Julie Diaz

The benefits of conducting feasibility studies run well beyond establishing the viability of your capital campaign. They have a special way of generating interest and excitement and of capturing important data. You never know what they will produce, but when correctly run, they almost always open unexpected doors. #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitcapitalcampaign #capitalcampaign #capitalcampaignconsultant

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Do all capital campaigns need a fundraising consultant? Read on to learn about different types of fundraising counsel and how they can benefit your organization! #nonprofitfundraising #nonprofitcapitalcampaign #capitalcampaign #capitalcampaignconsultant

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If you're searching for top nonprofit talent for your organization, you'll want to follow these "5 Good Tips" from our newest guide: 1. Intentionally show off your good work to prospective employees. 2. Leverage your polished and professional brand in your search activities. 3. Be forthcoming about office culture, salary ranges, and employee benefits. 4. Find new and creative ways to share about the open position. 5. Consider hiring a Search Agency like Arthur Alley! Download your copy of the full "5 Good Tips" guide to learn more about each component of an effective recruiting process. https://lnkd.in/eAnn2QGv #EmployeeRecruiting #Hiring #Nonprofits #NonprofitJobs #SearchSolutions

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"You can't manage what you can't measure." But, measuring the RIGHT metrics is also important for managing effectively. Are you measuring and valuing the right metrics? This article points out a few.

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I wish I would have had a training like this when I was new to grants and development. I was lucky to have a very skilled mentor with Megan Campbell, MPA, GPC. Even with her guidance, I had to learn so much from “trial and error” training while on the job. That’s not the best way to raise critical funds for the people and communities you’re serving. Nothing can replace professional training when it comes to grants and development. Believe me, “trial and error” training will cost you a lot more in the long run and leave you feeling exhausted and defeated. Take the time, make the investment, and learn the professional skills you need to help you reach your goals more efficiently and with confidence. See registration info below. #Fundraising

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During Small Business Month, it's an excellent moment to contemplate integrating the WOSB certification into your portfolio. The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Certification presents a chance to tap into government contracts, as annually, the government aims to allocate 5% of all contracts to Women-Owned Small Businesses, offering numerous opportunities to deserving small businesses like yours. This initiative aims to bolster female representation in the business sector and to furnish opportunities that may have been previously unavailable. If your business is majority-owned and operated by women (51%), you may qualify to access a portion of these funds. At Women's Business Council Southwest, we provide this certification. It can bring opportunities that you didn't know existed.

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NCF is grounded in deep partnership with our nonprofit leaders. This holistic approach includes investment, capacity building, and ecosystem work. Learn more at newcommonwealthfund.org

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In this new piece in Nonprofit Quarterly, Ford's Ghada Abdel Tawab and Otto Saki, and Sally Roever of WIEGO - Women in Informal Employment: Globalizing and Organizing explores the critical nexus of civic space and worker rights in the Global South. It's a must-read for anyone interested in philanthropy's role in supporting workers' movements to preserve and expand civic space. At the Ford Foundation, we believe in the power of collective action and the importance of protecting the rights of workers to organize and advocate for themselves and their communities. This article highlights the challenges faced by civil society organizations and labor movements in the Global South and how philanthropy can step up to fuel worker movements to drive positive change.

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What would you do? The article speaks volumes and has so many good points. While some might experience this on a larger scale the situation is still relevant. Just this past week our team was discussing the "creeping" of reporting requirements and agreeing that pushback on the funder is needed, and healthy for the relationship. I pulled out some good quotes: 🔆 "To reduce the likelihood of donors becoming dominant, it’s crucial to set limits" 🔆"She believes too many nonprofits treat “boundaries” like a four-letter word and refuse to discuss them." 🔆"The donor-nonprofit relationship runs two ways." 🔆“Of course we need money to meet the mission, but donors need us, too,” 🔆“It’s easy to give away money; it’s hard to have an impact." 🔆"Funders cannot achieve the joy and satisfaction that comes with changing the world if nonprofits are not partnering with them.” #trustbasedphilanthropy #csr The Chronicle of Philanthropy #partnerships Would Your Nonprofit Return a Gift From a ‘Power Drunk’ Donor? This Group Did (philanthropy.com)

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Do you sometimes hear gloomy narratives about associations and membership? Over the past several years, market research has challenged these views. We see good news again in the recently released 2024 Association Economic Outlook Report. Associations are optimistic about the year ahead. Take a look at the @ASAECenter review of the report. https://lnkd.in/eZf9uA7E

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The Board of Directors is pivotal in driving the growth, reputation, and fiscal health of a nonprofit. But how stable is your board? ✔️ Does your board have regional or national influence? ✔️ Are any key demographics underrepresented? ✔️ Is a significant turnover on the horizon? Assessing these factors are essential for maintaining a strong and effective governance structure. #NonprofitLeadership #BoardGovernance #NonprofitSuccess #BoardStability #StrategicLeadership

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The July 17 ANA Nonprofit Organizations Committee meeting explored how to tap into the power of community with Turnkey’s Katrina VanHuss and the Armed Services YMCA National Headquarters' Dorene Ocamb. Community has systems and processes that #nonprofit organizations have not fully explored. What can a community do for a nonprofit? Community strength is measured by the volume of 1:1 interactions. Trust leads to action; action leads to revenue. When donors are friends with other donors, there is increased lifetime value (as much as 4X-5X) and they are resilient during economic uncertainty. What if we designed with the intent to foster community? Why haven’t we deployed “community?” Lack of understanding, silos, control, and annual goals. Community must be supported by the C-Suite and C-Suite leaders should look for opportunities to develop community. The brotherhood and sisterhood of military personnel is unmatched, but that same community did not exist among families. The Armed Services YMCA is there to ensure no military family is left behind. CDO Dorene Ocamb realized that the organization’s website and social media lacked authentic voices. She recruited military spouses, whose careers are challenged by deployments that strain resources and frequent moves, to provide the content. The initiative became the Military Spouse Writing Program. Community does not develop overnight, but with time, it is a force for growth for your organization and has the power to change lives.   In the nonprofit community, who is doing community right? Ocamb: Human Rights Campaign VanHuss: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Learn more about the ANA Nonprofit Organizations Committee and register for the next meeting on October 1 (available in-person at the ANA DC HQ or virtually): https://lnkd.in/ejb-cXeF Association of National Advertisers ANA Nonprofit Federation

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