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Raise the Board’s Financial IQ

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Even when board members come to the job with some financial background, they may not be familiar with nonprofit accounting standards , their new leadership responsibilities, or your organization’s statements. This includes the laws relating to financial reporting and fundraising. Younger members in particular may need coaching.

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Why is leadership aspiration down among BIPOC nonprofit staff? 

Candid

In late January, the Building Movement Project (BMP) published our newest Race to Lead report on leadership aspirations among those working at nonprofit organizations. These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector. What about positive factors such as training, mentorship, and other supports?

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9 Nonprofit Leadership Skills Every Founder & Director Must Master

Get Fully Funded

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. Without good leadership, everything falls apart. Without leadership, a small nonprofit may never reach its full potential.

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6 smart fundraising strategies to drive major giving success

EveryAction

from our friends at Double the Donation Major giving strategies play a major role in many nonprofit organizations’ fundraising success. Feel like your fundraising team could use a boost? When the context is nonprofit fundraising, the “cause” is the donor, and the “effect” is the funds they provide.

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Fundraising Apps: 25+ Tools To Help Your Org Raise More

Bloomerang

Fundraising is more tech-powered than ever before. With so many tools out there to choose from, your opportunities for customizing your organization’s tech stack are virtually limitless, especially when it comes to fundraising apps. but now, you can take all that information on the go with Bloomerang’s mobile fundraising app !

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. Some individual board members may want to start with “easier” tasks like thanking donors, but eventually, they should be directly helping raise thousands of dollars annually.

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A 10 Step Guide to a Throwing a Successful Fundraising Event

The Fundraising Authority

Charity events are a popular form of fundraising. To help you ensure that your fundraising event is a winner, here are ten major components that you must incorporate into your event plan, regardless of the specific fundraising event ideas you use: 1. Here are a few questions: Is this truly a fundraising event?

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