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Solutions Day Delivers! A Meeting of Minds, a Journey to Discovery

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Once upon a time, technology was an isolated country ruled by a few savants who spoke a strange language. A Meeting of Minds, a Journey to Discovery appeared first on.orgSource. They were powerful but others didn’t always understand, or even care to know, what magic they were up to. Today, the castle is breached.

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4 Ways to Lead Your Nonprofit During Tumultuous Times

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When times are tough, it’s difficult to think clearly and rationally — or to have time to think much at all. That’s why it’s important to take time to plan during calmer periods. Here are four things to keep in mind when planning for tumultuous times.

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It’s Time to Rethink Nonprofits

NonProfit PRO

Some major donors are shifting away from donating to nonprofits because, in their minds, nonprofits always ask for money, and the problems are never solved. Although the U.S. is a generous nation, Americans are skeptical about charities. Here are two critical ways that the sector can pivot to address this.

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Retaining First Time Donors this GivingTuesday

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GivingTuesday presents an invaluable opportunity for nonprofits to capture the generosity of first-time, spontaneous givers. Understanding how these donors select organizations to give to and what encourages them to donate again can help you make the most of the surge of first-time givers attracted by your GivingTuesday efforts.

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Fundraiser vs. Friendraiser vs. Waste of Time

The Fundraising Authority

Last night, I was watching an old episode of The Office (US version) that brought a common non-profit problem to mind. There’s another name for those types of events, and it’s not funraiser… It’s waste of time. Don’t waste your time. I think I made that very clear on the flyer.

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What Should Organizations Do With a Large Unsolicited — and Unrestricted — One-Time Gift?

NonProfit PRO

While Scott’s efforts — and those of like-minded donors — are a welcome development, recipient organizations are left wondering what to do with these transformational gifts. In just three years, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $12 billion in unrestricted funding to hundreds of nonprofit organizations.

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7 Time Leaks That Are Zapping Your Nonprofit Productivity

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Your most precious resource is time. If you had more time, you could get more done. More time to get organized. More time to plan. More time to respond to emails and voicemails. More time to THINK and not rush through everything. The problem is that time is a limited resource. Talk about a time suck!

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