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How Funders Can Strategically Invest in the Growth and Impact of BIPOC Nonprofits

NonProfit Quarterly

Organizational change and growth are not short-term investments. Funders should understand that organizational change and growth are not short-term investments and that longer engagements lead to more significant results. Peer learning and network building is key. For example, when we first met A.

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[BOOK REVIEW] Truly great fundraising needs a great organization … here’s how to create that

Jeff Brooks

As you can see, this is a foundational, built-in challenge for pretty much any nonprofit. It includes a roadmap for organizational change. Or the professionalism of your staff. Those things are critical to your accomplishing your mission. But not the focus of effective fundraising. You are in two businesses.

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Amplify your impact with high-quality listening and feedback: New core principles

Candid

Providing guidance on best practices is foundational to the Irritants goals of ensuring nonprofits and grantmakers have the support and encouragement they need to listen well. To support the sector with the most up-to-date guidance, the Irritants decided to update the Core Principles of High-Quality Listening and Feedback.

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What are your nonprofit’s priorities and goals for 2025?

Blue Avocado

We will research and target high-priority foundation s and government funding sources while strengthening our relationships with our current funders. Christy Crosser from Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. We will demonstrate the real-world impact of donations and gifts to create trust and confidence among our community.

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Keeping the Dream Team: Unleashing the Power of Employee Retention in Nonprofits

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Communicate Transparently: Maintain open and transparent communication channels to inform employees about organizational changes, challenges, and successes. By prioritizing employee retention, nonprofits can build a strong foundation for long-term success and positive community impact.

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How to Conduct Racial Equity Audits

NonProfit Quarterly

These audits are part of the bigger picture of organizational change management. And every piece of the puzzle is required to complete the scene and make change happen. A 2022 racial equity audit by the Skillman Foundation uncovered some hard truths. How Can a Racial Equity Audit Advance Systemic Change?

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Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships

Candid

Foundation. I believe it is fostering the love of people and that pathway to change that is the role and mandate of philanthropic institutions and funders. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities. Prioritizing women- and people of color-led grassroots organizations At the Ms.