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4 bbcon Takeaways for Philanthropic Organizations to Power 2019 Planning

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As connections increase, it becomes essential for organizations to have a holistic view of all of their activities. With so many moving parts and new considerations for philanthropic organizations, it is more important than ever to understand where you want to drive impact, and the specific ways you can get there. Know your audience

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How to Build Great Organizations for Greater Societal Impact

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The Leap Ambassadors Community is a group of nonprofit leaders who are passionate about “inspiring, motivating and supporting nonprofit and public sector leaders (and their stakeholders) to build great organizations for great societal impact.”. The pillars range from leadership to management to evaluation for mission effectiveness.

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The Knitting Factor: Making Skills-Based Volunteering Work for Your Organization

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As an organization focused on connecting talented business professionals to impactful nonprofits with capacity and organizational needs, Common Impact is excited to see this increased appetite for pro bono service. CSR trends point to the rise of skills-based volunteerism. How do you make this happen in practice?

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Grant Seeking 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Winning Grants

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And not as many organizations are applying for grants as you might think, which means if you’ve found a grant for which you are a good fit, and you can convincingly show that you’ll steward the funds effectively, and you take the time to apply and write a strong application, you have a pretty good shot of getting the grant. Your Region.

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The Yin and Yang of Building Email Lists

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Email service providers began worrying that the volume of messages would drive people away from email and started prioritizing email delivery for organizations that sent content that was read, clicked and forwarded. Your first step to engaging your supporters is to acknowledge them immediately and welcome them to your organization.

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The Critical Role of Healthcare Philanthropy During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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What we have seen thus far from healthcare organizations and healthcare providers is the true meaning of the word endurance. E ven as healthcare organizations fight this battle, many are strugg ling to keep their doors open. You are going to emerge from this crisis a stronger, better organization. . It is not a 5K.

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How to Find Your Next Great Board Member

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The right dynamic between a board and its leadership will ensure the success of the organization, satisfaction of those who drive that success, and realization of your unique and powerful vision. In my experience, the answer to that question is dependent on the organization. Who is your dream board member? Matchmaking.