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Most nonprofit organizations rely on grants to fund at least a portion of their programs. As you look for grants, it is important to know what type of funding is available and where to look. Considering federal grants alone, there are more than 2,000 current opportunities with 42,000 archived. Working through all of those funding […]
By raising money, creating awareness, and providing publicity, cause marketing campaigns can be beneficial to both nonprofits and for-profits. But getting it right is tricky, and many have failed spectacularly. To make sure that doesn’t happen to you, be aware of these common cause marketing mistakes – and create a plan to avoid them. Make […]
If you are in charge of a nonprofit organization, you will likely need to schedule certain events in order for your organization to achieve its mission statement. But even once you have a specific date in mind, you will still need to promote your event effectively in order to ensure it is a success. One […]
Benefit corporations (“B Corps”) are a unique corporate entity that can provide a variety of potential benefits. Like C corporations, benefit corporations are designed to create a profit for their shareholders. But unlike C corporations, benefit corporations are designed to have a positive impact on their community as well. These corporations currently exist in 33 […]
As technology and industry trends have evolved, organizations of all kinds have begun to place a stronger emphasis on Customer Relationship Management (CRM). CRM involves the use of data, observations, and projections to predict which customers will be the most profitable for a company and how these customers can be effectively targeted. Until recently, most […]
My late grandfather—Maurice Mazur—was a pharmacist. Like many pharmacists from back in the day, he owned his own store, which doubled as a convenience store. Mazur’s Ideal Pharmacy was a long-time cornerstone of the rough Milwaukee neighborhood where it was located. Many of his customers knew him most of their lives. He was a familiar […]
Running a nonprofit organization can be an incredibly rewarding experience. But in pursuit of your organization’s greater goals, you will inevitably run into a wide variety of different challenges. Fortunately, with the right resources and strategies, these challenges can be overcome. In order to make sure your non-profit organization has the best year that it […]
Though the term “entrepreneur” likely makes you initially think about someone who is trying to make money, there are some types of entrepreneurs that have a strong desire to focusing on other things as well. Recently, there has been a notable increase in a new type of entrepreneur known as a social entrepreneur. No matter […]
If you’re fundraising or seeking volunteers, it may feel like you’ve already exhausted all available channels. But have you considered creating a mobile app for your organization? With 77 percent of Americans now owning smartphones, it’s definitely something you should consider. After all, the best way to get the attention of volunteers and donors is […]
Do you want to make a positive difference in the world? There are many little things you can do to make the world a better place and even careers that benefit society. But what about reaching for the stars? Imagine founding your own nonprofit, or organizing an event to support a great cause? How about […]