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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

Americans today question the value of a college degree and mistrust the so-called “ivory tower” experts. They also distrust the media, calling bias and questioning facts. This translates into the negative national narrative that college isn’t worth it. Higher education and the media have been hard hit with trust issues.

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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. Leaders can….

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Visibility and relationships: Effective fundraising for small nonprofits

Candid

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Can I Apply Simultaneously For A Corporate Grant And Sponsorship?

Bloomerang

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., They may wish to build good will with their employees, clients, or the general public. Now you not only have ideas to pitch to these particular corporations, but also know what you might pitch to a local organization that serves similar clients.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

We’re willing to bet $1 that there’s at least one you haven’t thought of — and if that one is #34, we have some questions for you…. National Nail Polish Day (June 1). Set a fundraising goal to sponsor a nail color on National Nail Polish Day (June 1) in the spirit of Movember. National Repeat Day (June 3). Repeat donors.

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18 Ways of Thanking Volunteers So They’ll Feel Appreciated and Stick Around Forever

Get Fully Funded

According to Independent Sector , the national average value of a volunteer hour is $29.95 National Volunteer Week Even if you HAVE been thanking volunteers well, you have a great opportunity coming up to thank your volunteers. Public or private? Volunteers can Save you money by providing labor so you don’t have to hire staff.

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How to be efficiently trendy  

Candid

This trend poses two important questions: Will people embrace and use it to make complicated processes (like writing grant proposals) easier? As a librarian, I would be remiss if I didn’t say: Never sell short all the free resources at your local public library. Or will the biased side of generative AI become more dominant?

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