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9 free eBooks to help you brush up on basics and build new skills

Candid

Summer is a great time to explore Candid’s collection of free eBooks and audiobooks for titles that can help you achieve your goals as a nonprofit professional. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, real-life examples, and templates to help you master the art of writing successful grant proposals.

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17 Creative Giving Tuesday Ideas to Make a Difference

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Giving Tuesday , celebrated globally on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, embodies the spirit of generosity and altruism. Setting the Stage: Understanding Giving Tuesday A History of Generosity In the wake of consumer-driven holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday emerged as a beacon of hope and altruism.

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Shared Leadership’s Role in Piloting the Plane

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

It’s the crew that knows who is on board, what baggage they brought, their feelings about flying, and how to help people cope with turbulence.  When the Captain comes on the PA system to inform everyone about the flight plan, they often sound like ‘the adults’ in the Peanuts specials. The one who has poor communication skills.

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Born to Help? How to Engage Altruism to Advance YOUR Cause

Getting Attention

I wasn't surprised to read about yet another high-priced study confirming that altruism is innate in today's New York Times (covering the just-published Why We Cooperate. So it makes sense, evolution-wise, that we're wired to help and give. Tags: Nonprofit Communications People. What's your take? Subscribe today.

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Surviving Election Season: What Every Nonprofit Needs To Know Now

Bloomerang

They give to help those in need, support community well being, or further a mission they believe in. Their generosity is fueled by altruism and the tangible impact they see from the nonprofits they choose to support. Be sure to prepare your communications ahead of time, so you’re covered for either potential scenario.

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Creating a Unique Value Proposition for Your Nonprofit (Part 1)

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

A UVP is created by private-sector marketing experts to help a business fine-tune its sales strategy. The tips below will help your nonprofit create your UVP. The tips below will help your nonprofit create your UVP. It is valuable for fundraising, brand strategy, and overall organizational communications.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters.