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Step 1: How to start a grant program

Step 1: How to start a grant program

by Lauryn | May 2, 2019 | Advice, Consulting, Fundraising, Grant writing, Nonprofit

By Sara Lundenberger, director of nonprofit consulting This is the first post in a series of three blogs the Dot Org team will be writing on something all nonprofits should know about: grants. I’m going to start off with “Step 1: How to start a grant program.” Next...
Seven ‘foolish’ mistakes fundraisers are making

Seven ‘foolish’ mistakes fundraisers are making

by Lauryn | Apr 1, 2019 | Consulting, Fundraising

By Sara Lundenberger – Director of nonprofit consulting  Fundraisers tend to focus on what’s next – and not on what’s happened. After all, your board or executive director expect you to accomplish the fundraising work of three people with less than...
‘Tis the season for giving

‘Tis the season for giving

by Lauryn | Nov 26, 2018 | Consulting, Donors, Fundraising, Giving, Nonprofit

By Sara Lundenberger – Director of fundraising consulting  When we get close to the end of the year, there are three different things I think about personally: Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday), my upcoming birthday (December 1, in case you are wondering) and...
Five things every nonprofit board should review regularly

Five things every nonprofit board should review regularly

by Lauryn | Nov 5, 2018 | Advice, Boards, Consulting, Nonprofit

By Amy Wong – President Being asked to be a member of a nonprofit board is an honor. It means that the nonprofit has faith that you will help guide, support and protect the interests of the organization and adhere to its mission. And with that honor comes great...
Nine tips on how to write and prepare an engaging speech

Nine tips on how to write and prepare an engaging speech

by Lauryn | Oct 8, 2018 | Advice, Communications, Consulting

So, you’ve been asked to give a speech. Though exciting, the idea of writing and delivering a speech may be daunting. Sure, you could hire someone to help you develop and practice, but not everyone has this luxury, especially if you work for a small nonprofit or are...
Seven things leaders can do to run their nonprofit like a business

Seven things leaders can do to run their nonprofit like a business

by Lauryn | Sep 24, 2018 | Advice, Consulting, Leadership, Nonprofit

By Amy Wong – President If you’re an executive director at a nonprofit, I wouldn’t be surprised if you have heard the following declaration from your board: “We need to start thinking about how to run our nonprofit more like a business.” (Cue eye rolling. Trust...
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