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Monday, May 13, 2019
5 Reasons Your Board Doesn't Do What You Want Them To Do

Lori Jacobwith is presenting to Nonprofit Connect on May 29, 2019. In her blog post, Lori shares why your board members may not be engaged, and how to remedy the situation.

Guest Post: Lori L. Jacobwith

Monday, February 4, 2019
Inclusion 2019 Workshop Review

Last week, I spent my morning in an amazing diversity & inclusion workshop hosted by Nonprofit Connect. We broke down the difference between diversity and inclusion, why you need both, and how to achieve both in an organization.

Guest Post: Rhia Dixon

Monday, January 14, 2019
Unconscious Bias and its Impact on Leadership Decision Making

Dr. Shirley Davis addresses the topic of unconscious bias as a leadership competency and an organizational strategy.

Guest Post by Dr. Shirley Davis

Friday, October 5, 2018
Acts of Nature vs. Acts of Public Officials

David L. Thompson, Vice President of Public Policy for the National Council of Nonprofits, summarizes the policy changes that nonprofits should care about, including federal tax law's impact on charitable giving and tax exemptions. Changes are coming and how we as nonprofits respond will affect the outcome.

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Friday, August 24, 2018
You Can Change Board Conversations Around Philanthropy By Using the Fundraising Fitness Test

I have worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations who have used the Fundraising Fitness Test (FFT) and I am often asked, “How should I use the Fundraising Fitness Test with my board?”

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Monday, June 18, 2018
Achieving Equity: We Need a New Approach

Guest Post by David Greco, Social Sector Partners. New Approaches to Fighting for Equity: What Nonprofits Can Do

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Thursday, May 31, 2018
Giving USA: Interesting Reading or Fundraising Guide?

Guest post by Jeffrey Byrne, Co-Founder + CEO of Byrne Pelofsky + Associates. Here are five ways nonprofits can use Giving USA to improve their fundraising.

Jeffrey Byrne, Byrne Pelofsky + Associates

Monday, April 2, 2018
Four Actions You Can Take to Forge a Meaningful Governance Partnership

Guest Post by Anne Wallestad, President & CEO of BoardSource. Nonprofit Connect is bringing Anne Wallestad to Kansas City on April 26!

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Monday, August 28, 2017
Leadership in Fundraising

Guest post by Amir Pasic, Eugene R. Tempel Dean and Professor of Philanthropic Studies at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

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Monday, July 24, 2017
Nonprofit Collaboration

Guest post by Craig Zablocki, nationally recognized speaker and consultant. We're bringing Craig to Kansas City on August 3 to talk how to collaborate instead of compete!

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