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How to Make Your Nonprofit Recession-Proof: Perfect Your Operating Reserves Policy

Blue Fox

Recession aside, does your organization have enough moolah in reserves in case your air conditioner goes out (a catastrophic event in our sunny state of Florida)? First off: do you have an operating reserves policy? If so, when is the last time your leadership team reviewed the policy?

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4 Easy ways to recruit for your virtual lobby day

EveryAction

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. Email Email is a versatile tool when it comes to virtual lobby days.

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Move DEI Beyond Words

.orgSource

In responding to the needs of those we serve—medical students, physicians, and their patients—the AMA relies on the diverse expertise, ideas, and strength of our workforce to promote and advocate for equity and justice in our policies, products, and services. Adopt a pay equity policy. Build Excitement Goals create excitement.

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6 smart fundraising strategies to drive major giving success

EveryAction

1,000 – $4,999) Recognition in annual report or website Invitation to exclusive events Subscription to a donor impact newsletter Silver level (e.g., 10,000 – $24,999): All benefits of Silver, and: Special recognition at events Private meetings with organizational leadership Platinum level (e.g.,

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3 Grassroots advocacy milestones to meet this month

EveryAction

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. Pro tip: you might need to use a benchmark lower than four actions if your action opportunities were sparse over the past six months.

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How the Latino Community Foundation Used Learning and Pivoting to Get Better Fundraising Results

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Director of Programs and Policy answered a few questions about how they used learning and pivoting to get better results. LCF was inspired by the potential impact of this policy and wanted to ensure that all Latino families that could, would take advantage of this new policy. Or would you learn, pivot, and improve? per person.

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27 Recommended Affordable or Free Nonprofit Software Tools

Bloomerang

That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. Nonprofits can access a donation button they can add to their websites, along with text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, membership, and events features.