3 Actional Tips for Data-Driven Recruitment for New Nonprofits
Picture this: You’re the leader of a new nonprofit and are in charge of building the organization from the ground up. Items on your immediate to-do list might be spreading awareness of your mission, acquiring donors and volunteers, and applying for grants to cover initial overhead costs.
Exempt or Non-exempt? That is the Question!
A Compliance Notice from the 501 Commons Human Resources Program
How to Recognize Donors in Your Text-to-Give Campaigns
Fundraising is key to furthering your nonprofit’s mission and amplifying your impact. Since the communication channels you use greatly affect the way donors engage with your organization, it’s essential to focus on the channels they use frequently—such as text messaging.
Emotional Intelligence and Nonprofit Marketing: An FAQ Guide
All nonprofit marketers tackle this question daily. Marketing campaigns can vary greatly between nonprofits based on their specific donor base, but the common thread tying them all together? Bridging the emotional gap between your audience and your mission, which requires deep emotional intelligence (EQ).
Cybersecurity Essentials for Nonprofits: Championing Data Privacy
Written by Vonnita Jones
Compensation Packages 101: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
Competitive compensation packages help you lead a more successful nonprofit hiring process. Attractive compensation offerings appeal to prospective employees in the recruitment phase and can pave the way for long-term employee retention.
Embrace Dependable Communication with Microsoft Teams Phone
At 501 Commons, we understand the critical role of efficient communication in today’s digital nonprofit landscape. That’s why we advocate for the integration of Teams Phones—a dynamic solution offering comprehensive communication capabilities within Microsoft Teams.
4 Tips to Turn One-Time Donors Into Lifelong Supporters
In 2023, the average first-time donor retention rate was 19.63%. This means that for every 100 new donors nonprofits recruited, less than 20 of them returned to make a second contribution.
Key Elements to Include in Your Nonprofit's Brand Guide
Your nonprofit’s brand makes it stand out from the crowd, communicates its mission more effectively, and inspires support for its efforts. When supporters can immediately recognize your organization’s brand, it builds confidence that leads to stronger relationships and increased engagement. But to experience these benefits, it’s critical to maintain consistency in your branding.
Sleep Better Knowing the Nonprofit Experts are Taking Care of Business
When you are preparing your next budget, consider all the time you spend worrying about administrative tasks that you don’t feel confident your organization has the expertise to do efficiently and correctly.
4 Tips for Leveraging Fundraising Software for Efficiency
Are you making the most of your fundraising software?
Learn to Spot Phishing Emails Like a Pro
Does your staff team know how to spot the difference between a legitimate email requesting payment for an invoice and a phishing scam that's meant to steal funds or data from you?
3 Tips to Assess Your Nonprofit's Digital Infrastructure
Think about all the digital tools that make your nonprofit’s work possible—from your website and constituent relationship management (CRM) software to the platforms you use to communicate with donors and run fundraisers.
From Mild-Mannered Database User to Salesforce Superhero in No Time!
Whether you’re still tracking constituent data in disconnected (and unsecured!) Excel spreadsheets or if you feel like your database needs a “deep clean,” we’re here to help!
9 Ways to Prioritize Accessibility at Your Next Event
Planning a successful event can be challenging. Your nonprofit has many balls to juggle and to-do lists to complete for everything to run smoothly. However, one detail that you should not overlook is accessibility.
Nonprofit Investing Guide: Planning for the Future
As a nonprofit leader, you’ve spent significant time and energy planning for your organization’s long-term growth. To put those plans into action and maximize your impact, it’s crucial to prioritize your nonprofit’s financial future, too.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Makes Updates to Federal Grantmaking Rules
The federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently published revisions to rules governing federal grantmaking to charitable nonprofits (as well as state, local, and Tribal governments) that will go into effect on October 1, 2024.
3 Income Streams to Diversify Your Nonprofit's Revenue
Major events, such as galas and auctions, bring in vital revenue for your nonprofit. However, in between these major fundraisers, you should look to diversify your organization’s revenue streams. By doing so, you can earn more revenue, remain afloat in the event a fundraiser falls through, and give supporters more ways to engage.
5 Tips for Successfully Hiring a Major Gifts Officer
Every major gift your nonprofit receives represents hours of careful research, thoughtful stewardship, and meaningful solicitation work. As the largest contributions your nonprofit receives, these gifts have the power to truly drive your mission forward.
Charitable Giving has Been Hijacked and We are Losing Millions of Donors
501 Commons encourages nonprofits to engage in GiveBIG, GivingTuesday, and the year-round Washington Gives program to reconnect with donors amid declining year-end giving trends. We're seeing the largest drop in donors, including those who donate less than $500 (which comprises 80% of donors).