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Three Takeaways for Nonprofit Leaders from NCN’s Webinar: The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy

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Three Takeaways for Nonprofit Leaders from NCN’s Webinar: The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy

On March 17, the National Council of Nonprofits (NCN) hosted a webinar titled The Legal Landscape and Path Ahead for Nonprofits and Philanthropy. The event featured attorneys, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropists from organizations such as the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Democracy Forward, the Robin Hood Foundation, and the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. (You can view the full webinar recording here.)

Three key insights from the panelists stood out as valuable guidance for local nonprofit leaders navigating the current, unstable landscape of government funding. 

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Find Joy in the Job

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Find Joy in the Job

With a recent invoice payment, we received a handwritten thank you note insert from a client, (and we were still in the middle of the assignment).

At a board meeting, we were given an iced sugar cookie in the shape of a unicorn with appreciative words of how unique our services were to the exact needs of that board and foundation.

Another time, we received a crystal vase from an executive committee with sentiments of how we served as the vessel for their cause to flourish and how they hoped we would remember them by filling the vase with fresh flowers in the future.

Harness Data For Meaningful Impact

Harness Data For Meaningful Impact

As a full-service consultancy dedicated to advancing community causes, we know that data-driven decision-making is crucial. And we know that data-driven decision-making isn’t just about collecting data; it’s about using that data to refine strategies, improve outcomes, and ultimately make a more meaningful impact.  

So, we find ourselves inspired by the real-time example of Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) and their renewed focus on leveraging data to address one of their most pressing challenges: improving literacy levels. By prioritizing the use of data, FWISD is demonstrating a commitment to developing solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of students and communities, ensuring their efforts lead to results. 

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Prevent “Fight or Flight” Fundraising

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Prevent “Fight or Flight” Fundraising

A tornado rips through a nearby neighborhood, displacing families from their homes.

An animal hoarding case is discovered, resulting in hundreds of pets in need of immediate medical care and adoption.

A power outage hits a community food bank, resulting in the spoilage of a devastating amount of donated groceries.

Crises like these make people feel compelled to help, to volunteer, and to donate. For nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable populations, there may be periods of time where every day feels like an emergency. When crisis strikes, a well-crafted campaign can bring in a lot of funds very quickly benefiting the donors (giving them a way to help), the organization, and most importantly the clients served. However, it is important to avoid slipping into what I call “fight or flight” fundraising – using messages of desperation or crisis to compel people to give to your organization on a regular basis. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

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Added Capacity For Your Executive Director Can Make All the Difference

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Added Capacity For Your Executive Director Can Make All the Difference

Last month, we were delivering a strategic plan draft to one of our clients, an executive director of a small nonprofit. As the sole paid employee, supported by dedicated volunteers, she works tirelessly to empower underserved youth to reach their full potential. At one point, tears welled in her eyes.  “To see our three-year plan laid out like this for us makes me emotional.  It’s been on our list for so long, but with everything I must do to keep the programs on track, I never was able to take the time to get it done!” she said through a sniffle.  This is not the first time a nonprofit leader we serve has become emotional and I doubt that it will be the last. 

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