Tim Forbes

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Event Management Software: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

Event Management Software: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know

Planning fundraising events of any size can be overwhelming at best. Without the right tools and resources, it can get downright exhausting and frustrating. But there’s good news! Event management software can help organize and handle many aspects of event planning with a host of digital tools.

In short, even management software helps you plan better events with less stress, anxiety, and hassle. But, like many things in the world, not all event management software is created equal. Some have unique features that lend it to specific aspects or types of event planning. Some are easier to use than others. And let’s not get started on the vast range of price points!

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Boost Volunteer Recruitment and Retention for Your Nonprofit

Boost Volunteer Recruitment and Retention for Your Nonprofit

Many nonprofits lean heavily on volunteers to accomplish all kinds of tasks and carry out their mission. In fact, many charitable nonprofits have no paid staff and are run exclusively by volunteers! They’re undoubtedly one of the most valuable resources for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes.

But how do you find these stellar volunteers who eagerly give of their time and talents? There are loads of recruitment strategies and methods out there, and some might be more appropriate for your organization than others.

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How to Write the Perfect Nonprofit Mission Statement

How to Write the Perfect Nonprofit Mission Statement

Updated October 2026.

A nonprofit mission statement is a short summary of why your organization exists: what you do, who you serve, and the change you're working toward. It's often the first thing a donor, volunteer, or grant reviewer reads about you, and it's one of the few things your staff and board should be able to repeat from memory.

A strong mission statement also does work inside your organization. It guides decisions about programs, fundraising, hiring, and marketing, and it gives your team a clear reason to say no to opportunities that would pull you off course.

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Nonprofit Fundraising 101: What Every Nonprofit Needs for Successful Fundraising

Nonprofit Fundraising 101

Whether you've been fundraising for decades or you're just launching a new nonprofit and getting your feet wet, it's valuable to get back to the fundraising basics. Taking it all the way back to the building blocks can help ensure you're not leaving any money on the table and get the most out of your fundraising efforts.

This blog will help you understand the basics of fundraising to build a powerful strategy for your organization!

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How Petitions Can Help Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

How Petitions Can Help Boost Nonprofit Fundraising

Over the last few years, online petitions have become one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to rally supporters and grow their community of followers. It’s a great fundraising strategy to make yourself more visible online where it’s always busy, noisy, and crowded.

Great news! Petitions aren’t just limited to political campaigns or election cycles. You can run a petition campaign any time of year--even if your nonprofit isn’t at all engaged in political advocacy! This blog will help you leverage petitions for your own fundraising strategy.

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