Library
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In addition to the resources in the Library, Valley Nonprofit Resources’ website has available publications that can be downloaded for free from its past projects – the MENDing Poverty conference series, Raising the Bar Project, Latino Multifamily Group Program, and Latino Multifamily Groups for Type II Diabetes Project.
5 Tips for Creating Effective Online Fundraisers
In general, the most successful online fundraisers prioritize the donor experience from start to finish. Seasoned nonprofit professionals are used to managing donor experience during in-person fundraisers, but doing so in a digital space takes some special considerations. This article shares five tips to prioritize donor experience and make online fundraisers as effective as possible!
5 Tips for Telling Nonprofit Stories
Is an article written for The NonProfit Times. The article explains how to tell a story that will drive engagement and donations, by presenting readers with five practical storytelling tips.
5 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Research to Breakthrough to Success
This free guide has insights, tips, and real-life case studies showcasing how nonprofits have and can use research to amplify their good work, demonstrate meaningful impact, and show a return on investment that justifies continued or increased funding.
6 Best Practices for Engaging Your Donors Year-Round
Is an article written by Michael Stein for GrantSpace. In the article, Stein discusses the specific tactics that are needed to drive donor engagement year-round.
6 Considerations Toward Improving Volunteer Management
Is an article written for The NonProfit Times. The article offers recommendations for how organizations can best manage their volunteers.
6 Must-Haves for Your Nonprofit’s Website
Is an article written by Noah Barnett for TechSoup. The article presents several different options for increasing donations and building support through an organization’s website.
6 Steps to Collaboration
Is an article written for The Nonprofit Times. In the article, Pamela Green discusses the value of organizational collaboration and identifies six tips for achieving it.
6 Tips to Improve Your Next Fundraising Campaign Using Digital Storytelling
Is an article written by Michael Stein for TechSoup. The article details six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.
6 Tips to Select the Right Online Fundraising Platform
Is an article written by Michael Stein for TechSoup. The article provides six tips to guide individuals through the online fundraising platform selection process.
6 Ways of Tracking Web Performance
Is an article written for The NonProfit Times. The article offers tips for organizations assessing website performance and tracking performance.
7 Emails to Send That Aren't Fundraising Asks
This is an article written by Taylor Elizabeth-Rose for NTEN. The article discusses the importance of using email marketing for effective storytelling and offers email suggestions built to engage supporters without over-asking.
7 Guiding Principles for a JDEI Policy That Isn’t Just Hot Air. Plus, a Free Sample Policy!
There have been JDEI (Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) assessments, JDEI-driven strategic planning processes, and formal statements in response to important individual events, but strangely there isn’t a lot of guidance for organizations that want to create a binding, board-approved policy that incorporates values, action plans, and accountability. Here are seven guiding principles to go beyond reactive or one-off statements in order to create a DEI policy that indicates a gen
7 Ideas for Pushing Your Board Forward in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
While nonprofits say they support improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) actually doing it requires getting the board to buy-in to the need for culture change. There are many reasons DEIB efforts fail including not being a part of the strategic plan, lack of board champions, and lack of budget. The solution starts with measuring outcomes and holding the executive director and board accountable.
7 Keys to a Donor-Centered Approach
Fundraisers know a lot about fundraising, usually, but many of them neglect to think of the people from whom they are trying to extract money. This article offers a perspective to donating from the donor’s perspective.
7 Reasons Millennials Give
Is an article written for The NonProfit Times. The article offers the top reasons why Millennials are motivated to give and briefly discusses their potential impact within an organization.