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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

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You CAN have an organized, efficient, and yes – even FUN — Board meeting. One agenda item is mentioned, and that is Betty’s cue to break into lengthy stories and opinions, basically hijacking the conversation. Board Meeting Doesn’t Have to Mean “Bored Meeting” A happy Board of Directors is a productive Board of Directors!

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

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It’s like a band with no director – everyone is playing their own song and together it’s just noise instead of beautiful chords of music. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Here’s a fun, fast, and free leadership quiz you can take: [link] Not everyone is a born leader.

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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage

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Arts and cultural organizations are the sources of some of our favorite DipJar stories. Today’s story comes from the small but mighty state of Rhode Island, where The Gamm Theatre has been providing great cultural programming for almost 40 years. It’s a lot of fun to watch them – and to watch their donations coming in!”.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

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Few things are more critical to your nonprofit’s success than your board of directors. So, building a thriving, successful board of directors is one of the most challenging things an Executive Director (ED) must do. 5 ways to make it fun and rewarding Give your board a hands-on experience of your work.

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5 Instagram Story Stickers Every Nonprofit Should Be Using

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introduced Stories to compete with the rising popularity of Snapchat Stories, and the way we interact with social media has never been the same since! people use Instagram Stories daily and 2 out of 3 users say that the feature fosters brand interaction. But how can you make your Stories engaging? Back in 2016, Instagram.

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Are In-Person Events Making A Comeback? 5 Tips to Start Considering a Safe and Fun In-Person Fundraising Event Again

Bloomerang

People want to support missions, but theory tells us that the more fun an event is, the higher the giving is. Author information Madison Gonzalez Advancement Director at Morning Light, Inc. She is also the Advancement Director at Morning Light, Inc., Keeping the pulse on what people are looking to do is important. .

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Is a Golf Fundraiser Worth It for Your Nonprofit? (Yes, It Is!)

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Best of all, golf tournaments come with a ton of options to supercharge fundraising , from donations to premium sponsorships to add-ons and extras that not only raise more but add fun and excitement to the event. Your event website is the chance to tell your organization’s story and help people understand what the event is supporting.