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Nonprofit Guide to Donor Advised Funds (DAFs)
This is your complete guide to Donor Advised Funds, including tips for receiving more DAF gifts.

Alison Finstad
5 min read
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How to Set a Capacity-Building Campaign Goal in 4 Steps
Your organization is ready to take the next step and launch a capacity-building campaign ... how will you figure out how much to raise?

Alison Finstad
2 min read
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7 Steps to Plan Your Year End Campaign
Too often, the year-end campaign sneaks up on us. Start now, and here are seven helpful tips to remember.

Alison Finstad
2 min read
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Is Your Organization Healthy? 12 Vital Reasons to Track Key Performance Indicators
When I ask a nonprofit if they track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), frequently I get a blank stare or the response ...

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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How to Diversify Your Income Sources in Four Easy Steps
A diversified array of income sources shields your nonprofit against recessions, pandemics, and the normal fluctuations of donated funds.

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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How Big Should My Board Be?
This is the most commonly asked question we receive about boards, and here is a comprehensive answer for you ...

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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Notable Nonprofit Leaders: Arnold Smeenk and Michael VanLeeuwen from The Charles Finney School
The Charles Finney School has become one of the largest and most highly regarded non-denominational Christian schools ...

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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Is Your Board Bored? The Importance of High Impact Board Engagement.
At its very foundation, the success of a nonprofit rises and falls on the quality of its board ...

Alison Finstad
2 min read
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Beyond the Bricks: 8 Advantages of a Capital Campaign
There is no faster way to raise the largest gifts your organization has ever received in the shortest amount of time. Here are eight ...

Alison Finstad
2 min read
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Notable Nonprofit Leader of the Month: Paula Belemjian!
Paula is the Executive Director of The Margaret Home and is scaling the organization swiftly, leading to remarkable transformation in the...

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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Four Moves to Make Right Now
A simple moves management plan is essential for ensuring you'll hit your major giving goal this year.

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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Nine Expert Year-End Appeal Tips
When is the best time to start preparing your year-end appeal? Last week. You’ll want the appeal to be mailed the second week of...

Alison Finstad
4 min read
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Notable Nonprofit Leader of the Month: Jordynn Barnhart-Sullivan
Meet Jordynn Barnhart-Sullivan! Jordynn is one ambitious lady, playing critical leadership roles at two nonprofits: COM-GAP and...

Alison Finstad
4 min read
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Notable Nonprofit Leader of the Month: Dr. Ashley Cross
Ashley is super sharp, a significant community impactor, and an all-around delightful person to know.

Alison Finstad
3 min read
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