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Mentorship and Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders to Do Good Well

In their new book, Do Good Well: Your Guide to Leadership, Action, and Social Innovation, authors, students, and social innovators Nina Vasan and Jennifer Przybylo guide students, young people, and emerging professionals in harnessing their inspiration, talents, and collaborative efforts to make an impact next door or across the world. Read more.

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Things We Love – Valentine’s Day Edition

This Valentine’s Day the team at NonprofitCommunity thought we’d share just a few things we’re loving right now. What’s on your list?

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Spotlight on… Event Planners as Fundraisers

As part of a brand-new series, we’re going to focus on careers—both within nonprofit organizations as well as the professionals that support them. The hope is that members of our nonprofit community can learn more about what their colleagues do… … Read more.

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Confessions of an Event Planner

For anyone planning events—student, novice, or experienced professional—Confessions of an Event Planner is an “apprenticeship in a book.” This insider’s guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. Learn More Read more.

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The Accidental Fundraiser

Are you a volunteer with an organization, school, or project that needs to raise money? The Accidental Fundraiser is a how-to resource that guides you through the process of raising money from your community. The book presents eleven proven fundraising strategies that are easy to carry out and don’t require significant funds, large numbers of people, or extensive knowledge of fundraising. Learn More Read more.

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Black Tie Optional

This handy, how-to manual takes you step by step through the entire process of selecting and producing simple and complicated events and arms you with all the information you need, including practical advice, real-world examples from actual events, summary checklists, and worksheets. Black Tie Optional is destined to become your dog-eared blueprint for making money and allies in the name of your cause. Learn More Read more.

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Special Events

Special Events: Proven Strategies for Nonprofit Fundraising, Second Edition is the complete guide to making your next nonprofit event the rousing success it can be. Packed with author and development professional Alan Wendroff s realistic insights and pointers, this text provides a logical and comprehensive outline of event planning, with a special emphasis on fitting these events into the larger framework of the nonprofit’s organizational goals. Learn More Read more.

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NonprofitCommunity at SXSWi

SXSWi, “the biggest of its kind in the world,” according to festival organizers, focuses on emerging technology and takes place in Austin, Texas each spring. NonprofitCommunity was there last week and we’re still recovering from information overload (not to mention … Read more.

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Nonprofit Guide to Going Green

Nonprofit Guide to Going Green is your comprehensive learning tool to guide nonprofits and NGOs towards becoming greener. A desktop reference for any charitable organization to become greener, this essential book gives your organization the support it needs to take proactive steps to protect the environment while fulfilling its mission.Learn More Read more.

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Podcast Interview with “Elephant in the Room” author Diana McLain Smith

We are excited to present a new podcast feature on NonprofitCommunity.com, and we’re kicking it off with Elephant in the Room author Diana McLain Smith. You might remember Diana’s last post for us, about how the organization of which she’s a partner, … Read more.

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