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5 Nonprofit Blogs You Should Follow

Nonprofits are big business. It might not feel like big business if you are a volunteer on your HOA Board or Treasurer of a Little League team, but the internet is full of information that you might find useful in improving your nonprofit organization. Tips on organization, fundraising, and community engagement are all simply a…

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Reduce Volunteer Excuses by Keeping Them Engaged

Retaining a consistent and returning pool of volunteers is often the most challenging task associated with running a nonprofit organization. Volunteerism, by definition, is a leisure activity. And seemingly, Americans are running shorter and shorter on time, allowing volunteer activities to fall by the wayside. So, how do you motivate and retain an ever-distracted pool…

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DIY Donor Walls

An important part of any project is to convey gratitude to those who aided in your success. A popular and striking way to do that is with a donor wall, a public place that recognizes those who donated to your cause. You want to provide access, information and recognition to your special group of donors.…

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HOA Board Minutes

The HOA Board Minutes: What are they? What should be included? HOA Board minutes can be invaluable. Oftentimes it is done by a voted-in Secretary, and since Board terms are generally a year (sometimes more) there is a certain amount of turnover in the position of the minute takers. Anyone reviewing the minutes should have…

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Nonprofit New Year’s Resolution: Get Your Ducks in a Row

2015. Can you believe Y2K was a whole 15 years ago? We may not be facing a millennium-based computer bug meltdown, but time of year is wrought with its own set of challenges. Holiday shopping, school breaks, vacations, and more social interaction than you’re used to. All of that can add up to a lot of stress.…

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5 Ways to Get Volunteers to Attend Meetings

It seems that anyone who has ever had the pleasure of working with volunteers has encountered this situation once or twice. You are tasked with sharing critical information face to face, which poses a challenge to dedicated volunteers whose time is already pressed with family, work and other commitments. Truth be told, people probably do…

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Everything You Need to Know About a Nonprofit Board of Directors

Are you ready to change the world (or at least your little part of it) with your new non-profit organization? Having an understanding of the requirements for the board of directors, as well as the functions of the board, is vital to your success. First off, do nonprofits legally have to have a board of…

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Does My Nonprofit Need Insurance?

Why NonProfit Central Recommends Non-Profit Insurance At NonProfit Central, we strongly encourage organizations to protect themselves with insurance. As a matter of fact, we go so far as to say, “RUN” from organizations that don’t feel insurance is important. What would happen if: Your fundraising merchandise was damaged or stolen? Did someone accuse you of…

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Types of Nonprofit Insurance

There are Several Types of Non-Profit Insurance that you Might Consider: 1. General Liability Many fundraising activities can expose third parties to potential injury during an event. In addition, any time you attend a meeting or function, the location or actual site where the meeting or function is being held (such as a school) may…

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Sample Fundraising Forms & Letters for Nonprofits

If you’re reading this, you’re probably part of a non-profit organization which relies on donations to make all or part of the entity run. Correspondence with donors and potential donors is a key part of fundraising that should be taken seriously. Use these free sample fundraising forms and letters to double check against those of…