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It's old but interesting. How do nonprofits get big? Sure, more money, but it's not that easy. 📌 They grow more and more reliant on a single source of revenue. Is that all - because that sounds easy!! 📌 80% of revenue is from government/publicly funded grants 📌 Less than 10% comes from individual supporters (i.e. donors, but not the kidney king) 📌 They built their organization and structure around this funding model. Get that - they built their org. around their funding - instead of doing their own thing, their own way and vainly believing funding will come because they're so good at what they do. Check your organizational structure - is it built around your sources of revenue? If not, you'll probably never grow big(ger). What to you think?

Members, check your emails for details about TOMORROW'S exclusive member-only webinar, "Maximizing Potential with Limited Staff: Expanding Nonprofit Activity for Small- to Medium-Sized Nonprofits," and discover innovative strategies to elevate your organization's impact despite staffing constraints. We'll cover: 🔹 Effective Resource Management: Learn how to prioritize tasks, streamline operations, and leverage technology to make every moment count. 🔹 Innovative Staff Utilization: Explore creative ways to maximize the contributions of volunteers and interns, and implement cross-training to boost team flexibility. 🔹 Building Powerful Partnerships: Uncover the secrets to forming and maintaining impactful collaborations that amplify your reach and resources. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your nonprofit's potential and achieve remarkable results. Whether you're an executive director, manager, or dedicated volunteer, this webinar will provide you with the practical tools and actionable strategies you need to thrive! Date: Wednesday, July 24 Time: 2pm Central Duration: 30-45 minutes Not a member, but want to attend? Join the NNC today: https://bit.ly/3wu9CMg #NonprofitDevelopment #ImpactfulChange #NonprofitSuccess #SupportingYourCause #nonprofit #resources #nonprofitleader #fyp #viral #dfw #nonprofitexcellence #nonprofitconsulting #nnc #nationalnonprofitcollaborative #webinar

Corporations and Nonprofits. A match made in heaven??? The vast majority of companies believe that partnering with reputable nonprofit organizations drives trust, increases their impact and attracts & engages employees. And because of challenges with donor retention and decreased giving, a study found that about 2/3 of nonprofits that don't have a corporate partnership program were considering one, with about half of those deciding to do so. (source: UHY Advisors 2024 Not-For-Profit Trends Report) So the desire is there on both sides. The impact is there on both sides. ❓ Are nonprofits prepared to approach corporations about long-term partnerships? ❓ Are the large, global, big name nonprofits going to corner the market? ❓ What role do company employees play in driving corporate decisions about which causes to support and which nonprofits meet those needs? ❓ Do fundraisers need new training on how to succeed in this paradigm? There's an opportunity. 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 #𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 #𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗜'𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀. #corporatesocialresponsibility

Generation Giving Back: Your Guide to Team Building, Funding, Board Models, KPIs, and Other Modern Facets of a Sustainable Nonprofit Organization (and Sharpening Your Mission Along The Way) What would your nonprofit be able to accomplish if: ·       You didn’t feel overwhelmed by your workload? ·       You felt confident that your administrative work was complete? ·       Your staff was motivated and ready to move your mission forward? The only thing keeping you from these goals is 150 pages. Working inside more than 30 non-profit and government organizations as a Board Trustee, consultant and employee has offered Ms. Mastel some universal insights into running a successful nonprofit. It’s not just about saving millions of dollars in expenses or right-sizing the staff. This book offers guidance so you don’t have to succumb to administrative avoidance or boredom—you can embrace these projects as organized, easy to manage opportunities. Whether your nonprofit is a passion, a legacy or a hobby, Ms. Mastel has pushed open the veil and exposed the best practices and innovative solutions for today’s nonprofits. Every page has real world, practical advice that can transform your workday and your commitment, whether you are a Board member, ED/ CEO, a staff person or a consultant looking for an edge to make a difference. If you have ever thought of giving back to your community or a cause you believe in, this book will be an invaluable resource to use your time and effort effectively and efficiently. #charity #nonprofit #nonprofitmanagement #savetheworld #bettercharities #beahero #nonprofitmetrics https://lnkd.in/g688jSKW  

💡 Dispelling the Myth: How Nonprofits Can Charge Fees for Service and Unlock Financial Sustainability 💡 For too long, a common misconception has held nonprofits back: the belief that charging fees for services is off-limits. At Nexus Nonprofits, we're here to debunk this myth and reveal how fee-for-service programs can be a game-changer for financial sustainability. Here's why fee-for-service programs are a win-win: 1. Financial Sustainability: Diversify your revenue sources and reduce reliance on uncertain grants. Sustainable funding means you can plan for the long term and amplify your impact. 🌟 2. Enhanced Services: Fee-based programs often lead to greater participant engagement and effectiveness, making a tangible difference in your community. 💪 3. Unrestricted Funds: Unlike restricted grants, fee revenue supports staff salaries, overhead costs, and capacity-building, ensuring your nonprofit runs smoothly and grows. 📈 4. Proving Value: Demonstrating financial sustainability through fee-based programs can enhance your appeal to donors and grantors. 💼 5. Accessibility: Maintain inclusivity with fee waivers or sliding scales, ensuring that essential services remain accessible to all. 🤝 6. Strengthening Partnerships: Create opportunities for collaborations with other organizations and businesses, leading to shared resources and new funding streams. 🤝 Ready to explore how fee-for-service can elevate your nonprofit's impact? Dive into our latest blog post to learn more and unlock the potential of this powerful revenue stream. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ema-8PfW #Nonprofit #Fundraising #FinancialSustainability #FeeForService #NonprofitConsulting #NexusNonprofits #Philanthropy

I generally defer to the belief that most people are really smart and capable of handling nuanced information. It's on leaders to initiate difficult discussions but if they do they'll generally find a receptive audience because people respect those who are willing to tackle tough topics. I believe a significant amount of the issue around the overhead myth comes down to leaders being risk averse and unwilling to start these conversations with donors. It isn't donor centric...it's quite the opposite because we're not respecting the Indiviudal agency of donors to challenge their assumptions with new information. Yes, much of the mainstream media stinks when it comes to covering nonprofits and has a biased towards "exposing" scandals that don't exist (like nonprofits "wasting" money on leadership retreats - leadership skills and team bonding don't occur on their own folks) but a significant amount of the overhead problem is a self fulfilling prophecy caused by the industry avoiding the discussion outright. Slowly I sense this narrative is shifting and that has to do with leaders like Pamela Grow (she/her/hers) having the courage to share content like this.

It’s so important to reframe how and why we invest in nonprofts. It’s not just about supporting programs today, but building resilience for the future!

It is imperative for nonprofits, and those that fund them, to recognize and lean in to investing in capacity, which includes human capital. The social impact sector, also known as the third sector, exists because the public and for-profit sectors are not filling all of the gaps. I urge everyone to invest in general unrestricted operating funds to build sustainable futures for nonprofit staff and improve the community-wide outcomes we are working on.

With so many options, knowing which types of reports to write for your nonprofit can be overwhelming. Remove the guesswork with these 5️⃣ essential communication pieces. #impactreport #annualreport #donorengagement