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Nonprofit donor trends to look out for

by Suzanne Bakker | Mar 1, 2024 | Project Design

Very often we look at donors as one static group. A group of people and organisations that give money and other resources. However, they’re not one uniform group. And far from static. Private individuals are different donors than government donors or private...

What you need to understand about your donors

by Suzanne Bakker | Feb 24, 2024 | Project management

As soon as you get that project grant, you and the donor are partners for a shared purpose. You’re working together to achieve something for the community or cause you both care about. And that changes the relationship you have. Even if it remains formal. Even if it...

How to handle a crisis in your nonprofit

by Suzanne Bakker | Feb 10, 2024 | Building Partnerships, Finance Management, Nonprofit management

It’s perfectly possible to have a nonprofit life without big crises. Crises that threaten the existence and future of your organisation. Taking care of money, caring for your people and building strong relations with partners and stakeholders are key in avoiding real...

Why are financial controls important for nonprofit organizations?

by Suzanne Bakker | Oct 27, 2023 | Finance Management

“Ahhhhh no, do we really NEED this?” This is usually how someone asks me the question: Why are financial controls important for nonprofit organizations? What’s the problem? The reason why I often hear desperate ‘ahhhhhhhs’ is that most nonprofits are small. So most of...

What to do to make your nonprofit a safe space for your team?

by Suzanne Bakker | Apr 3, 2022 | Practical Labour Law & HR

As a leader you are responsible that your team has a safe place to work from. This can only work if the team members feel owners of this effort, too (see also my post on unwanted behaviour). But another important requirement is to have mechanisms in place that help...