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Sharing the MLK, Jr. Holiday in a Culturally Competent Way
Martin Luther King Jr.’s notorious holiday is approaching. Many people spend this time as a relaxation period, or another day off. Instead of letting a very relevant holiday go, learn how to share it in a culturally competent way in
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Shifting Philanthropy from Charity to Justice
Exploring a new framework for giving to address America’s economic, social and political inequalities.
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How Will a Trump Presidency Impact Nonprofits
Gail Perry offers some practical advice, full of hope and the need to connect with donors in this uncertain environment.
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Alliance for Nonprofit Management Releases Largest National Study of Nonprofit Board Chairs
The study sought to answer two research questions: How do individuals prepare for their role as chair of a nonprofit board? And, what do board chairs perceive their leadership roles to be in relationship to the board, the community, and
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7 Rules for Successfully Soliciting Board Members
Smart work behind the scenes will make sure that soliciting board members goes smoothly and productively.
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Nonprofit Investing Venture Supports Social Entrepreneurship
RSF Social Finance runs an integrated capital funding program, using various forms of assistance: loans, grants, and advisory support to social enterprises.
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A Message from Grassroots Leaders
Four grassroots leaders discuss how the passion for their work keeps them moving forward.
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Storytelling Through The Eyes of a Donor
Have you ever invited your donors to share their perspective, to step up and be an ambassador for your organization?
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Unintended Consequences of Volunteering
Volunteering, in addition to the great feeling that comes with “giving back,” can have real positive consequences in terms of career and connections.
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Mid-Level Giving: What Are You Measuring?
Great things happen with solid tracking and performance management.
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Updating the Nonprofit Work Ethic
How nonprofit leaders can protect themselves and their staff from burnout and achieve higher, more sustainable organizational performance.
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Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan to Spend $3B
As part of the investment, the couple is funding a $600 million medical research center in San Francisco called the Biohub that is a partnership with UC San Francisco, Stanford University and UC Berkeley.
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The Secret to Building Empathy in Your Nonprofit Stories
The last thing you want to do is hit publish on a story you know is lacking in emotional power. Great storytellers will always pay attention to the emotional journey of their audience; not just the hero’s journey of their
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Constantly Review Your Strategy on Facebook Or You Can Get Lost in the Clutter
Facebook has recently tweaked its News Feed algorithm, which is nothing new, but it requires review and some strategizing of your nonprofits social media strategy to stay ahead of the game.
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What Every Good Microfinance Business Should Track and Why
Many microfinance impact investors are not monitoring the social components of the financial service providers they finance, but doing so can make a substantial difference to business success.
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The Power of Handwritten Notes
In today’s digital world we sometimes forget that small gestures like hand written notes go a long way. These notes can be written to inform your donors of leadership changes, or simply to say thank you for donating.
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