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Through the nation’s history, nonprofits have emerged as key players in addressing societal needs and providing essential services to marginalized communities. But nonprofits have also had negative impacts on the very people they claimed to serve. We invite you to join us in learning more about the history of American nonprofits so that we can take these lessons from the past and apply them to the challenges that we face today.
Each Incubator cohort, we work to bring grant seed funding to one of our participants to elevate their organization's mission. This past fall, Period Kits Ohio received funding from our partners to further their work.
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Do you have all of the documents and information funders are asking for? And if you do, when was the last time they were updated? Here are 5 strategies to build a grants-ready nonprofit so you can avoid unnecessary stress and exhaustion and always be ready to apply for grants, even if your nonprofit is busy or if the deadline is short.
Creating an accurate, achievable, and realistic budget for your nonprofit is incredibly important, as the budget creates the financial backbone of the entire organization. However, with so many ever-changing costs to factor in, plus the sometimes-unpredictable fluctuation of funding, budgeting can feel like a guessing game, and even the tidiest itemized spreadsheet can become an intimidating puzzle. Here are some tips to make the process easier and avoid the pitfalls that often come with creating a complex budget.
As your nonprofit progresses over time, stagnation becomes the enemy. To reach more clients, you’ll need to widen your net in a variety of ways: expand your reach, broaden your plans, and hire more employees. Before you can focus on these facets of your business, however, you’ll want to look closely at scaling up your budget.
As your nonprofit progresses over time, stagnation becomes the enemy. To reach more clients, you’ll need to widen your net in a variety of ways: expand your reach, broaden your plans, and hire more employees. Before you can focus on these facets of your business, however, you’ll want to look closely at scaling up your budget.
Each Incubator cohort, we work to bring grant seed funding to one of our participants to elevate their organization's mission. This past spring, The A&R Agency received funding from our partners to further their work.
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As your nonprofit progresses over time, stagnation becomes the enemy. To reach more clients, you’ll need to widen your net in a variety of ways: expand your reach, broaden your plans, and hire more employees. Before you can focus on these facets of your business, however, you’ll want to look closely at scaling up your budget.
Read MoreEach Incubator cohort, we work to bring grant seed funding to one of our participants to elevate their organization's mission. This past fall, Freebird MVMT received $3,000 in funding from our partners to further their work. Their mission is to create an unprecedented crowd resource and technology platform, to prevent and remedy wrongful incarcerations, while providing support for exonerees. They work to address the profound injustices and disparity with respect to impartiality throughout the criminal justice system and society.
Read MoreAdvocacy is probably a word you as a nonprofit guru are aware of. Advocating for a cause, a demographic, etc., is your jam. While it’s simple to add the word digital in front of that and call it a day, technically digital advocacy has more of a political spin. Let’s break it down into a timeline.
Read MoreCapital campaigns are fundraising plans to raise money for specific large ticket items like buildings, properties, remodels, and to start endowments. Read more about what it takes to run a capital campaign, what this type of fundraising entails, and how to manage a capital campaign.
Read MoreGovernment grants are a tricky area of expertise and for most small nonprofits they are not always a good fit in terms of time expended and opportunity. Read to learn some basics about government grant writing.
Read MoreThere are many MANY social entrepreneurs taking root in today’s startup culture. For those out there looking for tax-exempt status and to file as a 501(c)(3) here is our Beginning Guide to Starting a Nonprofit.
Read MoreInstead of falling for the ingenue million-dollar grant writing myth, here are a few tips to keep you on track for social startup success.
Read more about how can you take your board of directors beyond their basic responsibilities and into roles that are established with clear expectations and open communication.
Read MoreGrant Writing is a huge undertaking and knowing what to expect when you start working with a grant writer consultant is crucial for a smooth and time-saving process. Read more to understand what you can expect from grant writers, how to work with them, and what you should prepare before getting started.
Read MoreFor a nonprofit that hasn't filed for 501(c)(3) status, needs guidance and assistance with administrative duties, and way to receive tax deductible donations, fiscal sponsorship could be a great stepping stone and an educational process.
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Building a more meaningful nonprofit board is a critical task for organizations striving to make a lasting impact on their communities and causes. An engaged and effective board can be a driving force behind an organization's success. To help you navigate this journey, here are some recommendations on how to build a more meaningful nonprofit board.