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Impact investing: Catalyzing systemic change 

Candid

Once the preserve of large foundations and mega-donors, impact investing is growing in popularity, including among women and younger generations. More than 40% of millennials report engaging in impact investing, compared with 20% of baby boomers. What is impact investing? So what’s different about impact investing?

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Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business

The Modern Nonprofit

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Why You Should Run Your Nonprofit Like a Business. Nonprofits are organizations that have a social impact. However, all corporations, whether “for profit” or not, need to solve a problem and create value for others. Invest in your team. Invest in technology.

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Nonprofit Startups: Apply for 501(c)(3) Status or Secure Fiscal Sponsorship?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Entrepreneurs are driven by the desire to innovate, not necessarily the desire to make a profit. A social entrepreneur, therefore, is a person who explores business opportunities that have a positive impact on their community, in society or the world.” Create a for-profit business: The U.S. According to the U.S.

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6 Tips to Help Manage Prizes for Your Nonprofit Online Silent Auction

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Online silent auctions help non-profits raise funds effectively without having to organize a full-scale in-person event. Selecting compelling items that appeal to your audience can significantly impact your fundraising results. Consider reaching out to local businesses for donations of services or physical prizes.

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How to leverage business analytics insights with Association Management Software (AMS)

Nimble AMS

Not every organization that uses business analytics must be a for-profit company. Business analytics is essential for any modern organization. Business analytics is essential for any modern organization. The data-driven business world requires companies to effectively communicate their data to make informed decisions.

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Nonprofit Cause Marketing: A Guide to Impactful Partnerships

Qgiv

Cause marketing is a great way to build a relationship with a business to make your fundraising more sustainable. A cause marketing campaign benefits both you and the business you work with while developing connections with your community. A digital program is an advertising campaign from the business on behalf of your nonprofit.

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For-profit competition is coming for you: 4 strategies to help your association

Nimble AMS

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more for-profit competition. Have an honest conversation with your board about the competition and how it will impact your organization.