There are a lot of software options out there to use for your nonprofit. In general I’m gonna exclude open source options from the list below. Those with the technical knowledge to setup/maintain/support them can already find them. This list is for the rest of us. Also going to avoid…
10 Easy Ways to Social Up Christmas
I had a great time at a local social media meetup group (Social Media Shepherds). The talk was around 10 really easy things you could do at a church. We had a lot of fun, and there were several ideas. Take these ideas and run with them. Update: The great…
Top Ten Secrets to Happiness
At Catholic News Service, Carol Glatz writes about an interview of Pope Francis in which he relates his top ten secrets to happiness. It is a very powerful and spiritual list that is something that all of us can consider. It also may provide a useful tool for leading many…
10 Secrets for Happy Volunteers
People get involved in our communities because of the mission, and it is meaningful to them. They want to feel good about what they are doing, and about themselves. This does not mean people want to be coddled. It does mean that if we craft our meetings/activities/happenings to be enriching…
Volunteers Need to Hear these 5 Overlooked Things
Your passion moves people to serve, grow, and take risks. As people begin reflecting your passion, it can be easy to forget to appreciate them. Instead, your focus shifts on to the next person, task, and challenge. Your volunteers need to hear that you love their passion, and value their…