Sheryl Soukup, Author at IMPACTability

Empowering Nonprofit Board Members: The Key to Successful Fundraising

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August 16, 2023

Fundraising is most successful when it is authentic. Donors are most likely to give when they are asked by a Board member who is passionate about the mission of the organization and who is able to effectively communicate that passion and inspire the donor’s trust.

Using Government Grants to Make Purchases for Your Nonprofit

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July 21, 2023

How do you know if your nonprofit is ready to apply for government grants? Can you use government grants to make purchases from anyone, or do you have to use approved vendors? In this article you’ll learn the specifics about what financial policies and procedures are necessary to attain and then properly make use of government grants.

Five Reasons to Hold a Board Retreat for Your Nonprofit

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May 18, 2023

Board retreats create an electric kind of energy. Whether you are participating as a Board member or facilitating a retreat for others, you get lit up with anticipation to get…

Success Begins with Strategy – Tips for Achieving Your Nonprofits’ Goals

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April 19, 2023

Hitting a few speedbumps along the way is perfectly normal. Sometimes despite our best efforts, we fall short of our goals; what is most important is how you bounce back and better position your organization for success. Here are a few tips other nonprofit professionals have learned along the way.

Kickstart Your Nonprofits’ Fundraising

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April 18, 2023

Fundraising is an essential component of a nonprofit’s ability to succeed; it’s how organizations grow and fulfill their mission. To set your fundraising program for success, you need a general understanding of how fundraising works, a message that donors can support, and a plan of the best tactics to pursue early on.

Does Your Board Need Term Limits?

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April 16, 2023

Does your Board need term limits? Our experience has been that many of the most severe problems have come from Board members who have stayed too long as well as other factors that good bylaws can address. To keep consistency in performance, it is a best practice to institute term limits for your nonprofit’s Board.

Identify New Donors With Prospect Research

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February 7, 2023

Nonprofit organizations conduct prospect research to identify new donors or find hidden gems within their own database. While prospect research tools access and analyze large volumes of data to identify people who might be a good match for your organization, fundraisers must still employ a solid strategy to make the best use of this data. Read the article for strategies and best practices.

Wrap Up Your Fundraising Year With A Strong Finish

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November 21, 2022

We want to provide encouragement to nonprofits about their year-end fundraising. It’s not too late! We have put together some tips for last-minute year-end fundraising. Now go out there, make merry and fundraise!

Break Through and Diversify Your Revenue Streams

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July 12, 2022

Is your nonprofit stuck at the same level of income and can’t seem to break through? Have you asked yourself, “What can I do to raise more?” The main thing to consider when you are really in a revenue rut is: Diversify your revenue streams. In other words, raise money from a variety of different avenues.

The Benefits of AFP Membership

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June 13, 2022

I’ve just come back from Planet Philanthropy, and I’m all jazzed up. This is the annual conference for the Florida chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). The event…