Category Archives: Nonprofit

Should Nonprofits Increase Their Focus on Advocacy?

tiffany brown asked: The explosive growth of nonprofit advocacy and public policy groups in the last thirty years has coincided with the expansion of government. There are currently more than 1000 nonprofit organizations classified by the IRS as working to change public opinion and public policy. Three-fourths of the 1,200 public policy research organizations were… Read More »

13 Marketing And Advertising Reasons Small Nonprofit Groups Should Use Paid And Unpaid Advertising

Gregory Burrus asked: To make better use of your nonprofit’s organization’s resources; you need to put all your members on the same track to elicit maximum support from your community. You need to help your members understand why every meeting or event that occurs in front of the public is important. Simply put it is… Read More »

iPhone Apps for Nonprofits and Fundraising

Christopher Stolee asked: Non Profit organizations have some special challenges these days. The need for funds is increasing but costs are rising, while in many cases memberships are under pressure and fundraising is declining or becoming more expensive. Here’s a new and innovative approach for nonprofits and their fundraising effors. How about using your own iPhone app… Read More »

Nonprofit Coffee Project Brings Jobs, Clean Water to Ugandan Village

Susan Paff asked:   Fresh-roasted coffee beans are proving to be a viable economic stimulus for a Ugandan village.   A Pennsylvania nonprofit focused on social entrepreneurship in Uganda has poured nearly a quarter of a million dollars into the Ugandan economy just through its first pilot venture, coffee.   The Christian East African and… Read More »

Podcasts For Nonprofit Organizations: Development for Leaders, Board Members, Staff and Volunteers

Roger Carr asked: There are some terrific podcasts available on the subject of nonprofit organizations. They cover topics including: * Starting a nonprofit organization * Fundraising * Leading and managing * Using technology effectively Listening to informative podcasts is a great way to learn. You can listen to podcasts on your computer or with a… Read More »