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Propel Nonprofits Receives Donation from Yield Giving
Last week, Propel received an $8 million unrestricted gift from Yield Giving, an organization established by philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The gift will allow Propel to support its mission of fueling the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital.
New “Building a Board” Resources for Nonprofits
Having started an organization, and working with emerging organizations, I know how difficult boarding a board can be. That’s why, over a year ago, my colleagues and on Propel’s Strategic Services team set out to update a formally print-only resource called “Building a Board.”
Announcing Mario Hernandez as Propel’s Chief Program Officer
Propel is thrilled to announce Mario Hernandez as our new Chief Program Officer!
Grit & Dedication: Emerging Organizations Cohort Reflection
Since October, seven fiscally sponsored projects of Propel have been meeting to celebrate successes, problem-solve, and build connections. Among many exciting things my colleague Laura Ciotti and I discovered and witnessed as a fiscal sponsorship team, was how important and meaningful the connections formed among leaders in the cohort were.
Four things nonprofits should consider before buying real estate
Many nonprofit organizations are having conversations about purchasing real estate, more than ever before. Whether it be the desire to have control over your space or the current market climate, nonprofits are in a unique position to hold community assets. Propel is here to be a partner through this process.
My First Months as Propel’s CEO: Advocating for Nonprofits & Access to Capital
I wanted to share a little bit about what I’ve been hearing and seeing in my conversations and travels, and introduce a little bit of the work I am doing to advocate for nonprofits in our state and region. In everything I do, I am always thinking about how we can ensure nonprofits have access to capital.
Second Annual CDFI Coalition Day
The CDFI Coalition Day, hosted by the Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, and the MN CDFI Coalition, was packed with informative and engaging sessions and opportunities to network and advocate
Celebrating Recently Promoted Staff at Propel
Please join us in celebrating recently promoted staff whose leadership and expertise will help shape programming, strengthen our infrastructure, and continue to ensure Propel is a go-to resource for nonprofits!
Propel Requests State Direct Appropriation to Support Nonprofits with Capital Projects
Propel is committed to supporting nonprofit facilities projects through technical assistance, capital, and continued advocacy.