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Tip of the Month Archive
Public Relations - July 2008
Thursday, July 01, 2010 (917 reads)
Are you really working to get out the right messages about your nonprofit? When it comes to communicating through storytelling, nonprofit organizations have a huge advantage over corporations and businesses Read More |   |
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Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship - October 2009
Thursday, October 01, 2009 (1063 reads)
This is the first in a series of articles concerning social enterprise and social entrepreneurs. As society changes so do nonprofit organizations and the way in which they bring change to communities. The concept and utilization of social enterprise is increasing among nonprofit organizations. Read More | |
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Fundraising Burnout - August 2009
Saturday, August 01, 2009 (523 reads)
Anecdotal evidence suggests that burnout is very common in our field. Fundraisers, the grassroots organizations we work for, and the social justice movements we’re a part of can’t be truly sustainable unless we’re financially, physically, and emotionally sustainable. When we’re out of balance in taking care of ourselves and each other in these ways, we contradict the other goals of our social justice work.
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Fiscal Sponsorship - June 2009
Monday, June 01, 2009 (448 reads)
For small arts groups, organizing as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation is not necessarily to way to go. There's also the "fiscal sponsorship" alternative.
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Advocacy and Lobbying - May 2009
Friday, May 01, 2009 (966 reads)
The nonprofit sector has a unique and essential role in a democracy. It fosters social justice protects the vulnerable, provides a voice for the voiceless and fueled by passion and commitment, balances the powers of government and business. Read More | |
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Basic Financial Management - March 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009 (930 reads)
Understanding the basic processes involved in nonprofit financial management is key to the survival of a nonprofit organization. Board members and staff should have a basic understanding of key terms and activities, which occur regularly as part of the yearly accounting cycle. The accounting cycle includes bookkeeping, generating financial statements and analyzing information from the statements.
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Leadership - February 2009
Sunday, February 01, 2009 (671 reads)
Three Keys to Being an Effective Community Leader
From Vince Hyman, former Publishing Director, Fieldstone Alliance:
I KNOW FROM CONVERSATIONS with many of you—at conferences, via phone, and by e-mail—that there is great concern in our sector about the state of democratic action. Many of you are involved in organizations that are increasing their level of community involvement via advocating for your missions and constituents at local, county, and state levels, or through coalitions and collaborations.
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Human Resources: Employee Handbook - January 2009
Thursday, January 01, 2009 (887 reads)
Having competent staff is extremely important to an organization too effectively. Nonprofits, small and large, often need assistance in crafting and communicating personnel policies. These policies should reflect your organization’s size, mission, and work culture. Read More | |
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Nonprofits and Life-Long Learning - December 2008
Monday, December 01, 2008 (891 reads)
There is no place to run. There is no place to hide. Adapting an organizational priority for lifelong learning is crucial to your organization's success and directly linked to the quality of the services you provide. Read More | |
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