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Your First Form 990: A Survival Guide for New Nonprofits

By Jennifer Alleva
November 3, 2025

Starting a new nonprofit is a rewarding yet laborious process. From defining your mission to building your board of directors to securing initial funding, you’ll

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Your First Form 990: A Survival Guide for New Nonprofits

By Jennifer Alleva
November 3, 2025

Starting a new nonprofit is a rewarding yet laborious process. From defining your mission to building your board of directors to securing initial funding, you’ll

Collecting Mission Metrics: How to Prove Impact at Events

By Daria Knupp, CEM
September 22, 2025

As a nonprofit, every event you host is more than just a gathering. It’s a chance to advance your mission, deepen relationships, and inspire action.

5 Fundraising Red Flags: Fix These Before You Launch

By Ann Fellman
September 18, 2025

According to the 2025 National State of the Nonprofit Sector Survey, 36% of respondents ended 2024 with an operating deficit, the highest percentage the organization

5 Essential Nonprofit Financial Roles & What They Do

By Jon Osterburg
May 22, 2025

Effective financial management is critical to everything your nonprofit does, from running community programs and hosting engaging fundraisers to simply keeping the lights on. But

How to Find High-Value Donors: 5 Steps for Nonprofits

By Sarah Landman
May 19, 2025

Whether you’re looking ahead to a capital campaign, bolstering your reserve funds, or simply trying to raise more for your cause, donors are the first

Retaining Support: Types of Content Your Donors Want to See

By Scoti Hahn
May 8, 2025

Your donors give their hard-earned money because they believe in your organization’s work. To maintain their trust and ongoing support, you need to keep them

Implement Permanent Remote Work Policies: 4 Best Practices

By Jennifer C. Loftus, MBA, SPHR, PHRca, GPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCP, CBP, GRP
April 24, 2025

Are you thinking about implementing permanent remote work policies at your nonprofit? Many organizations embraced a remote work model during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s

4 Essential Tools for Effective Nonprofit Prospect Research

By Sarah Tedesco
March 11, 2025

If you’re a seasoned nonprofit fundraiser, you know that prospect research is critical for securing high-impact donations. Whether you’re launching a capital campaign, soliciting annual

10 Tips for Stewarding Gatekeepers During a Capital Campaign

By Steven Shattuck
March 3, 2025

When launching a capital campaign, success often depends on how well you engage gatekeepers: board members, respected community leaders, and professional advisors with high-net-worth networks

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