Emily Schulenberg
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Budget for the Organization You Want to Be
Nonprofits need to budget for the organization they want to be. In Kate Barr’s latest…
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When Leadership Means Stepping Back
Sometimes leadership can mean stepping back as board chair. Here are six helpful questions to…
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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…
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Field Notes From a New Loan Officer
One of the reasons I loved journalism so much is that there was a daily…
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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…
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This Fundraising Season, Are You Mining or Gardening?
This harvest season, be prepared for the plant that’s still putting down roots, thank all…
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A Birder’s Guide to Our Equity Journey
In a surprising number of ways, the skills and techniques that birders practice are useful…
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What Can Investing in Nonprofit Infrastructure Do?
Propel Nonprofits is excited to offer a second round of Nonprofit Infrastructure Grants. Read about…
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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.
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8 Trends in the Nonprofit Sector
Kate Barr, President & CEO of Propel Nonprofits, discusses eight trends facing the nonprofit sector…