By Jennifer Vickery, National Strategies Public Relations Nonprofits have seen many changes over the past couple of years as the entire world battled (and continues to battle) through a pandemic. New strategies and creative ideas emerged and became ever important as the ‘norm’ was replaced with...
Vacations, scorching hot weather and overall change of pace, historically, summer is a slow season for nonprofit organizations. Donations and volunteers typically go down as people change their routines and spending. However, the pause in activity does offer nonprofits opportunities for planning, improvement, and experimentation....
By: Jennifer Vickery, National Strategies PR There's no question that diversity is important in any sector, but it's especially crucial for nonprofit leaders. When organizations reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, they're better able to meet the needs of those communities. That's why it's...
Diversity is valuable in the workplace because mixing diverse individuals leads to greater creativity and innovation and increased productivity. Having a team composed of people from varying backgrounds and languages also helps you connect to a wider audience. And when job satisfaction results in more...
By: Jennifer Vickery, National Strategies PR Mental Health is an important aspect for all human beings, especially for those working in nonprofits and helping others in the community and often with sensitive topics. As a nonprofit PR Specialist, I want to shine light on some initiatives...
Adults reporting increased anxiety, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts have been rising in the past two years. Lifestyle changes such as quarantine, social distancing, curfews, and lockdowns to protect our physical health have negatively impacted many individuals’ mental health. For many nonprofit workers, the demand...
Candice Henderson | Founder & President, Friends of the Freedom House Hi, my name is Candice Henderson. I am a black woman living in a National Landmark / Historic House Museum I purchased last year in 2021. My goal is to bring this space back to life and offer it back to...
By Jennifer Vickery, National Strategies Public Relations One of the top concerns we heard from our nonprofits this and last year is the need for more volunteers. With the COVID pandemic, many volunteers dropped off to focus on their own health, safety and priorities. Also, jobs...
If donors provide nonprofits with the foundation on which they can achieve stability, volunteers are the organization's backbone. These selfless heroes help nonprofits become strong enough to complete their missions mission, from fundraising and administrative tasks to operations. They do the hands-on work that makes...
Making the Leap: Tips to Manage a 100% Remote Nonprofit Team Before the pandemic, just over half of nonprofit organizations reported having employees working remotely. By July 2020 that number had increased to 75% according to a survey from the Professionals for Nonprofits (PNP) Staffing Group....