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"Dear fellow grassroots nonprofit leaders and founders, let's take a moment to celebrate our successes, large and small. Like this inspiring nonprofit that's excitedly prepping to unveil their new outreach space.🎉 This is a shining reminder of what our passion, persistence, and commitment to our causes can achieve. It's not just about expanding; it's about creating meaningful connections that leave lasting impacts. However, we should always remember it's okay to have questions about how to get our mission and brand out there. Marketing in the nonprofit sector requires a carefully crafted approach. Sharing our stories is essential. Connect, engage, inspire- that's our mantra! Together, let's continue building spaces that inspire change and empower those we serve. Here's to brighter tomorrows! 🌟 Keep Goig & Keep Glowing Fellow Leaders! 🙏 #NonProfitPower #GiveHopeDaily #MarketingSolutions #Business #NonProfitMarketing #CommunityImpact" Remember, the work we do matters, and the stories we share make a difference. Your thoughts?

Nonprofit leaders- Ever hear a jaw-dropping insight when chatting with a peer? You know, that mic drop moment? That happened to me the other day. Rosie Stafford Smith and I were sharing ideas, what works well, what doesn’t work so well, and how we got into doing what we do. I asked why she offers #StrategicPlanning when there’s so much more (and different) she does that adds value. In addition to really enjoying it and knowing it’s important for nonprofits, what she said next made my jaw drop. 🎙  “Because Boards know how to pay for strategic planning” Jaw (and mic) drop. Even though a strategic plan is valuable, it’s not always what’s needed. But…  Boards know how to pay for strategic planning. Well, I don’t “do” strategic planning. I offer ✔ a new way of thinking about your strategy, ✔ a new approach for engaging long-term support for your mission, and ✔ a new way to leverage all that data you’ve been collecting for years. If you really need a strategic plan I have several great referrals for you. And I'm very glad my friends offer this important service. However, if you what you REALLY need is a NEW and DIFFERENT way to engage with supporters (your #donors, #volunteers, #advocates, #boardmembers) to propel your impact and make your mission happen, you need MapMoveMeasure™ Boards actually want to pay for what you need – tell them what that is. Don’t delay - message me now and we’ll get you started.  (Or, jump to the comments for links to my free guide and to set up time for us to talk) ~~~~~~~~~~ Hi, I’m Beth. I partner with nonprofit leadership teams looking to engage supporters differently and cultivate longer-term relationships that deliver more money, more time, and more leadership for their cause.

Lessons on Purpose September series #17: Serve Service to a nonprofit organization is an excellent way to give back to your community, make an impact and develop skills. It’s a great match - nonprofits are often hungry for talent and leaders often look to make a difference and practice new skills. The first time I led a whole company strategic plan, led the development of a website and fired an executive director, was not while working in a Fortune 500 company, but while serving on a non profit board. How? - Find a cause - start with what breaks your heart - Know your skills - be clear on how you can contribute - Offer to help - often the best way to start is on a committee, or a special project and work your way onto the board Volunteering with your place of worship, kids activity, or larger nonprofit is an excellent way to build your skill set that will translate into your vocation and enhance up your resume.

In the latest blog from our series on elevating your nonprofit's LinkedIn profile, we share considerations for crafting a powerful LinkedIn strategy to captivate your audience, engage stakeholders, attract support, and drive social impact. Check out the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/dZCCKGcH #ImpactMagnified #nonprofit #LinkedInStrategy #ImpactMagnified #philanthropy #giving #globalgiving #socialimpact #makeadifference #nonprofits

I’ve traversed the country from coast to coast (and everywhere in between) over the last nine weeks. In this time I’ve spoken with more that 200 nonprofit leaders and fundraisers serving in just about every size and type of org you can imagine. Here’s what I’ve observed from those conversations: ✅ The nonprofit sector is FULL of people who are passionate about caring for and serving others—but they often neglect their own wellbeing in the process. ✅ While there are dozens of examples of poorly led NGO’s, there are also some AMAZING leaders in the sector today who are doing groundbreaking, transformational work in all sorts of communities. ✅ The pressure on leaders to “get it right” the first time (ie, to never fail or make a mistake) is INTENSE. At the same time, nearly everything is changing, putting even more pressure on people everyday. ✅ Traditional fundraising methods aren’t delivering the same results they used to. If orgs aren’t focused on finding a better way to fundraise, they’re going to get left behind. ✅ Nonprofit staff CRAVE vision and inspiration. More leaders need to lean into this if they want to keep their best people. ✅ Trust-based relationships drive growth and innovation. Without that, organizational change stalls quickly. ✅ There’s no shortage of $ for mission impact. It’s just not coming from the same old sources. If orgs aren’t focused on building and growing major gift programs, they’re going to stagnate. ✅ Whether inside your org or out, relationships change EVERYTHING. That’s all I’ve got for you today from Seat 23A. Enjoy the weekend!

I spent a lot of time in my career with nonprofits hearing their challenges and helping them to find creative solutions. Training and engagement is key to so many nonprofit's employee and volunteer experiences. Actually, I'd argue it's mission critical, especially for organizations that heavily rely on volunteers to support program delivery at home or abroad! Everything from the modality of delivery, to course material, to issuing awards and badges (not just for completion but to create an engaging learner journey) are important considerations as nonprofits do everything they can to fight staff and volunteer burnout, fatigue, and bounce back from engagement decline brought on by COVID-19. If you are a nonprofit leader that hasn't heard about how D2L is empowering organizations to deliver better learning experiences, check out this article about our growing footprint and client roster: https://lnkd.in/gqB8yFir If you're curious to learn more, send me a DM or reach out to Bill Sheehan! #impact #generosity #LifeatD2L #learning #volunteerism #nonprofit #education #volunteers #dogood

Depth over Breadth. Quality over Quantity. Refinement over Rush. I always was aiming for more. More connections. More conversations. More community. And I think if The Nonprofit Hive has taught me ANYTHING its that having a deep, meaningful conversation with another nonprofiteer trumps every webinar I have ever been a part of. This isn't ragging either on webinars (I ❤️ webinars) - this is simply that getting to know someone's "why" for nonprofit work is just that POWERFUL. It gives me inspiration, an opportunity to knowledge share and adds meaning to the work I do. *maybe* 1-1 connection feels innovative in today's "more" society - but it shouldn't be. Stop aiming for breadth of connections and lets aim for depth. 💪🏻 #connections #community #meaningfulwork #nonprofit #philanthropy ___________________________________________________________ Hey there, I'm Tasha and I chat on LinkedIn about marketing, nonprofits, community, relationships and parenting (in no particular order). Let's connect if any of those topics also light you up 💡 Building something special over at The Nonprofit Hive for changemakers who are looking to build connections - make sure to go and check it out 🐝

Recently, I did some digging into nonprofit career professionals who are not founders, and I came to an intriguing observation: while nonprofit founders are vocal about the impact they make, there's a noticeable silence among nonprofit professionals regarding their contributions. Why is that? There could be various reasons, but let's skip the analysis and jump straight to solutions! Here's why and how you should start amplifying your impact as a nonprofit professional: 1. Be the Advocate: Regardless of your official job title, as a nonprofit professional, you are inherently an advocate for the cause your organization champions. Your voice carries weight in shaping conversations, policies, and actions that drive positive change. 2. Visibility Drives Support: Talking about your work not only sheds light on your individual contributions but also highlights the incredible impact your organization is making. This visibility attracts attention and, in turn, draws funders to support your cause. 3. You're a Superhero Changing Lives: Your role might not involve a cape, but you're a superhero in your own right. You're changing lives and making a difference, and the world needs to hear about it! Share your journey, your successes, and the challenges you have overcome. In conclusion, the world needs to hear your story. Your voice has the power to ignite hope, drive change, and transform lives. If you have nonprofit professionals in your network, please share this post with them as well. #NonprofitHeroes #AmplifyImpact #ChangeMakers #Advocacy #SocialImpact #NonprofitCareers #NonprofitLeadership #LinkedinforNonprofits #Socialentrepreneurs

Your voice matters, no matter your role in the nonprofit sector. Your experiences, your insights, your passion—they all contribute to the bigger picture of social impact work. Sure, we hear from seasoned thought leaders in webinars, and their knowledge is invaluable. But at The Nonprofit Hive, we believe that every conversation, every shared experience, brings something unique and essential to the table. It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned Executive Director or just starting out in marketing at a small nonprofit—your perspective is crucial. This is a space where everyone’s truth is heard, where the diversity of voices helps us understand what’s really happening in the sector. Ready to share your voice? Join us: https://lnkd.in/gD_cj9-W #Community #NonprofitWork #PhilanthropyMatters #SocialImpact #FindingYourVoice

"Do you know someone??" Yep, I know someone. Slowly, over the past couple of years, I have met hundreds of people (on average about 10/week) who work within the nonprofit sector. In-house nonprofiteers and consultants who specialize in anything from digital marketing to mindfulness to social innovation and more. Last year after launching The Nonprofit Hive community, I have had more and more nonprofit organizations coming to me and going "do you know someone who does...". And so as someone who loves building relationships, I started to send LinkedIn DM's between amazing humans. I started to go "Khalid, meet Daniel." "Cheryl, meet Deborah." "John meet Nicole." But it wasn't scalable. I am so excited today to announce the launch of our Trusted Hive Partners program. 🐝 These are the people I go to for advice, who I readily refer to organizations time and time again. These are nonprofit champions who embrace missions and proudly go "I worked with X nonprofit and they are amazing." This list will continue to grow as we flush out some areas of need and specializations but what a phenomenal group of humans to launch with. Finding the right consultant can be a challenge - but I don't believe it has to be. Check out our Trusted Hive Partners today and find a true partner in mission. https://lnkd.in/g_Stcpuj