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Nonprofit Vision Statements, Core Values & Mission Statements
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| In the nonprofit field, reference is often made to an organization's core values, mission statement, and vision statement. I have found that there is some confusion regarding the difference between a mission and vision statement, and that some organizations have never identified their core values. This article will help you to understand these three items, and how important they are to your organization's overall operation, funding, and future.
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Training Nonprofit Board Members to Read and Understand Financial Reports
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| One of the items board members are responsible for is to monitor the financial situation of the organization. As such, board members should be familiar with the types of financial reports the organization uses to demonstrate its financial standing. This article identifies the types of financial reports most commonly used by nonprofits, and stresses the importance of training board members to read and understand financial reports.
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Customer Service in the Nonprofit Community - How Does Your Organization Rate?
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| Having worked in the nonprofit community for most of my career, I have seen varying levels of good and bad customer service. I have always been a proponent of exemplary customer service and feel that it should be the number one priority for any nonprofit organization. Every nonprofit exists to meet the needs of specific customers through the delivery of services and programs. As such, shouldn't their customers be their top priority, as they are their most important stakeholders? This article asks questions related to your customer service practices, and items you should consider in relation to developing and implementing a quality customer service program.
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What Nonprofits Should Consider Prior To Writing A Grant
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| Grant writing is one of those activities that all nonprofits must undertake in order to secure revenue to develop or operate programs and services. However, there are some items that can prevent you from getting the funding you need. To increase your success to secure funds via your grant writing activities, it is important that you take time to carefully research funders who are interested in your mission, and follow their guidelines to ensure you are providing the exact information they need to consider and fund your proposal. |
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Grant Applications - Common Sections Requiring Completion
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| Depending on how long you have worked in the nonprofit field, you either know or will discover that most grant applications have the same sections, requiring specific types of information. There are 10 sections that most grant applications require you to complete. This article provides a description of each of these sections. |
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The Benefits of Having a Coach in Your Corner
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| Although coaching is beginning to gain some momentum in the nonprofit field, most nonprofit professionals don't understand what coaching is or how it can be of value to them in their personal or professional life. Also, individuals often confuse coaching with therapy, counseling, or consulting. The following article provides information describing the difference between therapists, counselors, consultants, and coaches, and how coaches work with their clients to resolve issues, achieve goals, or makes significant changes in their lives. |
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Personnel Policies and Procedures for Nonprofit Organizations
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| Every nonprofit organization should have personnel policies and procedures, in addition to its regular policies and procedures. Policies state what the organization believes in and supports, and reflect those laws they need to adhere to. Procedures are the steps or actions that need to be taken to support a specific policy. This article provides a list of personnel policies and procedures that all nonprofit organizations should have in place. |
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Marketing for Nonprofits on a Tight Budget
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| Financial resources play a huge part in how well nonprofits can market their programs and services. Most nonprofits don't have sufficient funds to do everything they would like to, but it is important to use what funds are available to the fullest extent. Thus, nonprofits should attempt to use as many free services and programs as possible. This article provides some ideas that are free or may have a minimal fee attached. |
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11 Possible Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
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| All nonprofit organizations market their services and programs in some manner. This can range from e-mailing an electronic newsletter to posting an ad on a highway bulletin board. Whatever marketing strategies nonprofits choose to employ, they must always be conscious of their marketing budget. This article provides 11 possible marketing strategies nonprofits can employ, depending on their budget. |
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Developing a Social Media Presence on Facebook - Is It for Your Nonprofit Organization?
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| Today, there is quite a bit of buzz about social media, what it is, and whether or not you should develop a social media presence. And, you have probably heard about a variety of social media sites, such as MySpace, Linked In, Twitter, and Facebook. Because the number of social media sites can be overwhelming, this article's focus is on using Facebook, as a tool in your social media campaign. |
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Nonprofit Board Member Manuals - What Should You Include?
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| When you have a board of directors, it is always a good idea to have a Board Member Manual. A Manual is a great tool for board members to use when they need quick and easy access to critical information about the organization. It compiles important documents into one binder, so they don't waste time and energy looking for what they need in several files or locations. Does your organization have a manual for its board members? |
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Program Development, Implementation & Evaluation - Top 10 Areas to Address
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| In the nonprofit field, the development of a new program generally begins with receiving some type of grant award. Of course, nonprofits can develop programs without being awarded a grant, but the money needed to create and implement any type of program will need to come from a philanthropist or through other fundraising efforts and activities. Regardless of the funding source, this article highlights ten items that will need to be addressed as you develop and implement your program.
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