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New Year at School

Ring in the New Year by Preparing for Change with Your School Group

Even though the new year doesn’t mark the start of a new school year, it’s still a time when people set new goals and make resolutions. It’s a great time for school groups and committees to do a bit of cleaning up and organizing to prepare for a great second half of the school year.…

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Ideas for a Successful Movie Night at School

School movie nights are fun for everyone. They create a great sense of community, and students really enjoy bringing their families to experience their school during non-school time. When you’re planning a movie night at school, there are many things to consider so your event can excite your students and bring local families together. Here…

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Fundraising ROI: How to Measure Success, Not Just According to the Books

While fundraisers are about making money, there can be other successes besides the bottom line. Here we look at all of the other accomplishments that go along with fundraising; the success that you might not see in your accounting books. Oftentimes, it can be these other victories that are just as important (or even more…

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RAOK: How to Commit to one Random Act of Kindness this Week

We could all use a little more kindness in our lives. One way of achieving that is to commit one random act of kindness this week. An act of kindness doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, it can be as simple as reaching out to someone just to brighten their day. A few of…

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Filling the Volunteer Void: How to Manage Your Group When Help is Short

You might have a great group of volunteers only to find out that when you really need them, they do not heed the call. You are then stuck with the daunting task of manning an event or program without enough help, maybe even by yourself. How do you manage a volunteer group when you don’t…

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How to Make Your First Nonprofit Meeting a Success

There is no getting around it, nonprofit groups have a lot of meetings. Activities like fundraising and programs simply take a lot of time to plan with a dedicated group of people. That said, there are a few steps you can take to ensure you make the most of your time together and that your…

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10 Hot Silent Auction Items that Sell

You want to have the hottest auction in town. After all, a great fundraiser is not only about supporting a good cause, it is about supporting your bottom line. Silent auctions are a great way for attendees to shop, mingle and enjoy a little bit of friendly competition. Here are the 10 hottest silent auction…

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7 Ways Parent Groups Can Use Social Media to Connect

With so many social media channels out there, it can be difficult to choose which one to use for your parent group. Spread the word of your group through these social media channels. Getting Started One of the great aspects of social media is that it is free and shouldn’t take much time, once you…

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4 Printable Teacher’s Day Poems (Now You Have No Excuse for Not Thanking a Teacher)

Teacher’s Day is right around the corner (May 8, 2018). To help you show your appreciation by thanking a teacher we have put together a few heartfelt poems and printables. These printables are a cute and easy way to thank the special teachers who have helped all of us at some point in our academic…

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Thank a Volunteer this Volunteer Week with Our $100 Amazon Giveaway!

Celebrate the people who power your organization. Volunteers help nonprofits achieve their mission every day. National Volunteer Week is all about highlighting the impact of that service and thanking volunteers who donate their time and talent to make a difference. Starts 4/13 and ends 4/21. Winners will be notified by email. There are many ways…