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.
Ready to stop dreading board meetings? - Let's be honest—we've all been there. The night-before scramble to pull together agendas. The awkward silences. The meetings that somehow manage to run long yet accomplish little.
What if your next board meeting could actually be... dare we say it... productive and even energizing?
This Board Meeting Toolkit is your new best friend. It's packed with practical tools you can implement right away:
A fill-in-the-blanks Agenda Template (because why reinvent the wheel?)
A Minutes Template that keeps you focused on what actually matters
A handy Minutes Checklist so you never miss those compliance essentials
"10 Steps to Getting the Most from Your Board Meeting" (coffee not included, but highly recommended!)
A simple Meeting Evaluation tool to make each meeting better than the last
The best part? For you my subscribers it's $7.00. You can download these today and use them for your very next meeting. No complex training needed! Get your Board Meeting Toolkit
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Here's the truth: 50% of you shared that your board is terrified of asking people for money. Let's be real—that fear is totally understandable! But here's the relief you've been waiting for: they don't have to make the ask to make a huge difference.
Your board has fundraising superpowers they don't even realize! They can:
Share your mission's story with genuine passion
Invite friends to experience your work firsthand
Write heartfelt thank-you notes that donors treasure
Make warm introductions to potential supporters
Champion your cause in their everyday conversations
The real issue? Most board members feel lost because no one's shown them exactly how they fit into the fundraising puzzle. They're not resistant—they're just waiting for clarity and confidence!
Pro tip: Start each board meeting with a "mission moment"—invite a client or staff member to share their story for just 5 minutes. You're equipping your board members with powerful, authentic stories they can share when talking about your organization. Remember: facts tell, but stories sell! When your board members have these real moments in their back pocket, they naturally become passionate storytellers for your cause.
Here's what I've learned from years of working with hesitant boards: fear melts away when people understand their unique role and feel supported in taking it on. They don't need to become professional fundraisers—they just need to become passionate advocates.
When boards feel equipped rather than expected to figure it out alone, amazing things happen. If your board could use this kind of confidence-building approach to fundraising, I'd love to help them discover their authentic fundraising strengths!
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Join the Nonprofit Professionals Exchange Facebook Group. With over 16.1K fellow leaders, it's a supportive community for fundraising ideas, questions, and feedback.
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🎥Navigating Nonprofit Finances: Mastering Compliance, Bookkeeping, and Taxes
Confused by financial reports, IRS forms, or what "compliance" even means for your nonprofit? This is a breakdown of nonprofit finance essentials every leader must know. Ready to be empowered to manage your books, ensure transparency, and pass every audit with flying colors—without losing your mind? Listen in now. 👇🏾
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The Lowe’s Foundation's Gable Grants provide funding to U.S.-based nonprofits supporting skills-development for trade professions.
Maximum Amount: $1,000,000 Application Deadline: August 31
The DWF Foundation provides small grants to organizations in several countries tackling issues such as education, employability, environment, homelessness, health, and more.
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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.
