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Rethinking Perpetuity: Resetting Endowment Expectations After the Pandemic
With endowments, let’s rethink ‘forever’ and explore new, flexible ways to ensure your nonprofit organization’s longevity and effectiveness.
Advocacy Amplified: How Nonprofits Can Garner State Legislative Support for Their Causes
How nonprofits can overcome the complex legislative landscape to effectively lobby and pass laws that serve their communities.
Volunteering Alone Will Not Save Us
To fight the battle against hunger, nonprofits can advocate for meaningful change in our societal structures.
The Year of Three Executive Directors:
Important Lessons for Board ManagementEmbarking on a journey as a board member of a nonprofit can often feel like steering a ship in stormy seas. In this candid account, the author reveals their personal trials and triumphs, spotlighting invaluable lessons that every board member can benefit from.
We May Be a Motley Crew, But We’ll Adapt to You: 8 Tenets of Holistic Community Engagement for Nonprofits
A tale of transformation and innovative thinking from Motley Zoo Animal Rescue, which shares the lessons they’ve learned and how they overcame obstacles to create a sustainable, community-focused animal rescue system.
Join the Movement: Activating Nonprofits for Lasting Change
Politics – it’s the invisible hand guiding every aspect of our lives. From the newly built homes in our neighborhoods to the quality of our tap water, the influence of politics is ever-present. This is why nonprofits, particularly those supporting marginalized communities, must become active players in the landscape of advocacy. This is the call to action embraced by the author, to stand up and leverage our platform for change.
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Why nonprofits that embrace a consensus-based decision model can enhance services, adapt to change, and make a lasting impact.
7 Things Nonprofit Leaders Can Say to Funders to Effectively Manage Limited Resources
Seven things nonprofit executives can begin saying to set boundaries with funders and say no without consequences.
A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization
For nonprofit organizations, filing a Form 990 can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if it’s your first time. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, including six steps to take before, during, and after transmitting your form to the IRS.
How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices
By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started.
