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The full child care innovation summit is linked below

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LEVEL UP YOUR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SKILLS! Fall 2024 semester of the Nonprofit Management Certificate course at Sonoma State University is now open for enrollment. Join live on Wednesday evenings, Sept. 11-Nov. 13, 2024. Fast-paced live-streamed course on fundamental concepts, best practices & hands-on skills-building, taught by diverse instructors and enriched by students’ experiences. Topics include: * Nonprofit Program Development * Legal Issues * Finance & Accounting * Fundraising (I teach the session on grantwriting) * Board Governance * Leadership -- & more! When you complete the course, you receive a Certificate of Nonprofit Management. https://lnkd.in/ggdECCGv Students rave about the course: * I was offered a higher starting salary after I told the hiring manager I’d just completed this course. * Thank you for leading an inspirational program for nonprofit leaders. It elevated my understanding of working in a nonprofit organization. * Having different instructors each week is refreshing and potent. * Great class for the fundamentals of nonprofit management.

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Bi-partisan election alert! The 2024 Election is a problem for fundraising. Experts say that November will be a total loss when it comes to getting donor attention. So, let's focus on how to maximize fundraising this fall. With less than two months, let's get started! Check out our FREE webinar! https://lnkd.in/gzfu5sqG

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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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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. Here is 5 things to help you decide if Grants Lab is right for you: 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 Kimberly! 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

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This one was so fun, validating years' worth of experience! I just finished the course “Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth” by Fundraising Academy! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/giX-_g_E #growthstrategies #relationshipbuilding #fundraising #nonprofitmanagement.

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An excerpt from our popular Fundraising Field Guide, this blog post explains the strategies and tactics that cultivate major and planned gift donors: mid-level programs, donor-advised funds, donor surveying, prospect research, and more!

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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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💡 6 Key Findings From Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report’s Q1 2024 Data 1. Dollars and Donors Improve 2. Micro Donors See Steep Drop 3. Supersize Donors Have Smallest Retention Decline 4. Major Donor Retention Is Lower Than Normal 5. Fundraising Performance Increased for Small Nonprofits 6. International/Foreign Affairs Nonprofits Had Largest Dollars Increase https://lnkd.in/gV9wnnBC

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Check out these results from The Family Voice COMPASS: How to engage with community to start your own Family Voice Council at Strengthening Colorado Families & Communities Conference! - via #Whova event app

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Rigorous assessment of nonprofit cost-per-outcome can inform careful stewardship of funds to maximize mission-related results, but it rarely happens when we're satisfied with a handful of success stories from well-intentioned interventions. Our funding goes to organizations committed to continuous improvement based on regular analysis of cost-effectiveness and strategic adjustments to improve it.

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Committing to developing a donor care strategy can yield powerful results, strengthen donors' trust and commitment, and create a network of passionate advocates for your cause. #donorretention #donortrust https://hubs.ly/Q02LLhf10

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This serves as another example of why "reform" falls short. The policies aimed at supporting young people who have caused harm are not yielding the intended results. It is important for the government to prioritize funding for programs that empower individuals to support each other. Many communities have leaders in transformative justice practices who promote youth and community wellness, and their efforts are crucial. This kind of support cannot be provided in isolation or within a long-term "rehabilitation" facility. As a society, it is imperative to carefully examine and address the systems that perpetuate violence (which has roots in poverty). True change happens by tackling the underlying issues. The current approach of reducing funding for community development, like education, while increasing funding for policing may not be as effective as intended.

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Beloved Community: Funders, partners, neighbors, allies and friends. Thank you for your support, attention and engagement with the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) over the last 4 years. It is with mixed emotions I write to share that we have decided to sunset the R3F. It was an honor to lead and be a part of an initiative rooted in and led by the community. We hope that the work done and lessons learned will be able to inform the collective transformative work happening in Richmond and another partner will be able to implement a guaranteed income program in Richmond. In times of crisis and uncertainty we witnessed our community come together to support individuals and families within Richmond. Led by community and government leaders from the City of Richmond, The RYSE Center, EdFUND West, Richmond Promise, and FIERCE Advocates (formally BBK), the Richmond Rapid Response Fund (R3F) was born on May 5, 2020, driven by a community-centered process. The R3F team coordinated with partners from the West Contra Costa Cares Coalition to further connect families with a resource and referral network for ongoing needs and support. The aforementioned organizations have long-term, trusting relationships in the community, which made it possible for us to act quickly in response to COVID-19 and beyond. There are many reasons an initiative might consider sunsetting, including that we are one of the longest lasting pandemic responses and have accomplished our mission to provide rapid response support, while aware recovery will need a cross sector long-term sustained equitable effort. Changes in the funding landscape make guaranteed income, community oversight and direct cash harder to fundraise for. With a fund intermediary structure that relies on external financial management, there may be other organizations better positioned to continue the work. Given the infrastructure of this initiative with 1 staff member, 1 fellow and a Community expert panel and the departure of key leaders from the Core Team, we accomplished a lot! However, given that capacity we are sunsetting to allow resources, including lessons learned to support other bodies of work. I'm so very grateful for how this work has engaged across agencies and issues and to have shared impact with you all. For folks who’d love to keep in touch, please find me at [email protected]. I am more than happy to stay in community thought partnership and community solidarity with the collective and shared work and appreciate leads for next steps including roles and projects. In healing justice and solidarity, jessica travenia

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