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Are you intimidated by your nonprofit peers?
It’s a funny thing how we credit others with super powers and become intimidated based on what we think we know. Here’s our advice: don’t be intimidated. Learn what contributes to success and get to...
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Interim leadership: blessing or curse?
One of the biggest changes within the life of a nonprofit is the change in leadership. In most cases, this will be accompanied by a period of transition with an interim leader. The position is...
View ArticleTime for a retreat!
Summer is often associated with beaches, family vacations, hot sun and good fun. For those in the nonprofit sector summer is also the season for retreats. These are times set aside to focus on...
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Board summer refreshers
Calling all board members: get ready for the flurry of fall activities that are a part of life within the nonprofit sector. Consider the following as you sip an iced tea, or bury your feet in the sand....
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Old school fundraising
Online giving, viral campaigns, large grants from foundations, funding from government agencies. These are some of the popular revenue streams for nonprofits. Those with earned revenue also secure...
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Strike while the iron is hot!
Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Charlottesville. DACA. These are just three “hot topics” that dominated traditional and online media recently. Here’s the question: has your nonprofit increased its revenue,...
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Creating a Successful Special Event
“Think about what you want to do and how you want to engage with your guests. Think about what you have access to without having to go anywhere else. Find the hidden treasures within your own...
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Increasing Revenue From Special Events
“That was a great awareness event.” “We really reached a lot of people.” “We broke even on expenses.” Are these the outcomes of your most recent special event? What about “We exceeded our fundraising...
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Are you too busy to fundraise?
A special column for nonprofit leaders The most valuable gift may be the gift of time. While we give the gift of our time through our actions, we cannot actually give anyone an extra hour. We all get...
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Three things you need to know to solicit a gift for a nonprofit
What? Me ask someone for money? That’s just not me. From October to December, nonprofits dedicate time and energy to fundraising. They reach out to supporters and ask them to give. They share their...
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