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Could your nonprofit start a business? More are doing it than you think.

More Nonprofits are running businesses to generate revenue. Here’s what they look like. Read time: 3-4 minutes Here’s a misconception I hear all the time: “Nonprofits have to rely exclusively on grants and donations for funding.” But over the past few years, more and more nonprofits have been integrating new ways of generating revenue into their fundraising. And a lot of them… are starting businesses. 😮 Wait, what? Can they do that?!There are nuances and rules… but YEP. To be fair – you’ve…

Leveling Up: 3 Skills Every Nonprofit or Social Impact Leader Needs Today

3 Skills Every Nonprofit or Social Impact Leader Needs Today Read time: 3-4 minutes Every nonprofit or social impact leader I’ve met has no shortage of passion for their cause. But the reality is… passion doesn’t get far without proficiency. The leaders who build real, lasting impact have something else going for them: They’re constantly learning, adapting, and developing the skills needed to lead more effectively. Ultimately, I believe changemakers aren’t born, they’re made. The skills you…

A simple 3-tier strategy for finding your Nonprofit’s next 50 supporters

How to find new donors and supporters when fundraising your nonprofit organization

More Trust = More Funding & Support. Here’s how to build Trust (it doesn’t have to cost a thing)

More Trust = More Funding & Support. Here’s how to build Trust (it doesn’t have to cost a thing)

More Trust = More Donations. Here’s how to build Trust on a budget. Read time: 4 minutes Trust is arguably THE most powerful asset a nonprofit can have. When people trust your organization, they’re more likely to donate, stay engaged, and bring others into your community. Building trust doesn’t require a big marketing budget, a fancy website redesign, or a professional PR team. Instead, trust is built through small, consistent actions that show people you’re credible, transparent, and…

Save hours with your Nonprofit Content Multiplier: One story… 3+ uses

Save hours with your Nonprofit Content Multiplier: One story… 3+ uses

Your Nonprofit Content Multiplier: How to Turn One Story Into 3 Pieces of Content You’ll Actually Use Read time: 4 minutes Let’s be real. Creating fresh content for your nonprofit every week can feel exhausting. You’re already stretched thin, and now you need something for Instagram, Facebook, your newsletter, your website, and blog (And somehow you’re supposed to make it all look effortless)? Here’s what you might not realize: You don’t need three different stories. You just need one good…

What businesses want to see in nonprofit sponsorships requests

What businesses want to see in nonprofit sponsorships requests

What Businesses Wish Nonprofits Understood About Sponsorships Read time: 4 minutes Here’s a question I get a lot from nonprofit leaders. “Why do some organizations seem to land corporate sponsorships easily while others struggle?” The answer isn’t that businesses don’t want to support nonprofits. Most companies actually want to give back. But there’s often a disconnect between what nonprofits think businesses want and what businesses actually need from a partnership. When you understand what…

What happens when your best volunteers step down?

What happens when your best volunteers step down?

Building Your Nonprofit’s Talent Pipeline: 3 Ways to Grow Leaders From Within Read time: 4 minutes Picture this. Your board president announces they’re stepping down. Or, maybe your most reliable volunteer coordinator moves out of state. Suddenly, you’re scrambling to find someone who can step into that role. This happens all the time in nonprofits. When this would happen at my organization, it was super stressful, so I completely get it. But what if I said… it doesn’t have to be this way? 🙂…

A meeting format that actually energizes your Nonprofit’s team

A meeting format that actually energizes your Nonprofit’s team

How to Run a 1-Hour Strategy Meeting That Recharges Your Nonprofit Team Read time: 4 minutes Let’s be honest. So many nonprofit team meetings feel like they drain energy rather than create it. You leave feeling more overwhelmed than when you started, maybe nothing actually got decided, or worse, the meeting could have been an email. But strategy meetings don’t have to be that way. When done well, a focused one-hour meeting can help your team get aligned, clear roadblocks, and leave feeling…

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