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The Nonprofit Sector and Social Change: A Conversation between Cyndi Suarez and Claire Dunning

NonProfit Quarterly

But I always had a sense of those organizations when I worked there, an internal critique of what kind of social change were we really bringing about. And why did we rely on private ones to solve what felt like public problems? Why was the nonprofit sector doing this? It was just so amazing to read it. Really important.

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How to Restore the Care in Long-Term Nursing Care

NonProfit Quarterly

This article is, with publisher permission, adapted from a more extensive journal article, “ A Tax Credit Proposal for Profit Moderation and Social Mission Maximization in Long-Term Residential Care Businesses ” published last year by Nonprofit Policy Forum. Fortunately, existing policy tools can address this.

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How to Start a Nonprofit: 12 Essential Steps for Success

Bloomerang

Starting a Nonprofit: Basic FAQs What is a nonprofit? the IRS defines nonprofits as “Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.” State and federal regulations for starting a nonprofit.

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Why answering “no” to these four questions guarantees failure in your fundraising efforts

iMarketSmart

The best metrics encourage activity. But not just any activity. We might multiply activity metrics by capacity rating. Maybe it’s access to a valuable social network. Separate the portfolio into active and passive relationships. In active relationships, the donor is in cultivation for a gift.

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The 2019 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

We've searched far and wide for the best and brightest nonprofit conferences from all around the country! Nonprofit Management. Nonprofit Technology, and more! The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential.

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How to Make the Ask of a Gift in a Will Less Scary

iMarketSmart

Avoidance Avoidance actively ignores personal mortality. For example, death reminders make people more protective of their social group – and more resistant to outside groups.[5] 5] Group opinions and social “norms” become more powerful.[6] The social norm was no longer just about other people making gifts.

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Finally, the questions you should ask that have been proven to lead to gifts from wealth

iMarketSmart

Start social then follow up. Start social then follow up Starting with simple, social language often works best. Social, emotional language encourages sharing. 11] Social phrasing also tends to elicit more information.[12] 11] Social phrasing also tends to elicit more information.[12] These show we care.