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In so many areas, nonprofits ARE and SHOULD be run like a business. Listen in as Bryan Williams, MBA, CFRE of Dogs for Better Lives narrows in on how the two business models are so much alike. LIVE HERE: https://bit.ly/48IPGTF

If you are like most arts nonprofits, you likely just closed out your fiscal year or ran a June fundraising campaign - and you are EXHAUSTED. You just want to forget that it ever existed, turn off your brain until November when you start cramming for your calendar year-end campaign, right? Listen. Friends, we’re here to tell you that there is a better way. Check out our most recent blog post on our Founder & CEO’s Summer Guiding Principles: https://lnkd.in/d2zbZ9sX

Now streaming on Line of Sight podcase, Jim Morgan - Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits. Join us as Jim shares his journey and his latest book, Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector. https://bit.ly/4bQnfo5

Are you ready for some unconventional wisdom? This blog post draws parallels between hockey lessons and nonprofit success. Discover how team spirit, the art of 'stealing', the power of cheering sections, maintaining a solid roster, and striving for the big trophy can drive your nonprofit to victory. Score a power play with your fundraising goals. Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q02lyFhW0

Now streaming on Line of Sight podcase, Jim Morgan - Applied Wisdom for Nonprofits. Join us as Jim shares his journey and his latest book, Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector. https://bit.ly/4bQnfo5

🎈 I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, but last weekend I decided to lick down a one-scoop ice cream cone following a leisurely 7-mile run. About midway through the scoop, just as I took my first nibble of the cone itself, I thought about how that ice cream cone reminded me of a well-functioning mission-driven organization: 🍦 Let’s be honest. We are really here for the ice cream, not the cone. That is to say we enjoy the sweet taste of success when a program succeeds, an organization’s goals are met and the fundraisers are making it rain. 🍦But we must recognize the value of the cone, too. It provides the structure for the ice cream to be transported and consumed. Although not as sweet, it’s the necessary support behind the scenes. So, next time you’re enjoying your ice cream, whatever flavor it may be, pay attention to the cone. Invest in the right cone. Think about how messy it would be if the cone was fractured, not durable enough, or the ramifications of the ice cream landing in unintended places. (In case you're interested, the name of the flavor was Cookie Monster.) https://lnkd.in/eAuWUsDh #Nonprofits #DEI #TaxExempt #UnionStrong #GreenNewDeal #MissionDriven #Philanthropy #CharitableTrusts #PlannedGiving

Meet Scott, Shereese and Iara. At the Responsive Nonprofit Summit, these three rockstars discussed evolving your mission to meet the moment🙌 Tune in for a convo that challenges traditional models and advocates for inclusive, innovative fundraising practices. Overcoming fear and scarcity mindsets, they reveal how nonprofit leaders can drive change with bold, incremental innovations. Discover how nonprofits can ask boldly and create impactful change💪 🎧 Tune in: https://lnkd.in/g3GcjvfX