How to write a strong nonprofit mission statement
Your nonprofit mission statement is the foundation of your organization’s work. It describes what your nonprofit does, clarifying your
How to raise money: 3 steps to creating sustainable funding for your new, young, or small nonprofit
Most founders start their nonprofit because they want to make a difference or solve a problem in the community. They
What should you say to get people to donate?
Your words matter when you’re asking people to donate. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you
How to create your new nonprofit’s first budget
When your nonprofit is new, a budget is a critical tool to help you manage both your organization and
How to get Board members to step up to a leadership role
Your Board exists to provide leadership for your nonprofit. Whether you have a working Board, a governing Board or something
Simplifying nonprofit strategic planning for beginners
Nonprofit strategic planning does not have to be complicated or time consuming. Yet most people cringe at the thought of
A game of 20 questions for small, growing nonprofits
Fundraising people are full of questions. Who, where, when, why, how much….. asking to seek knowledge and find ways to
Top 5 Things to Do Before You Write Your First Grant
If there’s one question we hear more than any other from newbies, startups, and folks with underfunded nonprofits, it’s this:
10 weird things that happen when you grow your donor base
The key to long-term, sustainable fundraising is having a big donor base of people who WANT to support your nonprofit’s
5 Steps to Building Your First Productive, Working Board
For new, young, and small nonprofits, the Board of Directors provides leadership and governance for the organization. They’re there