by Kari Anderson | May 8, 2019 | Board Topics, Evaluations, Organizational Planning
The shift toward accountability Nonprofits must demonstrate the impact of the organization’s work. Depending on the mission, impact can be examined as it pertains to clients, the community, the problem, and even on the world. I remember a time when no one asked...
by Kari Anderson | May 1, 2019 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Policies, Volunteers
We explored volunteers in nonprofits during the month of April because they are very important to the nonprofit sector and to the individuals who choose to volunteer. This year, 63 million volunteers will spend 8 billion hours volunteering. Without these people giving...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 24, 2019 | Board Topics, Evaluations, Events, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Policies, Volunteers
Volunteer Evaluations Your Volunteer Plan should include processes and protocols for evaluating volunteers. We often neglect this important work. It must be done, and you want to make sure your volunteers are aware of the process during recruitment. Evaluating...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 17, 2019 | Organizational Planning, Policies, Staff topics, Volunteers
Volunteers can make it possible for your nonprofit organization to deliver programs and services to more people and at lower costs. An additional value, sometimes not considered, is the time itself. In-Kind Contribution If you calculate the value of volunteer time,...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 3, 2019 | Auctions, Board Topics, Events, Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, Organizational Planning, Volunteers
There are many ways for volunteers to help with fundraising. Your job is to make the best possible match between the fundraising task and the volunteer personality, and to train your volunteer fundraisers so they are comfortable in their role. Training is essential....
by Kari Anderson | Mar 27, 2019 | Evaluations, Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, Organizational Planning
Evaluating your Fundraising Plan should be built into the Plan. Always start with the data. 1. Review Your Monthly Fundraising Goal: Look at your fundraising goals and the amount you hoped to raise by the end of March. Ask these questions: Did you make it? If not,...
