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Weave a Safety Net—Find the Right Strategic Partners

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I can’t remember a time when the cultural, political, and economic environment was fraught with so much uncertainty. More likely to be successful in advocacy and public policy. Look for partners who could– Help your members achieve policy or practice goals, provide community support, or enhance their public credibility.

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How to Improve On-Time Tuition Payments

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In its 2023–2024 Trendbook, the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) estimates that net tuition revenue—tuition minus financial aid—makes up 79% of independent schools’ income. By working closely with the school to understand its policies, we can help families find the best way to honor payments when hardships occur.

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Building A Nonprofit Board That Understands Financial Stewardship

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Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Reading financial statements, analyzing data, reviewing the Form 990 before it’s filed, approving policies related to conflicts of interest, tapping into reserves, and conducting internal audits might not light your fire. Take advantage of National Literacy Month. Hold monthly meetings.

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Narrative Change Strategy

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Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. Also, map your narrative environment to better understand where and how the narrative is being used and to consider if improvements are warranted.

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BIPOC Leadership Challenges: 26 Tips To Increase Accessibility Across The Nonprofit Sector

Bloomerang

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. Networking can be second nature to those raised in that environment, but completely alien to others. Ensure that the organization’s leadership is representative of the communities it serves.

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How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Artificial barriers among program areas and staff can breed reactionary environments that are frustrating at best and debilitating at worst. We met internally with the communications team, but then also with Policy and Partnerships. The messaging itself is almost a function of way the internal team is structured and communicating.

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8 Organizations to Support this Black History Month

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

From recruiting, developing and sustaining Black teachers for schools, BTP works to develop recruitment strategies, create support structures and even conduct research to ensure long term sustainability for Black teachers. The National Urban League consists of over 90 affiliates across the country. The Urban League of Portland.

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