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How to Hire and Retain Talented Fundraisers

Get insights and advice from veteran leaders on how to hire and keep high-performing members of your development team.

Tips and Tools for Demonstrating Impact

How to communicate your nonprofit’s results – from identifying the metrics that matter the most to weaving them into stories that resonate with grant makers.

The Basics of Measurement: Start Here

Find out questions to ask before you get started, what nonprofit watchdogs are looking for, and much more.

Coverage and Tools About Sexual Harassment at Nonprofits

A collection of resources about how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, what to do when a leader is disgraced, and how to protect fundraisers.

Coverage and Tools About Fostering Diversity and Inclusion at Your Nonprofit

A collection of resources about building a diverse staff and board, what foundations are doing to help, and more — including how to take advantage of an effort by a group of businesses that are pursuing more diverse and inclusive workplaces.

Raise Your Nonprofit’s Profile Using Old and New Communications Tactics

In this collection of resources, we share proven ways to raise your organization’s profile using both traditional and new methods.

How to Build a Strong Nonprofit Identity

Read about steps to take before and after you rebrand your nonprofit and more — including what to do if your board gets in the way of your plans.

Navigating Economic Diversity in the Nonprofit World

Read our collection of news articles and data studies to understand the role socioeconomic class plays in philanthropy and to learn what nonprofits and foundations are doing to recruit and retain people with modest economic backgrounds.

How to Win Big Gifts

Read case studies and get expert advice on how to build ties with donors and secure large donations.

How to Be a Smart Advocate

Read case studies and get expert advice on how to build ties with lawmakers and advocate effectively for your cause without risking your tax-exempt status.