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Can You Hear Us Now? Using Feedback to Create Community-Centered Services

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Getting feedback from those that you serve — and not assuming you know what they need — can help your nonprofit serve your community.

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The knowledge that communities hold is precious, and the ethical use of this knowledge for institutional purposes requires the three “Rs” of ethical community engagement: Research, Relationships, and Remuneration.

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How to remove a board member that consistently disrupts meetings or is otherwise destructive and demoralizing.

Link Arms to Elevate Your Nonprofit’s Impact

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Nonprofit collaboration strategies: Working with like-minded people and organizations can create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your mission.

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Can Nonprofits Look to the Past to Build the Future?

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Nonprofits may be surprised to find that their communities have already implemented the kind of innovative, collaborative programming that their leadership — and funders — are looking for.

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Moving Beyond Performance: Making DEI Actionable

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