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A Beginner’s Guide to Nonprofit Social Media

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In order to find success in the modern-day nonprofit landscape, organizations need to have a proper social media presence. The benefits of doing so can include more funding for your mission, increased reputation in your community, and it will provide a direct line of communication between your nonprofit and the people it serves. To achieve these results, we’ll break down the basics of social media strategy including the differences between the platforms, how to utilize analytics, and the best posting policies that will limit errors.

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Why It Matters: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is the leading topic among a vast majority of funders. The most recent U.S. census report shows nearly 40% of the population is composed of…

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Ignite Successful Board Collaboration

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Nonprofit Board members commit to providing the organization with the resources it needs to thrive, and fundraising is a significant part of this. Learn how to ignite successful Board collaboration and create a culture of enthusiasm for Board fundraising to provide your organization with the resources it needs to pursue its mission!

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Identify New Donors With Prospect Research

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Nonprofit organizations conduct prospect research to identify new donors or find hidden gems within their own database. While prospect research tools access and analyze large volumes of data to identify people who might be a good match for your organization, fundraisers must still employ a solid strategy to make the best use of this data. Read the article for strategies and best practices.

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Strategies for Editing Your Nonprofit Grant Applications

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Grant writing is as complex as it is important. A good application essentially covers every aspect of the nonprofit and represents their mission, so make sure your applications are as close to perfect as possible by submission time. The people who review them spend a lot of time and effort. In this article, we break down effective strategies to check and edit your applications so the person reading it will have no choice but to be impressed!

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What Your Nonprofit Can Do To Make A Stronger Impact In The Year Ahead

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Taking the time to get a substantial jump on the new year is a privilege all nonprofits can take advantage of! Not only does it position you for success going…

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How to Keep Newsletters From Ending Up in SPAM No Man’s Land

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Email newsletters are a low-cost tool for nonprofits to keep in contact with their constituents, share news, and seek donations. Despite their popularity, it is extremely common for a newsletter to end up in their recipients spam folder to be ignored and later deleted. Don’t let your hard work go to waste, learn how to protect your newsletters from being labeled as spam!

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Moving Up or Moving Out 

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How do you know when it is the right time to move up or out in the nonprofit community? This is a fascinating question that everyone should give careful consideration.    How…

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How to Better Prioritize and Plan Your Nonprofits Marketing

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The one thing in common at many nonprofits is that staffers wear lots of hats. One thing that seems to fall through the cracks is marketing. Maybe you don’t have…

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Is Your Year-End Appeal Ready?

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The year is almost over! Do you have your year-end giving appeal strategy planned? Don’t panic, It’s not too late to get a jump on your holiday appeal. Here are seven steps that will lead you to a successful year-end campaign.

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