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Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
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Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
The Power of Family Giving
It is never too early to talk with your kids about the charitable causes you support and why you support them. Children will be excited ...
Find-Remind-Bind
Researchers at the University of North Carolina developed a new theory for understanding the functions of gratitude in everyday relationships. Traditionally, gratitude is thought of ...
The Value of Input
Input is anything that is taken in by any process or system. Maximizing Excellence, LLC uses a process that takes in many points and dimensions of ...
Ideation to Action
Ideation is one of the most exciting and fulfilling processes I have the privilege of engaging in on a weekly, if not daily, frequency. It ...
Perfect the Decision to Give
Within the mass influx of year end appeals that fill an inbox and mailbox in November and December, there are only a few that will ...
Extend Your Reach
Ideation is one of the most exciting and fulfilling processes I have the privilege of engaging in on a weekly, if not daily, frequency. It ...
Make Retention your Resolution
Despite the mass appeal of making resolutions, the act is commonly met with skepticism and cynicism. Here at Maximizing Excellence, we see value in the ...
Be a Social Entrepreneur
In its most basic understanding, entrepreneurship is closely associated with business. It supports the notion that an individual can develop an idea into something that ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
Optimizing Nonprofit Board Efficiency: Stepping Back for Impact
An efficient nonprofit board is crucial for driving mission success and long-term sustainability. The nonprofit board sets the direction of the organization, ensures adequate resources, ...
Celebrating National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the impact of volunteers and encourage more community engagement. Volunteering is a powerful force that benefits ...
Maximizing Volunteer Engagement: Strategies for Nonprofits
National Volunteer Month is an opportunity for nonprofits to evaluate how they engage with volunteers and corporate partners. By developing intentional strategies, organizations can create ...
Partnering with Women Philanthropists
Women play a powerful role in philanthropy as leaders, advocates, and change-makers. Their giving is deeply rooted in purpose, driven by a commitment to making ...
The Growing Influence of Women in Philanthropy
Over the past few years, women’s participation in philanthropy has grown significantly, bringing a transformative shift to the nonprofit landscape. Today, women are not only ...
The Love Project
Researchers at The Institute for Sustainable Philanthropy have been exploring a new approach to relationship fundraising: an approach based on love. The inspiration behind The ...
Finding Warmth in February Through Giving
February may be the shortest month of the year, but for many it can seem to drag on. If the season has you feeling sluggish ...
Add Philanthropy to Your New Year’s Resolutions
Here are 5 simple ways to make philanthropy a lasting resolution. Start a Fundraiser: Choose an organization with a mission that resonates with you and ...
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