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Posts tagged "nonprofit"

Everyone talks about social media, but where do I start?

Everyone talks about social media, but where do I start?
Last year, staff at the Axelson Center debuted a blog series that highlighted some Fabulous Online Resources (FOR) for nonprofits looking to utilize social media to improve their organization.  In this segment of the FOR series, I will focus on the importance of a creating a stellar social media strategy and will provide some wonderful... Read more »
By Pier,
April 12, 2012 at 1:47 pm
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Exploring Alternative Revenue Streams

The State of Illinois has a $15 billion deficit that includes $8 billion owed to vendors (many of which are nonprofits!). It is a tough situation that is crippling Illinois human service agencies. We know diversifying our funding mix is critical to long-term stability, but there are many different approaches and options. Determining the right fit for your organization... Read more »
By Christa,
March 25, 2011 at 1:31 pm
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Trying to Understand Social Media? Great Free Resource

The web is full of Fabulous Online Resources (FOR) for nonprofits. But who has time to navigate through all the not-so-great options to find the few gems? The staff members at the Axelson Center are doing the legwork for you. This is the first in a series of blogs that will highlight those fabulous (mostly free) resources. Today’s FOR is a... Read more »
By Christa,
March 2, 2011 at 3:10 pm
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Tax update from IRS - for small nonprofits

  Image found at Flickr Are you a small nonprofit ($50K budget or below)? Read on – this information may help you with 2010 taxes! In mid-January, the IRS announced that certain small nonprofit (tax-exempt) organizations may be able to simplify their 2010 annual information reporting. The IRS has made a change that will allow more... Read more »
By Pier,
January 25, 2011 at 4:25 pm
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Dealing with diversity?

  Questions and resources for you… UCAN is a Chicago nonprofit that effectively incorporates its diversity efforts into the organization’s fabric and culture. I’ve spoken with folks at UCAN, and had representatives visit my undergrad nonprofit management and leadership class to talk about their diversity work with both staff and board. I thought I would... Read more »
By Pier,
July 30, 2010 at 1:17 pm
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Two Resources to Help You Create a Great Elevator Speech

  I am tired of everyone telling me we need a compelling, well-written elevator speech. I’m sold–but creating a succinct, meaningful and interesting explanation of my organization is easier said than done. Are you in the same boat? Read on. Two hard-to-find resources helped me: 1) Examples of great (or even good) elevator speeches for nonprofits... Read more »
By Christa,
July 23, 2010 at 4:27 pm
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Tips Straight from Foundation Leaders

Want to hear a few tips from foundation funders?   Read on… Leah Bradford, Program Officer, The Chicago Community Trust; Steve Solomon, President, Exelon Foundation; and Diana Spencer, Executive Director, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund  - gave remarks at a funders’ panel led by Jimmie Alford, Founder, The Alford Group, on the concluding day of the Axelson Center’s “BootCamp... Read more »
By Pier,
July 14, 2010 at 5:15 pm
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Just what does innovation mean for nonprofits?

One of our recent nonprofit grads is doing an internship at a foundation that funds innovative projects. She emailed me recently asking how I define innovation as it relates to the nonprofit sector. My answer: Hmmm… Good question. Merriam-Webster defines innovation as “the introduction of something new.” I know that many foundations like to fund... Read more »
By Christa,
July 9, 2010 at 10:20 am
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Manage Key Relationships More Effectively

  “May need to remember that her good ideas aren’t the only good ideas.” “May need to listen more to others and speak less.” Hmphh. The results of my personality test sound a lot like my husband. These were just two of the hundreds of comments about my personality that I received from the Tony... Read more »
By Christa,
July 1, 2010 at 2:33 pm
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IRS Online Resources for Nonprofits

IRS Online Resources for Nonprofits
  At a recent meeting of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council, the head of the IRS Tax-Exempt Educational Office presented some great resources for nonprofits. The IRS offers an amazing array of online materials on two websites: www.irs.gov/eo and http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/.  These sites provide thousands of pages of resource materials for nonprofit organizations, churches and religious organizations. It is great if you... Read more »
By Pier,
June 25, 2010 at 4:12 pm
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