Introducing Classy’s New COO, Soraya Alexander, and SVP of Engineering,...
Nonprofits have raised over $3.5 billion on Classy’s giving platform, and our customers’ growth continues to accelerate. Elevating strong leaders is critical to our work in building the best technology...
View ArticleThe Classy Employee Experience: A Continued Investment in Our People
An excellent employee experience offers a community where people feel connected and motivated to succeed. Classy’s vision is to create an environment that unites the best interest of its community,...
View Article8 Tips for Effective Employee Onboarding at Your Nonprofit
Hiring new employees takes time and resources, yet 50% of senior outside hires turnover within the first 18 months and 50% of hourly workers leave new jobs within the first 120 days. The first 90 days...
View Article[GUIDE] The Future of Success in the Social Sector
To help you navigate the challenges and opportunities facing nonprofits today, we reached out to Classy’s Leadership Council, an esteemed group of social sector executives, for their thoughts and...
View Article50 Giving Quotes to Re-Energize Your Nonprofit Community
Does giving really make you happy? A series of studies found that neurons in the portion of the brain associated with a sense of satisfaction start firing when a person chooses to donate money. These...
View ArticleClassy Announces Chief Growth Officer Marc Ferris
Thousands of nonprofits bring their innovative and strategic fundraising goals to life through the flexible, data-driven Classy giving platform. Today, we announce that Marc Ferris will join Classy as...
View ArticleGrow Your Career With Live Insights From Today’s Fundraising Experts
Our long-awaited countdown to Classy’s annual nonprofit conference is coming to an end. Collaborative 2022 kicks off on June 15th as a two-day experience full of interactive sessions, Ted-style talks,...
View ArticleHow Nonprofits Find Resilience in Times of Economic Downturn
When the economy fluctuates, it’s more important than ever to have a reliable set of tools and processes that maximizes a nonprofit’s impact. This year, inflation has hit a 40-year high, and financial...
View ArticleWho You Need on Your Nonprofit Board
“If you want to succeed at social entrepreneurship, or in the for-profit side, you are going to have to build out a strong board,” said Tom Fry, managing director of the Draper Richards Kaplan...
View ArticleYour Nonprofit’s LinkedIn Hiring Strategy: 5 Things to Avoid
Your nonprofit staff is the foundation that enables the work you can accomplish for your mission. So, how do you find the right people to fill those roles? Many organizations rely on a LinkedIn hiring...
View ArticleSoraya Alexander Named President of Classy and COO of GoFundMe
As Chris Himes steps back from his role as CEO, it is hard to find words to express the gratitude I feel for the years of partnership and for his customer-centered leadership through so many critical...
View ArticleNonprofit Bylaws: A Beginner’s Complete Guide
Everyone has to play by the rules, including nonprofits. Nonprofit bylaws establish procedures, structures, requirements, and guidelines for how it operates. In other words, it keeps everyone...
View Article30 Inspirational Quotes for Nonprofit Leaders
As a professional in the nonprofit sector, tackling challenging issues is part of your daily routine. Being a successful nonprofit leader brings its own set of unique demands, but your commitment to...
View ArticleThe Value of Nonprofit Transparency
Building trust through organizational and financial transparency is the heart of charitable giving. Donors gravitate toward stronger organizations that invite them into charitable work and treat them...
View ArticleNonprofit Resources: 18 Websites for Nonprofit Learning
Whether a seasoned fundraiser or new to the field, every nonprofit professional needs to keep a pulse on industry trends and best practices. The way donors choose to show support is constantly...
View ArticleNonprofit Banking: 9 Considerations to Help You Navigate the Process
If you’re considering a nonprofit bank account or evaluating your nonprofit banking operations, you’re exactly where you need to be. We’ve narrowed down expert tips to help you navigate the nonprofit...
View ArticleEarth Day Donations: 11 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is an ongoing movement, and Earth Day is an excellent reminder of our role in making it a reality. We’re proud to recognize eleven nonprofit environmental organizations...
View Article17 Must-Attend Nonprofit Conferences Happening in 2023
Nonprofit conferences create unique opportunities for fundraising professionals across all cause categories to come together to discuss the global state of the social sector. As 2023 unfolds, nonprofit...
View ArticleHow to Innovate to Solve Social Problems
Innovation is key to solving the most challenging social problems of our time. But before breakthroughs can take place, many social impact leaders face similar questions: Where can we start the...
View Article101 Guide to Establishing Your Nonprofit Organizational Structure
As you learn how to start a nonprofit organization, you’ll begin to realize how crucial it is to determine which tasks each team member is responsible for owning. Taking care of this sooner rather than...
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