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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind.

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Thursday Thoughts | Supporter habits to build this year

EveryAction

When we flip the calendar to a new year, many of us become gripped by the desire to build some new habits. That fresh-start feeling is also palpable at social good organizations. Acknowledgement is important, but gratitude can make the difference between keeping or losing a donor relationship. Drink more water! Read more books!

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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Although you’re probably not recruiting a team for an extreme experience, it can be helpful to begin thinking about team building from Bell’s perspective. “A Building a great team starts with hiring the right people. If finding the right candidate isn’t happening, consider filling in with temporary support. I’ve seen it happen.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Individual giving has seen a steep decline, with donors becoming more selective about the causes they support. This combination puts immense pressure on nonprofits to find creative ways to engage supporters and bring in donations. Meanwhile, building an organic community is like backpacking through that new country.

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Build a Successful Team, Know Where Your People Thrive

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In her previous role, Sue had limited interaction with other teams in the organization. If her supervisor had recognized Sue’s weaknesses, she could have been coached to build the strengths she needed to succeed. Along with years of corporate and nonprofit team building, Kevin is also a certified Myers-Briggs practitioner.

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4 practical tips for building relationships with nonprofit funders 

Candid

As every seasoned fundraiser will tell you, it comes down to building and sustaining a strong network of nonprofit funders. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time. Why it pays to build relationships with nonprofit funders Grant funding plays a critical role in ensuring the survival and success of many nonprofits.

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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers. Start by getting to know your organization’s work intimately.