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So you want to change the world

We all have our causes. Those of us who choose a nonprofit career usually do, at least in part, because we want to help make something better or more beautiful. We’re eager world-changers. And that’s a wonderful thing to be! Change? Here’s what might work… and what probably won’t You have a cause or two […]

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How to raise money for your small or new organization

People often ask how to raise money for their small or brand-new organization. While no one answer is right for every organization, there are some basics that will help. But first, some hard truths: Consider carefully whether your organization is needed Before you even begin to raise money, before you even file the papers, you […]

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Fundraisers: What you should do right now to be human

It’s been quite a week to be human, hasn’t it? I’ve been talking with colleagues about how the U.S. election will affect our organizations. And what we can do about it. One thought will not leave my head. Let me go back a step to explain, though. Last Wednesday morning, one of the things I […]

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What good politicians can teach us

I’ll admit to being a political junkie. I’ll be glued to the set tonight, watching returns until I fall asleep. The drama is better than most entertainment television has to offer. And of course, the stakes are huge. Think about all the people who don’t vote. In the US, only about 40% of people vote in […]

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