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Join me tomorrow for Preventing Burnout: Sustaining Your Nonprofit's Lifeline Attn: Nonprofit CEOs who want to free up the time and brain space to focus on what matters most at your nonprofit.  Are you burning out faster than a candle in the wind? Join me tomorrow for this five-minute training and learn how to prevent burnout and foster a sustainable, resilient team that propels your nonprofit's mission forward. Join Sarah Olivieri, nonprofit visionary, for tactical, easy-to-implement practices that you can quickly implement at your nonprofit. We take topics from the field - real topics that real nonprofit CEOs we work with bring to us at PivotGround - and we discuss them so that you can get bite-sized nuggets to take into optimizing your work and getting a greater return on your mission impact. Get tips like these in your email by signing up here https://lnkd.in/e6FnmgS7 Join Live at 2.30 P.M. Eastern Time: ➡️ LinkedIn:

Just listened to an eye-opening podcast episode featuring Dr. Akilah Watkins on the power and influence of the nonprofit sector. Did you know that nonprofits are the third-largest driver of the economy? Yet, we often find our voices missing in crucial policy and decision-making spaces. Dr. Watkins brings to light many insightful points on how we can elevate the influence of nonprofits, especially at the federal level. This discussion is a must-listen for anyone committed to amplifying our sector’s impact and ensuring our voices are heard where it matters most. Check it out here:  #CommunityHousingNetwork #NonprofitSector #EconomicImpact #PolicyInfluence #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #FederalAdvocacy #VoiceForChange #NonprofitPower #NonprofitGrowth 

What Are the Top Pages on Your Nonprofit Website? How to Find Them and Optimize Them

Stop Making Your Nonprofit the Hero Your nonprofit isn’t the hero of your story. I know, it stings. But trust me, this shift changes everything. Your audience wants to see themselves in your narrative. They crave stories where they are the heroes. Isn’t it nice to see yourself making a difference through a cause? Here’s an example: We told the story of a youth who benefited from our media production program. Instead of focusing on what we provided, we highlighted his resilience. we talked about how he overcame challenges, rebuilt his life, and now has a his own side business... at age 16! That story? Inspired a wave of new participants, volunteers and crazy support. Here’s how to flip the script like that: 1️⃣ Spotlight Your Beneficiaries: Share real stories of those impacted by your work. Let their journeys take center stage. 2️⃣ Elevate Your Supporters: Highlight volunteers and donors as the real changemakers. Show how they make your mission possible. 3️⃣ Be the Guide: Position your nonprofit as the mentor, providing the tools and support for your audience to create impact. When you make your audience the hero, you create a narrative that’s relatable, inspiring, and unforgettable. People don’t just want to support your cause. They want to be part of the story. So, next time you craft a message, ask yourself: Am I the hero, or am I empowering my audience to be? Let’s chat in the comments: How are you making your audience the hero of your nonprofit’s story? Go to my featured section and subscribe to The Narrify Newsletter and learn how to make your story unstoppable if you want more tips like this. #WriteOnChallenge 10/365

Join me tomorrow for Nonprofit Spring Cleaning Attn: Nonprofit CEOs who want to free up the time and brain space to focus on what matters most at your nonprofit.  Join me for tactical, easy-to-implement practices that you can quickly implement at your nonprofit. Are you feeling refreshed and full of vim and vigour or more on the burnt-out side of life running your nonprofit? Tomorrow, we are going to talk about renewal... a vital tactic for rejuvenating your organization's projects, strategies, and team spirit. Learn how regular renewal can prevent burnout, spark creativity, and ensure your nonprofit remains impactful and agile. We take topics from the field - real topics that real nonprofit CEOs we work with bring to us at PivotGround - and we discuss them so that you can get bite-sized nuggets to take into optimizing your work and getting a greater return on your mission impact. Join Live at 2:30 PM Eastern Time: ➡️LinkedIn:

🚀 Looking to accelerate growth for your nonprofit organization? Check out the latest blog post from our CEO Chris Pritcher for insights on shifting your thinking and strategies!

Exciting news! 🎙️ In our latest NPFX episode, Rich and Jarrett delve into the keys to success and maintaining sanity in nonprofit fundraising. From fostering innovation to striking a healthy work-life balance, they cover it all. Tune in to discover the importance of authenticity in your professional journey and much more! Don't miss out, catch the episode now! 

Let’s Lift Each Other Up: Sharing Resources in the Nonprofit Sector 🌟 Hi fam! 👋🏾 In the nonprofit world, we often hear complaints about funders not giving enough. Today, I want to challenge that mindset. Instead of focusing on what's lacking, let’s shift our perspective. It’s NOT all about funding—we can’t lose sight of what truly matters: the community. This includes both the community we serve and the nonprofit community we belong to! 💡 We have the power to shape the community we want by sharing resources. When we support each other, we show the world that we’re not competitors—WE'RE COLLABORATORS. We understand each other’s struggles, and that’s the energy we need to put out there. Sharing information—whether it’s about grant writers, funding opportunities, or best practices—lifts everyone up. 🚀 By doing so, we strengthen not just our organizations, but the entire nonprofit sector. If you have a resource or connection that could help another nonprofit, share it! You never know who might benefit. Together, we can move from struggle to success by supporting one another. 💪🏿 Let’s break the cycle of holding back. As nonprofit leaders, we have a responsibility to uplift one another by sharing resources and support. Join me in committing to collaboration over competition—together, we can make a bigger impact! Let’s start today! How are you helping to create the community you want to see? Share your thoughts below. 💬 Want more on this topic? Catch the latest episode of #OnAirWithAmberWyn —link is in the comments! 🎥 #NonprofitLeadership #NonprofitLife #CollaborationOverCompetition #CommunityBuilding

At my heart, I’m a storyteller. And as I shared with Forbes Nonprofit Council, one of the most important qualities in storytelling is authenticity. Check out some of the other great ideas from my colleagues. #communications #pr #nonprofit #leadership #nonprofitleadership #storytelling #authenticy

Nonprofit leader, last week I packed my kids' camp bags four days in advance. We had a busy weekend ahead, and I knew that when we came back on Sunday night we'd have a car to unpack and laundry to do and packing their bags for Monday morning would be the last thing I'd feel like doing. So I did it on Thursday before we left. This is the type of gift I love to give myself. The kind that takes something off future me's plate so things can run that much better. It's the best feeling to check something off today's to-do list because I did it three days ago. This is a gift you deserve too. > Are you prepared to talk and write about your impact and capture attention from the right people as we head toward year-end? > As things get noisier out there with the election coming, do you know how to share your stories in a way that cuts through the chaos and primes your community to support your work? + You could scramble, or you could invest in clear messaging today so future you and your team will be prepped to speak and write about your work in a way that connects with the right people for you. Clear messaging isn't a nice-to-have. It's a must-have to raise awareness and funds for your mission. ! And if you're thinking "I'm a nonprofit leader, I don't gift myself anything!" I'm here to tell you this will make you a stronger, more confident, and better equipped nonprofit leader. #NationalNonprofitDay is this weekend. Invest in your organization—you and your team deserve it. DM me to discuss how to make clear messaging work for you. #Nonprofit #NonprofitLeader #NonprofitMessaging #NonprofitCommunications #NonprofitMarketing _____________________ Hi! I'm Jordana Merkin, a nonprofit messaging and communications specialist. On LinkedIn, I share thoughts and tips about nonprofit messaging, communications, and copywriting.