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Conducting a "Needs Assessment"
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Turn Grant Funders into Long Term Supporters
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There is a New Sheriff in Town - Leadership
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Tips for Overworked Leaders
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Barriers to Volunteer Engagement
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The goal of Bristol Organizations is to provide service and non-profit Organizations in the NE Tennessee and SW Virginia, the best possible avenue for mutual communication and the greatest exposure to the community.
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By: Anne Munro
So, you’ve landed your dream job at a wonderful nonprofit! But it also means you’ll be taking over a program where your predecessor led the team for the past five, 10, or 15 years — and people have had a long time to get used to things being done a certain way.
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I have been in this situation more than once in my career, and it is not easy: What’s your management style? How do you lead people? How do you learn their systems? How do you make improvements without stepping on toes? And most importantly, how do you get your staff to support you and your ideas? Read the rest of this article............. Click Here.
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A nonprofit needs assessment can often be a complex process. But the purpose of the assessment is very simple—to identify the specific community needs of the population that the nonprofit is hoping to serve. A good nonprofit needs assessment will find out what challenges and opportunities the nonprofit should prioritize. Generally, this requires a rigorous process of collecting data and information. Focus groups, surveys, and boots-on-the-ground investigations and interviews may all be the order of the day.
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Needs assessments are essential before you start to design any nonprofit program. You want to be able to understand the community you are serving, and what your nonprofit can actually assist in. The needs assessment also helps you better understand how your nonprofit can effectively use its funds. To continue reading about a "Needs Assessment"............... Click Here
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By Erin Murphy
Winning a grant is no small feat—it takes time, effort, and a compelling proposal to secure funding. But the real payoff lies in turning that one-time grant into a long-term partnership. Building strong, lasting relationships with grant funders not only saves your nonprofit valuable staff time but also stabilizes revenue and creates opportunities for greater mission impact.
With the right approach—one rooted in care, transparency, and a thoughtful communication strategy—you can transform grant funders into loyal supporters who champion your cause for years to come. To read the rest of this article............. Click Here.
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If you’re like most nonprofit leaders I know, you’ve probably thought, “I don’t have enough time” more than once this week. If so, you’re not alone.
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Time is the one resource we can’t get more of, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. The truth is, you’ll always have more to do than you can possibly get done. Not only that, but most people waste a ton of time. For example, scrolling on social media and simply procrastinating in other ways.
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But there’s good news! With the right strategies, you can absolutely manage the overwhelm and focus your time on what truly matters. To understand these strategies.......... Click Here.
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By: Eric Burger
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Volunteer engagement is critical to your nonprofit’s mission. Without engaged volunteers, you won’t be able to staff your events, run your programs, or provide much-needed services to your beneficiaries.
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However, volunteer engagement also presents a major stumbling block for many volunteer coordinators.
So, what are the most common barriers to volunteer engagement, and how can nonprofits overcome them? To Continue reading........ Click Here.
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