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How to Make Your Nonprofit Accountant’s Life Easier (and Yours Too!) Read time: 5 Minutes (but SOOO worth it!) Ah, Nonprofit tax season. Not the most thrilling part of running an organization—but staying on top of your finances is key to keeping your nonprofit compliant, transparent, and stress-free when tax deadlines roll around. The good news? You don’t have to be a numbers person to keep your nonprofit’s finances in check. With a few simple habits, you can make tax season smoother, avoid…

How to Inspire Volunteers to Become Donors Read time: 4 Minutes Many nonprofits focus heavily on attracting new donors—but what about the supporters who are already engaged with your mission? Volunteers are already some of your most passionate advocates, yet many organizations struggle to inspire them to become financial supporters, too. I can tell you from personal experience, some of my nonprofit’s biggest donors were people who volunteered with us, first. In this issue of Changemaker…

Introducing: Social Issue Deep Dive Videos Read time: 3-4 Minutes A few newsletters back, I mentioned how I was expanding my YouTube content with a new series on fundraising. But actually, that’s not all. As part of my new Changemaker Cafe content, we’re also going to explore the ins and outs of different social issues together – from homelessness, to food insecurity, and more. I’m starting with the topic of Animal Rescue (something I know is dear to many of your hearts!), but we’ll tackle…

How to delegate with confidenceand empower a team Read time: 3-4 Minutes Trust me, I’ve been there. Running a nonprofit feels like spinning a hundred plates at once. You’ve got fundraising, program management, communications, board meetings… and somehow, you’re also in charge of snacks for the next event. 🥨🧃 Trying to do it all yourself? That’s a fast track to burnout (I’ve been there, too). But something I’ve seen time and time again is that the strongest nonprofits are not built by leaders…

Introducing Fundraising 101: A New 15-Week Series Read time: 3-4 Minutes I’ve been working on something special for you. For a few years, my YouTube strategy has been: “Oh that sounds like a good video topic, let’s try it!” But now I want to try something different, inspired by your questions and requests throughout the past few years. I want to step. up. my. game. That’s why I’m launching Changemaker Cafe: Fundraising 101, a new 15-week YouTube series designed to break fundraising down into…

A Beginner’s Guide: Using Social Media to Build Donor Trust Read time: 3-4 Minutes We usually think of social media as just about posting updates. But, it’s one of the most powerful ways to build trust with your donors. (And when donors trust you, they’re more likely to give!) The most effective nonprofits don’t just share what they do; they show how they’re credible, transparent, and making a real impact. In this issue of Changemaker Mondays ☀️ ☕ 🌍, we’re diving into five powerful ways to…