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THE FAB FIVE ROUND UP

  1. Asset Mapping: Moving from Scarcity to Abundance [Blog]
    🗺️Identify your organization’s strengths, opportunities, and hidden resources.
  2. Create A Fundraising Calendar That Inspires Donors Year-Round [Blog] ​
    📃Not having a plan is planning to fail; the same is true for your fundraising.
  3. Donor Expectations: Ensuring Transparency and Trust in Not-For-Profits [Blog] ​
    🎯Impact is not only about service delivery but also about offering a compelling vision for the future.
  4. Lights, Camera, Impact! 5 Tips for Great Fundraising Videos [Blog]
    📽️viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it on video
  5. 100% Personal Board Giving is a Must [Blog]
    Board members are considered “family” to the organization, they should lead the way for the rest of the community to give.

YOUR MISSION MATTERS & DESERVES TO BE FUNDED TO ITS FULLEST CAPACITY

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Data Skills: Your Nonprofit's Secret Weapon (No Tech Degree Required!

Feeling intimidated by data analysis? You're not alone—42.9% of you responded that you were too! But here's the game-changing truth: You don't need a Ph.D. to unlock your data's potential.

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Pro tip: Learning together makes data less scary and way more fun! Think team-building meets mission-boosting.

Remember: Every data skill you gain is another superpower for your nonprofit. Small steps today mean massive impact tomorrow.

Ready to become a data-driven changemaker? Let's transform those numbers from intimidating to inspirational!

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I was never a fan of the "D" word either. Data was intimidating to me also. I had to hear the message several times, in several different ways. So, think of this as another data confidence booster. Start mapping your impact today! Your mission deserves to be seen, understood, and celebrated. 👇🏾

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🎤 I’ll be speaking at GiveCon2025 in Orlando! Join me on February 24, 1:15 - 2:00 pm for my talk, Turning Connections into Contributions. 👉🏾 If you haven’t already, register here

🎤 I’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." 👉🏾 If you haven’t already, register here.

Sipping Tea with Sabrina Live Stream- Black History Month Special Series, introducing you to some dynamic Black Consultations, register here, sessions start at 10 am CST.

  • February 5: Kyara Ofuani on Demystifying Legal Requirements for Nonprofits
  • 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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