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Should Your Budget Balance? NO!!
We’ve long argued at Propel Nonprofits that break-even budgets are not only not required, but…
Field Notes From a New Loan Officer
One of the reasons I loved journalism so much is that there was a daily…
Looking for New Board Members? Don’t Start (Or Stop) at Recruitment.
If you’re recruiting nonprofit board members, think beyond outreach. Are you prepared to fully welcome…
This Fundraising Season, Are You Mining or Gardening?
This harvest season, be prepared for the plant that’s still putting down roots, thank all…
A Birder’s Guide to Our Equity Journey
In a surprising number of ways, the skills and techniques that birders practice are useful…
What Can Investing in Nonprofit Infrastructure Do?
Propel Nonprofits is excited to offer a second round of Nonprofit Infrastructure Grants. Read about…
Look Before You Leap (Into a 501(c)(3), That Is)
Before you file for a 501(c)(3), read these common mistakes made by new nonprofits.
8 Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
Kate Barr, President & CEO of Propel Nonprofits, discusses eight trends facing the nonprofit sector…
Leadership Doesn’t Have to Be Lonely
Jean Johnson is one of Propel Nonprofits’ Leaders Circles coaches. In this blog, she discusses…