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The Biggest Mistakes New Nonprofits Make

Blue Avocado

” Here’s a summary of some of the best answers we received: Losing focus on core mission I have worked in non-profits for over 20 years with a majority of my time spent as an Executive Director. Too often new nonprofits struggle to find their identity. Instead of defaulting to ‘no’, default to ‘let’s see how we can try this’.

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The Top 54 Auctioneers for Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With an impressive portfolio that includes collaborations with celebrities like Melissa McCarthy, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, and recently teaming up with Oscar winner Brendan Fraser for a fundraising collaboration, Brett’s influence extends across the globe. He is currently licensed in Illinois and Florida.

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3 Key Takeaways from Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’

Cloud 4 Good

Gearset’s DevOps Dreamin’ Chicago 2022 was a brand-new opportunity for the Salesforce DevOps community to connect and share expertise at a designated conference. After a packed morning absorbing new knowledge and listening to product experts, Eric Dreshfield’s and Melissa Hill Dees’s sessions provided a casual respite.

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3 Unexpected Lessons Nonprofits Learned from the Pandemic

Saleforce Nonprofit

One executive director in the U.S. Additionally, hybrid work has led to newly-found appreciation for the time teams do spend together, allowing them to prioritize face-to-face interactions for fulfilling meaningful human needs: collaboration, brainstorming, and bonding. CEO shared how his team uses their compulsory office day.

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Guest Post: Nell Taylor on the Chicago Underground Library

Museum 2.0

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. We have neighborhood newspapers, internationally-renowned magazines of political commentary, and three View-Master reels of Chicago hot dog stands, neon signs, and motor inns, respectively.

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See3 Welcomes Shirley Sexton as Director, Interactive Marketing and Fundraising

See3

See3 Communications Names Shirley Sexton Director, Interactive Marketing and Fundraising. During her tenure at Easter Seals Sexton also contributed to the nonprofit community by serving on the Convio Advisory Board, the ePhilanthropy Board of Directors and the Network for Good Advisory Board. “We million dollars in just six years.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. Our institute will also provide opportunities for attendees to create meaningful connections and potential collaborations. Nonprofit Learning Lab / Denver, CO / $90. Nonprofit Management.

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