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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

Neon CRM

Iowa Healthiest State Initiative “To become the healthiest state in the nation by improving the physical, social and emotional well-being of Iowans.” Iowa Healthiest State Initiative ‘s mission statement answers the question one would ask once reading the nonprofit’s name: What does it mean to be the healthiest state?

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I also designed and facilitated a six month peer learning cohort with colleague Stephanie Rudat. I also facilitated several design labs with nonprofits as part of the research for the Happy Healthy Nonprofit at the Alliance for Nonprofit Management and the National Arts Marketing Project. You can find out more and register here.

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A simple, but profound, change in how we think about volunteers

ASU Lodestar Center

This is further supported through effective supervision and regular recognition that is carried out not only by the designated “volunteer coordinator” but by staff members throughout the organization. They strive to make volunteers feel a part of the team from the beginning with structured and comprehensive orientation and training.

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#14LCS Facilitator Series: Meet Deepa Kunapuli

NTEN

Each track will have two Lead Facilitators and several additional Facilitators who will design spaces and lead small group conversations to make sure that every participant has the chance to both learn and share. She''s a proud graduate of the University of Iowa and spends her free time at dance class.

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Fundraising Success Story: Couple Raises Money to Adopt a Child with Teespring

Tech Soup

Shelley is a news reporter for KWWL in eastern Iowa and maintains the blog This Family’s Journey where she chronicles stories from her and her husband Chris’ marriage. She also features stories from local families and engages the community in conversations on topics of family matters.

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An Opportunity for Hope, Strength, and Joy

DipJar

Since 1986, Make-A-Wish ® Iowa has been providing moments of joy and glimmers of hope for families coping with critical illnesses. We spoke with Natalie Brecht and Lexi Konig, the Director of Events and Marketing and Communications Manager, respectively, to learn how Make-A-Wish Iowa has navigated the past two years. She saved the day!

Iowa 96
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Funding & Grant Resources For Women’s Empowerment Organizations

Bloomerang

The Iowa Women’s Foundation. The Iowa Women’s Foundation. The Iowa Women’s Foundation is committed to improving the lives of Iowa’s women and girls. Areas served: Iowa. The Hadassah Foundation. Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Mary’s Pence. Wallace Global Fund. Valentine Foundation.