Peter F. Najera, MBA

Crafting a clear and compelling value proposition is key to your ministry's growth. Are you addressing the fundamental question your potential partners ask: "Why should I give to you, and why now?" Click on the link for insights on how to build a strong value proposition that drives connection and support! https://lnkd.in/gKJBNX32

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The full child care innovation summit is linked below

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🚀 Three tips to boost your fundraising impact: 1️⃣ Show your impact: Donors want to see results! Share how your organization is driving change with clear metrics and data. 2️⃣ Tell a story: Personal stories are powerful. Encourage your supporters to share why they’re passionate about your cause—people give to people! 3️⃣ Make it easy to share: Equip your volunteers with templates and tools so they can easily spread the word across social media and their networks. Empower your community and watch your reach grow! 💡 #FundraisingTips #NonprofitSuccess #KritConsulting #StorytellingForGood #ImpactMatters

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What a smart article from Candid about board members and fundraising. I love the idea of educating board members first about your organization's unique “funding strategy.” Then, when they understand it, you can keep them in their lanes and give them specific roles to help. https://lnkd.in/eEn5xj9t

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Join the Discussion about the Election Reform Efforts and a Three-party System!

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💡 If you work with non-profits, then it’s no secret that it's getting harder and harder for them to reach their fundraising objectives. As a foundation or fonds de dotation (French endowment fund) a simple way help is to provide multi-year funding.   👇This article from KV Philanthropy Consulting offers a few insights as multi-year vs one-off donations and what impacts they can have for both associations and foundations. Don’t hesitate to let me know what you think! (Vous trouvez également la version française via le lien ci-dessous) #Donation #Multiyear #foundation #fondsdedotation #nonprofit #charity #association #grantmaking #fundraising #philanthropy

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Your board of directors is key to your organization's success and the overall impact you can have. If your board isn't reflective of your region, then your reach, clout and influence can be diminished. ACCE has beefed up our resources for chamber leaders to harness the power of their boards for maximize efficiency and efficacy. To support your board serving as an inclusive and welcoming governance body, we've launched a new, complimentary online course (available only for ACCE members) designed to be completed with your board. It features videos, discussion questions, a workbook and other resources that offer practical tips and tools for cultivating a board that truly represents your market. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eh7QuQNi #chamberofcommerce #boardtraining

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These are the COLA increases since 1975. https://lnkd.in/gZq-j2Cx The following article defines the CPI-W which is obsolete for seniors relating to COLA. https://lnkd.in/g7bJ9rTp

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"I hate boards." Boards, councils, advisory committees. Call them what you want. The truth is I have heard non-profit leaders express this sentiment of frustration time after time. And to be fair, there are some really terrible boards out there. But it doesn't have to be that way. Maybe the problem is, you aren't inviting the A Team to be a part of your committee. So why are you surprised when you don't get an A Team effort? My Co-Host Greg Jeffrey highlights five ways you can build an A Team of volunteers in this week's podcast episode. Check out the comments for the link. #justask #nonprofits #development #boards

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The “ Reality of Aid 2023 Report: Amplifying Southern Voices for 30 Years “ is now available and worth a read ( https://lnkd.in/gJ-VJq3S) This report contains useful insights relevant to current debates on the future of international development finance. The international community appears to be “ stuck” with an outdated system of international aid which satisfies few and whose efficacy is increasingly being publicly questioned. Key questions that need to be asked include: (1) Does it make sense to think of the massive finance needed to help countries adapt to and mitigate climate change as separate from, and additional to traditional development aid? Does this encourage recipient countries to think of climate finance as prediminantly “remedial” finance rather than as a source of important development finance that can help to transform their economies in a more sustainable, dynamic and profitable direction? (2) Is the traditional paradigm of “ international aid” based on a charitable approach towards countries in the Southern Hemisphere not an extremely outdated one, given a growing public awareness of colonialism and what is often referred to as the “ ecological debt” of developed countries in relation to less developed Sourhern countries? (3) Does our traditional aid architecture sufficiently address the need to strengthen and develop REGIONS as well as countries? (4) Are all relevant stakeholders- including businesses and civil society- sufficiently involved in deciding how international development finance is prioritised and spent? (5) Have international economic organisations such as the World Bank, the Workd Trade Organisation and the IMF sufficiently integrated human rights, sustainable development and climate action into their business models? How could this process be encouraged and accelerated? It is hard not to conclude that our international system of development finance needs to be considerably overhauled if the longer - term goal is to promote an integrated, dynamic, sustainable and successful global economy that delivers for all regions and states!

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Veteran suicide prevention starts upstream. Part of how Veterans Bridge Home ensures we are meeting the needs of #transitioningservicemembers is by connecting with them in their first year of transition outside of #militaryservice. I've, personally, committed to moving the needle forward for #veterans in the Charlotte community by becoming a #BattleBuddy. The Battle Buddy program promotes the resilience of #servicemembers through connecting #transitioningveterans to a network of good people and trusted partners to assist with making connections (#employment, #housing, #VABenefits assistance, #education, #healthcare). So if you meet a #veteran, a Veteran family member, or Servicemember who needs help connecting to #CareerResources, #HumanServices, or #CommunityEngagement, and you don't know where to send them - send them to Veterans Bridge Home! https://lnkd.in/e6U6KYJ4 #BeTheBridge #VeteransBridgeHome #veteranshelpingveterans

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Advocacy Tip #26. Prioritize issues that directly impact your members or community. Focus on clear, actionable goals that align with your chamber's mission and values. Engage with your members early and often to gather diverse perspectives and build consensus. Lastly, be prepared to adapt and pivot as legislative priorities and dynamics evolve. This proactive approach will enhance your advocacy efforts and increase the likelihood of achieving meaningful legislative outcomes. If you want to evaluate how you are doing at achieving your goals use our FREE advocacy assessment where we can offer you help with your own process. https://lnkd.in/eGaFY3ZS #advocacy #free #assessment #principles #agendas

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In fundraising, there are necessary steps a professional must take to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship with the donors or prospects they engage with regarding an organization. One of those, arguably the most important, is the act of gratitude. Click below to read more. https://lnkd.in/gb4jFsxa

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Nonprofit CEOs & EDs: Help us shape the content of future programming for board member education. Share your feedback on what you wish you could tell you board, but don't know how to say. Our goal is to address these issues in a way that is positive and supportive, but also gets to the heart of the challenges that nonprofit leaders are experiencing with board engagement. Complete our one-question survey at the link (it's completely anonymous). https://conta.cc/4dEEk6l #nonprofits #alliesforgood #mindfulleadership #boardengagement

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𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗣𝗦: 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 Imagine trying to build a bridge across a river without considering the unique challenges of the terrain. This is how many experts approach implementing TPS outside of Toyota—rigidly adhering to what worked in Japan without adapting to the realities of North American business culture. The result? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗣𝗦 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀; you’ve seen it in action. But success isn't about forcing a square peg into a round hole. It's about understanding the environment you're in and adapting your approach to win. That’s what I do. I’m here to help you change the attack to match the battlefield, ensuring long-term success by aligning proven methods with the unique challenges of your business. If you want to learn more, 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 using the button above. And 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 me if you think this insight is worthwhile. What do you think? Change the Culture or Change the Method? I'd love to hear your comments below⬇️

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As Hurricane Beryl crashes into the Texas coast, we're reminded that while the immediate impacts are dire, the long term consequences can be equally disastrous. In this piece, Michael T. Pugh and I argue that with more intense storms coming our way, we need to ensure that the most vulnerable communities - often the first hit and last to recover - are fortified for a changing climate future. In #WhatsPossible, some of the leading voices on climate and community development come together as one to show a roadmap for a cleaner, healthier, more resilient future for our frontline communities. Now more than ever, corporations, community groups, policymakers, financial institutions and climate advocates have an opportunity to combine financial resources and local expertise in ways that advance a just energy transition.

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