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A Portfolio Approach to Social Innovation Partnerships
Successful social innovation takes flexibility and cross-sector partnership. Learn more about creating a “portfolio” of partners.
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What Your Innovation Process Should Look Like
There’s no wrong way to innovate. But there are some things you should know about streamlining the process and prioritizing certain issues. Read…
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The Back-of-the-Envelope Guide to Communications Strategy
A vital, step-by-step guide to your communications strategy. Read, do, repeat!
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GrantAdvisor.org, a site for reviewing foundations, and why all the cool people are using it
Read this review of GrantAdvisor.org, a new tool for donor searching!
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The Promise of Skills-Based Volunteering
Could your nonprofit benefit from skills-based volunteering? Read about the benefits — and challenges — of corporate partnership as volunteer work.
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Use It or Lose It: Frittering Away Civil Society’s Strategic Advantage
Calling all nonprofits: take the reins of democracy and use your role in civil society advantageously!
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Over-Looked Donor Prospects: Current and Former Program Recipients
Don’t overlook these potential donors!
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Learn how nonprofits are responding to Hurricane Harvey — and how you can help too!
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Consumerism Driving Professional Memberships
How well does your nonprofit attract and retain members? Learn what Big Business can teach about membership models!
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Dive deep – read this article on connecting your nonprofit’s work with policy, media, and the public.
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6 Lies Many Small-Shop Nonprofits Believe
Don’t fall for these fallacies – make sure you don’t hear these 6 “lies” at your nonprofit!
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Understanding Charitable Tax Deduction Legislation
As our elected officials debate tax reform in the House and Senate, make sure you understand the implications for charitable giving!
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Nonprofits: The DNA of Democracy
A timely reminder of the power — and responsibility — of nonprofits.
Ending White Supremacy in Ourselves: A Time for Nonprofit Action
Ending White Supremacy in Ourselves: A Time for Nonprofit Action
A look at nonprofits’ role in fighting for equality, justice, and diversity.
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Secrets from the Fortune 500 – Design Thinking Hacks for the Social Sector
“If you don’t involve those you serve to solve the problem, you might be the problem.”
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Is Your Nonprofit Built for Sustained Innovation?
Read these 6 tips for building innovation capacity!
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Year-End Giving Prep: 21 FAQs Answered by Fundraising Experts
Build your year-end strategy NOW!
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Donor Stewardship: Guiding Donors to The Next Level of Support
Keep donors engaged and retained with this how-to guide.
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Balancing the Mission Checkbook: Who Pays for the Common Good?
At what point is the common good too expensive? Read this article on strategy, structure, and mission impact.
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Passion Boosting New Major Gifts
In 2010, the University of Oregon’s development staff fundraised more than $250 million more than expected. Find out how they did it….
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Sorting Nonprofit Risk and Uncertainty
“If we spend a good deal of time and energy just trying to avoid risk rather than learning what protects us from it—and projects us…
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How Nonprofits Can Drive Healthy Growth Using SROI
Determining how to allocate your nonprofit’s resources is an enormous challenge. Read this article on how to use social return on investment…
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How to Become a More Well-Rounded Leader
Leaders everywhere must grow their strengths in order to keep up with continually evolving challenges. Read this article on taking an introspective approach…
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Nonprofit Crowdfunding: 5 Pro-Tips
Is your nonprofit thinking about launching a crowdfunding campaign? Focus your approach with these 5 donor-centric tips.
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Risk, Trust, and Impact: Connecting the Dots
How can nonprofits manage risk and build trust with their funders? Read on to learn how to transform good intentions into lasting social…