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Why Now is the Time for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Invest in Digital

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By: Sara Leutzinger, National Director, External Communications & Content Strategy for Boys & Girls Club of America. Opening doors. For more than a century, Boys & Girls Clubs around the country opened their doors each day to millions of kids and teens, literally and symbolically. About the Author.

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Year Three as a Museum Director. Thrived.

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I''ve now been the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History for three years. I''m open to any questions you want to share in the comments. When I look back at some recent projects that I''m most excited about (like this teen program ), I realize that I had very little to do with their conception or execution.

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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

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Not the subject line (which is critical in getting the email opened). For example: “Many teen girls struggle with their self-esteem thanks to Instagram and Snapchat. Please help us open the door for a teen to attend our personal development conference, benefit from having a mentor, and get on a path to college and a career.” .

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What you need to know BEFORE you start a nonprofit

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If you want to increase capacity, open another shelter so more people in need of shelter will be able to find a bed, work closely with existing shelters to understand demand. Or is it for people who are not accepted by current shelters, such as mothers with teen boys? Open a bank account and set up a P.O.

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How to Create a Volunteer Handbook Your Volunteers Will Use

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Welcome message: A letter from your Executive Director or Board Chair should welcome the volunteer to the organization and express sincere thanks for choosing your organization. Can a child or teen volunteer with their parent’s permission? This letter is the first thing the volunteer will see, so make it count!

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Nonprofit Strategic Planning: Ultimate Guide + 7 Examples

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Ideally, every three to five years, your board and staff directors will meet to realign regarding goals and begin the strategic planning process. For instance, say your organization has an incredible grant writer, an excellent executive director, a communicative and empathetic major gift officer, and very capable fundraisers.

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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

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The Saskatoon Public Library opened its doors to these evacuees, and staff members stepped up their efforts to help the evacuees communicate with their family and friends. "This is what a public library is all about," said Carol Cooler, the director of libraries and CEO at the Saskatoon Public Library in a press statement.