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Does your nonprofit start its budget process from scratch each year or do you mostly make adjustments to the previous year’s budget? Either way, if your organization operates on a calendar-year basis, now is a great time to start thinking about this important annual process. Opportunities such as diversifying grant funding and meeting growing service […]

Over 26 million Americans work for companies that match at least part of employees’ charitable donations. Software company Double the Donation has found that this includes at least 65% of Fortune 500 companies. Of those employers, 91% match donations at a 1:1 ratio. Not surprisingly, workers consistently report they’re more likely to make charitable contributions — and […]

For many people, autumn is a time to start fresh. Kids are back in school and adults may have more time to pursue new hobbies and interests before the rush of the holiday season. So if your nonprofit could use some helping hands, now’s a good time to recruit volunteers from your community. Consider these […]

If you’re organizing a nonprofit board retreat, you’ll probably want board members to make the most of their time together. One of the best ways to do this is to choose a theme or central topic of discussion. Although board members may be tempted to talk about the latest events or challenges (and there likely […]

With fewer federal grants available to not-for-profit organizations, the competition to qualify for funding — from all sources, including foundations — has become more intense. Now, more than ever, your nonprofit needs to submit sharp, clear, and attention-getting grant proposals to potential funders. Many organizations are enlisting AI tools to generate proposals. However, it remains […]