An Organization Made up of Organizations
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Power of Embracing Fundraising Change
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Attract, Hire, Retain Nonprofit Talent
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Make Messages Standout & Get Noticed
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Essential Event Checklist
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The Issue of Failing Nonprofits
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Why Board Members are Disengaged and How To Fix
Mission Statement
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.
Resources & How-To's
Policy & Procedure Library
Guide - How to Write Meeting Minutes
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"All Hands On Board" (PDF)
Brochures
Distilling you message (PDF)
Communications
Getting the word out (PDF)
Strategic Planning
Effective Strategic Planning (PDF)
Fundraising
20 Mistakes
Fundraising Readiness Checklist
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Fundraising
Staging Special Events (PDF)
Fundraising
Step by Step Guide (PDF)
Fundraising
Organizing you office (PDF)
Fundraising
Part 1- Getting Ready (MSWord)
Part 2- Identifying Prospects (MSWord)
Part 3- Cultivation (MSWord)
Part 4- Solicitation (MSWord)
Part 5- The Ask (MSWord)
Part 6- Preparing Proposal (MSWord)
Part 7- Stewardship (MSWord)
Email
Basics of Email Marketing (PDF)
Marketing
Promoting your Program (PDF)
Risk Management
Surviving a Crisis
Lawsuits - Need to Know
Collaboration Risks
Volunteers - Balancing Risk
Newsletters
Informing the Publilc (PDF)
Outcome Measurement
Demistifying (PDF)
Board
Leadership for Board Members (PDF)
Systems Checklist
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Board Manual
Checklist
Audit Services
List of Audit Firms (MSWord)
Good Practices Guide
Non Profit Good Practices
Board Recruiting Matrix
Sample Board Matrix (MS Word)
Free Downloads
Kim Konando Downloads (web)
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Implications
Implications for Non Profits (MS Word)
Get Corporate Sponsorships
How can my small charity get sponsorships (MS Word)
Samples and Templates
Various sample letters, templates, etc. (MS Word)
Specialized Organnization/Board Workshops
Workshop Listing and Description
By Ann Green
We live in a world that’s chock-full of information. When I was growing up, we just had a few TV channels to choose from (and no internet, cell phones, etc, back in the dark ages of the ‘70’s). Now there are countless streaming options. We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. It’s not only the volume of options, it’s also the content.
How does your nonprofit organization compete with all this? To read more on this subject..... Click Here.
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In nonprofit leadership, fundraising, and even in everyday life, the one constant is change.
Whether you’re thinking about a bigger role at your nonprofit, transitioning to a different organization, or simply reflecting on your growth, knowing when it’s time to move up or move on is important for personal and professional wellbeing.
I’d like to illustrate this point by opening up to you about some big changes in my life. To continue reading about this topic.......... Click Here.
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By: Suzanne Smith, MBA, Social Impact Architects
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As adults, we ask children this question to better understand their creative, young minds and their hopes and dreams for the future. We — and they, even from a young age — inherently understand that our career path often becomes a strong part of our identity.
Yet, how many people do you know who actually feel a deep sense of belonging at their current job? And who feel that their unique identity is welcomed, appreciated and utilized? Unfortunately, only one-third of U.S. employees are engaged in their work. Even more concerning: as of 2025, 67% of nonprofit employees plan to look for a new job, and the workers who haven’t quit yet may simply be waiting for the right moment. Many don’t feel a strong connection with their company or the mission. That’s why it is even more important for the social sector to act now so we can attract and retain the best talent for our cause.
To continue reading this article............... Click Here.
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by Booster
Whether you’re planning a benefit concert, throwing a fundraising carnival, or hosting an annual gala, this essential event checklist should help you from beginning to end (and beyond).
Regardless of the type of event you’re planning, this comprehensive checklist should guide you through the complicated process of planning, executing, and following up before, during, and after a fundraising event.
The checklist is broken up into timelines. To review this complete checklist.......... Click Here.
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By F. Duke Haddad
Several years ago, I left a hospital position in another state to come back “home” to Indiana. I decided, at the encouragement of a colleague, to create my own consulting firm, which I still have today. My first assignment with this firm was to take on a six-month assignment as an interim executive director of a dying nonprofit.
I had never been exposed so directly to the day-to-day workings of a dying nonprofit, so I examined what brought this nonprofit to the state of closing and sought ways to revive it. The question on my mind was, “Should this nonprofit remain open or close?
Learn that answer to these questions by ........... Click Here.
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A few months ago, I asked nonprofit leaders a simple question: “What’s your number one challenge right now?”
Time and money topped the list — no surprise there. But a close third caught my attention: board engagement (or more precisely, disengagement).
When I see a disconnect like this, I always ask the same questions:
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What are the expectations of a board member?
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In other words, what do board members think their role is, and what does staff think it should be?
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Where is there misalignment?
To understand this issue and pursue solutions........... Click Here.
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