In a historic move, GuideStar, Charity Navigator and BBB Wise Giving Alliance write an open letter to the donors of America, setting out to correct a misconception they created that overhead is a valid indicator of non-profit performance.
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Non-profit Authorities Denounce “Overhead” as an Accurate Measure of Non-profit Performance
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4157 days ago
Penelope Burk on The 3 Reasons Fundraising Professionals Leave, What it Costs & What to do About it - Sumac
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4168 days ago
In a candid interview, Burk shares the finding from her latest book – Donor Cenetered Leadership – including some overwhelming data that tells us exactly why fundraising professionals leave, and what you can do to get them to stay.
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Did it Work? 5 Tools for Evaluating the Success of Your Project - Sumac
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Made Hot by: businessluv on June 28, 2013 10:47 am
It’s more important now than ever to be able to show the success of your projects, both for funders and donors. So, here we give you 5 great tools to evaluate your project.
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Top 10 Tips for Writing Winning Grant Proposals - Sumac
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4181 days ago
Grant writing is a competitive sport that requires a solid organization, a well-conceived project, and good, focused writing. Find out what you need to know before writing a grant proposal to get your ducks in a row and do the job right!
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Open Your Doors! How Good Will Leads to Good Fundraising - Sumac
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4208 days ago
Here are some suggestion for how you might open your doors to the community in order to establish a good reputation, build awareness, and create a whole new group of admirers as well as potential supporters for your cause.
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Funding Bodies Give to Non-profits Who Don’t Compete, But Collaborate - Sumac
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With funders now seeking proposals from collaborating groups who can work together, there’s more reason than ever to work together. Here are some examples.
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3 Simple Tips to Create a Successful Monthly Giving Program - Sumac
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4224 days ago
You already know the huge benefits of setting up a monthly giving program. Here are 3 really great tips for making it successful from the consultants as hjc.
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Why Fraudsters Target Charities and NPOs - Sumac
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4249 days ago
When it comes to charitable and not-for-profit organizations, the risk of fraud appears to be more significant. Learn why and what to do to prevent it.
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6 Tools for Creating Interactive Educational Materials to Serve Your Mission and Reach Your Stakeholders
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Whatever your mission, there are interactive tools to help you build engaging educational experiences for your constituency and donors. We’ll share six types and tons of great sites.
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The TED Talk Everyone in the Social Sector is Talking About
Posted by sumac under ManagementFrom http://sumac.com 4249 days ago
A look at Dan Pallotta’s inspiring, thought-provoking and somewhat controversial TED Talk: “The way we think about charity is dead wrong” and the reaction from those connected to the social sector.
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