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From Volunteer to Visionary: Ashley Baker, CNP’s Journey

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

In the world of nonprofit professionals, there are those whose stories inspire, uplift, and ignite a passion for positive change. Ashley Baker, CNP ( Certified Nonprofit Professional ), is one of these individuals. A Bold Move Ashley’s path to the nonprofit sector was a winding one.

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How Communities Around the World Are Connecting Social Isolation and Health

Stanford Social Innovation Review

While many consider this rise in loneliness to be largely a social problem, communities around the world are applying innovative public health approaches to connecting people not only to each other but to health professionals and systems that can provide much-needed support. for every £1 invested.

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Fundraising Is the Most Transferable and Relevant Skill for Your Life and Your Resume

Nonprofit Fixer

After 30 years in nonprofit leadership, I’ve come to believe that there is one key skill that can boost your personal and professional success. Even though we don’t talk about it much in the nonprofit sector, fundraisers also require an entrepreneurial mindset. This requires prioritization, management, and dependability.

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Using ‘Purple Glasses’ to Achieve Gender Equity in Mexico

Stanford Social Innovation Review

Some years ago, we participated in an activity aimed at raising awareness of gender bias among hiring managers. Thirty people attended, including managers and members of an academic gender committee we were on. Innovation thus becomes a powerful tool driven by the intellectual participation of women from diverse contexts.

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3 Types of Nonprofit Fraud to Watch Out for Today

The Charity CFO

Nonprofit fraud makes for great headlines— like the Minnesota nonprofit Feeding Our Future accused this year of squandering $48 million of federal funding on luxurious trips, fancy mansions, and other personal costs. . According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year.

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Grab This Fundraising Plan Template for New Nonprofits

Get Fully Funded

If you’re starting a new nonprofit, you already know that you need to raise money. No two nonprofits are exactly alike. The Challenge of Fundraising Planning for New Nonprofits Established nonprofits have an advantage in planning for fundraising — they can build their fundraising plan based on their numbers from prior years.

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Which of Your Fundraising Events Need Online Waivers?

Get Fully Funded

As a nonprofit professional, you know how important hosting fundraising events is to both expanding your donor base and retaining existing donors. By giving supporters a way to connect with other like-minded supporters and your nonprofit’s staff, you can facilitate community and deep relationships at these events.