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Join us for this upcoming panel!
Join us for this upcoming panel!

We’re excited to invite you to join Emily Croak and our friends at Nexus Marketing for a panel discussion, “Status Check: Evaluating and Addressing Fundraising Team Needs in Q4”. October 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM ET Register here!

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Are you ready for Q4?
Are you ready for Q4?

We don’t need to tell you that the last quarter of the year is a busy time for nonprofits and for-profits alike! Get our tips for finishing strong in 2023 and beginning 2024 with optimism and confidence.

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Tired of sweating through your shirt? 
Tired of sweating through your shirt? 

Public speaking and presentation skills are important for every nonprofit and for-profit leader to have. This article provides some tips and perspectives to help even the most hesitant presenters shine in front of a group.

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Culture eats strategy for breakfast
Culture eats strategy for breakfast

It’s always a good time to stop and take stock of your nonprofit’s culture and reputation. Afterall, they’re what keep your employees engaged and clients coming back. Do you know how your mission is perceived in your community?

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Recruiting your best nonprofit board
Recruiting your best nonprofit board

The best way to develop a high-impact nonprofit board is to recruit members based on organizational needs and expectations. Sharing your organization’s mission in the right light gives potential board members a clear picture of their future role on your team and ensures they can serve.

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6 Year-End Tips for Closing Your Books
6 Year-End Tips for Closing Your Books

Having your organization’s books in order is crucial, especially after the year-end giving season. Learn a few nonprofit accounting best practices here.

If this is a source of stress for you, you are certainly not alone. But you should know that it doesn’t have to be a continual pain point.

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5 tips for ensuring your strategic plan stays off the shelf
5 tips for ensuring your strategic plan stays off the shelf

By Jen Pendleton, vice-president, Aly Sterling Philanthropy

Don’t worry, this isn’t another article about the strategic plan that sits on the proverbial shelf.

But it is an article about the BoardSource study, Leading With Intent 2017, that reports that “boards are not fully engaging in strategy.”

Let that statement sink in for a minute. If you’re a board member or executive director, this is probably not surprising. The truth is…

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