All posts tagged "nonprofit toolbox"

Mission impact begins with you

As a leader committed to transforming the lives of youth, the mission impact of your charity begins with you. The youth of...

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How to get funding

Whether you’re a doctoral candidate, faculty member, young leader, or other changemaker, here are our top tips for applying for funding opportunities. First,...

Six qualities of a great board chair

Communities thrive when nonprofits thrive, and nonprofits thrive when an engaged board works to translate bold vision into reality. As the leader of...

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Grantmakers are holding nonprofits accountable on DEI. Leadership should too.

Grantmakers, through their questions, are forcing us to see the work ahead. They want us to evaluate our current position and know...

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3 benefits of meaningful nonprofit collaborations

Collaboration has always been a hallmark of the nonprofit sector. These efforts may take a variety of forms, which is the first...

Identifying and addressing toxic leadership in nonprofits

Toxic leadership inflicts severe and enduring harm on employees and organizations and can be found in every industry, including nonprofits. This leadership...

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5 tips for an engaging and effective board retreat

Have you ever wished your board could take a moment to breathe, reflect and refocus? A highly effective nonprofit board grows together...

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The do’s and don’ts of hiring your first development director

Hiring your first development director is an important milestone for any nonprofit. It means you have survived the gauntlet of start-up and...

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Building a healthy pipeline of board leadership

In order to ensure that a nonprofit board is primed for long-term success, it is essential to focus not only on the...

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How to cultivate transformational leadership at a nonprofit

Effective leadership is often easier said than done. For a long time, many leaders prioritized a more transactional leadership approach with their...

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Three truths (and a chart!) for setting realistic fundraising goals

How do you really know if your fundraising goal is achievable? Janeal Ford is the president and CEO of Fordable Fundraising, step...

An ‘abundance mindset’ can strengthen your organization and raise more money

If there is one thing that can positively or negatively impact success in fundraising, it is how we think about it. If...

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Nonprofits routinely misclassify workers — and the IRS is cracking down

As many as 30% of employers misclassify employees, according to the National Employment Law Project, robbing millions of Americans and government coffers...

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Five vital questions to ask when hiring a consultant

You are stretched thin and considering hiring a consultant or contractor. You are looking for someone who can provide an outside perspective...

Fostering a healthy relationship between a nonprofit’s CEO and board chair

A common truth exists across the nonprofit sector, bridging organizations of all sizes, shapes, and subsectors. It shines like a beacon from...

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Making the most of Giving Tuesday, before, during and after

For years, Treehouse for Kids has run fundraising campaigns around Giving Tuesday, the global day of giving on the first Tuesday after...

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Improve year-end giving with these simple tips

The change from summer to fall brings sweaters, autumn colors, football and end-of-year campaigns. If you haven’t started yet, it is time...

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Finding your north star through strategic planning

There may have been a time in the past when lengthy 5-10 year plans that took up to a year to produce...

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