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THE FAB FIVE ROUND UP
βWriting Great Impact Statements[Podcast] ββ βAre you struggling to cut through the noise and truly connect with your donors?
βBoards - Lead Like Juneteenth Matters [Blog]ββ βππ½ββοΈIf your boardroom isnβt reflecting those values in real, intentional ways, then itβs time to pause and listen to the lessons of Juneteenth.
Why Reinvent the Wheel? Learn from Board Success Stories!
Smart thinking alert! Last week's poll showed that 38.9% of you want to see what's working for other nonprofits. You're absolutely rightβwhy start from scratch when you can learn from proven success?
Here's the magic: When your board members see real examples of what other boards are doing, those "impossible" expectations suddenly feel totally achievable. It's like showing them the roadmap instead of asking them to navigate blind!
Your board needs to see that fundraising participation looks different everywhere:
Small nonprofit: Each member commits to one personal ask per year
Growing organization: Board members choose 2 actions from a menu of 8 options
Established nonprofit: Every member makes a gift and brings one new person to an event
See how doable that feels? Real examples = real confidence!
Pro tip: Create a "Board Inspiration Sheet" with 3-4 examples of how similar nonprofits structure their board fundraising expectations. Include the organization size, their specific goals, and one success story. Share this during board orientation or when introducing new fundraising initiatives. When board members see "organizations just like ours are doing this successfully," resistance melts into possibility!
Throughout my work with hundreds of nonprofits, I've collected countless examples of what works across different organization types and sizes. There's no need to guess what might work when you can adapt what's already proven successful.
Ready to give your board the confidence that comes from seeing real success in action? Let's find the examples that will inspire your unique team!
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ποΈThis Week's Podcast Roundup
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βDemystifying Legal Requirements for Nonprofits (Part 2): I sit down with Kyara Ofuani, founder of Legally Black Law Firm, to demystify the legal requirements for nonprofit organizations. Whether you're a mission-driven company or an association, this conversation is critical for understanding how to stay compliant and effective.
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Join the Nonprofit Professionals Exchange Facebook Group. With over 16.3K fellow leaders, it's a supportive community for fundraising ideas, questions, and feedback.
I'm sharing a comprehensive Whistleblower Protection Policy template that has helped dozens of organizations create safe reporting channels and maintain ethical standards while protecting employees who speak up. Download it here. ππΎ
Listen to proven strategies to transform your organization from campaign-dependent to sustainably supported through consistent donor engagement. Discover how to , communicate ongoing mission needs effectively, and cultivate deeper relationships that turn one-time donors into lifelong champions. Don't let your impact be limited by calendar datesβlearn to make generosity a year-round mindset that fuels continuous growth. ππΎ
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The Finish Line Youth Foundation's Louder Than Words offers grants for nonprofits with programs and activities that place an importance on higher education, vocational training, and/or career development support, and rental assistance
Maximum Amount: $10,000β βApplication Deadline: 7/15/2025
Causality offers full and matching service grants to help nonprofits in branding and marketing. Full grant recipient receives branding/marketing services at no cost and matching grant recipients receive branding/marketing services at half the cost of the services requested.
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πͺπΎTraining & Development! ποΈ
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Speed Connecting: Fundraising in the RGV, July 17, 4:30 - 6:30 CST AFP round-table discussions. Each table will offer a 15-minute group session moderated by a local industry professional to bounce ideas and ask questions. Free for AFP TX Coastal Bend members and $20 (non-members) ππ½ Register Nowβ
Virginia Fundraising Institute (VFRI), July 23-25, 2025, ππ½ Register Nowβ
Be a Fundraising Magnet: Master Your CEO Personal Brand, July 31, 2025, 1pm EST/ 12 pm CST/11pm MST/10 am PST (free) Register Nowβ
Raise Conference 2025, San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk, Sep 8 - 9, 2025, Register by April 30 to receive a $100 discount, Register hereβ
βJoin us for S & B Masterminds - a safe, affordable, and nurturing mastermind that will help you scale your nonprofit.
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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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