How to Craft a Projected Budget for a Prosperous Year
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How to Craft a Projected Budget for a Prosperous Year

In the four previous blog posts, we’ve highlighted end-of-year tasks that every nonprofit should be doing or at least thinking about to prepare for the upcoming year. Now, as the year comes to a close, we want to emphasize the importance of creating a projected budget — a financial roadmap showing how you will finish the fiscal year or what you anticipate for the year ahead, with a clear overview of expected revenue and expenses. …

Navigating Government Proposals
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Navigating Government Proposals

Securing government contracts and grants can be a game-changer for nonprofits. However, winning these opportunities involves writing compelling proposals and navigating a complex landscape of regulations and competition. In this blog, we dive into the benefits and challenges of government proposals and what nonprofits can be doing now to prepare for them. …

The Annual Appeal – A Labor of Love
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The Annual Appeal – A Labor of Love

Nonprofit donors are inundated with asks at the end of the year, have their own planned giving, and are enjoying the hectic holiday time. The earlier in December folks read your appeal letter, the better the chances that they’ll make you a priority. Yet, as much as this is pragmatic advice about time management, it also has bigger implications for cultivating your donor base and engaging your Board and volunteers. …

Fall Into Action: Data Collection and Analysis for Nonprofit Success
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Fall Into Action: Data Collection and Analysis for Nonprofit Success

Fall isn’t just about pumpkin spice lattes and cozy sweaters; it’s an opportune time to collect and analyze data that can shape your nonprofit’s future. With heavy programming schedules after the summer break, organizations have a captive audience and the opportunity to gather valuable insights about participants’ experiences, preferences, and needs. …

Six Things Nonprofits Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for the New Year
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Six Things Nonprofits Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for the New Year

In working for nonprofits and collaborating with them as a consultant, I’ve repeatedly seen the same challenges pop up across a wide range of organizations. The good news is that a little strategic fall planning can help you avoid many of these challenges. Here are six things your organization should be doing this season to end the year strong…

5 Key Takeaways for Hosting a Successful Board Retreat

5 Key Takeaways for Hosting a Successful Board Retreat

On Friday, May 10th thru Sunday, May 12, 2023, Justice for Families hosted a board retreat for new and returning board members. Justice for Families (J4F), based in the Bronx, is a national network of family leaders impacted by the justice system, working to end mass criminalization and incarceration, particularly of youth in communities of color…

Spring Fundraising Appeals Help You Stay Connected – And Raise Money

Spring Fundraising Appeals Help You Stay Connected – And Raise Money

Spring is a terrific time to conduct a fundraising campaign. The emphasis on new beginnings and longer days offers organizations an opportunity to remind their supporters how important they are to the mission. It is also a way to follow up with donors that did not give at the end of the year or reach…