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3 decisions every nonprofit should make before writing an organizational plan 

Candid

One of the reasons an estimated 30% of nonprofits dont last more than 10 years is poor organizational development. Developing an organizational plan that clearly defines your groups objectives is key to achieving long-term success and sustainability.

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When Does Interim Nonprofit Leadership Make Sense?

Blue Avocado

It was immediately apparent that there was the need for the board to conduct a thorough, investigative audit of the organization, so they hired a firm specializing in financial malfeasance and organizational development. While the board was informed of the changes, it did not manage the details of this process.

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Introducing April 2025’s Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) Cohort

NonProfit Leadership Alliance

Oversix months, these participants will complete CNP curriculum in nonprofit management, program design, leadership, financial stewardship, marketing, fundraising, and the latest trends shaping the sector. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, Ed.D,

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The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development

Fundraising Coach

That might be asking for help with their board, or figuring out HR, or strategizing fundraising. The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development. Most beginning nonprofits seem to expect this for their organizational development: the team that launches the organization will be the same team in 10 years.

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Bringing CCF to your Donor Communications

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

Even if our message is meaningful and brilliant, how can we ensure that we will connect with our key audiences, especially during peak fundraising season? Community-Centric Fundraising isn’t a transaction or practice; it is a movement that seeks to shift systems… This means, we can’t be status quo in our year-end appeals.

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Worn paths and nonprofit organizational structure

Fundraising Coach

We’ve come through much of the organizational development dance of the first 4 years. Know you should be fundraising but just need a little kick? Sign up for the weekly Fundraising Kick ! Share and Enjoy: Other Possibly Related posts: The Folk Dance of Nonprofit Organizational Development.

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Mixed Links for Nonprofit Communicators

Nonprofit Marketing Guide

As you’re winding down your week, join me for the best articles, posts, tips, and more from around the world of marketing and fundraising. And find out how Vu Le used leadership and organizational development skills to survive four nights at a haunted hotel. Auburn, AL. It’s time for Mixed Links…. Nonprofit Training.