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Bridging gaps and weaving networks: The vital work of place-based intermediaries

Candid

Many organizations struggle to sustain their finances, teams, and leadership, which jeopardizes their ability to take up transformational opportunitiesand, in turn, their impact. Leadership development: PBIs help train local leaders, build resilient organizations, and prevent burnout.

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The Crucial Role of Change Management for CFOs: Driving Sustainable Success in Nonprofit Finance

Blackbaud

Finance departments and CFOs often focus on project management—which is the technical side of change—making sure all the boxes are checked, and everyone moves along the Gantt chart in an orderly fashion. When there is a transition in leadership or a switch to new fund accounting software, change can be slow and create anxiety among your team.

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2024 Blue Avocado Year in Review

Blue Avocado

Learn how nonprofit collaboration strategies can help you partner with like-minded people and organizations and create a deepened impact, more sustainable relationships, and a stronger funding pool for your nonprofit. Income inequality has forced nonprofits to rely more and more on the wealthy to fund their efforts to fight climate change.

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Planning events is essential for nonprofits, whether youre raising funds, building awareness, or forging new community connections. Budget Constraints Tight finances can make it difficult to secure venues, hire vendors, and provide high-quality experiences for attendees. Crowdfunding platforms can also help you raise funds in advance.

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5 Stressors on the Independent School Business Model

Blackbaud

Schools offer new programs and services to keep up with evolving demands, and teachers are often asked to do more—without additional pay, in many cases—leading to higher burnout and attrition. With an era of historically low interest rates behind us, project financing is more expensive than ever.

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Preparing Your Nonprofit to Move Beyond the Founder

Blue Avocado

But if you are on staff during this period, it is important to remember that you play a vital role, and do what you can to avoid burnout as you carry forward. Ensuring that you are being clear in your communication, as well as open to others’ views, is essential to avoiding widespread burnout.

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Is Your Mission Stalled? 10 Signs You Need a Grant Writer!

Just Write Grants

The catalyst that can unlock the funds, make aspirations a reality, and swing open the doors to invaluable resources. Funds are Drying Up When finances are tight, stress levels are high. A grant writer can identify new funding sources, expand your financial portfolio, and alleviate the worry of resource scarcity.

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