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Nonprofit Champion Blog

This is where I provide new thoughts, ideas and reactions. This blog is for nonprofit staff and volunteers. Hopefully it will brighten your day and inspire you. (Click the orange button to subscribe to the RSS feed!)

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That's right, you can even become part of the Nonprofit Champion Blog! Simply tell your favorite nonprofit story or tip here! A link to your submission will be included below and will become a permanent part of the site for others to read!



Volunteering to help!

Not everyone has a helpful bone in their body and not everyone is a kind soul. Only some of us are sympathetic towards the misfortune of our fellow humans.

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Contribute To Nonprofits

Would you like to share your knowledge about nonprofits? Great, find out how you can submit your story or tip here.

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Resources for Nonprofit Leaders: A Growing List

A List of Resources, including books and websites, that every nonprofit leader needs.

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Brochures for Nonprofits: You Are Always Ready to Share Your Mission

Brochures are a quick, visual introduction to your organization. Follow these steps to make sure yours looks good and works hard for you (and doesn’t cost too much).

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Creative, Smart Marketing and Branding for Successful Nonprofits

Creative marketing doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are some great ideas that will make your nonprofit organization a success. Tools, samples, success stories…

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Press Releases: Tools to Grow Your Nonprofit

The excitement surrounding press releases is great. It’s amazing how you can put out a release and almost instantly it travels over the web. You are suddenly the hottest news in the world. What fu

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Your Brand: Why Building a Great One Matters

Your brand is essential to your growth and success. Find out why and how you can build a great one.

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Newsletters Checklist For Great Results

Newsletters: checklist to ensure your newsletter is regular, well-received and economically produced:

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Annual Report: A Year Round Marketing Tool

Your Annual Report will work for you all year long, you may want to invest in a great one.

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Mission Focused Retail: The Met Store

Mission Focused Retail: How The Met Store Came to Be

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Nonprofit Websites: Getting Yours to Work for You

Nonprofit websites: Having a website isn't enough, you need one that works hard to help you reach your goals.

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Nonprofit Coach

Nonprofit Coach - Merle Benny, Nonprofit Champion coach to nonprofit executive directors

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Fundraising to Raise More Money Now

Fundraising success depends on relationships. Let your mission be your guide and make more money, reaching more people. A smart approach, great tools, tips, fun…

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Annual Reports: It's Time To Plan Yours

It's not too soon to start planning. Annual Reports take time, here's a checklist to get you started.

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Teens Volunteer: Getting Started, Opportunites in Service

Where, How and Why Teens Volunteer. Great info for teens (and parents) about volunteering opportunities.

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Winter Wonderland: A Green Event for a Limited Budget

Create a Winter Wonderland for your next event

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Public Relations: Getting the Press to Take Notice

Press is free! Why Public Relations are important to your nonprofit growth.

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Tour Guide: Your New Role?

My thoughts on your role as a tour guide and the importance of introductory tours for nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit Transitions: From Volunteer to Staff

Are you a volunteer considering becoming a staff member of a nonprofit? Many paid workers started out as volunteers.

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Get Started Today, Be a Nonprofit Champion

Jump right in today and be a Champ! Here are some quick, easy ways to make your day better and make your nonprofit work more rewarding than ever.

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Quick Tips for Recruiting

Quick Tips for Recruiting great volunteers for your organization.

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Christmas Volunteer: Teens Volunteer for Winter Break

Looking for Christmas volunteer opportunities or something worthwhile to do on your school break?

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Teen Community Service Ideas

Here's a list of teen community service ideas. Whether you want to or have to, you can enjoy volunteering!

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Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteer Appreciation

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Subscriptions: Marketing for Life

How one man made subscriptions a standard marketing tool for the arts.

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Step Two State: A Short Course in Volunteer Management

Volunteer Management Training: Step Two State

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Step Three Listen: A Short Course in Volunteer Management

Volunteer Management Training: Step Three Listen

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Step Six Thank: A Short Course in Volunteer Management

Volunteer Management Training: Step Six Thank

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Step One Ask: A Short Course in Volunteer Management

Volunteer Management Training: Step One Ask

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Step Four Inspire: A Short Course in Volunteer Management

Volunteer Management Training: Step Four Inspire

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