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What is your brand?
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times What is your brand? Discussions of branding can quickly turn to logos, colors, or your online presence. Are those your brand, or are they expressions of your brand? We...
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Nonprofit communication checklist
FUNdraising Good Times Nonprofit communication checklist Sometimes it is necessary for you, as a nonprofit leader, to personally check how easy or difficult it is to communicate with your organization....
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What is the grant management process at your organization?
FUNdraising Good Times What is the grant management process at your organization? Grant funds are a major source of revenue for many nonprofits. Grant awards are heralded with public fanfare. Gaining –...
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Wearing many hats is not bad
FUNdraising Good Times Wearing many hats is not bad “We wear a lot of hats around here.” This is a common refrain at many small and medium-sized nonprofits. It’s even true amongst larger nonprofits...
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Why You Need a Proofreader
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Double check: why you need a proofreader Communication is the name of the game. It’s not just what we say it’s also what we write. How are you communicating with the...
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It’s April – how is your yearend fundraising?
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times It’s April – how is your yearend fundraising? Have you considered “front loading” your yearend fundraising? Start now. Plan now. Put your systems in place. Mark your...
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Fundraising Miscommunications
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Proofreading potholes: fundraising miscommunications Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about our recent column on fundraising and proofreading. We heard...
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Where’s the money?
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Where’s the money? How do you process gifts? Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. –Albert Einstein Ideally your...
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Windfall gifts
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Windfall gifts: blessing or a curse? Windfall gifts are the secret fantasy of every fundraiser. These large, unexpected gifts can take a capital campaign “over the...
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The power of time and volunteers
CivcBeat FUNdraising Good Times The power of time and volunteers “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” – Abraham Lincoln “I wish someone would take...
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Be a Confident Nonprofit Solicitor
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times How to be a confident nonprofit solicitor Part two of a two-part series Fear of heights. Fear of snakes. Fear of asking someone to give to a nonprofit organization....
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Defining goals and direction within volunteer-led organizations
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times NUSA Conference 2016 How to define goals and direction within volunteer-led organizations We recently had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop at the 41st...
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Important role of corporate support for nonprofits
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Important role of corporate support for nonprofits Financial and in-kind support from businesses and corporations are so important to the life of nonprofits. Whether...
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Community Engagement Award
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Community Engagement Award Bringing together artists, community leaders, and neighborhood residents is a unique way to create change in under-served communities. Linda...
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Is your nonprofit legit?
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Is your nonprofit legit? Three things you need to know. Passion for mission is at the heart of a nonprofit, but don’t forget your “business” requirements. Nonprofits...
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Nonprofits can help America heal
We are no different from you our readers. We have been grappling with emotions, engaged in conversations, and reflecting on our role – and the role of the nonprofit sector – during these times of...
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How to be a successful board member
Part two of a two-part series – Interview with Dr. Belle Wheelan Board service is critical to the success of a college. Critical roles include fundraising and the hiring and evaluation of the...
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You’ve raised the money, now how do you keep it?
Part one of a two-part series: An interview with Leland Faust Financial management and investing is critical to the sustainability of nonprofits. As a board member or trustee, you have a fiduciary...
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Five guidelines for managing nonprofit funds
Part two of a two-part series: An interview with Leland Faust What would you do if you were responsible for reviewing financial management policies for your nonprofit? What would you do if asked to...
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Social Capital….Think of the Connections that you Make as Assets
By Freida Ann McNeil Have you ever considered that gathering for a “talk” or a “chat” could add value to your business or personal plans for growth and development? When you think of networking and...
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