The Nonprofit Hive

We're always talking about how the nonprofit world needs to innovate, but what does it really look like in our world? As social impact professionals, we have the power to drive meaningful change, but it starts with fresh ideas and bold actions. We want to hear from you—what do you think is the key to unlocking true innovation in our nonprofits? Cast your vote below and let's get the conversation started! How do you see us moving the needle on innovation? Feel free to elaborate in the comments or share examples from your experience where innovative strategies made a real difference! #Nonprofits #SocialImpact #Innovation #CommunityEngagement

The field of fundraising is in crisis. Are we placing unrealistic expectation on our nonprofit fundraisers? Can we tackle head on the burnout and high turnover many fundraising professionals face? Super excited to announce our next LinkedIn Live panel discussion featuring three nonprofit leaders and professional fundraisers who will share their personal experiences in this field. And explore practical insights they have in to setting up our fundraisers for success. Our Amazing Panelists: Christina M. – Director of Development at Wit Philanthropy Betsy Purves – Director of Institutional Advancement at Meridian International Center Marina Muñoz de Martínez, MPA, CNP – Anti-Racist & Abolitionist Philanthropy Practitioner What kind of Big Picture questions will we tackle? 💡 Is it realistic to expect one fundraiser to manage everything from grant writing to event planning to donor stewardship? 💡 Why are fundraisers often left out of key financial decisions like budgeting—and what happens when they are? 💡 How do unrealistic expectations and overloaded job descriptions lead to burnout in the nonprofit sector? 💡 Practical steps nonprofit leaders can take to better support their fundraising teams. 💡 Key changes organizations can make today to avoid these common pitfalls. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or simply interested in the sustainability of fundraising roles, this conversation is meant to push the conversation we need to have on how we can create healthier, more effective nonprofit environments. From the practitioners themselves. Bring your questions! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM EST 📍 Location: LinkedIn Live #fundraising #nonprofit #philanthropy #socialimpact

We first met Leah Kral via a Hive Chat - but her book is what really got us thinking about how we could innovate here at The Nonprofit Hive to REALLY support nonprofiteers. Equal parts storytelling, how-to manual and personal anecdotes, "Innovation to Social Change" has been an inspiration to many this past year. So we are super excited to announce that our next LinkedIn Live will be with Leah to talk all things nonprofits + innovation! Whether you're a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or simply passionate about social change, get ready to dispel myths, build confidence, and uncover new ways to make a difference! See you on Thursday, Nov. 14th, 2024! #socialimpact #innovation #philanthropy

3 Key Takeaways for Transitioning to a Nonprofit Career. Here are a few excerpts from our newest Hive Article (inspired by our LinkedIn Live!!) 1. Be Curious: Research, Learn, and Build Connections Amina Mohamed, who founded Cameras For Girls, stresses the importance of staying humble and open to learning: “I didn’t come from the nonprofit world, so I’m constantly learning. I reach out, I ask questions, and I connect with people who are where I want to be.” 2. Embrace Your Strengths and Transferable Skills Michael Le, now the Executive Director of the Pacific Dental Services Foundation, highlights how his background as an attorney helped him navigate the nonprofit space. “I realized that my legal and business background gave me unique strengths, from navigating governance issues to building partnerships.” 3. Learn to Collaborate and Adapt to Limited Resources Nelvin Johnson, who now works as the Director of Advancement for Feed the Children, emphasizes how collaboration has been a cornerstone of his success in fundraising. “Nonprofits are often asked to do more with fewer resources, but that’s where creativity comes in. We can’t thrive in isolation; we have to lean on each other." What would your biggest piece of advice be for making the move to nonprofit??? HUGE thanks to our panelists, you made this such an incredible conversation. Check out the full article here! https://lnkd.in/ga3qYAqi

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Are you ready to build a powerful network of fellow changemakers? The Nonprofit Hive community was created for you to find a support system of others who “get” nonprofit and can speak the language of impact and change with you. Why should you join our community? 🐝 Share your Passion - Meet folks who get what you’re going through and are just as passionate as you are to make a difference in the world. 🐝 Talk “Nonprofit”  - Jump into chats about fundraising, marketing, and all things nonprofit. Brainstorm together and share your struggles. 🐝 Find your Peers - Link up with social impact experts around the world and perhaps find your next mentor or mentee. 🐝 Celebrate your Wins together - Cheer each other on and share your victories, whether they are big or small! 🐝 Discover New Ideas - Get fresh perspectives and inspiration to keep your mission thriving. 🐝 Level Up - Grab the Resources you need to help you and your organization grow. How It Works: 🐝 Weekly Email Invite: Every Friday, you’ll receive an email with details about this week’s Hive Chat. 🐝 Choose Your Time: Select one of three time slots we offer each Thursday. 🐝 We Connect You: We’ll match you with a peer and manage all the scheduling and invites. 🐝 Join the Conversation: Hop onto our video platform for a 1-on-1 chat with a nonprofit pro. Ready to join our vibrant community?   Start connecting with fellow changemakers today! https://lnkd.in/gkfJY3jR Let’s thrive together! 

Your nonprofit team is struggling to: - redesign your website - update your nonprofit brand - begin corporate fundraising - start an internal mindfulness program - learn how to use AI as a team - coach your leadership team - optimize your workflow - build fundraising capacity - reignite your community fundraising - hire a fractional marketer - excel at social media engagement - and all the other hats that need to be worn to succeed You troll the internet looking for the "right fit" consultant but just don't know where to start. How can you ensure that your nonprofit needs will be met?? We are so excited to launch The Trusted Hive Partners program here at The Nonprofit Hive. So excited that we are betting on ourselves, and our wonderful Partners, and sponsoring our own weekly chat. All of these wonderful humans have built up this community over the past year - and we KNOW they will take care of your team. Will become your cheerleaders and believers in a way that not all consultants will. Flip through to check out the amazing talent we have gathered (more to be added!) and make sure to go and fill out our form to get the support your team needs. https://lnkd.in/gTAHW9-y

You cannot do it by yourself nonprofiteer. Changing the world is a team effort - and the hard part for many of us is that we have not been taught by the workplace (or life in general) to be great team players. We have not been taught how to Ask for Help. What is beautiful is that when we stop trying to go it alone, when we put down the badge of honor of "I can do it myself", real magic happens. It will surprise you the people who will show up in unexpected ways to support your mission. Hiver Danika Tynes, PhD, MS of Sustainable Access Foundation does a beautiful job of capturing what she had to unlearn in her move to the nonprofit world. And what she has been given in return from her community when she leaned in to asking for help. Our favourite line of this interview??" "If I stayed in my little box of, let me do it myself and fund it myself, I would have missed how much beauty there is and how collectively we do want to lean into this thing called access and sustainability." How do you lean in to asking for support nonprofiteer?? ____________________________________________ Danika Tynes is the Founder and Chief Operations Officer at Sustainable Access Foundation that is asking the tough question "What would the world be like if everyone had ACCESS? Their mission is to provide "Hand-ups. Not Hand-outs." And they are investing in communities worldwide to build their own legacies. ❤️ Make sure to give Danika a follow 🔔 AND go learn more about the work her and team are doing through Sustainable Access Foundation. https://lnkd.in/gEQZE3EB

"A new job will make me feel better." Have you ever said those words to yourself nonprofiteer? Only to find that a new role doesn't solve the feelings of: - overwhelm - helplessness - numbness - loss of productivity - irritability, etc. Burnout is nobody’s fault - but it is all of our responsibility. As Hiver Megan Whitney writes in her most recent Hive Article, "We must regain and sustain our energy if we want to stay in the game." So proud to be able to share Megan's very personal story of burnout + self-actualization on HOW burnout was affecting her. This article is Part 2 in our Nonprofit Burnout Crisis series - its a great starting point to recognize where you may be at, that this is not your fault, and to find some free resources to get started on staying in the nonprofit arena. https://lnkd.in/gmHB4EKf

Ready to take your for-profit skills and turn them into impact? ✨ Volunteering with The Greater Sum offers you the chance to gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector while working alongside industry experts and becoming a Subject Matter Expert yourself. Whether you’re looking to transition into the impact sector or build on your skills, this is your opportunity to create change! Check out this article from The Nonprofit Hive on how to use your for-profit background to drive real impact: https://lnkd.in/gHM6uuPv Then, visit our website to learn more about volunteering with us and making a difference! https://lnkd.in/eW7_rf5K #NonprofitExperience #SubjectMatterExpert #TheGreaterSum #SocialImpact #VolunteerOpportunities