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Look to the Past To Build the Future
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Help- My Board Chair is a Wimp!
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Donor Appreciation Ideas
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Are You Choosing the Right Grants??
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Are You Elevator Pitch Ready??
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.
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Guide - How to Write Meeting Minutes
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Getting the word out (PDF)
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Effective Strategic Planning (PDF)
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Part 2- Identifying Prospects (MSWord)
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Part 5- The Ask (MSWord)
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Part 7- Stewardship (MSWord)
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Sarbanes-Oxley Act and Implications
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How can my small charity get sponsorships (MS Word)
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Workshop Listing and Description
by Joan Garry
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I’ve got a true story for you. It’s so ridiculous. Except that something like it happens a lot at nonprofits. And I know exactly how I feel about that.
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Mad. Hysterical. Unbelievable. Infuriating.
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I’ve got a true story for you. It’s so ridiculous, I’m not entirely sure how to feel about it. Except that something like it happens a lot at nonprofits. And I know exactly how I feel about that.
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Mad.
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It’s board meeting time. The library director presents a new proposal to the board. There has been a request from the Lion’s Club. The mayor of the small town is the head of the Lion’s Club. Someone has donated a statue to the Lion’s Club and the club has asked if it could be put in front of the library. The club has no building of its own and the library is the most beautiful, prominent building in town. To read the rest of this story......... Click Here.
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By: Mary Diegert
Past programs can hold potential lessons and positive legacies that could be revived or adapted to meet your nonprofit’s current needs.
Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. Indeed, the grant writing team may not realize that, in particular, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has much to contribute to the success of the grant application and the administrative processes that follow.
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As we’re all probably aware, the grant application usually begins with the detailed conceptualization of the project, followed by the creation of a budget and narrative. To read more on this topic....... Click Here.
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Thanking donors is crucial for securing gifts—especially for small nonprofits trying to build a support base. Show your gratitude with these creative ideas.
By Logan Foote
Building relationships is crucial for nonprofits to grow their impact. For small nonprofits in particular, these relationships are critical to growing and scaling your work to drive additional impact. A big part of such relationships is thanking donors and partners for their continued support and generosity. Truly, every donor deserves a heartfelt thank-you message for their contributions and gifts, but you can take it to the next level and make a lasting impression with an appreciation event or customized outreach. To continue reading more on this subject........... Click Here.
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By: Carolyn Owen
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Grants are an important source of funds for nonprofits, but some may come with strings attached that can create more headaches than positives for your organization. A strategic approach can help you be sure you’re applying for the grants that best meet your needs.
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One of the questions I’m often asked is: “How do I find grants?” But I don’t hear the more important question: “How do I know the grant is right for me?”
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Grant funding is great, but often comes with requirements such as financial tracking of the award, measuring the program, reporting to the funder, and more — so look before you leap! Continue reading this critical article........... Click Here.
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White Papers, Reports
Plans & Guides
By: Suzanne Smith Social Impact Architects
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
- Albert Einstein
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of a nonprofit staffer or board member more than the dreaded question, “Tell me what you do?”
After almost two decades of training on storytelling and now with our webinars provided free online, I have pinpointed why it is so hard. Most people see the elevator pitch as a sales-driven process, rather than a relationship-driven one. And that perspective can be scary and overwhelming for the social sector, which is mission-driven. To continue reading this article........ Click Here.
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