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Empowering Nonprofit Board Members: The Key to Successful Fundraising

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Fundraising is most successful when it is authentic. Donors are most likely to give when they are asked by a Board member who is passionate about the mission of the organization and who is able to effectively communicate that passion and inspire the donor’s trust.

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Using Government Grants to Make Purchases for Your Nonprofit

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How do you know if your nonprofit is ready to apply for government grants? Can you use government grants to make purchases from anyone, or do you have to use approved vendors? In this article you’ll learn the specifics about what financial policies and procedures are necessary to attain and then properly make use of government grants.

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How to Get a Nonprofit Press Release Picked Up

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May we get some attention please? “We’re having our annual (insert the name of your next event), and we need the media to cover it. Does anyone know (insert name…

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Boost Your Nonprofit’s Donations with Text Message Fundraising

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Text fundraising is a great alternative to traditional fundraising. Not only do text messages have fantastic open and response rates, your donors likely have their phones with them wherever they…

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Increase Your Odds Of Getting A Grant For Your Nonprofit

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One of the most helpful measures you can take to increase your odds of winning a grant is by establishing a relationship with the funder before submitting your proposal. Though it may not always be the case, many funders are receptive to contact with prospective applicants. Utilizing this opportunity by establishing an early line of communication can pave the road to success.

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Keeping Up With Trends In The Fundraising World

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One of the great things about fundraising is the abundance of creativity that exists in the profession. It’s energizing to get new ideas from other peers about fundraising that we…

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9 Practices to Help You Raise More With Online Fundraising

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Whether you’ve been fundraising for a while or are just getting started, online fundraising is more important than ever. As you fundraise more and more, you’ll learn more about your nonprofit’s…

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Kickstart Your Nonprofits’ Fundraising

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Fundraising is an essential component of a nonprofit’s ability to succeed; it’s how organizations grow and fulfill their mission. To set your fundraising program for success, you need a general understanding of how fundraising works, a message that donors can support, and a plan of the best tactics to pursue early on.

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Does Your Board Need Term Limits?

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Does your Board need term limits? Our experience has been that many of the most severe problems have come from Board members who have stayed too long as well as other factors that good bylaws can address. To keep consistency in performance, it is a best practice to institute term limits for your nonprofit’s Board.

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Board Stewardship: Conversations to Light a Fire Within

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Some Board Members might be sitting back or even considering moving on. They may feel they haven’t done anything very worthwhile, but you can show them the work that they’re doing is impactful and valuable. I believe organizations must first strengthen Board stewardship before replacing Directors with new Directors. The Board reflection interviews are one example or process that can provide greater meaning for the Board of Directors. You are helping to engage Board leadership in the essential meaning for service and giving.

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