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How To Write A Nonprofit Mission Statement in 7 Steps (Plus 10 Great Examples)

Neon CRM

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. In addition to asking how donors want to be communicated with and if they are interested in specific program updates, you should ask high-level questions to find out how they feel about your work and mission. Do you offer any new programs?

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Board diversity strategies to help nonprofits achieve success

ASU Lodestar Center

Board assessment tools comes in all shapes and sizes, and may include questions about the organizations mission, strategic direction, board meetings, supporting the CEO/ED and more. Jen earned a bachelor’s of recreation management from University of Northern Iowa. A statement can also aid in recruitment and retention of board members.

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A simple, but profound, change in how we think about volunteers

ASU Lodestar Center

Before responding, I ask them questions about the roles they have for volunteers, how they recruit volunteers, how volunteers are “on-boarded” to the organization, who supervises them and how, and how successful they are at retaining volunteers. She currently teaches NMI 104: Managing Staff and Volunteers for the ASU Lodestar Center.

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Staying in Touch with Staff and Colleagues, Virtually

Tech Soup

In our office, I'm usually logged on to Skype and AIM (or Pidgin ) most of my days in order to answer quick questions from co-workers whether I'm working from home, traveling, or simply down the hall. Have you used instant messaging (IM), Skype, or Wimba video conferencing to collaborate with a others far away? Or maybe even nearby?

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Mr. Jim Goes to Washington (Again)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

I had the chance to meet with Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa last month, and tell him about Bookshare.org for ten minutes. I was surprised to find he was aware of the controversy around the big Bookshare.org award and asked sharp questions about how we were dealing with challenges around delivering on this.

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The Cost of Starting a Nonprofit in Every State

NonProfit Hub

Questions arise like “What do I need” and “Why do I need it?” ” One of the biggest question marks comes up when it’s time to calculate the cost of your nonprofit. Iowa business tax registration: varies based on tax accounts and licenses. Illinois charitable registration: $15. Incorporation: $30.

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Guest Post by Allison Fine: The Unthinkable Power of Conversation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Her latest video questions the efficacy of microfinance, a sacred cow in social change and philanthropic sectors. Unthinkable things aren’t talked about, it’s just too scary or radical to question issues and subjects that have become sacrosanct. Tori takes a hard look at conventional wisdom in activism.