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Bold leadership: the nonprofit sector’s wake-up call
Ysabel Neena Gayahan Ysabel Neena Gayahan

Bold leadership: the nonprofit sector’s wake-up call

Is your nonprofit stuck in outdated strategies? Discover why bold leadership is essential for driving systemic change in the nonprofit sector (and beyond!). Learn how to implement a nonprofit strategy that empowers leaders, strengthens donor relations, and embraces innovative fundraising ideas. If you are a nonprofit leader ready to challenge the status quo and maximize your organization’s impact, this one is for you.

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The unbearable hypocrisy: Fundraising in a world of compromised integrity
Maria Maria

The unbearable hypocrisy: Fundraising in a world of compromised integrity

Nonprofits champion social justice, but are they practicing what they preach? Explore the uncomfortable truths and hypocrisies within the sector, and learn how to build more equitable, community-centric practices. This post is for nonprofit leaders committed to aligning their values with their actions and fostering genuine, systemic change.

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The Fundraising Ick
Maria Maria

The Fundraising Ick

Feeling the 'fundraising ick'? Discover how to transform uncomfortable fundraising experiences into genuine connections and mission-aligned strategies. Learn how to build donor relationships that feel right with Further Together's guide.

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How much could a banana cost, $20?
Caitlin Caitlin

How much could a banana cost, $20?

Are your fundraising events at odds with your mission? Discover why performative philanthropy falls short and how to align your efforts with sustainable impact. Drawing insights from a memorable "Arrested Development" scene, this article examines the pitfalls of performative activism and offers strategies to ensure your fundraising efforts authentically support your cause.

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Why 'decolonizing' fundraising isn't what you think it is: 
Maria Maria

Why 'decolonizing' fundraising isn't what you think it is: 

Think you can decolonize nonprofit fundraising? Think again. This thought-provoking article challenges common misconceptions about decolonizing fundraising and explores why the term itself may be misleading. Learn how to shift your focus from performative to truly dismantling harmful systems in the nonprofit sector. Are you a leader ready to question the status quo and rethink fundraising practices?

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5 Signs You're Ready to Hire a Community-Centric Fundraiser at Your Nonprofit
Maria Maria

5 Signs You're Ready to Hire a Community-Centric Fundraiser at Your Nonprofit

Thinking about hiring a Community-Centric Fundraiser for your nonprofit? Discover the five key signs that indicate your organization is ready to make the investment. From shifting away from a scarcity mindset to building lasting relationships with your community, learn how CCF can transform your fundraising approach. Perfect for nonprofit leaders committed to equitable and sustainable growth.

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