Lindsey Nadeau, CFRE

There are 6 core competencies of nonprofit chief executives, do know what they are? Understanding the responsibilities of your CEO helps establish expectations and hold them accountable. Learn more:

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Do you feel bombarded with encouragement to “engage more donors,” to spend more time in “donor engagement” activities, and to create more specific plans to “engage donors” through various activities and events? Our June 19th webinar addresses engagement:

Trust me, you won’t want to miss this session. Due diligence in philanthropy is (and should be one) of the most critical and hot topics in our sector these days.

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The association community, through ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership, has urged both presidential campaigns to recognize and prioritize the contributions of trade and professional associations in their policy agendas. From the letter, associations account for over 1 million jobs, generating more than $71 billion in wages, and hold more than 272,000 events every year that attract nearly 52 million participants and generate $42 billion in spending. Associations also pay almost $28 billion in federal, state and local taxes each year, and events generate an additional $7.5 billion in taxes. https://lnkd.in/g5bkmP7Q #associations #associationmanagement #policy #vote

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Join my team! Orr Group is #hiring a Director of Capacity Building to lead client teams, develop impactful strategies, and drive growth for mission-driven organizations. Let me know if you or something you know would be interested in applying! As a current Director on the Capacity Building team, I'm happy to answer any questions and chat more. #nonprofitcareers

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Building authentic relationships is at the heart of successful fundraising. It's about more than just donations—it's about connecting with people, understanding their values, and fostering long-term partnerships. When trust and sincerity guide our interactions, the support we receive becomes more meaningful, lasting, and impactful. Let's focus on creating real connections that inspire lasting change.

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Workforce issues is at the top of the list in conversations with businesses for some time now. Take advantage of this webinar that will discuss solutions for this important challenge. #econdev #nonprofit

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Nonprofits can use AI to maximize their fundraising efforts. Here are five ways Fast Forward uses AI tools to maximize efficiency for fundraising.

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If you are new to writing grants or are looking to build grant seeking capacity in your agency or with a client, getting executive directors, board members, directors, and staff to understand how grants actually work can be daunting. That’s where the Grants Lab comes in. Registration is open now for the next 8-week training experience, which includes written feedback, one-on-one coaching, and 14 hours of online education. Still on the fence about our training experience? Then check out: The Top 5 Reasons to Enroll in Grants Lab Training from HayDay Services 1. 👩‍🏫 Expert-Led Comprehensive Training: Learn from professionals with 50+ years of experience in an 8-week program covering all aspects of grant seeking and proposal development. 2. 🎯 Personalized Feedback and Coaching: Receive a proposal audit, one-on-one coaching, and tailored feedback on assignments to accelerate your learning. 3. 🛠️Practical Skill Development: Create a prospect list, analytical tools, and a complete proposal framework for immediate application in your organization. 4. 👥Interactive Small Group Setting: Benefit from focused attention in small cohorts and participate in hands-on writing exercises. 5. 🌐 Long-Term Support and Networking: Join a community of grant seekers and develop systems for sustainable grant-seeking success. For learn more, check out https://bit.ly/3KB396l ********************************************************************************* Hi, I’m Amanda! I help nonprofits, local governments, and member associations grow grant-writing and fundraising capacity to transform their communities. If you liked this post, let’s connect on LinkedIn! #grantwriting #nonprofits #localgov #members #municipalities #associationmanagement #philanthropy

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Watch the complete video of our President and COO, Diallo Smith, alongside other panelists in the full discussion "How Justice Demands Are Changing Philanthropy Dynamics" at the recent Mackinac Policy Conference. https://lnkd.in/gabsk__4

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How do you know if your #nonprofit is ready for a major fund development, #endowment, or #capital #campaign? We've developed a readiness rubric across seven dimensions to help organizations assess optimal timing for feasibility planning, committee recruitment, or launch. Reach out if Fairmount can help you plan for your next big #fundraising effort.

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NEW ON IMPACT HQ--> The Impact Fund: Impact HQ Planning Grants Impact HQ Planning Grants: Have you ever had an idea or a concept you needed to define, an issue to resolve to move an initiative forward, or a project that got stuck and didn’t know where to start? Impact HQ Planning grants are small grants of up to $2000 that help you get the expert advice or information you need to move initiatives forward. A planning grant can be used to hire a consultant, vendor, or other subject matter expert to support your planning process or provide any other support you may need. Examples of planning processes may include: -Facilitating a brainstorming session -Developing an RFP for a project -Researching information to support your project -Getting subject matter input -Finding a thought partner  -Crafting a work plan or action plan For more information: https://impact-hq.org/

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Have you seen the new Impact HQ Planning Grants? Impact HQ Planning Grants: Have you ever had an idea or a concept you needed to define, an issue to resolve to move an initiative forward, or a project that got stuck and didn’t know where to start? Impact HQ Planning grants are small grants of up to $2000 that help you get the expert advice or information you need to move initiatives forward. A planning grant can be used to hire a consultant, vendor, or other subject matter expert to support your planning process or provide any other support you may need. Examples of planning processes may include: -Facilitating a brainstorming session -Developing an RFP for a project -Researching information to support your project -Getting subject matter input -Finding a thought partner -Crafting a work plan or action plan To learn more:

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In the ever-shifting world of fundraising, donor-advised funds (DAFs) have become an important tool for donors to manage their giving, offering a flexible and tax-optimized way for individuals to support a range of nonprofit organizations. As nonprofit fundraisers, we’ve got to engage DAF donors and connect with them in ways that work best. Drawing insights from a recent article by Lisa Schohl in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, "9 Ways to Raise More From Donor-Advised Funds," I’ve shared some tips to optimize DAF contributions and cultivate these donor relationships in this recent blog post. https://lnkd.in/dyuxdJGE

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