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Quick Link - ๐Ÿง˜๐ŸพWellness Tip: Setting Healthy Boundaries in Your Nonprofit Work: The Difference Between Giving of Yourself and Giving Up Yourself Check out my story here to see why wellness should be on your to-do list as a leader.

This week has been a whirlwind of uncertainty - Just remember this, focus on what you can control. โ€‹

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THE FAB FIVE ROUND UP

  1. โ€‹Raise More in 2025: Nonprofit Fundraising Trends, Tips, and Tools [Blog]โ€‹ โ€‹
    ๐Ÿ”Delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2025.
  2. โ€‹How to Craft Your Annual Nonprofit Development Plan [Blog] โ€‹โ€‹
    ๐Ÿš™Recalibrate by crafting an annual nonprofit development plan for 2025.
  3. โ€‹Fundraising New Yearโ€™s Resolutions [Blog] โ€‹โ€‹
    ๐ŸŽ†The new year is the perfect time to aim and reach higher!
  4. โ€‹Is Your Nonprofit Newsletter Engaging or Boring? [Blog] โ€‹
    A newsletter can be a great way to engage with your donors.
  5. โ€‹Building Nonprofit Fundraising Capacity starts with the Board [Blog] โ€‹
    The first major ingredient in fundraising is the Board of Directors.

โ€‹YOUR MISSION MATTERS & DESERVES TO BE FUNDED TO ITS FULLEST CAPACITY

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธThis Month's Podcast Roundup

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โ€‹LinkedIn for Nonprofits: a deep dive into how nonprofits can leverage LinkedIn to expand their networks, reach their target audiences, and boost their mission.

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โ€‹LinkedIn for Nonprofits (Part 2)โ€‹

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โ€‹Transformative Leadership: Cultivating Growth and Excellence in Nonprofitsโ€‹

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โ€‹Transformative Leadership: Cultivating Growth and Excellence in Nonprofits (part 2)โ€‹

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๐ŸŽฅStop Leaving Money on the Table

Are You Avoiding the Ask? Letโ€™s be real: Asking for donations can feel overwhelming. You believe in your mission, but when it comes time to make the ask, hesitation creeps in. Sound familiar? If youโ€™ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or unsure about fundraising, this is your chance to gain the insights and confidence you need to ASK BIG and GET RESULTS. ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿพ

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๐ŸŽค Iโ€™ll be speaking at GiveCon2025 in Orlando! Join me on February 24, 1:15 - 2:00 pm for my talk, Turning Connections into Contributions. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ If you havenโ€™t already, register hereโ€‹

๐ŸŽค Iโ€™ll be speaking at Texas Nonprofit Summit in Austin! Join me on February 25, 2:30 - 3:45 pm for my talk, "How to Keep Your Board Engaged in Resource Development Year-Round." ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿพ If you havenโ€™t already, register here.

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  • February 12: Ken Miller on Black Men in Development and Advancement
  • February 19: Jermaine Thomas on Creating Synergy in the Boardroom
  • February 26: Audrey Bradley on Mastering Bookkeeping Essentials for Nonprofits

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The Here's The Tea Nonprofit Report is a free newsletter that helps nonprofits navigate fundraising, marketing, and board of directors. Every Friday you will get actionable strategies to help you raise money for your mission.

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