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8 Plug & Play Online Fundraising Tools for Nonprofits

You don’t have to be an epidemiologist to know that the COVID-19 pandemic could forever change us. Life may eventually get back to some semblance of what we once knew, but something will always be different in us. As for the world of nonprofit organizations, Robin Cabral of NonprofitPRO wrote a great article on how…

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Small Nonprofit Leadership: 10 Strategies for Success

Having a leadership role in a small nonprofit like a parent group, service club, sports team or more can add a lot to your plate. These are almost always volunteer positions for already busy people. And whether your group is a team of three or a small army consisting of a Board of Directors, officer…

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National Volunteer Week: 6 Ways to Give Thanks While Social Distancing

It’s National Volunteer Week! We want to talk about how to thank volunteers during a global pandemic. The world may have changed since last year’s NVW, but in our view, the commitment of volunteers around the world has remained the same. Volunteers are a ray of light that help us see hope in a tough…

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Quarantine Coffee Chat [Video]: Tools for Keeping Your Group Moving Forward

How has your nonprofit group been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent distancing measures? We’ve been getting a lot of phone calls, chats and emails with questions from our customers, and we thought we’d address some of them here. Tools for Keeping Your Nonprofit Group Moving Forward While some groups may have come to…

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Nonprofit Management in the Face of the Coronavirus Crisis

We know that, as a volunteer, you move mountains. And now you’re probably looking at moving mountain ranges. The rapid outbreak and spread of the novel Coronavirus is likely changing the way you manage your organization. Following are some ideas for making adjustments while still keeping things running: Managing Your Nonprofit During Coronavirus Send a…

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The Ultimate List of COVID-19 School Closure Activities for Kids

Just when we thought we were rounding the corner and heading for Summer, a new type of school break has been imposed on much of the country. School closures due to COVID-19 (more commonly called Coronavirus) are being announced state-to-state every day. This comes alongside a long list of dining, retail, business and government closures…

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16 Steps to Prevent Nonprofit Embezzlement

Embezzlement sounds like a big word that is meant for white collar crimes on Wall Street. But believe it or not, this type of theft is all too common with nonprofit groups we work with. It could be a premeditated crime that happens over time. But even something as minor as “borrowing” from the petty…

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Attracting Awesome Volunteers

Groups that are purpose-driven depend on volunteers for everything from fulfilling their mission statement to fundraising to even performing basic day-to-day office duties. Many organizations have no paid staff and operate only through a group of dedicated volunteers. So how can you attract & encourage awesome volunteers? Show Appreciation Volunteers need to feel appreciated. The…

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3 Ways to Get More Millennials Volunteering for YOU

And no, we don’t mean it like it sounds. Millennials get a bad rap from many angles. They are widely regarded as being self-centered (Mental Floss). But did you also know they are one of the most charitable generations, with 84% of them making donations (Eternity Marketing). Do Millennials Volunteer? The statistics say yes. According…

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Recruiting a New Generation of Members to your Kiwanis Club

One hundred million dollars raised. Eighteen million service hours completed. 150,000 service projects staged. And that’s just one year! With a goal of improving the world for children, Kiwanis has a big mission. With projects such that work toward the elimination of maternal and neonatal tetanus and the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorders, Kiwanis’ impact…