Resources

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    Introduction to Project Budgets
    Candid.Learning Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of …
  • Replay Session 3 of 3 Storytelling 101 Intensive 9-10-20
    No cost online workshops through the end of 2020!
  • Replay Session 1 of 3 Storytelling 101 Workshop 8-14-20
    No cost online workshops through the end of 2020!
  • Expansion of Program to Support Lending to Nonprofit Organizations
    U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin issued the following statement on the expansion of the Main Street Lending Program to provide greater access to credit for nonprofit organizations: “I have sent letters to Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell approving the …
  • Senate Passes Brown, Scott, Wyden, Grassley, Legislation to Help Nonprofits
    Bipartisan Bill Would Ensure that Nonprofits Receive Federal Help for Unemployment Payments Up Front, Rather than Being Reimbursed Later WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Tim Scott (R-SC), Ron …
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    Board Mastermind – Resources  Strategic Planning
    The Center commonly receives requests for technical assistance with strategic planning.  At our most recent Board Mastermind, the group discussed a number of questions.  What exactly is strategic planning?  How can nonprofits effectively manage the process?  Does a nonprofit need …
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    Internal Control Checklist
    In her recent workshop, titled Operational Excellence, Gretchen Upholt from FMA shared with us a variety of resources. An organizational assessment of internal controls was one of these resources. We thought it was too good not to share! ​ Click here to …
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    Nonprofit Glossary
    Nonprofits have a language all their own. This glossary, perfect for new board and staff members or those contemplating board service, will help you navigate nonprofit language and your responsibilities. Click here to download the nonprofit glossary provided by BoardSource. There …
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    IssueLab: Staying on Top of Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
    IssueLab is a free Foundation Center product that gives you full access to studies and papers generated by foundation-funded research.  It has nearly 21,000 items on social issues of worldwide interest from nearly 6000 organizations.  Once you put in your search …
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    Budgeting Resources
    A recent Technical Assistance client was seeking tools to help with the budgeting process, Below are two helpful resources if you need help in this area. Create a Budget that Works for You Click here Strengthening Your Grant Application with …