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Evaluation is important to ensure your nonprofit is making an impact. But, how do you know if you're asking the right questions, in the right way?    Kimberly Spring, director of research and evaluation at the Annie E. Casey Foundation, shares how to ask better questions to evaluate your nonprofit's effectiveness: https://lnkd.in/ec3Z7PG2

Recruiting board members for your nonprofit? Check out BoardSource's free guide on their best practices as well as mistakes to avoid (link in bio). Feel free to comment any questions you have!

Our nonprofit partners have put in countless hours of hard work to get their foundations up, running and saving lives. If you have ever wondered what the journey looks like in starting a nonprofit organization, here are a few things to consider in our latest blog. https://lnkd.in/e9vd82T9

What's important to nonprofits? Getting their message OUT. Especially during the important (and competitive) fall fundraising period. If you serve on the Board of a nonprofit, we can double your donor commitment through marketing. Find out how - connect with me.

Pro Tip: As a nonprofit pro, you have to provide the evidence. This is how you show potential donors that your nonprofit is making a real impact in the world. Get started by creating a comprehensive and engaging report: 🗓️ Annual report 🚀 Impact report 💸 Solicitation report

Are you grappling with understanding the proper chain of command for your nonprofit? Check out this article by Ann Macfarlane! https://lnkd.in/g8Cscubq

What is essential to so many nonprofit organizations? Volunteers! Hannah Stowell of United Way of Dane County shares insight into Finding and Retaining Volunteers in our most recent webinar. Learn more and watch the full recap video: https://lnkd.in/gDrhVAmZ

So You Want to Start a Nonprofit: Tips and Tools BEFORE You Begin. If you’re thinking of starting a nonprofit organization, this virtual workshop should be at the top of your list of “to-do’s”! Learn about what it takes to get started from local experts who have been there. Participants will walk away with tools to assess your readiness, as well as a road map for next steps. To attend, please register at https://loom.ly/wMhZXmg

Ready to scale your nonprofit in 2025? Enroll in The Nonprofit Navigator: Capacity Building Course, starting January 13th! There are 9 days left to lock in the $597 price. Registration 🔗 is in the comments

Establishing a thriving planned giving program is vital for every nonprofit, and creating an advisory council can significantly boost your efforts. Engaging outside experts allows you to tap into their knowledge and maximize your effectiveness. Uncover the 10 key steps that will help you navigate this path and turn your goals into achievement. Find out more at https://okt.to/ShO3w7.