Attributes of a Successful Nonprofit
A few weeks ago, I was being interviewed by the board chair of a nonprofit . I was explaining that there is no shortage of compelling causes for our limited grant funds and that the heart of our challenge in making good grants is in discerning which organizations are the “high-quality nonprofits.” He replied by […]
How Leaders Can Utilize Training to Engage Nonprofit Board Members
Guest Post By: Elizabeth Voudouris As nonprofits face growing complexities and challenges, getting the governance right has never been more important. Well-meaning nonprofit board members can bring relevant skills, expertise and networks to the organization, but without a clear understanding of what their job is as a board member (and what it’s not), it can […]
Six Simple and Effective Social Media Tips for Small Nonprofits
By: Dina Younis Between program management, administrative duties, fundraising, and day-to-day issues, many small nonprofit organizations often times lack both the capacity and resources to keep up with online communication efforts. Here are six simple and effective social media communication strategies to consider: 1. Schedule social media posts. Sites like Hootsuite allow you […]
SPARK Summit County: Making Education Fun
A month before graduating from SPARK and beginning kindergarten, four-year- old Shalaya demonstrates how to wave her arms and move her shoulders just like the animals from her favorite book. With guidance from the SPARK program, Shalaya’s mother has made reading with her child a priority and knows how to make education fun. A program […]