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Curtis Memorial Library: A Tradition of Local Support

DipJar

Curtis was Joyce’s local library when she moved to Maine, and she has been in her position for the past ten years. . The land and funding came from William Curtis, the son of a local ship captain, who turned down money from Carnegie to build his community’s library himself. Laptops and hotspots were offered.

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How And Why To Run A Nonprofit Focus Group

Bloomerang

If you’re looking to collect feedback from your constituents, you may want to consider holding a nonprofit focus group. It can offer a great way to gain access to invaluable information from your supporters and local community members. What’s the point of a nonprofit focus group and when should you hold one?

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7 Reasons To Try A Virtual Nonprofit Focus Group

Bloomerang

Ease of organization, larger participant pools and technological advances have helped the virtual nonprofit focus group overtake its traditional format. Here are 7 reasons to try a virtual nonprofit focus group. You have a wide range of tools to choose from when it comes to hosting the focus group. You have more flexibility.

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Benetech Statistician Megan Price talks to local ASA chapter

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Megan Price I recently had the opportunity to present several of HRP’s projects to the local San Francisco chapter of the American Statistical Association (SFASA). Specifically, I presented the audience with the following questions: Were acts of genocide committed against the Mayan people in Guatemala?

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Thursday Thoughts: engaging advocates all year round

EveryAction

It is great when we get wins and can celebrate them, and it’s tough when we take a loss and have to re-group and press onward. Proclamation requests: It’s easy to generate proclamations from cities, counties, and states declaring a specific day or month in honor of a cause or group. Advocacy is a long-term calling.

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5 Fundraising Trends to Watch for in 2024

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously. Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same. When a local celeb is secured, it is crucial to make their participation as easy as possible.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should Your Board Have Term Limits?

Bloomerang

My top three are: Emeritus Board Group (e.g., These groups generally have a certain prestige associated with them, including listing on your website, letterhead, and so forth. Towards this end, it’s extraordinarily useful to have a place where board members can go as they transition off the board.