful organisation. Boundaries are part of self-care We spoke about setting healthy boundaries before. They are an important part...
Employees’ views on good employership vary by generation
A nonprofit has the same obligations (and rights) as other employers in your country. The main principle guiding these is the duty of care a good employer has for its team members. Employees' views on good employership vary by generation, among many other things. This...
My 5 tips for delegating in your nonprofit
As your nonprofit grows, you’ll need to build and expand your team. And that means that as a leader you’ll need to leave tasks to others. And not just tasks - responsibilities, too. Here are my 5 tips for delegating in your nonprofit, especially if you find it hard to...
Who owns your nonprofit
“How can I protect rights as owner of my nonprofit?” This is a question founders often ask when they feel that the organisation isn’t doing what they want. When the board is taking decisions they don’t agree with. So indeed, who gets to decide what a nonprofit does...
5 reasons why crowdfunding isn’t easy money
Sometimes it seems that online communication is so easy. It doesn’t cost a thing if we’re just posting. Anyone can do it. And we can reach the whole wide world! And because of that, it seems that crowdfunding is an easy way to generate a lot of money for your...
Why donors say yes to your organisation
A while ago I asked business owners what makes them donate and what doesn’t. So let me share with you the key things why donors say yes to your organisation. Personal connection People need to feel a connection to the cause. If they don’t have that, they’ll not want...
Fundraising 101: invest in relations with your donors
Fundraising is a learnable skill. There are do’s and don’ts. But the key in successful and sustainable fundraising is actually having strong relations with your donors. And that’s not a party trick or something you can create overnight. It’s something you need to...
how can your nonprofit stand out in fundraising?
As a nonprofit you need creativity for achieving your goals for your mission and vision. And you also need it to mobilise support for that work. It’s so easy to reach a gazillion of people online, via your website, newsletter and social media accounts. But it’s not...
what else your reader can see in your nonprofit’s annual report
Your annual report carries a lot of information. Some of it very explicitly of course. Like: here’s what we did last year. Here’s how much we spent. And so on. But there’s more under the surface. Let’s look at what else your reader can see in your nonprofit’s annual...