Examining the Past, the Present, and the Future

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. You probably also know that the world of philanthropy is changing rapidly, and your software needs to keep up with the…

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Embracing Intrapreneurship: A Nonprofit Game Changer

In the realm of social impact and nonprofit work, the quest for sustainable, innovative solutions to society’s challenges is ceaseless. As someone entrenched in the mission to address food insecurity, I have come to appreciate the indispensable role of intrapreneurship within our sector. This approach, which champions the spirit of entrepreneurship within existing organizations, is…

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AFP ICON Conference 2024: Tips from the Pros

Have you been searching for some inspiration in your work? We all need new ideas to keep our fundraising strategies fresh and current. Attending the AFP ICON conference each year and interacting with colleagues always provides that for our team. So many creative and mission-minded people in one building! When you attend a professional event,…

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Get Cybersecurity Right for Your Low-Code/No-Code Projects

The low-code, no-code revolution has made it possible for anyone at your organization to create software applications without all the extra overhead of traditional software development. By leveraging low-code platforms, such as the Microsoft Power Platform, your staff members have a vast ecosystem of emerging technologies at their fingertips. Your “low-coders” or “citizen developers” can…

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National Student Satisfaction: A Recruitment Perspective

You may be familiar with the RNL Student Satisfaction Inventory™ (SSI) as an assessment tool to positively impact student success, as well as to provide the student voice for strategic planning and to document improvements for accreditation purposes. But have you considered the data points that are collected that can be valuable from a recruitment…

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A Guide to Hiring a Fundraising Consultant

To bring your mission to fruition, you need a clear roadmap. However, developing an optimal fundraising strategy can be challenging, especially when there is already so much on your nonprofit’s plate. Luckily, you don’t have to do this alone! A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new…

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What Is Pledge Fundraising? 5 Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s explore two fundraising scenarios. School A and School B are both holding month-long read-a-thon fundraising campaigns to cap off the end of the school year. School A asks students to collect flat donations of $10 from their friends and family. School B uses the pledge fundraising model and asks students to collect $3 pledges for each…

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