Nonprofit Blog Articles

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Nonprofit Staff Retention, Part 1: Are Higher Salaries Really the Answer?

In surveys of nonprofits, staff retention is often reported as one of the top challenges. Some researchers estimate that the average fundraise

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The Secret to Nonprofit Advocacy Success: Keeping Grassroots Supporters Engaged

A key takeaway from our recent podcast on nonprofit advocacy is: If your nonprofit wants to create lasting, systemic change, you should invest...

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How Nonprofits Succeed by Focusing on Others, Part 2: Emphasize Donor Impact

In Part 1 of this article, we explored the importance of your mission statement in keeping you focused on effectively serving the people your nonprofi...

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How Nonprofits Succeed by Focusing on Others, Part 1: Learn to Say No

Your attention gets pulled in many different directions in the day-to-day management of your nonprofit. On top of that, high-level concerns li

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Nonprofit Monthly Sustainers, Part 2: 8 Tips for a Successful Monthly Giving Program

In Part 1 of this article, we made the case for why nonprofit organizations should enroll donors in monthly giving. Today, we’ll look at speci...

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Nonprofit Monthly Sustainers, Part 1: Financial Stability in Any Economy

The percentage of Americans giving to charities has dropped to a historic new low, as reported by a Gallup survey conducted in April during th

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Inside IPM: Meet Rich Frazier

“Inside IPM” is an ongoing series featuring the talented players who comprise the IPM Advancement team! Here you’ll learn all about the people...

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3 Types of Digital Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits
In 2017, 81% of all adults in the U.S. were users of at least one social media site. This is a number that will continue to grow given the high
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Inside IPM: Meet Jack Padovano

“Inside IPM” is an ongoing series featuring the talented players who comprise the IPM Advancement team! Here you’ll learn all about the people...

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[NPFX Ep. 15] How to Build Your Nonprofit to Succeed (with Liz Feld)

Welcome to The Nonprofit Fundraising Exchange, a podcast from IPM Advancement. Our mission is to help you raise more money so you can make the wor

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Integrated Fundraising: Using a Multichannel Approach to Your Fundraising Ask

Take it from me, the term “integrated fundraising” is not just another buzz phrase. It is here to stay.

In fact, thanks to the current ultra-competit...

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How to Change Organization Culture — Without Resistance or Chaos

For most nonprofits, organizational culture is an incredible source of strength and staying power.

According to a Bridgespan study of 130 nonprofit m...

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