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The Power of Nonprofit Repositioning: An Alternative to Scenario Planning

Guest author Steve Zimmerman of Spectrum Nonprofit Services discusses how traditional scenario planning is inadequate for nonprofits facing today’s extreme uncertainty. Rather than predicting specific future events, scenario positioning helps organizations prepare to act quickly by deeply understanding their financial position, community role, and operational levers.

The New Beneficial Ownership Report Rules: Most Nonprofits Are Exempt from Filing – But Beware of the Exceptions!

You may have been hearing a lot recently about the Corporate Transparency Act's new reporting requirements and wondering how they apply to your nonprofit. Most nonprofits don’t need to worry about it.

Earning trust: the imperative of data privacy for nonprofits

Nonprofits operate based on trust. Be clear and transparent about how you will use and protect your constituents’ data.

Moving from RFPs to RFIs for equity and affordability

Laura S. Quinn shares how Requests for Information (RFIs) can lower the barrier to entry, reduce your costs, and connect you with amazing consultants that might not have otherwise bid on your project.

How to have a successful introductory meeting with a funder

If you only get one chance to make a good first impression, how can you make the most of an introductory meeting with a potential new funder?

Strengthening your nonprofit through more equitable and inclusive hiring practices

Equitable and inclusive hiring is not just a moral imperative; it's a strategic effort that strengthens your organization by bringing varied perspectives, experiences, and skills to your nonprofit.

How to put your nonprofit’s existing cash to work, so it grows instead of shrinks

Economic forces over the past couple years have driven costs higher, but they've also created new opportunities for nonprofits to receive greater yields on their cash.

Nonprofit storytelling: six reasons to start telling great stories

For nonprofits, telling your story — and empowering others to tell it on your behalf — is essential in building and sustaining critical connections with your community, volunteers, and donors.