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Zero-cost, maximum-impact professional development for fundraisers

Candid

In a sector working to address urgent issues, development professionals are under constant pressure to enhance their fundraising skillset. Enter Candid Learning —a treasure trove of educational resources designed to empower you with top-tier fundraising expertise.

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10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. It’s very difficult to find a new media manager that encapsulates all the skills listed below. Good Writing Skills. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold.

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Unlocking change: Free access to Candid’s nonprofit resources

Candid

Free nonprofit educational resources Most nonprofit leaders hold deep expertise in their organization’s focus area, but not everyone working in the social sector arrives equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to fundraise effectively. foundations have websites.

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15 nonprofit books to inspire your New Year’s resolutions? 

Candid

Whether you’re looking to level up your fundraising skills, invest in innovation, improve your nonprofit’s culture, or take better care of your colleagues and yourself, these 15 books can help you make the difference you desire this year. Take your fundraising game to the next level. Birkholz and Amy S.

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16 free nonprofit books for your summer reading list

Candid

We have several quick reads that will give your skills a boost—with minimal time and effort: Nonprofit Quick Guides by Joanne Oppelt and Linda Lysakowski. Perfect Phrases for Writing Grant Proposals and Perfect Phrases for Fundraising by Beverly Browning. Have we got some recommendations for you! Happy reading! to help you get started.

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The Nonprofit Fundraising Strategic Plan Guide

Everyaction

For some things, spontaneity is highly desirable, but any fundraising professional will tell you that planning a campaign isn’t one of them. Having a detailed strategic plan in place before embarking on a fundraising campaign can be a huge determinant of its success, even before the first dollar is raised. Fundraising plan summary.

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The importance of professional development in the nonprofit sector

ASU Lodestar Center

People working in the nonprofit sector need more training opportunities in various areas such as marketing, public relations, fundraising, strategic planning, board development, grantwriting, leadership/management techniques, etc.