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What is the impact of restricting donations, and how does a nonprofit find balance?

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Restricted funds can be a result of grants, donor requests or specific fundraising campaigns. John Fisher of CHARISM learned a lesson in restricted funding when he accepted a grant for new computers. Unfortunately, the grant only covered the hardware, not the software, furniture or education. Finding Unrestricted Funds.

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Goal Setting for Your Nonprofit

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Review the mission statement - cure cancer, end homelessness, provide affordable housing for working families - whatever it is, ask yourself if the programs from last year helped the organization reach its goals. Donor or volunteer engagement and participation may be an area of improvement. What will you do differently this year?

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Social Impact Investments

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Recent trends in philanthropic giving indicate that the new generation of donors has a high interest in ensuring that their donations generate outcomes (Flandez, 2012). Donors are becoming increasingly vigilant and have rising expectations of nonprofit agencies. Many Donors Would Give More if They Saw More Results. Flandez, R.

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Get Help in Telling the Story of Your Nonprofit's Impact

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O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Phoenix, Arizona: Storymakers 2017: Defining Your Nonprofit Narrative. O'Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively.

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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

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Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively. O’Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant. Phoenix, Arizona: Website Building 101: Quick and Easy Web Presence for Nonprofits. Austin, Texas: Engaging the Millennial Donor.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

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Today we are highlighting the work of Thom Reilly , Director of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University. Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. This article was originally published by Taylor & Francis Online.

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How can diversity strategies help nonprofit leaders realize more funding opportunities?

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Studies suggest that communities of color are overlooked as potential partners, donors, and stakeholders. Many nonprofits focus on white, wealthy, and well-connected donors, instead of partnering with the community the organization aims to serve. She currently works as a grant coordinator for an open space authority in California.

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