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May 19 News Round-up from AI
Interested in national news impacting the non-profit sector this past week? We’ve asked AI to help us compile a top ten list, published on Substack.
May 12 News Round-Up from AI
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May 8 News Round-Up from AI
National news impacting the nonprofit sector is coming at us fast and furious. We turned to AI to create a weekly consolidation of headlines. Here’s the first stab at it… May 8, 2025
Opportunity is an Invitation to do the Work
Opportunity isn’t an endgame. It’s the work the opportunity makes possible that matters. Is everyone on your staff eager to accept the invitation?
What are They Buying?
Different people give money to your nonprofit for different reasons. It’s important to understand why and respond accordingly.
Download Free Grant Checklist
First on our list of free resources we’ll be providing: a Grant Component Checklist. Think of this as a list of staples you want in your pantry before you start cooking up those grant submissions. Download PDF on our /resources page.
#ManagementMonday now on Instagram
#ManagementMonday is a new feature designed to promote critical management skills as distinct from leadership skills. Look for our weekly post on Instagram.
Common Purpose.
What’s behind the recent website overhaul? We’re uniting focus areas under a single umbrella. Our approach to building purpose-based plans, regardless of client size or type, suggests we can streamline our brand - and pull it all together here.
Lean-In to Community
Tapping into the communities outside your organization is as important as managing the internal workings. These days, it is especially critical.
Time for a Brand Check-Up
Your brand is the emotional covenant you have with the outside world. Take the time once a year to make sure all of your communications are on-brand.
Strategy is a Road Map
A good Strategy is both a governance and a management tool, giving the organization clear direction as it seeks to fulfill its charitable mission.
Treasurer’s Report, Demystified
A good Treasurer’s Report paint’s a clear picture of the financial health of the organization without overwhelming the Board with numbers. It also prompts discussion about challenges and opportunities that might lay ahead.
Impactful Gratitude
Gratitude done right ensures that donations become part of strong relationships, not just tax-motivated transactions.
EOY ain’t over until it’s over
EOY. That’s tomorrow. If you are a reading this today (12/30), there’s still time to make something happen.
Understanding the Colors Behind the Six Segments
The Six Segments utilize color as another reminder to take care of all six functions when managing your nonprofit.
Just a Few Questions
The answers to four Big Questions are at the heart of every successful business. Spoiler: one of the questions is NOT “what to you do?”
The Art of the Meeting
Team Meetings are an ongoing part of your Administration function. Plan and prepare for them, approaching them like the opportunities for culture-building that they are.
Ready or Not
With pride and excitement (and some trepidation), we are live! The Nonprofit Planner Company is ready to help you start managing your nonprofit business like the business it is.
Nonprofits are BUSINESSES
Nonprofits are doing amazing work to make the world a better place. But that doesn’t exempt them from managing themselves like a business. The 6+4 System can help.