Let’s face it: volunteers are valuable. They believe in the vision of your organization/church/nonprofit/team enough to dedicate their time and energy—for free. It’s important to note that while they may not be getting paid monetarily, they may benefit by experiencing a sense of belonging and purpose through volunteering at your organization/church/nonprofit/team. If done well, volunteer…
You’ve created content and loaded it onto your social platforms. You’re all excited. You know it’s a great piece and will suck in your audience. But then here comes that nagging feeling in the back of your mind—or will it? How can you know for sure your efforts are making an impact and driving results?…
Now that the 2023 tax season is out of the way, there’s something else coming: beginning fiscal year 2024. Like many people, you probably cringed at the thought… If you’re feeling overwhelmed about where to start, you’re not alone. Making a budget can feel downright intimidating! The good news is you’re only four steps away…
In the words of John Piper, “we must pursue growth.” We are living in an age where people want to know how to grow church attendance, but pursuing church growth may raise eyebrows; it’s a reality that we cannot turn a blind eye to. Rather than being discouraged, let’s be intentional by taking the time…
You’d be hard-pressed to find a nonprofit that doesn’t agree that it’s important to “get the word out” about their mission, vision, and programs. But that desire can produce a kind of “rise and grind” mindset that often gets in the way of spreading the mission, and worse—jeopardizes nonprofit organizational health. This focused sense of…
You see the need to market your nonprofit or church online. You’re realizing communication isn’t always easy. Even on your best days, you may struggle to get your point across or convey your message. Throw a diverse audience into the mix , and things can really seem challenging—even downright complicated. You know your message is relevant and…
In our modern technology and service-driven culture, it’s inevitable that the long hours, constant availability, and demands on social and mental energy will lead to burnout at some point. While many people experience burnout early on in life when balancing school, work, and social activities, it can be difficult to manage as a nonprofit or…
A grant could be the leg up your team needs to meet its goals this year… but sometimes, grants get a bad rap. Why? Because the effort required to finally be awarded the money often feels like jumping through a thousand flaming hoops. Today, let’s chat about what grants are and why they’re so important,…
When working a day-to-day job, many people struggle with fulfillment in their work. If you’re filing paperwork or managing meetings, your mind might wonder: why is this document important? This email? What is the significance of my work? Nonprofits provide many with the opportunity to devote time to the things that have inherent value, and volunteers…
There’s little question that the past few years of rapid technological development have shifted the online landscape. There have never been so many websites or platforms, and with the increasing demand for everyone and everything to have an online presence, the market has done everything in its power to offer web options at bare-bones pricing….
