Finance and Operations

TheGoodMuse Volunteer Journal: Episode 52 – CHILL The Boys Are Just Snowboarding

Guest Blog by Raegan Payne, Creator of TheGoodMuse and Keynote Speaker for Maryland Nonprofits’ 2014 Annual Conference “Connecting for Impact” Join Maryland Nonprofits’ 2014 Annual Conference “Connecting for Impact!” November 5th at...

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Not-for-Profit Development Center

Through a generous grant from Maryland’s Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), eligible 501 (c)(3) organizations can receive free consultation, learning opportunities, tools, and resources! Learn more…

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5 Big Tips for Writing Compelling Year-End Letters & Emails

Guest Blog by Joanna Joslyn, Founder and Lead Consultant, Joslyn Creative Read the original blog here. 1. Stay On-brand! Year-End Appeals can inspire between one-third and a half of an organization’s fundraising revenues, they reach the largest pool of an...

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Finance and Fundraising: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Collaboration

Guest Blog by Erica McGeachy Crenshaw, CEO of Execute Now!, Member of Maryland Nonprofits Read the original blog here. Communication between the development office and the finance department is a highly critical competency as it relates to sound nonprofit leadership....

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Artist Habits of Mind – A Great Planning Tool for 2014

Guest Blog by Rob Levit, Executive Director, Creating Communities, Nonprofit Member of Maryland Nonprofits Want to learn more about how to implement the arts into your nonprofit’s mission? Join Rob October 16th for a special event. And, learn to think better...

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Nonprofit Year-End Planning & Strategy

Guest Blog by Joanna Joslyn, Project Manager and Principal Consultant, Joslyn Creative As a bonus, get a Year-End Campaign Calendar, courtesy of Joslyn Creative! Read the original blog here. For many nonprofits, year-end revenues can account for between 20% and 60% of...

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Bad Hires – What Do They Cost? How To Avoid?

Guest Blog by James Randisi, Randisi & Associates, Associate Members of Maryland Nonprofits Join James for a special webinar Tuesday, September 30th to learn “How to Select Quality Employees and Volunteers.” Read the original blog here. A Bad Hire can...

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TheGoodMuse Volunteer Journal #99 – Reading to Kids

Guest Blog by Raegan Payne, Creator of TheGoodMuse and Keynote Speaker for Maryland Nonprofits’ 2014 Annual Conference “Connecting for Impact” Join Maryland Nonprofits’ 2014 Annual Conference “Connecting for Impact!” November 5th at...

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How Nonprofits Are Building Their Social Media Community

  Guest Blog by Gayle Carney, Principal, Center for Community Technology Services (CCTS), Member of Maryland Nonprofits  When it comes to your nonprofit’s social media, do you ever feel like a NASA scientist experimenting with interstellar communications? You’ve...

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