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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

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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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Onboarding the Board—Your Opportunity to Promote Peak Performance

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How would you describe your board’s performance? They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. A lackluster board can sabotage the efforts of the most talented staff. a thorn in the side?

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3 Strategies to Build Your Organization’s Financial Capacity

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But what if your organization could engage in a more thoughtful and systematic practice to build your organizations’ financial capacity without making this tradeoff? Building your organization’s financial capacity involves investing in solid financial systems, but also engaging in more strategic board governance and leadership.

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Gen Z Is Ready to Join Your Junior Board of Directors

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We’re still figuring out (and struggling with) simply how to work with Gen Z. Now you want us to invite them on our boards ?” My close circle includes two younger cousins, both members of Generation Z. Have you considered how to engage a younger cadre in your organization’s mission? Short answer: Yes!

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How To Increase Board Fundraising Without Having To Ask for Money

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One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. The objections shared usually involve board members not wanting to ask people they know for money. They simply need to be good storytellers.

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Turn your season of giving into a season of gratitude 

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So, a year-end fundraising goal and plan is important for nonprofits to take full advantage of donors’ kindness. That means most nonprofits are spending more time and resources bringing in new folks every year than they are keeping them. After over 20 years of fundraising, consulting, and teaching nonprofits across the U.S.,

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

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You might be inspired to bring your idea to life by starting a nonprofit. These statistics underscore the importance of establishing a clear purpose and solid plan for your organization to ensure its longevity. This guide will teach you what you need to know to get your new organization up and running. There are over 1.8