The sustainable nonprofit
The Sustainable Nonprofit (TSN) examines critical issues related to nonprofit sustainability through the eyes of nonprofit leaders, practitioners, and consultants. For more information, contact Mitch Nauffts, PND's publisher and editorial director, at mfn@foundationcenter.org.

Why You Need to Build Your Nonprofit's Employment Brand and How to Do It
June 15, 2018Jeff Ballow, a director of consulting at Community Resource Exchange, explains the growing importance of knowing — and being able to communicate — your organization's "employment brand" to differentiate your nonprofit from other groups and attract the best talent....

If You've Met One Foundation...You've Met One Foundation
June 1, 2018Writing grants is a lot like dating, says grantwriting consultant Allison Shirk, but there are things you can do to make the process less stressful and improve your chances of success....

Are You Too Predictable?
May 23, 2018Predictable is good when you're a nonprofit organization — except when it isn't. Derrick Feldmann explains...

A Quick Guide to Digital Marketing for Nonprofits
May 11, 2018In our latest Sustainable Nonprofit article, Daniel Ross, a member of the marketing team at Roubler, shares the firm's quick guide to digital marketing success....

Leading Narrative Change
April 11, 2018Thaler Pekar, CEO of Thaler Pekar & Partners, argues that leaders who are committed to narrative change need to model sincere respect for the hard work involved in finding, making sense of, and sharing stories....

Labels…Do They Matter?
February 27, 2018In his latest for PND, Feldmann asks us to consider whether the labels we use to describe our supporters and potential supporters might be hurting our organizations and causes....

A Perfect Storm for Nonprofits: Risk Engagement Is Critical
January 3, 2018As you reflect on the events of 2017 and look ahead to the new year, writes CRE's Katie Leonberger, now is the time to assess your organization's vulnerability to risk....

Creating a Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Strategy: 5 Steps
December 11, 2017Salsa Labs' Dan Quirk offers step-by-step advice on how to organize a peer-to-peer fundraising campaign and empower your supporters....

Corporate Philanthropy and Fundraising: 3 Smart Integrations
November 21, 2017Adam Weinger, president of Double the Donation, offers advice for nonprofits looking to tap into corporate philanthropy into their fundraising efforts and establishing a long-term relationship with corporate supporters....

Spoiler Alert: It’s Not All About Fundraising
November 16, 2017People across the country are looking for more effective ways to bring about the kind of change they'd like to see, writes Derrick Feldmann, and for nonprofits that poses a problem....

Best Practices for Implementing New Software
October 25, 2017Organizations that neglect to consider their technology strategy and needs before they invest in a bunch of different solutions are making a mistake, writes Blackbaud's Annie Rhodes. Here are some steps you can take to keep your organization on the right technology track....

The Secret to Motivating Donors
October 13, 2017Looking to develop a strategy for new donor acquisition and turn your one-time donors into loyal supporters? The secret, writes Derrick Feldmann, lies in connecting donors to the specific and general — in the same appeal....

5 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Awareness Campaigns
August 24, 2017Although well-executed awareness campaigns can deliver many benefits, they're easy to get wrong, writes Derrick Feldmann, especially if you make one of these mistakes....

4 Questions to Help You Develop Your Year-End Messaging
July 26, 2017Too early to start thinking about your year-end fundraising appeals? Not at all, writes Derrick Feldmann, who has some excellent tips to help get your started....

A Marriage of Commerce and Cause: How Rotary Is Staying Relevant in the 21st Century
June 28, 2017John Hewko, general secretary of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation, explores how large traditional nonprofit organizations can stay relevant in the changing landscape of philanthropy....

The Diversity Gap in the Nonprofit Sector
June 14, 2017Organizations hoping to succeed in the twenty-first century need to continuously cultivate a talent pipeline of diverse high-potential candidates, both internally and externally, writes Battalia Winston's Susan Medina....

3 Ways to Bring Your Work to Your Donors (Instead of Asking Them to Come to You)
May 28, 2017To truly capture donors' interest, nonprofits today must rethink donor engagement with an eye to bringing their issue to the donor, writes Achieve's Derrick Feldmann....

Groundwork for Good Fortune: The Real Power of Strategic Planning
May 12, 2017Nonprofit organizations often treat strategic planning as a luxury, opting to focus on more pressing, day-to-day matters. That's a mistake, argues David Allyn, the CEO of Oliver Scholars....