An Organization Made up of Organizations
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Professional Intern Leadership
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Meeting Fundraising & Communication Goals
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Silence Doesn't Mean "NO"
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NP Trends for Summer 2026
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NO Vacation From Donor Communication
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
All Volunteer Organization?
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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)
More Free Software
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
Suzanne Smith, CEO and Founder
I had always thought of an interim executive director as someone who temporarily filled the gap between CEOs, often a board chair, CFO or COO stepping in while the search committee looked for a permanent leader. While that approach can certainly work, I hadn't considered there might be another option.
As I learned more, I discovered a growing number of organizations that specialize in executive transitions. They have built networks of experienced interim leaders who help stabilize organizations, support boards and staff, and prepare the next executive for long-term success. To continue reading about this topic........ Click Here.
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By Ann Green
The midpoint of the year is a good time to see if you’re meeting your fundraising and communications goals. For this post, I’m assuming your fiscal year is the same as the calendar year. If you’re on a different fiscal cycle, you can make the appropriate time adjustments.
You may need to make some changes to your fundraising plan and other goals. And, if you never made a fundraising plan for this year, stop right there and put one together now and use it for the remainder of the year. Always have a plan. To learn more about this subject....... Click Here.
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You never know until you ask — and follow up!
I have a real-life story for you today that will help convey why timely follow-up remains one of the most important skills in fundraising.
Silence Doesn’t Always Mean “No”
A few weeks ago, I went to a small, boutique-style gym — the kind that only takes five people at a time — for an hour-long strength assessment.
I wanted to sign up. But personal training isn’t cheap, so I didn’t act right away. I went back and forth trying to decide between hour-long sessions versus 30-minute ones. To continue reading about this timely story.......... Click Here.
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Suzanne Smith,CEO and Founder - Social Impact Architects
“Celebrate what you've accomplished but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.”
- MIA HAMM
This summer, the World Cup reminded us that halftime is about more than taking a break. It is the moment when teams step away from the action, study the field and ask important questions: What is working? Where are we losing ground? What needs to change before we head back out?
The midpoint of the year offers social sector leaders the same opportunity. It is a chance to reflect on where we have been, reassess where we are going and decide what still matters most. Summer gives us valuable space to rest, realign and return for the second half with greater clarity and intention. To continue on with this article.... Click Here.
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By Ann Green
It’s summer! I hope you get/had a chance to take a vacation or just some time off. It may be quieter at your nonprofit, or maybe it isn’t, considering everything that’s going on, especially in the U.S. Either way, you don’t want to be too quiet and ignore your donors.
Summer is a great time to do some relationship building.
You should communicate with your donors at least once a month and that includes the summer months. Don’t make the mistake of taking a vacation from your donor communication. Continuing to stay in touch with your donors will help you when you launch your fall fundraising campaign. Better relationships can help you raise more money.
Maybe this sounds impossible, especially if you’re a small organization and worried about your finances, but you can do this! Learn how to stay in touch......... Click Here.
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