Thinking About Flying Solo as a Nonprofit Consultant?
NonProfit PRO
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
If you are interested in flying solo in a consulting career path, you need to understand how you can help nonprofit organizations.
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Grant Writer vs. Grant Consultant: Is There a Difference?
Grant Writer Team
MAY 23, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, most established businesses and nonprofits hire professional grant writers to get the funding they need. Businesses and nonprofits need grant writers who are versatile enough to handle any proposal. Grant Consultants are currently trending. In addition, they know the rules change with every grantor.
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The Dilemma of Fundraisers Consulting as a Side Hustle
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 12, 2024
Several development directors recently asked me about consulting as a side hustle, which made me consider three critical things.
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Fundraising Consultant Fees: What Your Nonprofit Should Know
Aly Sterling Philanthropy
MAY 11, 2024
Fundraising consultant fees vary depending on your nonprofit’s project, but the benefits are priceless. The post Fundraising Consultant Fees: What Your Nonprofit Should Know first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Build an informed budget with the tips in this guide!
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Does Your Nonprofit Think Too Small?
Clairification
JUNE 20, 2024
I’m sure some will hate me for saying this, but after 30+ years in the nonprofit trenches and another 10+ as a coach and consultant, I’m still amazed at how small many of us think. What puzzles me is how much the nonprofit sector is itself to blame. The post Does Your Nonprofit Think Too Small? I’m going to guess “yes.”
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TakeTwo Services Launches Constellation, a National Directory of Nonprofit Consultants of Color
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
TakeTwo Services launched Constellation, the first national directory of consultants of color who work with nonprofits. The directory is searchable by area of specialty and location, and includes data on consultants’ issues of focus, years of experience, language proficiency, and more.
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Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets to Capital Campaign Success: A New Consulting Model for Nonprofits
Capital Campaign Pro
MAY 13, 2024
Season 3, Episode 58 In this episode, join Amy Eisenstein and Andrea Kihlstedt as they reveal a groundbreaking approach to capital campaign consulting that empowers nonprofits to take control of their fundraising efforts.
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Hiring an Expert Capital Campaign Consultant: 6 Simple Steps
Aly Sterling Philanthropy
APRIL 3, 2024
A capital campaign consultant can help you develop a concrete fundraising plan and maximize your earnings. The post Hiring an Expert Capital Campaign Consultant: 6 Simple Steps first appeared on Aly Sterling Philanthropy. Follow these 6 steps to find the perfect partner.
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RKD Group Acquires Heller Consulting to Provide End-to-End Technology and Strategic Solutions
NonProfit PRO
MAY 2, 2024
RKD Group acquired Heller Consulting, which will operate as a subsidiary of RKD Group to help nonprofits find technology solutions.
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Nonprofit Radio for September 16, 2024: Board Members Are People Too
Tony Martignetti
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Judy Levine is a longtime board coach, trainer and consultant, and she led Cause Effective for 17 years. She’s now an independent consultant. Judy Levine is a longtime board coach, trainer and consultant, and she led Cause Effective for 17 years. She’s now an independent consultant.
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The Empty C-Suite: Nonprofit Executives Are Leaving to Become Consultants
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
By Jim Rendon Jon Krause for The Chronicle Finding their replacements isn't easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.
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Try These Nonprofit Donor Retention Tweaks with BIG, Happy Outcomes
Clairification
MARCH 27, 2023
This also happens at nonprofits without a donor-centered culture of philanthropy. No exceptions.” — Brian Lauterbach , fundraiser, consultant, entrepreneur “Without tackling internal issues head-on, we believe the prospects for major fundraising progress are limited. Whether or not a customer returns again means little to them.
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6 Things to Consider When Hiring a Grant Writer…Maybe a Grant Consultant is a Better Fit
Millionaire Grant Lady
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Hiring a grant writer is one of the most important decisions a nonprofit can make. Nonprofit organizations rely on outside funding to operate. How could hiring a grant consultant help your organization meet its funding goals? Grant consultants tailor service packages to fit your organization’s needs and budget.
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Nonprofit Radio for October 14, 2024: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity
Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 13, 2024
It’s all covered by Marina Martinez-Bateman, at New Coyote Consulting. This … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 14, 2024: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity → Marina Martinez-Bateman: Tech Policies To Reduce Toxic Productivity First, what is toxic productivity?
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Your Best “No BS” Nonprofit Resources
Pamela Grow
MARCH 6, 2024
Fundraising Writing If you write for your nonprofit, you need to know the dynamic duo of Julie and Brett Cooper. Nonprofit Best Practices Best practices are usually best practices for a reason. Desiree Adaway Desiree is a consultant, trainer, coach and speaker building resilient, equitable, and inclusive organizations.
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3 Questions to Determine Whether Your Nonprofit Needs Interim Staff, Permanent Staff or a Consultant
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 9, 2025
Does your nonprofit have a problem? Here's how to decide whether to hire interim staff, permanent staff or a consultant to solve it.
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Podcast: Are Capital Campaign Consultants Worth It?
Capital Campaign Pro
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Season 4, Episode 13 In this episode, Andrea Kihlstedt and Amy Eisenstein dive into the hot topic of whether hiring a capital campaign consultant is a necessary investment or an unnecessary expense. They explore the significant role consultants play in guiding nonprofit organizations through the complex landscape of capital campaigns.
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Nonprofit Radio for October 30, 2023: CRM Selection & What To Ask Before Your New Website
Tony Martignetti
OCTOBER 29, 2023
Rubin is CEO of One Tenth Consulting. Marc Pitman: What To Ask Before … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for October 30, 2023: CRM Selection & What To Ask Before Your New Website → Rubin Singh: CRM Selection Rubin Singh returns to help you focus on what matters in CRM selection.
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Should Nonprofits Cite the Election in Year-End Appeals? Experts Say: It Depends.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Nonprofits may want to mention the election if it affects their work, but fundraising consultants say it doesn't make sense for other groups to change year-end messaging.
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Grants Works Consulting Hosts Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit
NonProfit PRO
MARCH 11, 2024
Grants Works will host its Federal Grant Funding and Management Summit to help new and established grantees understand federal grants better.
Blue Avocado Presents: What Nonprofits Need to Know About Working with Consultants – Live Q&A
Blue Avocado
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Nonprofits work with consultants for a variety of reasons, from strategic planning to fundraising, capacity building and grant writing. But understanding how a consultant can benefit your nonprofit, as well as what your nonprofit is responsible for in this collaboration, is critical to success.
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Maryland Nonprofits
RBW Strategy
JUNE 3, 2024
Maryland Nonprofits Maryland Nonprofits ’ mission is to strengthen organizations for greater quality of life and equity. It helps nonprofits realize their power and capacity to advance vibrant, connected, and equitable communities. All of this support has helped build the organization’s grant-seeking capacity.
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Arabella Founder Eric Kessler — Under Fire as 'Dark Money' Master — Talks About the Line Between Philanthropy and Politics
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
JUNE 20, 2024
The founder of the philanthropy consulting firm for left-leaning donors blames the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling for injecting billions of dollars into the political process. based for-profit consulting company that advises left-leaning donors and nonprofits.
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How Florida’s Stop WOKE Act Impacts Nonprofits
NonProfit PRO
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Recently, companies, nonprofits, schools, schools that are also nonprofits, consultants and educators have been caught in a windstorm of confusion over the implementation of two Florida laws.
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Nonprofit Radio for July 17, 2023: Communications & Development Teams Working Better Together
Tony Martignetti
JULY 16, 2023
Misty McLaughlin & Alice Hendricks: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget Misty McLaughlin and Alice Hendricks close our 2023 Nonprofit Technology Conference coverage, as they reveal how these two teams can avoid the common conflicts and tensions, to come together collaboratively.
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New DOL Salary Rules: Can Foundation Funding For Staff Fill the Gap?
Millionaire Grant Lady
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
This change affects nonprofit organizations by increasing the overall budget for staff salaries. This change comes at a time when nonprofits are already feeling the crunch of inflation. This change might mean more nonprofits see budget shortfalls in the coming year. Everything costs more, from gas to rent to food.
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Tony Martignetti
MAY 28, 2023
Rubin Singh, from One Tenth Consulting, returns … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for May 29, 2023: Equitable Project Management & Make Time For Professional Development → Rubin Singh: Equitable Project Management An automated soap dispenser. How does bias find its way into technology projects and hurt outcomes?
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Nonprofit Radio for July 10, 2023: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget & Personalized Fundraising At Scale
Tony Martignetti
JULY 9, 2023
Rosalind is CEO of Aropa Consulting and Julia is from … Continue reading Nonprofit Radio for July 10, 2023: 10 Easy Ways To Boost Your Fundraising On A Budget & Personalized Fundraising At Scale →
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4 Tips for Partnering with a Fundraising Strategy Consultant
Soapbox Exchange
DECEMBER 7, 2024
With all the moving parts involved in planning, launching, and managing successful fundraising campaigns, new nonprofit leaders can easily get overwhelmed. You may stick to the same fundraising strategy your nonprofit has outgrown or struggle to determine how to improve.
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More Funders Are Handing Off Grant-Making Duties to Intermediaries. Is It a Good Idea?
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations are. A new report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds that nonprofits are not as enamored with intermediaries as consultancies and foundations.
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RBW Strategy
JUNE 24, 2024
In partnership with one of our consulting partners, MJ White Consulting, RBW Strategy began to assist the company with the increased compliance and grants management burdens tied to the administration of federal research grant awards. The post Title appeared first on RBW Strategy.
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Biopharmaceutical Company
RBW Strategy
JUNE 3, 2024
In partnership with one of our consulting partners, MJ White Consulting, RBW Strategy began to assist the company with the increased compliance and grants management burdens tied to the administration of federal research grant awards. The post Biopharmaceutical Company appeared first on RBW Strategy.
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Rethink Nonprofit Budgeting and Plan for Success
NonProfit PRO
JANUARY 24, 2024
On Tuesday, February 13th at 2PM ET, join Brian Walker, Sales Director, Euna Solutions & Andrew Horrow, CPA, Senior Managing Consultant, Forvis as they explore transformative practices that can revolutionize the way your nonprofit approaches budgeting. Register Today!
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10 Insider Tips to Raise General Operating Support
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
MARCH 4, 2024
By Lisa Schohl A grant maker, a nonprofit leader, and a consultant say asking for unrestricted dollars doesn't have to be hard. Here's their top advice.
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“If You’re Going Through Hell, Keep Going.”
Michael Rosen Says...
OCTOBER 4, 2022
The above quote from Sir Winston Churchill is great advice for our time as we strive to cope with: Now, I’m teaming up with highly-regarded fundraising consultants Skystone Partners to provide insights into the current philanthropic environment, helpful tips for nonprofit organization, and answers to your questions.
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Easiest 7 Strategies to Get Inside Your Donor’s Head and Heart
Clairification
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Here is some wisdom gleaned from many decades of personal nonprofit work. It derives from both my stints as an in-the-trenches development professional (five different organizations, wearing many hats, over a 30-year career), and my past decade as a coach/consultant for nonprofits of all sizes and shapes.
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2025 Top Grant Writing Blogs to Follow
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JANUARY 2, 2025
The goal of DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services is to help nonprofits create incredible change in their communities. With this mission in mind, our team put together a list of our top go-to grant writing blogs that share tips and tricks to help your nonprofit create strong, well-written LOIs and grant applications.
Lessons from MotivateMonday | Change your thinking, change your work
Pamela Grow
APRIL 22, 2021
Our MotivateMonday guest, author, speaker, and consultant Nell Edgington offered lessons from her new book, Reinventing Social Change. What if the social change you envision happened easily and joyfully? All of this—and more—is within your grasp.” ” (Amazon).
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You want to hire a grant writer, but is hiring a grant writer full-time the best fit?
Millionaire Grant Lady
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Grant funding is an essential part of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. While many nonprofits rely on grant funding for a significant portion of revenue, how nonprofits fill their grant writing needs varies significantly from organization to organization. This bill is too expensive for many nonprofits.
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Using Donor Data to Personalize Your Text Donation Appeals
Ann Green's Nonprofit
AUGUST 30, 2023
Data can help inform your nonprofit’s approach to text-to-give and drive greater fundraising results. By Mike Snusz In order for your nonprofit to effectively reach supporters via a text donation campaign, you will need to simulate an authentic, one-on-one communication experience. Monthly donors. Recurring annual donors. Major donors.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Ranked Top Trusted Nonprofit Brand Second Year Running
NonProfit PRO
JUNE 20, 2023
1 Most Trusted Nonprofit in the Most Trusted Brands of 2023 report by brand intelligence platform Morning Consult. For the second year in a row, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has been named the No.
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Fundraising Efficiently: 3 Ways to Improve Your Operations
Ann Green's Nonprofit
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Let’s take a look at three areas where nonprofits can drive increased fundraising efficiency: staff retention, donor qualification, and campaign planning. By Chelsey Newmyer What first comes to mind when you think about increasing your nonprofit’s fundraising efficiency? Cutting expenses? Making bigger asks of more of your donors?
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Impala Platform Launches Nonprofit Relationship Building Tool, Paths
NonProfit PRO
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
Created to enhance the work of fundraisers, prospect researchers, consultants or grantmakers, Paths will help organizations discover and maximize potential relationships opportunities to accomplish positive change in their communities. Impala announced the launch of Paths, a new networking product.
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Podcast: Unlocking the Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership with Beth Napleton
Capital Campaign Pro
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Season 3, Episode 29 In this episode, we’re delighted to host Beth Napleton, CEO of Beth Napleton Consulting, with over 25 years of leadership experience in education and the nonprofit sector. Beth shares her insights on leadership, providing tips and strategies for nonprofit leaders to enhance their effectiveness and efficiency.
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