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Creative Ways to Manage Burnout

Working in the nonprofit world is rewarding – but it can be really challenging, too. Being under resourced certainly plays a role, but the emotional nature of our work can be equally as difficult.

Consider trying these creative ideas to help keep you energized and excited about the important, purpose-filled work you do.

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Replacing Events with Meaningful Mission

Organizations should evaluate the effectiveness of their events in terms of engagement and ROI, and consider shifting focus to personalized major donor programs for more meaningful and sustainable support. Engaging donors through intimate, mission-focused interactions can be more impactful than relying heavily on large, time-consuming events.

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Keeping your Board Grounded in Mission

Maximize your Board meetings' impact by emphasizing your organization's mission. Here are some suggestions to help engage board members on a deeper level with mission-focused discussions.

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Empower Your Board: The Impact of Concrete Tools

People become Board members because they want to help others, because they want to give back to their community, because they care strongly about the organization’s mission. So why do problems sometimes arise?

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Creating Fundraising Solutions For Small Shops

As a small non-profit organization, fundraising can be daunting. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how can you know which strategies will yield results? As a nonprofit consultant with over 25 years I'm here to share my experience with you. Let's walk through the process of successful small shop fundraising that I use with my clients…

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