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Nonprofits cannot afford to skip out on community building. Whether your community is online, in person, local or worldwide, community IS the future of nonprofit. More and more people are looking to make an impact - the days of giving to faceless organizations are likely behind us. So how can we step in to community, but still be strategic? Great new Hive Mind article from Kara Schmid, MBA of MVP Advisors Nonprofit Consulting - "Bridging the Gap: Engaging Your Local Community is Critical for Nonprofits." https://lnkd.in/g-W9XGSW Plenty of actionable tips that apply locally but also can be taken and applied to all styles of nonprofit community. How do YOU go about building community around your nonprofit mission? Whats your favourite tool?? #community #communitybuilding #nonprofit #philanthropy

When are we going to start talking about staffing retention AS part of our nonprofit sustainability plan??? Small clip from our recent LinkedIn Live where Christina M. had us thinking about how backwards some of our thinking is in this sector. Have you been ever asked about your organizations plans for staff retention?? #staffretention #nonprofitwork #nonprofitorganization #fundraising #philanthropy

"Ultimately, equity isn’t something that we do, it’s something that we embody." Our newest Hive Article from Loretta Turner MA, ACC, CNP of the Do Good Leadership Collective has some of the most quotable text we have ever released. Now, as we live in a world that feels so divided in to "us vs them", this article shines a light on understanding equity. Loretta talks about the skills we need to cultivate like humility, reflection, listening, courage, and patience - all critical to practicing equity WELL. Not sure where to start?? Here’s how you can begin practicing Embodying Equity today: 1. Know & Own Your Equity Story 2. Release the ‘Fix It’ Mindset 3. Be What You’re Longing For Thank you so much Loretta for bringing a complex topic during a emotionally charged time and giving all of the space to understand what we can do as individuals in 2025 to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/gp_HEy9a

Nonprofit overwhelm. When we are constantly being bombarded with challenges of: - too little funding - information overload - a lack of peer support - and so much more. This job has never felt bigger - we need changemakers and doers more than ever. This recent Hive interview with Anna Taylor highlights the same challenges we are seeing coming out of many Hive conversations. As nonprofit employees we can't just pay lip service to it and say, "hey, all staff talk about what's hard right now." Pushing past our reality is injurous to our teams and our greater ability to have Impact. It feels hard to keep a positive outlook as we head in to Year End but we love Anna's advice - Be Patient and Be Curious. How do you stay positive in the face of nonprofit challenges? ____________________________________ Anna is the Executive Director of The Greater Sum Foundation - a foundation focused on fueling innovation in the sector by providing tools, grants, and assistance for nonprofit startups. Whether you're an innovative, scalable, early-stage nonprofit, a donor looking for worthy organizations to fund, or a volunteer ready to offer expertise and time, The Greater Sum is where you belong. Through networking, professional development opportunities, subject matter expertise, and funding, all the parts come together to equal success greater than the sum of its parts. Their Accelerator program is now OPEN and accepting applications - if you identify as a nonprofit startup make sure to apply! https://lnkd.in/eke8FyPq #nonprofit #innovation #challenges #nonprofitwork

Your nonprofit story carries value. It is often the first touch point for potential donors/advocates/community members to learn about your mission. Your story needs to speak to who you are and what you stand for. And in this attention economy, you might only get one shot at telling that story well. How can your nonprofit highlight your "why" and move your audience to action? _____________________________________________ This week's free Hive Chat sponsor is Keepers of the Story. Daniel Sagona and team are helping purpose driven brands and nonprofit organizations create a real emotional connection through video. We know video as a marketing medium immediately has nonprofits concerned about outsized budgets and Marvel movie level visuals, but the best stories are powerful because of the people in them. Keepers of the Story has a 4 step process to get their clients over the finish line. - Discovery: Develop a solution by zeroing in on which stories we need to tell to move the needle. - Strategy: What does success look like? How will we measure success? Answering this question gives us the tools to pivot as needed to hit your goals. - Creative: They generally run with a smaller crew to keep costs, logistics, and footprint down, allowing the team to keep focused on the creativity. - Execution: Telling your story, repeatedly. People need to see your story, and see it often, across platforms, to drive results. Let’s make that happen. Make sure to reach out to Daniel and team and see how they can support your nonprofit video-storytelling. Starting telling stories that move your audience to action. https://lnkd.in/g7Gmjsp7 #storytelling #nonprofit #socialimpact #videomarketing #marketing

We're always talking about how the nonprofit world needs to innovate, but what does it really look like in our world? As social impact professionals, we have the power to drive meaningful change, but it starts with fresh ideas and bold actions. We want to hear from you—what do you think is the key to unlocking true innovation in our nonprofits? Cast your vote below and let's get the conversation started! How do you see us moving the needle on innovation? Feel free to elaborate in the comments or share examples from your experience where innovative strategies made a real difference! #Nonprofits #SocialImpact #Innovation #CommunityEngagement

The field of fundraising is in crisis. Are we placing unrealistic expectation on our nonprofit fundraisers? Can we tackle head on the burnout and high turnover many fundraising professionals face? Super excited to announce our next LinkedIn Live panel discussion featuring three nonprofit leaders and professional fundraisers who will share their personal experiences in this field. And explore practical insights they have in to setting up our fundraisers for success. Our Amazing Panelists: Christina M. – Director of Development at Wit Philanthropy Betsy Purves – Director of Institutional Advancement at Meridian International Center Marina Muñoz de Martínez, MPA, CNP – Anti-Racist & Abolitionist Philanthropy Practitioner What kind of Big Picture questions will we tackle? 💡 Is it realistic to expect one fundraiser to manage everything from grant writing to event planning to donor stewardship? 💡 Why are fundraisers often left out of key financial decisions like budgeting—and what happens when they are? 💡 How do unrealistic expectations and overloaded job descriptions lead to burnout in the nonprofit sector? 💡 Practical steps nonprofit leaders can take to better support their fundraising teams. 💡 Key changes organizations can make today to avoid these common pitfalls. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or simply interested in the sustainability of fundraising roles, this conversation is meant to push the conversation we need to have on how we can create healthier, more effective nonprofit environments. From the practitioners themselves. Bring your questions! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30 PM EST 📍 Location: LinkedIn Live #fundraising #nonprofit #philanthropy #socialimpact

We first met Leah Kral via a Hive Chat - but her book is what really got us thinking about how we could innovate here at The Nonprofit Hive to REALLY support nonprofiteers. Equal parts storytelling, how-to manual and personal anecdotes, "Innovation to Social Change" has been an inspiration to many this past year. So we are super excited to announce that our next LinkedIn Live will be with Leah to talk all things nonprofits innovation! Whether you're a nonprofit leader, fundraiser, or simply passionate about social change, get ready to dispel myths, build confidence, and uncover new ways to make a difference! See you on Thursday, Nov. 14th, 2024! #socialimpact #innovation #philanthropy

3 Key Takeaways for Transitioning to a Nonprofit Career. Here are a few excerpts from our newest Hive Article (inspired by our LinkedIn Live!!) 1. Be Curious: Research, Learn, and Build Connections Amina Mohamed, who founded Cameras For Girls, stresses the importance of staying humble and open to learning: “I didn’t come from the nonprofit world, so I’m constantly learning. I reach out, I ask questions, and I connect with people who are where I want to be.” 2. Embrace Your Strengths and Transferable Skills Michael Le, now the Executive Director of the Pacific Dental Services Foundation, highlights how his background as an attorney helped him navigate the nonprofit space. “I realized that my legal and business background gave me unique strengths, from navigating governance issues to building partnerships.” 3. Learn to Collaborate and Adapt to Limited Resources Nelvin Johnson, who now works as the Director of Advancement for Feed the Children, emphasizes how collaboration has been a cornerstone of his success in fundraising. “Nonprofits are often asked to do more with fewer resources, but that’s where creativity comes in. We can’t thrive in isolation; we have to lean on each other." What would your biggest piece of advice be for making the move to nonprofit??? HUGE thanks to our panelists, you made this such an incredible conversation. Check out the full article here! https://lnkd.in/ga3qYAqi

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