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Run a Productive, Fun Nonprofit Board Meeting

Get Fully Funded

You CAN have an organized, efficient, and yes – even FUN — Board meeting. There are two things that can help A LOT here: organizational by-laws and Board member job descriptions. By-laws What do by-laws have to do with Board meetings? By creating by-laws, you’re setting a standard for how your Board must function.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

This can include large Fortune 500 companies or even local law firms, smaller companies, business-to-business suppliers, or retailers. If the organization does not have pro-bono legal support, you can approach law firms in your state for help. Check your state laws to make sure you are in compliance. Canvas door-to-door.

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Community Building begins with Community Organizing

Amy Sample Ward

Yesterday, I had a very fun time presenting with my friend and colleague Debra Askanase at the 2 011 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. But both the community and your organization want to see certain laws passed, things improved, programs created or groups supported. Here are the slides! Transparency. Case Studies.

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How to Pick the Right Fundraiser for Your New Nonprofit

Get Fully Funded

For a brand new nonprofit, the right fundraiser initially is likely to be small and fun – something that doesn’t require too much arm-twisting to get people to attend, and something that doesn’t require people to spend a lot of money. Serious atmosphere or fun? It has an innocent, child-like appeal and fun for all ages.

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Help Your Helpers! Top Tips for Managing Volunteers

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Whether you’re a brand-new nonprofit looking to recruit your very first volunteers or are a seasoned pro, it’s important to first evaluate and assess your volunteer needs and to do so frequently. Volunteers that have fun together typically stay engaged and retained. Final Thoughts.

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Best #14NTC Panels and Parties to Check Out

Care2

50 Shades of Social Media: Navigating Policies, Laws, and Ethics Thursday, March 12th, 10:30 AM. This session will describe sometimes painful, but often rewarding process to do a better job of collecting, analyzing and acting on data, for use in both strategic planning and evaluation. Did we mention fun? 14NTC Sessions.

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Better marketing for nonprofits

ASU Lodestar Center

The ice bucket challenge didn't focus on guilt; it focused on fun and entertainment, and it worked. For more on how to evaluate “softer” campaigns, check out the Ad Council's website to see how they assess their success. Innovation pays, and not just for private corporations. The best marketing campaigns aim to influence culture.