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Beyond the Newest Philanthropy Buzzword: Knowledge Work Is Core to Equitable Change

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Today, knowledge work is coming into fashion in foundations and the nonprofit sector. Knowledge work is growing because it sits at an important intersection between grantmaking and equitable change. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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How To Attract New Potential Donors With 3 Questions And A 6-Step Process

Bloomerang

Here are three questions whose answers will give you guidance on how to start serving donors. Question 1: What are our donors’ needs? Question 2: What is your core belief and expertise? The next thing to consider is your organization’s expertise (skills, knowledge, strengths, history, etc.).

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How to Streamline Your Grant Management Process with Technology

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You want applications from organizations that align to your mission, but the frequency of the requests can easily bog down your processes if you aren’t careful. To avoid overwhelming your team, standardize how you receive and process grant applications at your organization. That’s a Wrap You’ve nailed down your process.

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Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We are so focused on getting things done, checking it off the to do list and the forward momentum that it requires, that we miss an important opportunity to hit the pause button, reflect, and improve process. Unlease Your Organizations Knowledge Sharing Processes – Guest Post by Kelcie Tacchi. Define your Call to Action.

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5 common questions about starting a nonprofit organization

Candid

As Candid’s online librarian, I often receive questions about starting a nonprofit, what it entails, and whether it’s the best way to pursue a person’s particular passions. However, it is important to understand this process before moving forward. Here we share some of the most commonly asked questions about starting a nonprofit. .

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[Webinar] Capital Campaign Readiness: Can You Answer These 6 Questions?

CauseVox

Start by asking and answering six vital questions designed to prepare your nonprofit to enter the process. Exploring these questions will give you the confidence to move forward by helping you determine your organization’s readiness, your need for a feasibility study, and whether you need to hire a consultant.

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Build a Mission-Worthy Team

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The answers to straightforward questions will typically indicate whether an applicant is technically qualified. Meg Ward, Co-Founder of Gravitate Solutions, and a contributor to our book, “Association 4.0 : An Entrepreneurial Approach to Risk, Courage, and Transformation,” described her company’s hiring process like this.

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