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What's the best thing about our Field Guide to Relationship-Based Fundraising (other than the fact that it's completely free)? It was created by and for fundraisers from all over the world, and is for organisations of all sizes. Grassroots group or large organisation? Emerging or experienced fundraiser? We've got you covered. We were thrilled to co-create the Field Guide with a brilliant group of organisations - from North & South America, to Africa, Europe and Asia - in partnership with the Ford Foundation. All the tools, recommendations and case studies throughout are informed by their perspectives, and our quick self-assessment quiz at the beginning will help you make best use of the resource, and your strategy. Link to download the Guide (in English & Spanish) in the comments 👇

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Sending supportive thoughts to all charity content and comms teams (as well as policy and public affairs, too, obviously!) The next 6 weeks are going to be intense. I'm making 6 free one-off coaching sessions available for charity content folk who could benefit from feedback, help solving a problem, or someone to rant to over the six weeks leading up to the Election. Please send me a message or an email with a quick description of what you'd like to get out of the session. If I get more than 6 requests, I'll prioritise based on who I think I can be most helpful to. #GeneralElection

There were really many failures and struggles, and this journey will most likely be uneasy also in the future. But I genuinely believe it is worth it: I wish we could bring a message about the reality people live in, all over the world. I will probably always remember watching these events. Whether it was the Ukrainian Maidan and later events in Crimea or Donbas, when refugees from the Middle East were crossing the Balkan or later got blocked on the Belarus-Polish borders, the capturing of Aleppo, the fall of Kabul, suppressed protests in Belarus or Russia, the full-scale invasion of Ukraine or the current retaliatory operation in Gaza. They always caught me somewhat personally, although I was in most cases quite far from them, sitting in the cosy and safe Central Europe. But I think I always had this feeling: even though we could watch it all live, be “almost” there and see it at first hand, as well as learn about various details, listen to stories of these people or receive analyses and explanations of the events from various experts, these were always only fragments of the reality. Specific pieces of the whole mosaic - reality, in which these people had to live, struggle with or try to escape. And thus we could not fully understand their lives and share the perspectives from which they see the world. Of course, one can never really gain such understanding until we share the same bodies, live in the same situations, or at least hold the same passports. But I believe, that if there was a chance to see the whole story of the countries, the broad picture including various invisible daily life conditions, which other people, living in other countries, can hardly even envision, and a chance to see how life in a single country is connected with the rest of the world, we could better understand these people, more closely experience their lives and reflect ourselves. At least before we make unfair judgements, fabricate various narratives, simply ignore, refuse our own responsibility, select our heroes and enemies, or make political decisions. Moreover, I believe, it could contribute to creating more space for mutual empathy and solidarity, across the globe. This is why we are developing this encyclopedia. As a dream of a digital place, from which one could receive such a complete message about the reality in individual countries, as well as about the global reality of our connected world. We are still only at the beginning. And can hardly fulfil such a mission alone, with a small nonprofit encyclopedia (and seeking sustainable funding has been somewhat super uneasy for us). But I believe, that if more people, organisations, universities and media join this collaborative initiative, it might happen. Once, in the future, but it seems not impossible! And so, here I am inviting you: join our membership community and help us deliver this message! 🙂The link is in the comments too.

Last night I began my 2nd class towards my Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Innovation: NP Organizations in Context. We will be studying "The Nonprofit Sector: A Research Handbook" edited by Walter Powell & Patricia Bromley. Topics discussed include the relationship between government and the social sector, accountability, tax code and how it relates, access and inclusion and more! Have you read this book? Would you be interested in getting together over coffee to share your perspective with me? If so, please reach out via email to celeste@growinggoodconsulting.com

#MondayMusings This week wraps up the Volunteer Impact Campaign. We've covered hours and numbers, community and mission, measurement, and financial value. Thank you to everyone who followed along, especially those who commented, sent messages, shared, and/or liked the content. Thanks also to those who shared resources. 💭 I'm curious to know more about your musings. • What did you learn or remember? • How did your ideas about volunteer impact change, if at all? • What will you use with your team? • What else would you like to see? • Where do we go from here (as a sector/field)? Please share your comments below (or send a message)! #volunteerimpact #socialimpact #corporatesocialresponsibility #nonprofitmanagement

Are you attending? Community IT will be presenting a session at #25NTC on how to use our #AI Policy Template at your #nonprofit. Please join us! #nonprofittechnology #nonprofitleadership #nonprofit #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofitexcellence #WellManagedIT #peoplematter

No prior board experience? Here’s how you can start with three basic steps: ➡️ Assess your time and priorities- Board service requires commitment and active engagement. Get deeply honest with what you can take on. ➡️ Engage locally- Identify community based, nonprofit organizations aligned to your passion or interests. They are always looking for volunteers and board members. ➡️ Leverage your industry association or business chambers- Professional organizations are membership driven and often have opportunities for committee and board service. Watch the video. 👇 _________ What other steps or advice do you have? #corporateboards #publicaffairs #ShastaAdvisory

Dear Connections, Today, I wanted to shed light on an important aspect of running a not-for-profit organization - visibility and publicity. While our primary focus is on doing good work in service of humanity and the planet, it is equally vital to ensure that our efforts are seen and supported. After all, how can we truly maximize our impact if potential donors and grantmakers are unaware of our initiatives? That's where I come in. As someone deeply passionate about helping organizations like ours thrive, I specialize in providing visibility and publicity services tailored specifically to the needs of NGOs. Even if your organization does not yet have a dedicated website, I can leverage online channels to boost your visibility and accessibility. By crafting and publishing a professional organizational profile on Google, I can ensure that our good work is discoverable and compelling to those who have the power to provide crucial funding. The best part? I offer this service at an exceptionally affordable rate, with clear terms and conditions outlined upfront. If you're interested in learning more about how I can help raise awareness and support for our impactful programs, I encourage you to reach out to me. Together, we can be valuable development partners in expanding our NGO's reach and maximizing our ability to serve the greater good. Let's work smarter, not harder, and create a lasting impact. Yours in service, Isaac Danladi Garba #humanitarian #humanities #donors #notforprofitorganisations #NGO #visibility #publicity #grants

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