N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations often operate in dynamic environments where they must continuously respond to evolving needs and trends.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Identifying the Key Qualities and Skills of an Effective Nonprofit CEO Nonprofit organizations thrive under the guidance of exceptional CEOs who possess a unique set of qualities and skills. The first step in developing a comprehensive search process is clearly defining the nonprofit CEO’s role and responsibilities.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Defining the Key Attributes and Qualities of an Effective Nonprofit CEO A successful nonprofit CEO embodies special qualities that empower them to steer the organization toward its mission. A strong strategic mindset is crucial for a nonprofit CEO. Effective communication skills are essential for a nonprofit CEO.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Indianapolis-based Boardable , a provider of board management software tools for nonprofits, has raised $8 million in a new round of financing, the company said. Boardable provides organizational tools to help nonprofits better manage their board meetings and offers management solutions for nonprofit operations.

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CIO

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nonprofit NPower is working to change that by fostering opportunity for those outside traditional IT pipelines through its tuition-free Tech Fundamentals program , which has helped young adults from underserved communities, as well as military members, military spouses, and veterans, forge new careers in IT for over 20 years.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world and the United States, governments and a patchwork of nonprofits and volunteer organizations sprang into action, offering everything from food and medical supplies to children’s books and clothing to individuals and families struggling in the virus’s wake.

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Crunchbase News

MARCH 14, 2024

Given all the controversy OpenAI has generated as a capital-intensive startup founded as a nonprofit , one might think AI-focused founders today would opt to avoid that governance structure. In reality, however, the number of nonprofit AI-focused startups is actually growing at a fast clip.

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CEO Insider

DECEMBER 24, 2022

With tremendous growth comes an abundance of opportunity, and the nonprofit industry in the U.S. Overall, nonprofit giving had a growth rate of 4 percent over 2021, with environmental and human rights-related causes growing the most. Opportunities to do more, help more, and be more are at a peak, and nonprofit […].

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TechSoup

JANUARY 20, 2023

Between June and September of 2022, TechSoup, in partnership with the digital marketing and technology agency Tapp Network, built the Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Survey. We compared the findings to those gathered in the 2020-2021 Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Survey and Report.

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TechSoup

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It's easy to think that small nonprofits aren't at great risk, but as a BBC article from 2022 points out , smaller enterprises are increasingly in cybercriminals' sights. Protecting your organization against cyberthreats is no easy feat, especially for small organizations.

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TechSoup

JUNE 12, 2023

It has an active user base of over 930 million members, but many nonprofits do not use it to its fullest potential. In this post, we’ll share some ways that nonprofit organizations can use LinkedIn to support fundraising efforts, network, and build a brand.

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CEO Insider

AUGUST 19, 2024

In the United States, nearly 50% of hospitals operate as nonprofit entities, which exempts them from paying local, state, and federal taxes. These […] The post The Hidden Costs of Nonprofit Hospital Leadership: Rising CEO Pay and Community Impact appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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TechSoup

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

By nature, nonprofits rely on others in order to fund their work. While individual donations often provide the initial backbone for organizations, it's important to diversify funding streams as you grow.

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TechSoup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

From online access to automatic backups to simplified financial reporting, nonprofits have a lot of good reasons to turn to QuickBooks Online for their accounting needs. Read on to discover six key ways that nonprofits can benefit from requesting a QuickBooks Online subscription through TechSoup.

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TechSoup

JULY 6, 2021

So I'm eager to do one of my favorite things in all the world — report on what's next for nonprofit technology. COVID-19 has dramatically changed nonprofit technology. We're hopefully on the recovery side of the pandemic now in the U.S.

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TechSoup

JULY 13, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across numerous industries, including the nonprofit sector. AI encompasses various technologies designed to perform tasks that traditionally require human intelligence, such as understanding language, analyzing data, and making recommendations.

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TechSoup

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Are you considering starting a nonprofit organization in the U.S.? Are you already incorporated as a nonprofit and now considering whether to apply for tax-exempt status? Or perhaps you're an organization that has applied for tax-exempt status but has not yet received your determination letter from the IRS.

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TechSoup

JUNE 10, 2022

Technology is an essential building block of any nonprofit organization, but finding the funding to allow you to build your tech infrastructure can be frustrating.

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TechSoup

OCTOBER 26, 2022

I know many of us see ads about protecting our personal information, but what I don't see is information about why this is so important for nonprofits and libraries. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is our favorite time at NortonLifeLock because it is an opportunity to share our expertise with others.

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TechSoup

OCTOBER 18, 2022

We are very excited to share Microsoft's announcement that libraries and museums are now eligible for all Microsoft nonprofit offers. This includes access to Microsoft nonprofit donations and discounts on both desktop and cloud solutions.

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TechSoup

MAY 11, 2021

What is digital accessibility and why is it important to nonprofit organizations and their communities? This post will explore the importance of accessibility in web and other digital communications as it relates to a nonprofit's ability to serve beneficiaries and to communicate with donors.

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TechSoup

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

If you work at a nonprofit, it's likely that you've heard the words, "I think we should start a podcast" over the past year or so, and perhaps with good reason. Podcasts can maintain an audience's attention over time and build intimacy between host and listener, both of which help nonprofits nurture relationships with prospective supporters.

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TechSoup

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Nonprofit annual reports are a fantastic way of showcasing the great work you've done throughout the year. They can be used to show supporters how you have used their money and to demonstrate the value of your work to prospective donors. They can also be a helpful opportunity to celebrate everything you've achieved.

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TechSoup

JANUARY 24, 2023

Each nonprofit has its own approach to creating website and blog content. Perhaps you're putting a huge amount of effort into developing great blogs, but the numbers show that not many people are reading them. A fantastic way to get more value out of the content you're producing is to put some time into search engine optimization (SEO).

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TechSoup

APRIL 4, 2023

According to the recent 2022-2023 Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Report , conducted by TechSoup in partnership with Tapp Network, 60 percent of nonprofits say they don't have a formal digital marketing plan or they plan on creating one but have not followed through.

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TechSoup

MARCH 1, 2023

TechSoup partnered up with Tapp Network, a digital marketing and technology agency, to understand how nonprofits approach digital marketing. We surveyed TechSoup's member base between June 2022 and September 2022 and collected 110 survey responses.

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TechSoup

DECEMBER 29, 2021

With a rapidly changing industry, nonprofit marketers and organizations have needed to become more effective and efficient in their strategy and implementation. Changes are occurring so quickly that 89 percent of nonprofit marketers have already changed their digital engagement strategy in the last year.

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CIO

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nonprofit behavioral organization Family & Children’s Services is turning to IT automation as part of a transformation strategy aimed at enhancing the organization’s ability to serve health professionals and clients in its community. But for Harris and team, FCS’ ongoing transformation is all about the community the nonprofit serves.

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TechSoup

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Last year TechSoup partnered with the digital marketing and technology agency Tapp Network to analyze data on six core aspects of digital marketing most relevant to nonprofits and the challenges they face. We're pleased to share these findings in the 2022-2023 Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Survey and Report.

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TechSoup

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nonprofits must often try to do more with less. It can be a struggle to adopt new tech solutions or upgrade outdated systems as many organizations work with tight budgets and have to prioritize between technology innovation and mission-critical work.

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TechSoup

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In one way or another, all nonprofits have been faced with the challenge of adapting their marketing technology over the past few years. TechSoup, in collaboration with Tapp Network, sought to discover just how nonprofits were doing this in 2020 by conducting the 2020-2021 Nonprofit Digital Marketing Benchmark Study and Report.

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TechSoup

MAY 25, 2023

But what is it, and how can it potentially help you and your nonprofit? ChatGPT has dominated headlines since its public launch late last year.

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TechSoup

APRIL 20, 2021

Seeing as how it is one of the original forms of online communication, it's pretty astonishing that email marketing has continued to maintain a central role in our daily lives as nonprofit professionals. How does email marketing fit within your nonprofit's communication strategy?

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TechSoup

JUNE 21, 2023

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many organizations, and they're essential for keeping your nonprofit running smoothly. With the right software, you can easily oversee and track your volunteers, assign them tasks, and manage their schedules — all from one central location.

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TechSoup

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

To take your nonprofit digital marketing strategy to the next level, you must understand the latest technology and tools available to you.

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TechSoup

MAY 19, 2020

Because so many things have changed in nonprofit technology since the onset of the pandemic, we thought we'd check in with some technology consultants who work with many nonprofits all across the United States to find out what changes they are seeing so far. They confirmed much of what we’ve been hearing anecdotally from nonprofits.

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TechSoup

MARCH 3, 2023

In this two-part series, I've been expanding on some of the methods nonprofits can use to fund their work. Here, continue learning about the various ways your nonprofit can raise funds, in particular by building relationships with businesses, foundations, and government organizations.

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