
NONPROFIT EDUCATION AND LEARNING LIBRARY
Our archive of the most relevant nonprofit and social impact topics, presented to boost your understanding of the trends, patterns, and issues amongst the social sector and your nonprofit peers and funders. Begin exploring and learn from these archives by entering keywords in the search box. From management, to money, to missions, this deep knowledge educational base is provided with unlimited access–thanks to the generous support of our Partners.
SEARCH BY TOPICS OR KEYWORDS:
Call to Action, Donor First: “Because of You” Messaging That Moves People
If you want donors to move, tell them exactly where to go. In this Fundraisers Friday conversation, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall turn vague appeals into precise, energizing calls to action (CTA’s)—across giving, events, engagement, volunteering, and advocacy. Tony . . . . . . . . .
What Healthy Nonprofits Do Differently: Strategy, Rhythm, Results
In this conversation, Matt Glazer arrives with runner’s grit and a teacher’s patience, asking nonprofit leaders to reconsider what “success” really means when the pace gets punishing and the stakes feel permanent. Blue Sky Partners, he explains, is built on . . . . . . . . .
How Nonprofits Protect Their Mission’s Cyber Presence: Building a Security Culture
Cybersecurity isn’t just firewalls and tech jargon—it’s people, habits, and everyday choices. Kicking off National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we bring together two voices who live this every day: Michael Nouguier, Partner, Cybersecurity Services at Richey May, and Tony Rehmer, Senior . . . . . . . . .
A Fresh Playbook for Your Nonprofit Board: Noses In—Fingers Off
Boards don’t magically run themselves—and this lively discussion proves it. Strategist and facilitator Mary Kay Delvo of Inspiring Sight lays out a practical path for turning board service from a vague obligation into purposeful leadership. She starts with a truth . . . . . . . . .
Build a High-Performance Nonprofit Finance Team: Your Source of Truth
Nonprofits talk about programs, fundraising, and boards—but rarely about how to build and lead a modern finance team. JMT Consulting’s Taylor Bost and Samantha Tiso deliver a clear, practical playbook for turning finance from a back-office function into a strategic . . . . . . . . .
Nonprofit Power Week Finale: Finance Questions Answered
Financial leadership is more than numbers—it’s the heartbeat of nonprofit sustainability. In this Nonprofit Power Week finale of The Nonprofit Show, Regional Director Ellie Hume of Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) brings clarity and candor to some of the most frequently . . . . . . . . .
The New Fraud Prevention Playbook for Nonprofits
In this Nonprofit Power Week conversation, we sit down with Jen Blasy, Manager at Your Part-Time Controller, to confront a topic many organizations would rather avoid: fraud in the nonprofit sector. Jen is unequivocal about the stakes: “Fraud has been . . . . . . . . .
Why Data Hygiene Matters: Speeding Up Your Nonprofit
Nonprofits want the speed of automation and the promise of AI—but Alicia Eastvold, Department Leader for Client Technology Solutions at Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC), explains why many orgs stall at the starting line: messy, bloated, and fragmented data. Her central . . . . . . . . .
Scenario Planning In Uncertain Times: Keep the Mission Moving
Scenario planning often sounds like a board retreat buzzword, but in this Nonprofit Power Week episode it becomes a practical playbook with receipts. Director Tesa Piccioni of Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) reframes uncertainty as a routine operating condition, not a . . . . . . . . .
Federal Shutdown Realities for Nonprofits: What to Do Now
A very timely discussion with Derick Dreher of Your Part-Time Controller (YPTC) about what a federal budget stalemate really means for everyday nonprofit operations. Rather than getting lost in D.C. noise, Derick helps translate the process into plain decisions leaders . . . . . . . . .
Board Fundraising That Actually Works: 4 Roles, Zero Panic!
On this Fundraisers Friday, Julia C. Patrick and Tony Beall turn board jitters into momentum with a simple, generous framework: four board roles that make fundraising feel natural, human, and actually fun. Julia sets the tone with a zinger that . . . . . . . . .
Messaging That Keeps Donors: The Trust Triangle
Donor communication isn’t a seasonal chore—it’s the garden you tend all year. In this lively conversation, James Misner, Founder & Owner of The Kipos Group (Greek for “garden”), shows how consistent, human-centered messages keep supporters engaged, confident, and eager to . . . . . . . . .