Resources

Building Sustainable Nonprofits Through Better Leadership If you’ve ever tried to run a nonprofit on passion alone, you know where that road leads: long hours, reactive decisions, and donor updates that feel like fire drills. We sat down with Lauren Reilly, executive director of the Gratitude Network, to map a different path—one where nonprofit leaders claim the tools CEOs use and apply them to mission-driven work without losing soul. We start by flipping a core The post [PODCAST] Building Sustainable Nonprofits Through Better Leadership – Lauren Reilly appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

For many small nonprofits, the idea of “program evaluation” feels heavier than it needs to be. It can sound like something reserved for universities, large foundations, or organizations with dedicated data teams and expensive software. In reality, evaluation is not about complexity; it’s about clarity. Evaluating a program simply means asking a structured question: Is this work doing what we hoped it would do? For small organizations operating with limited staff, tight budgets, and real The post Eight Practical Tools Small Nonprofits Can Use to Evaluate Program Success appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

Humanity Is the Innovation: Why the Future of Nonprofit Success Is Human  The future of nonprofit success is not determined by the tools an organization buys. It is determined by the humans it trusts to lead, as human and relational leadership become the most constrained and therefore valuable resource in an accelerating technological world. For the last decade, the nonprofit sector has been told a consistent story about the future. Better tools. Smarter systems. More The post Humanity Is the Innovation: Why the Future of Nonprofit Success Is Human appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

Why Nonprofits Need Both a Strategic Plan and a Business Plan In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast, host Meghan Speer is joined by Dr. Bill Flores—speaker, author, consultant, and former university president—for a timely conversation on leading nonprofits through turbulent times. Drawing from decades of hands-on nonprofit leadership, Dr. Flores challenges organizations to stop “driving blindfolded” and instead embrace strategic planning, business planning, and creative adaptation in the face of uncertainty. Together, they The post [PODCAST] Why Nonprofits Need Both a Strategic Plan and a Business Plan – Bill Flores appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

Here’s a management idea we may want to consider this upcoming year. Industry leaders who succeed in 2026 will possess the humility to grow alongside a dramatically changing nonprofit world. World events, artificial intelligence and shifting expectations require leaders to invest in their own personal development. By doing so, they strengthen their organizations, inspire their teams, and ensure they are prepared not just to manage today’s challenges, but to lead with clarity and confidence in a The post CFRE vs. NANOE – Which Nonprofit Credential Benefits Me The Most in 2026? appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

Volunteers as Voices: Turning Your Community into Nonprofit Ambassadors In this episode of the Nonprofit Hub Radio Podcast, host Meghan Speer welcomes back fan-favorite guest Becca Segovia, CEO of GCS Partners, for a deep dive into the “V” of the G.I.V.E. Framework—Volunteer—as a powerful strategy for turning supporters into ambassadors. Together, they explore how nonprofits can activate volunteers, donors, and supporters to lend not just their time or dollars, but their voices, sharing authentic stories The post [PODCAST] Volunteers as Voices: Turning Your Community into Nonprofit Ambassadors – Becca Segovia appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

A New Outlook For The New Year: Escaping the Busy Trap As we kick off a new year, it’s time to reimagine what healthy, sustainable leadership can look like. In this refreshed conversation, author, consultant, and recovering fundraiser Kishshana Palmer joins Meghan Speer to explore why “busy” is the four-letter word holding so many nonprofit leaders back. Kishshana unpacks the personal wake-up call that led her to redefine success, why rest must be a non-negotiable, The post [PODCAST] A New Outlook For The New Year: Escaping the Busy Trap – Kishshana Palmer appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

Target Dayton Ministries continued its Christmas tradition, welcoming around 4,000 to the Dayton Convention Center. Target Dayton Ministries has been serving the less fortunate and unhoused community in the inner city for more than 25 years. “This is like a big Christmas Day,” said Cindi Stevens, director of Target Dayton Ministries. “It’s not at my house but it’s here.” Everyone who came to the convention center received a boxed lunch with a Walmart and McDonald’s gift The post Target Dayton Welcomes 4K Attendees to Convention Center appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

How to Set Your Website Up for Success in the New Year As the new year approaches, it’s the perfect time for nonprofits to take a hard look at their website and ensure it’s ready for the year ahead. In this refreshed conversation, Meghan sits down with Jay Owen, CEO of Business Builders, to unpack the most common website mistakes nonprofits make—and what to fix first. From clarifying your message to choosing the right primary The post [PODCAST] How to Set Your Website Up for Success in the New Year – Jay Owen appeared first on InsideCharity.org.

One of my many favorite quotes from cherished mentor and friend Jimmy LaRose is ”truth never fears a challenge.” Like the rest of us, Jimmy can be accused of many faults, but never being afraid to tell it like it is. As we welcome a New Year, this is such a moment for serious fundraisers, especially those in the make-or-break space of major gifts,  to speak the truth and correct ill-advised decisions. Simply put: Those of The post Jimmy LaRose Says, “Truth Never Fears a Challenge” appeared first on InsideCharity.org.