I want to
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Recruit and retain high-quality volunteers
You may think you need: Another pizza party/volunteer appreciation event You actually need: Need help getting what you actually need? Contact us.
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Develop a major donor program
What you think you need: A rich person’s rolodex What you actually need: A contact database that tracks donor interactions, detailed personal information, and reminds you when to follow-up Staff (or volunteers) who enjoy working with people one-on-one or in small groups and have lots of time to dedicate to meeting with people Strong storytelling…
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Motivate my staff to take on more responsibility
You may think you need: To inspire them with the mission! You actually need: Competitive salaries and benefits Present, calm, and trained supervisors Clear reporting guidelines Training and career development opportunities Transparency about how and why decisions are made Clear pathways for career progression And yeah, you may need a union Need help getting what…
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Get my Board of Directors to fundraise
You may think you need: A new Board of Directors You actually need: Operational support for anything that the Board does that isn’t fundraising or governance A clear role description, preferably with a give-or-get minimum Regular communications with the Board on fundraising progress and major program milestones A fundraising calendar and pre-drafted materials that they…
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Take a vacation (without checking my email)
You may think you need: A miracle You actually need: A calendar that reflects your priorities A manageable inbox Clear reporting guidelines for staff and volunteers To delegate Need help getting what you actually need? Contact us.
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Raise money through online campaigns
You may think you need: One good meme that goes viral You actually need: A clear and visually enticing brand An easy-to-use donation processor Automatic donation acknowledgments Simple and compelling messages that demonstrate your organization’s efficiency and effectiveness A large and engaged mailing list and social media following Staff or volunteers to post and respond…
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Get corporate sponsors
You may think you need: Face-time with a major brand’s CEO You actually need: A “corporate-friendly” mission that resonates with a large swath of society A clear, compelling brand and a simple mission A history of significant media coverage and/or social media following Employee volunteer opportunities (and a photographer to capture those opportunities) Physical places…
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Hire (more) staff
You may think you need: Qualified, passionate candidates You actually need: Financial reserves of 3-months of projected costs and multi-year fundraising plans A staff or Board member who can act as supervisor, even for senior positions Clear priorities and criteria for hiring Competitive job descriptions, salaries, and benefit packages Staff, Board, or volunteers who have…
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Get grant funding for my small organization
You may think you need: A grant writer who believes in our cause You actually need: Financial reports for at least three years Strategic project plans with projected outputs and outcomes Evaluation plan Diverse board of directors Relationships with program officers Grant tracking method Easy-to-navigate filing system for commonly used documentation (e.g 501(c)(3) letter, Board…