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Looking to contribute to our blog collection? We welcome guest bloggers, when appropriate! Please email Ellen, NPP's Associate Director, to discuss an opportunity: ekehl@yournpp.org.

May 12, 2025

The ROI of Nonprofit Assessment: It’s More Than Just Numbers

byAdam Bratton, Executive Director - The Nonprofit Partnership

March 3, 2025

Hitting a Home Run With Your Annual Fundraising Plan

byJeff Bagel, CFRE - eAdvancement Consulting

December 18, 2024

From Roots to Bridges: The Meaning Behind Our Brand Refresh

byAdam Bratton, Executive Director - The Nonprofit Partnership

April 3, 2024

What sets your soul on fire? Volunteerism is at the heart of it all.

byKensley Semple, Operations & Special Projects Assistant - The Nonprofit Partnership

August 22, 2023

From Algorithms to Action: AI's Contribution to Nonprofit Efficiency

byEllen Kehl, Associate Director - The Nonprofit Partnership

August 1, 2023

Is Your Erie Gives Profile Ready for Action?

byEllen Kehl, Associate Director - The Nonprofit Partnership

April 17, 2023

Three Elements of a Strong Financial Foundation

byStephanie Skryzowski, Founder & CEO - 100 Degrees Consulting

April 11, 2023

Membership with The Nonprofit Partnership - Why?

byEllen Kehl, Associate Director - The Nonprofit Partnership

September 26, 2022

Leveraging Lessons Learned in Post-Pandemic Fundraising

byMaureen Mahoney Hill, CFRE, Advancement Advisors

August 24, 2022

Discover How to Unlock the Leader Within

byRosie Zilinskas, No Woman Left Behind

August 23, 2022

Board Engagement: The CEO is the Catalyst for Change

byDebra Thompson, Strategy Solutions

April 19, 2022

Electricity – Shining A Light on This Essential Cost

byAdam Baker, Schooley Mitchell

October 18, 2021

Global Pandemic. The Great Resignation. A Collective Awakening.

byAngie Shirey + Christy Stuber

October 18, 2021

Discomfort is the new black: Six ways nonprofit leaders can support their boards to become more inclusive and diverse

byChristal M. Cherry, The Board Pro

October 7, 2021

Building Hyper-Philanthropy™: An Equitable Approach to Lasting Philanthropic Change

byBharat Krishnan, MBA

October 5, 2021

5 Work-From-Home Ergonomic Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

byErie Insurance

October 5, 2021

Grant Us Community

byANR Business Solutions

October 5, 2021

Erase the Online Target on Your Back

byA-Tech

October 5, 2021

COVID-19’s Impact on the Unemployment System

byMatthew W. Lasher, Esq. - Knox Law

September 27, 2021

Don’t “Fall” Behind: When it Comes to Advocacy, It’s Time to Get Ready for Spring

byJohn Denny, Founder and Principal, Denny Civic Solutions

September 13, 2021

Creating a Data and Evaluation Strategy: Moving from Fear to Buy-In

byAriel Jordan and Catherine Smith, Sangfroid Strategy

September 1, 2021

Learn How to Build Supporter Trust with Fundraising Compliance

bySharon Cody, Harbor Compliance

August 23, 2021

Be Certain You're Prepared for Uncertainty

byMaureen Mahoney Hill, CFRE - Advancement Advisors

June 18, 2021

Celebrate Nonprofits in 2021 and Always

byAdam C. Bratton

December 1, 2020

Do the Right Thing: Salary & DEI

byAdam C. Bratton

November 18, 2020

Building an Organization that Embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

byAdam C. Bratton

November 5, 2020

The Partnership Launches the Nonprofit Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge

byAdam C. Bratton

June 24, 2020

Nonprofits Deserve to be Celebrated

byAdam C. Bratton

May 7, 2020

To Open or Not to Open? That is the Question

byAdam C. Bratton

April 8, 2020

3 Practical Tips for Submitting Your PPP Loan Application

byErin Yates, Operations & Special Projects Manager with The Nonprofit Partnership

March 27, 2020

COVID-19 and Your Funders: How to Pivot with Your Funding

byAdam Bratton

March 25, 2020

4 Google Chrome Extensions for Your Online Toolbox

byEllen Kehl

March 18, 2020

7 Immediate Fundraising Strategies to Respond to the COVID-19 Crisis

byAdam Bratton

March 16, 2020

7 things to do RIGHT NOW to manage the COVID-19 crisis

byAdam Bratton

March 9, 2020

Coronavirus: Best Practices for Protecting Your People and Maintaining Their Confidence in Your Organization

byErin Yates

February 18, 2020

3 Ways to Make Your Helping Today Grant Proposal Stand Out

byRachel Cacchione, Erie Community Foundation

February 6, 2020

Are You Ready to Face the Inevitable Change That is Coming?

byEmma Kieran, Pilot Peak Consulting

January 13, 2020

4 Tips to Survive a Rebrand

byHeather Musacchio, Erie Homes for Children and Adults

October 11, 2019

3 Ways to Superpower Your Next Marketing Campaign

byMike Richwalsky, Gas Mark 8

October 3, 2019

Top 5 Reasons Why a Diverse Board Makes Your Organization Stronger

byGinny Giles and Janelle Newman

September 10, 2019

Hey, Nonprofit Leaders! You Can Help Close the Nonprofit Pay Gap

byErin Yates

September 10, 2019

Start Fresh with Fundraising in 5 Simple Steps

byAbigayle Tobia

August 19, 2019

You Need a Sponsorship Prospectus YESTERDAY!

byErin Yates

July 29, 2019

Nonprofits: Are You Prioritizing Fighting Fraud?

byDiane E. Edelstein, CPA, Partner - Maher Duessel

July 24, 2019

Check Your Compliance Readiness at Nonprofit Day 2019

bySharon Cody, J.D. - Partnership Manager, Harbor Compliance

July 9, 2019

Erie Gives is #TwiceAsNice: Tips on Raising More $$$ with Checks

byAdam Bratton

June 20, 2019

Pay Your CEO What They're Worth, Not What You Can Get Them For

byAdam Bratton

May 21, 2019

Want More Out of Your Employees? Vacation is Key.

byAdam Bratton

April 29, 2019

5 Ways Nonprofits Can Be More Competitive in Attracting Talent

byAdam Bratton

April 25, 2019

Getting Started with Going Green

byGuy McUmber

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