An Organization Made up of Organizations
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The Mission-Money Matrix
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Turning Crisis into Opportunity
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Stop Managing and Start Leading
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Living an Intentional & Purposeful Life
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Non Profit Financial Check-Up 2026
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 Volunteer Organization?
Read This:
"All Hands On Board" (PDF)
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Brochures
Distilling you message (PDF)
Communications
Getting the word out (PDF)
Strategic Planning
Effective Strategic Planning (PDF)
Fundraising
20 Mistakes
Fundraising Readiness Checklist
Get 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
Get Checklist (MS Word)
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
By: Amanda ReCupido
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Nonprofit leaders often get overwhelmed by daily management tasks, but it’s crucial to step back and focus on leadership by building strong foundational processes instead of just working in the business.
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It’s easy to get bogged down in the day-to-day of running a nonprofit. There’s always another meeting to attend or another task to complete.
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But it’s important to take a step back and ensure you’re working on the business instead of just in the business.
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It may feel counterintuitive, but slowing down is often the fastest way to get to where you want to go. To continue reading in this subject............. Click Here.
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When I started at Phoenix House, a nonprofit focused on substance abuse and prevention, right out of college, I was an idealist. I pursued any program and every grant that would help our clients. I believed success was a numbers game — the more grant proposals submitted, the better.
Nearly three decades later, I’m much more of a pragmatist. I’ve learned that you can’t chase every opportunity — and yet, you still need to stay open to possibilities. To help you do that, you need a system that helps you stay practical about what you pursue and focused on results over effort.
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To continue reading about this subject............ Click Here
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Crises are no longer slow-moving events. They unfold in hours — sometimes minutes — and nonprofits are not immune. From cyberattacks and misinformation to donor volatility, organizations are being tested in new ways. And while headlines often spotlight corporate crises, the social sector faces its own set of risks that can be just as damaging.
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To review highlights 10 of the most common threats facing organizations... Click Here.
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Living an intentional life — a life grounded in purpose, meaning, and direction — is something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately. Intentional lives don’t happen by accident. They’re created through reflection, choice, and commitment.
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And because you’re reading this blog, I’m guessing (yes, I know what they say about assumptions) that you want to do good things in the world. You care about your work. You want to grow, learn, and make a difference. That’s why you’re here, right? To continue reading.......... Click Here.
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As we approach the end of the year, every leader I know is thinking about financial health. With today’s uncertain economic environment, rising costs and inflation, change makers are feeling the strain. Financial stability is no longer a “nice to have.” It is your organization’s vital sign.
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To explore what keeps nonprofits financially healthy, I spoke with one of our long-term partners. Collectively, we have worked with 800 organizations in the social sector. No matter the size or mission, we see the same pattern: everyone expects nonprofits to be sustainable, but very few define what that means or equip CEOs and boards with the right tools to assess their financial health. To continue reading about this critical information................. Click Here.
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White Papers, Reports
Plans & Guides
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