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    Introduction to Prospect Research
    Toledo Lucas County Public Library Prospect research can be time intensive and costly for larger organizations that have the resources. In this webinar Zach Huber will help you learn how to conduct basic research quickly and for free at the …
  • Tool – How do I get a grant?
    Interactive Tool Every once in awhile an extra special tool becomes available. We consider this to be one of them. Securing a grant can be a complicated and overwhelming process. This tool can help you determine if pursuing a grant …
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    Two Killer Tools to Help You Start a Sustainable Nonprofit
    At The Center, we LOVE these tools.  It won’t take much of your time to use them but the future success of your new nonprofit depends on using them. Tool #1 – A Short Video This 3 minute 52 minute …
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    Financial Management Self Reflection Tool
    How confident are you in your organization’s financial management practices? In her recent workshop, Gretchen Upholt shared a resource with us to reflect on the financial management practices of organizations. To access this tool click here.​
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    Tool – The Alliance Continuum
    In her recent workshop, Karen Ray shared The Alliance Continuum.   It’s an important tool as we commonly use the terms collaboration and alliance without checking to see if potential partners are using them the same way. This handy one page …
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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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    Strengthening Your Grant Application with a Strong Project Budget
    C4NPR recently partnered with the Toledo Lucas County Library to host a session focused on creating a strong project budget to support your grant application. Click on the titles below to download the valuable worksheets provided by David Holmes of …
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    Visual Literacy and Color
    An important element of visual literacy is the use of color.  What if changing the color of a call to action button on your website significantly increased the conversion rate?  What if you knew just the right color to use …
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    Introducing Nonprofit Notes
    We are always on the look out for resources, tools and concepts to share with you, our nonprofit colleagues.  It is with excitement we announce the launch of a new series, Nonprofit Notes (NP). NPs are one-pagers designed to give …
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    Visual Literacy – A Look Back
    Every day, we are bombarded with so much information that our senses – our vision in particular – exist in a state of constant overload. Being able to identify, interpret, and act upon visual information – a skill-set known in the art …