The sustainable nonprofit

The sustainable nonprofit column examines critical issues related to nonprofit sustainability through the eyes of nonprofit leaders, practitioners, and consultants. For more information, contact Kyoko Uchida, managing editor, kyoko.uchida@candid.org.

8 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising

8 Trends That Will Shape Fundraising

September 13, 2012 Derrick Feldmann

In his latest TSN article, Achieve CEO Derrick Feldmann shares predictions and warnings about the increasingly technology-driven, donor-personalized, and sped-up environment of nonprofit communications and fundraising....

How Sustainable Is Your Organization?

How Sustainable Is Your Organization?

June 12, 2012 Derrick Feldmann

In his latest TSN article, Achieve CEO Derrick Feldmann asks nonprofit executives, Are you endangering the sustainability of your organization by refusing to share responsibility with your staff?

Microgifts and Impulse Giving Online

Microgifts and Impulse Giving Online

April 21, 2012 Dave Patterson

Fundraising expert Dave Patterson decodes the psychology of microgiving and provides tips to help organizations create — and curate — their own microgiving campaigns....

Managing and Reporting Fundraising Campaign Progress

Managing and Reporting Fundraising Campaign Progress

March 16, 2012 Tony Poderis

Fundraising expert Tony Poderis shares some practical advice about how to keep a fundraising campaign on track and follow through with thank-yous and useful records when it's done — even if the campaign is not successful....

Technology Makes Volunteer Screening Easy and Affordable

Technology Makes Volunteer Screening Easy and Affordable

December 21, 2011 Beverly McIntosh

McIntosh describes how advances in technology have made background checks simpler, easier, and less expensive for nonprofits, and recommends why and how an organization should implement such a system....

What to Do When All Eyes Are on You

What to Do When All Eyes Are on You

November 3, 2011 Jane Jordan-Meier

The founder and principal at Jane Jordan & Associates lists what nonprofits should do if a public relations disaster strikes.

5 Reasons Why Your E-mail Was Deleted

5 Reasons Why Your E-mail Was Deleted

December 20, 2010 Frank Barry

Frank Barry, manager of professional services at Blackbaud, shares five tips that will help keep your e-mail messages out of the recycle bin....

Nonprofit Innovations (The C3SOP)

Nonprofit Innovations (The C3SOP)

October 21, 2010 J. Kevin Fee

The president of Angler West Consultants explains how a traditionally for-profit model of employee stock ownership is a great tool for nonprofits wishing to increase their access to capital and improve staff retention....

Four Reasons Why You Need an In-House Social Network

Four Reasons Why You Need an In-House Social Network

September 15, 2010 Frank Barry

In recent years, sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter have shown all of us the power and potential of online communities. However, we shouldn't forget about "in-house social networks."

Does Your Donation Page Put Me to Sleep?

Does Your Donation Page Put Me to Sleep?

August 11, 2010 Derrick Feldmann

The CEO of consulting firm Achieve helps you understand how to focus on impact, not transactions, to keep online donors engaged....

Making Events More Successful With Social Media Tools

Making Events More Successful With Social Media Tools

April 1, 2010 Donna Wilkins and Mark Davis

Donna Wilkins, president of Charity Dynamics, and Mark Davis, director of technical solutions at Blackbaud, share insights from a study of nonprofits' use of social media to drive event participation....

Green in This Economy? Absolutely!

Green in This Economy? Absolutely!

August 13, 2009 Sarah S. Brophy

Sarah S. Brophy, a Maryland-based consultant specializing in grant writing for museums, describes why it's still important for nonprofits to pursue environmentally sustainable practices....

What to Do When Hiring a Consultant

What to Do When Hiring a Consultant

July 31, 2009 Derrick Feldmann and David Sternberg

The president and vice president of consulting firm Achieve help you understand the basic process of finding, engaging, and working with a consultant....

Development Director or Not: When Should We Hire a DoD?

Development Director or Not: When Should We Hire a DoD?

January 29, 2009 Derrick Feldmann and David Sternberg

The president and vice president of consulting firm Achieve help clarify whether hiring a development director is a wise investment for your organization's future or a misguided use of tight resources....

Spending Your Web Site Dollars Wisely

Spending Your Web Site Dollars Wisely

December 20, 2007 Karen Roberts

Media expert Karen Roberts makes the case for not skimping on your organization's Web site, and blocks out the Web development process in five simple steps....