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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

These insights came from Melanie and Tara, along with the nearly 100 people who attended and lit up the chat: From Melanie: How declining trust is affecting higher education 2023 Gallup data shows that public trust in higher education has dropped 20 points over the last 8 years to a historic low of only 36% having confidence in higher education.

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From Novice To Champion: Empowering Board Members

Bloomerang

Board match programs in your community that your local community foundation or United Way may offer. Partnering with like-minded missions or values can lead to finding board members equally committed to your cause. Local Chamber of Commerce or local leadership group, for example, “Leadership Nashville” or “Leadership Austin.”

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How can nonprofits implement a strategic public policy agenda to achieve greater impact?

ASU Lodestar Center

Public policy and the nonprofit sector. Public policy at all levels of government has the ability to threaten the work of all nonprofits (National Council of Nonprofits, 2019). The effects of federal policy often trickle down to the state and local levels. Illustration by Yuxin Qin. A missed opportunity. Establish support.

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Certified public accountants (CPAs) and financial advisors have many wealthy clients. Prospecting.

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The complete year-end guide to maximizing matching gifts

EveryAction

Needless to say, if you’re a fundraiser, meeting your organization’s fundraising goal is top of mind in the fall and winter. Plenty of companies offer these generous giving initiatives⁠—from 67% of the Fortune 500 (including Google, Microsoft, Apple, IBM, Walt Disney, and more) to your local mom-and-pop shop down the road.

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Open Challenges Harness Local Knowledge for Local Change

Tech Soup

These open challenges help activists, nonprofits, journalists, techies, and community members identify, refine, build, and launch technology tools to solve pressing local and regional problems. They already have a particular problem in mind, and they come with a solution, usually half-built already. How an Idea Becomes an App.

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How to Partner with Businesses for Your Awareness Campaign

sgEngage

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.