If you’re like a lot of small nonprofits, your HR department may be a single person. In fact, HR activities may even be just one part of the job description for your executive director or administrative manager. When you’re trying to take care of so much work with limited resources, hiring a consultant who specializes … Read moreNonprofit Business Support for Your Solo HR Office
Nonprofits rely on grant writing for their funding, and in order to secure that funding, they have someone write for them. If you’re doing grant writing for a nonprofit, there are a going to be several things to know before getting started. Whether you’re a first-time writer or a seasoned grant writing professional, these three questions … Read moreThree Questions to Ask Before You Start Grant Writing
Administrative services can sometimes get overshadowed by program work when you run a busy nonprofit. You may find it easy to recruit for positions that work directly with clients, but find fewer top candidates when you need an office manager. You may even have questions about what sort of administrative services your organization needs to … Read more3 Reasons Why Administrative Services are Vital for Your Nonprofit
Have you ever wondered how your nonprofit organization can go about finding grants that help kickstart your initiatives? Well, we here at Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions, are glad you asked. Below you will find three key things you can do to locate and secure the funding that your nonprofit needs. Number 1: Google It Indeed, there is … Read moreFinding Grants 101
Finding grant opportunities for your nonprofit can be one of the most frustrating aspects of your work. You can lose hours of time – a precious resource in the nonprofit world – without ever uncovering a solid lead. Or you find the perfect opportunity, only to realize you just missed the deadline and the next … Read moreHow to Save Time and Stress Searching For Grants
Have you ever wondered how you can get the most out of a nonprofit’s human resource (HR) department? Well, we’re glad you did. We here at Mainstream Nonprofit Solutions have a few tips that your nonprofit organization can use to help optimize your human resource function. Tip 1: Utilize Job Descriptions That Are Compelling to Your Audience or … Read moreHr Tips for Today’s Nonprofit Organization
If you’re like many nonprofits, you advertise job openings and wait to see who applies. Unfortunately, that’s not the most effective way to attract top candidates these days. Even without the time or money to devote to recruiting, there are practical methods to use. Consider these ideas for how charitable organizations can become more proactive … Read moreActive Recruiting for Charitable Organizations
Online video marketing is an incredibly effective marketing technique. Nonprofits should take advantage of its potency by incorporating videos into their general marketing strategy. Here are five of the top reasons nonprofits should use videos. Reach People’s Hearts Real stories and testimonials are best conveyed via a video narrative. Watching and listening to someone “firsthand” … Read moreTop 5 Benefits of Online Video Marketing for Nonprofits
There are several pillars to a solid marketing strategy. As a nonprofit, you should be incorporating all of the following four techniques in your nonprofit marketing strategy campaign. This will allow you to have the greatest possible impact. Content Marketing Content marketing comes in a few forms. First and foremost is starting a blog. Blogging … Read moreThe 4 Pillars of a Solid Nonprofit Marketing Strategy
A well-designed website is a nonprofit’s best friend. It gives you authority, gets the word out about your work, and attracts donors. Here are four important things to focus on when building a website for your nonprofit. Present Consistent Branding It’s important to present consistent branding across your site and your other online channels, such … Read more4 Things to Focus on When Building a Website for Your Nonprofit