Feb 1st, 2023 Nonprofit Management
6 Steps to Developing a Strategic Fundraising Plan for Your Nonprofit
Many nonprofits engage in strategic planning to help direct the future of their organization, but what about strategic fundraising planning? Using the framework of strategic planning to create longer-term fundraising goals and a guide to reaching them can help you level up your fundraising from year to year. This type of planning is different from budgeting – a strategic fundraising...
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Jan 11th, 2023 Nonprofit Management, Taproot Plus
5 Ways Skilled Volunteers Can Boost Your Nonprofit Startup
By Kimberly Swartz, Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation Have you recently started a nonprofit? Congratulations! So, what’s next? Starting a nonprofit organization can be both a thrilling and challenging time. Your to-do list is growing by the minute, but support is just a few mouse clicks away. We recognize that once you’ve received your 501(c)(3) status, it can be...
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Dec 21st, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Service Area: Fundraising
5 Tips to Creating Your Nonprofit’s Grant Strategy for Long-term Success
Whether your nonprofit is building out its grant programming from scratch or hoping to gain new funders, taking the time to plan is a key first step. Making a comprehensive grant strategy can help move your development team from responsive to proactive, setting your organization up for sustainability in the long term. How can your nonprofit plan its grant strategy...
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Dec 14th, 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Nonprofit Management
Why Diversity on a Nonprofit Board Matters
Board diversity is critical to the success of every nonprofit’s work. And while 2021’s Leading with Intent study shows progress toward greater board diversity, more is possible. This blog illustrates the many benefits of board diversification and the actionable steps nonprofits can take. By increasing board diversity, nonprofits strengthen their connection to the people and communities they serve, reach new...
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Oct 19th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Management
Launch a Successful Giving Tuesday Campaign with Skilled Volunteers
Since its founding in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y, Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement. It’s a day fueled by activism, collaboration, and generosity that has emerged as a marquee fundraising opportunity for nonprofits around the world. On Giving Tuesday 2021 alone, nonprofits raised an estimated $2.7 billion! Take advantage of this day of giving The movement's...
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Aug 11th, 2022 All, Nonprofit Management
7 Ways to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out
You've found a potential grant opportunity and are ready to apply for it. The grants process can be complicated at times but investing a little extra time in a few key areas can often make a significant difference in the likelihood of receiving funding. Use this list to ensure that you write a strong grant application every time you submit...
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Aug 3rd, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Management
The Fastest Way to Connect Your Nonprofit with Volunteers
By Kimberly Swartz, Director of Community Engagement, Taproot Foundation Could your organization benefit from advice from a marketing, HR, IT, business strategy, finance, or data expert? Are you hungry for an opportunity to creatively brainstorm with someone who can bring a fresh perspective to your nonprofit’s work? Is your team preparing for a big initiative where careful project management will...
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Jul 8th, 2022 Nonprofit Management
Get the Legal Pro Bono Help You Need Through TrustLaw
The first thing that comes to mind when people hear the phrase “pro bono” is often legal services. And while we at Taproot like to expand on that thinking—pro bono refers to any service offered ‘for the public good’—we’re going back to its roots! We’re experts in connecting nonprofit organizations with professionals who share their expertise in core business areas,...
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Jun 22nd, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Taproot Plus, Volunteer Consulting
How One Hour Can Make a Difference for Nonprofits and Volunteers
Schedules these days are tight. If you work at a nonprofit, you’re probably on the hunt for quick, efficient ways to get answers and advice. And if you’re a professional searching for ways to get involved in your community, you want something that doesn’t overwhelm your busy calendar. A one-hour Taproot Plus session could be just the opportunity you’re looking...
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May 24th, 2022 Nonprofit Management, Volunteer Management
3 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Do More With Less
A whopping 63% of nonprofits reported a decrease in funding due to COVID-19. Now more than ever, you’re asked to go above and beyond with less and less. If this sounds familiar, we might have a solution for you—pro bono services. Pro bono? We can hear you saying “but I don’t need a lawyer…” Maybe you don’t. But you might...
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