CORE Fundraising Training Program empowers nonprofit leaders by providing essential fundraising skills, fostering a supportive community, and enhancing confidence in securing key donations.

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie thrives with the help of Nonprofit Support Network's HR Resource and Help Desk, empowering them to focus on their mission of serving the community.

When Lisa Roossien became Executive Director of Recovery Cafe Muncie, Nonprofit Support Network’s comprehensive programs and personalized support empowered her to develop essential skills and confidently lead her organization.

Nonprofit organizations can only thrive when their employees thrive. Individual employee growth matters to the success and direction of a nonprofit’s mission. One way to help your employees grow is by providing them with regular and timely feedback through the utilization of performance reviews.

Like many in the nonprofit sector, Laura recognizes the isolation and exhaustion that accompanies the endless work of serving others, and when she connected with Nonprofit Support Network, she finally felt like she had found some help.

Daniel Gurule has utilized the programs and resources offered by Nonprofit Support Network since the beginning of his position as the Manager of Donor Relations for Erskine Green Training Institute (EGI) and The Arc of Indiana.

Nonprofit Support Network is a dedicated resource for nonprofits, focused on connecting nonprofits with the tools they need to be successful and connecting nonprofit workers to foster relationships and collaborations.

A strong employee retention strategy is important. When nonprofit organizations actively work towards retention, employee engagement is increased and employees feel secure in that they are working towards a greater purpose.

Recruiting is a critical process in any organization. It's the foundation upon which successful organizations are built. Therefore, a well-thought-out recruitment process is a must-have for any nonprofit - you never know when you’re going to need to use it. It is essential to have a structured approach to attract and hire the right talent, who will help your organization achieve its mission. James Mitchell, Director of HR and Employee Experience at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens presented the following six recruiting steps during our May Nonprofit Essentials Program.

To get a better understanding of our community's position on human resources, we sat down with Kourtney McCauliff, an experienced HR professional in Delaware and Madison County.

Shared services lower an organization's overhead costs and can improve efficiency. We give three examples of how your nonprofit can use shared services in this blog.

A nonprofit director’s job can be vast and complex. We’re challenged with juggling multiple roles that involve staff, technology, finance, public perception, operations, and board development. While each director’s role varies, the most common, and arguably the most important role is the one of board development and management. We gathered some of our favorite pieces of advice about nonprofit boards, plus Carly weighs in with her experiences below.

What happens when you find purpose and meaning in serving others? Or in helping fulfill the mission of your non-profit? You feel fulfilled, accomplished. You feel good knowing you’re helping the community or helping those with less resources than you.

An important undertaking like a campaign shouldn’t be entered into lightly. How do you know if your organization is truly ready to take this important step to fund the future aspirations of your nonprofit? Here are some key steps to be thinking about as you are moving into campaign planning. 

Due to limited budgets, it may be hard for some nonprofit organizations to pay their staff what they would like and deserve. However, these employees do get a salary.

Grant applications can be very competitive as many grantmakers have limited funds available to award each year. So, it is essential that you follow directions and thoroughly illustrate your plans with the funding. Find ways to stand out!

Staffing a nonprofit is essential to working towards the organization's mission. However, nonprofits operate on minimal full-time and part-time staff. So how do core initiatives get accomplished? Meet volunteers, the nonprofit’s superheroes.

Nonprofit professionals are no stranger to wearing multiple hats or trying to figure out how to do more with less. Doing a lot with a little, like limited budgets, is part of our charm. But with limited budgets and the current inflation landscape, it is difficult for some nonprofits to simply get by.

Nonprofit organizations face similar challenges. Sometimes these challenges seem unique to each organization, but we are here to tell you that nonprofits have more in common that what you may feel.

Regular organizational evaluation can help you determine if your programs are getting you to your mission and where you might have gaps to fill. Evaluation should be an ongoing management and learning tool to improve your organization.