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September 16, 2019

Funder’s Corner: The Grateful Donor

Funder’s Corner: The Grateful Donor

September 16, 2019December 19, 2023 Pamela E. Davis

How are you motivating donors? Pamela Davis shares her perspective as a grateful donor on what motivates her to give (and what doesn’t).

A Peek Inside the Millennial Mind

A Peek Inside the Millennial Mind

September 16, 2019December 19, 2023 Derrick Feldmann

How do you engage millennials in your nonprofit? Here’s a peek into the millennial mind when it comes to social change efforts.

Lobbying & Advocacy: Five Reasons to Get Off the Sidelines

Lobbying & Advocacy: Five Reasons to Get Off the Sidelines

September 16, 2019December 13, 2023 Jeannie Fox

Is lobbying a dirty word in your nonprofit? It shouldn’t be. How you’re already doing advocacy work and how critical it is to your mission.

How to Hire Great Nonprofit Leaders

How to Hire Great Nonprofit Leaders

September 16, 2019December 12, 2023 Lee Warren

A great leader is critical for your nonprofit, but do you know how to hire one? Key skills to look for in your next nonprofit leader.

Engaging Board Members: AAA Then and Now

Engaging Board Members: AAA Then and Now

September 16, 2019December 1, 2023 Kay Sprinkel Grace

Use AAA (Ambassador, Advocate, Asker) to engage your nonprofit board members who are not comfortable asking for money.

Creating A Board That Works

Creating A Board That Works

September 16, 2019December 21, 2023 Joan Garry

Nonprofits’ success depends on their ability to assemble a board that is committed to the mission and a strong partner to the executive director.

A Nonprofit Leader’s Path to Becoming a Diversity and Inclusion Champion

A Nonprofit Leader’s Path to Becoming a Diversity and Inclusion Champion

September 16, 2019December 19, 2023 Michael Watson

Taking on diversity and inclusion in your nonprofit? What to do (and not to do) to have your efforts result on long-standing success

Ask Rita: How Do We Handle A Whistleblower?

Ask Rita: How Do We Handle A Whistleblower?

September 16, 2019December 12, 2023 Mike Bishop

If someone alerts you to wrongdoing within your nonprofit, they’re protected under the law. Here’s how to handle a whistleblower situation.

Sample Whistleblower Policy

Sample Whistleblower Policy

September 16, 2019December 1, 2023 Blue Avocado

A full sample nonprofit whistleblower policy for nonprofits looking to create such a policy in their organization.

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