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A Modern Nonprofit Podcast: What it Takes to Start a Nonprofit Organization

The Charity CFO

When a life is led positively, then the consequence is impacting the community around them for good, and perhaps one of the main reasons individuals start nonprofit organizations. The overall theme between starting any form of business, for profit or nonprofits, is the motivation inside of someone and why exactly they want to do it.

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The Secret To Better Nonprofit Financial Management

The Charity CFO

Managing a nonprofit’s finances is not a one-person job. Sure, your financial team– your bookkeeper, accountant, and CFO (if you have one)–take the lead role in managing your finances. The high-performing organizations we work with all ensure that nonprofit financial management is a collaborative effort.

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Social Media and Storytelling For Nonprofits – The Nonprofit MBA podcast

Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

By sharing compelling stories about their mission, successes, and the people they serve, nonprofits can inspire empathy and connect with their supporters on an emotional level. Social Media and Storytelling For Nonprofits Social media has revolutionized how organizations communicate with their audiences; nonprofits are no exception.

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From Owing to Owning: How Communities Can Control Commercial Land

NonProfit Quarterly

Nonetheless, the examples speak to the potential for community organizing, when connected to land acquisition funds, to greatly improve prospects for businesses and residents in low-income communities and communities of color. It operates one building that leases to seven nonprofit organizations.

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3 Types of Nonprofit Fraud to Watch Out for Today

The Charity CFO

Fraud losses in the charitable industry destroy an organization’s reputation, future financing opportunities, and capacity to carry out its mission. According to The New York Times , the value of nonprofit fraud is approximately $40-50 Billion each year. 3 Common Types of Fraud in Non-profits . 1: Corruption.

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How (Not) to Scale a Nonprofit

Stanford Social Innovation Review

I started Esperanza with the same three key ingredients as any social entrepreneur: a personal motivation to solve a tough problem where government and markets had failed, an entrepreneurial vision for how to do it, and a base from which to pursue my vision. Today, I keep in touch with many Esperanza graduates.

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

Nonprofit Fixer

Nonprofit organizations and political candidates are always crafting compelling pitches to convince everyday people and huge organizations to give them money. Our motivations are for the common good and the public interest. Hundreds of books have been written on management and employee motivation.