Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Whether your nonprofit is an enterprise-level organization or a team of one , your mission statement serves as the heart of both your cause and your fundraising strategy. Your mission statement informs how you interact with your supporters, from how you ask for donations to which corporations you agree to partner with.

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Wild Apricot

JULY 11, 2023

The post Write the BEST Nonprofit Mission Statement: 15 Examples + Free Template appeared first on WildApricot.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 4, 2021

Your nonprofit mission statement is your foundation. Harvard Business Review noted an interesting point in their article on nonprofit mission statements: If mission accomplishment is as important [to nonprofits] as profit attainment [is to for-profits], why […].

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Donorbox

AUGUST 5, 2021

In the nonprofit world, very little is more important than crafting a compelling mission statement. The post Great Mission Statement Examples for Nonprofits in 2021 (+ Commentary) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. To for-profit organizations, profit is the bottom line. How does this […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2022

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 13, 2022

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Big Duck

MAY 5, 2022

The post Vision, mission, and values statements: creating and using them effectively appeared first on Big Duck.

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Big Duck

MAY 26, 2021

The post Writing a clear and powerful mission statement appeared first on Big Duck.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 13, 2021

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Here's some good "how-to" advice for creating your mission statement , from the book, Total Alignment. If so, how can we broaden the statement of what we do today? What would be a brief inspiring statement describing our mission? The answer to Question 6 is your mission statement.

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Double the Donation

MARCH 28, 2021

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to state your mission. The cart is the mission, the horse is the mission statement. Below are five things your mission statement should provide, both internally and externally, before you take on the world. . Square One. . Yes, you read that right. .

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Donorbox

AUGUST 5, 2021

In the nonprofit world, very little is more important than crafting a compelling mission statement. The post Great Mission Statement Examples for Nonprofits in 2021 (+ Commentary) appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. To for-profit organizations, profit is the bottom line. How does this […].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 9, 2020

From the book, Light A Fire Under Your Business : A clear and concise mission statement defines, in the simplest terms, your organization's core reason for being, and it had better not be all about money. Money is definitely important to most of society, and it is a motivator.

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Elevation

AUGUST 14, 2019

Your nonprofit mission statement is the core that defines the purpose of your organization. Your mission is a cohesive statement that describes what you do and why you exist. It's the first thing people mention when they're writing about you, or on a listing of your organization on sites like Guidestar.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 5, 2019

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Elevation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Arguably, the strongest force in the entire house lies beneath all those helping above ground: your mission statement. This is a remarkable group effort, made possible through the combined support of all branches.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. But a poor web design won’t get anyone on the bad side of the law whereas ignoring those important statements might.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Mike Richards gives you this clue—“It revolves around mission, vision, and values.” Mission, vision, and values are a fundamental trio in the association playbook. Groups spend hours crafting these statements; so, we think of them as foundational. Mission, vision, and values are founded on trust.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 3, 2017

Here's some good "how-to" advice for creating your mission statement , from the book, Total Alignment. If so, how can we broaden the statement of what we do today? What would be a brief inspiring statement describing our mission? The answer to Question 6 is your mission statement.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 22, 2014

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker''s recommended three requirements? Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Mission Statements' Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

From the book, Light A Fire Under Your Business : A clear and concise mission statement defines, in the simplest terms, your organization's core reason for being, and it had better not be all about money. Money is definitely important to most of society, and it is a motivator.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Making a kickass mission statement. Your mission statement is at the core of your nonprofit’s brand. We have to know what a mission is and why we need one. The mission is what encompasses your “why.” For nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, your mission needs to set your core values, beliefs and perspectives.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 30, 2016

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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NonProfit PRO

JUNE 1, 2022

Your nonprofit's staff or board members might not know your mission statements verbatim, but your corporate partner might surprise you. Corporate sponsors share what has worked in building their relationships with nonprofits.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Organizations of all stripes were quick to issue statements confirming their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Articulate the Vision Writing the diversity statement can be a co-creative activity. If you don’t already have a diversity statement outlining your vision is an obvious step.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker''s recommended three requirements? Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Mission Statements Peter F. Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2014

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker''s recommended three requirements? Eric Jacobson on Leadership and Management Mission Statements' Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Create a mission statement Leverage your software business case to develop a change management mission statement. In your mission statement, share why your organization needs a new AMS by highlighting current organizational pain points and detailing the shortcomings of your current software.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 9, 2015

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2012

A lot of companies struggle when creating their mission statement. How well does your mission statement meet Drucker's recommended three requirements? Author Peter F. Why do we do what we do? What, in the end, do we want to be remembered for?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2015

From the book, Light A Fire Under Your Business : A clear and concise mission statement defines, in the simplest terms, your organization's core reason for being, and it had better not be all about money. Money is definitely important to most of society, and it is a motivator.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 30, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Mission Statement August 30, 2007 I have not at all been tempted by the 31 days to a better blog challenge. A few days ago, Michele posted her blog’s mission statement.

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

For example, the idea of ‘being a leader’ in the profession, which is a goal that’s included in many association’s mission statements, is self-interest. A representational mission seems too self-interested. Leading is not a mission. But I’ll go back to our value statement—we don’t create things for our members.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. Preparing your statement requires accurate, up-to-date financial information.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Why is our industry plagued with so many terrible mission statements? Walt Disney has my favorite mission statement of all time, “to make people happy.” The best nonprofit mission statements demonstrate the essence of why the organization exists and how it makes an impact in as few words as possible.

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