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sromanstein
Feb 17, 20174 min read
5 ways to raise money when donors are consumed by non-stop news
Almost every day, it seems, there's more breaking news -- "Can you believe this?!" -- that one just has to hear, read, and share. Faced...
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sromanstein
Feb 8, 20175 min read
6 ways nonprofit leaders can navigate an unpredictable political landscape
Wise nonprofit leaders try to steer to the political center, to avoid partisan conflicts with potential donors, supporters and audiences...
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Stanley Romanstein
Jan 31, 20173 min read
The importance of racial equity in the arts
I, Too (1926) I, too, sing America. I am the darker brother. They send me to eat in the kitchen When company comes, But I laugh, And eat...
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sromanstein
Jan 24, 20174 min read
Steps to more successful media pitches
Your nonprofit does important and meaningful work that merits attention; how do you get the word out? The Chronicle of Philanthropy's...
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sromanstein
Jan 11, 20176 min read
10 ways to work smarter in 2017
New year, new opportunities. A chance for a fresh start. Here are 10 ideas from the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Rebecca Koenig about...
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sromanstein
Jan 3, 20172 min read
Going beyond a standard thank-you letter: engage your key donors
Time to say "thank you!" for all those last-minute, year-end gifts to your organization. Here are five ideas from Maria Di Mento on...
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sromanstein
Dec 20, 20165 min read
8 year-end fundraising tips
Just in case the end of 2016 is arriving before you are quite ready, here are 8 great year-end fundraising tips from Chronicle of...
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sromanstein
Dec 13, 20163 min read
Dashboards: why every organization should have one (or more!)
As 2016 draws to close and we look back over the year's work, are you satisfied that you kept your focus on just the right things? In...
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sromanstein
Dec 6, 20163 min read
Don't let revenue goals jeopardize donor relations
In a recent article from the Chronicle of Philanthropy, author Maria di Mento wisely reminds us to treat donors as partners and...
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sromanstein
Nov 28, 20164 min read
7 last-minute tips for Giving Tuesday
Find yourself without a plan for Giving Tuesday (Nov 29)? Here are 7 last-minute tips from Eden Stiffman and the Chronicle of...
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sromanstein
Nov 15, 20163 min read
Don't let political opinions derail conversations with donors
The presidential election was contentious and divisive, and everyone seems to have an opinion about what happened and, more importantly,...
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sromanstein
Nov 10, 20165 min read
How is a Trump presidency likely to impact charitable giving?
In the most recent issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, authors Megan O'Neil and Timothy Sandoval take a look at the potential impact...
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sromanstein
Oct 19, 20162 min read
Thumbs ready? A great Tweet will win $10,000 each for 10 small nonprofits
In this week's issue of The Chronicle of Philanthropy, author Megan O'Neil writes about Minnesota-based Deluxe Corporation Foundation's...
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sromanstein
Sep 22, 20162 min read
My mother was right: sending handwritten thank-you notes makes a difference!
In this week's issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, author Eden Stiffen makes a compelling case for the power of handwritten thank-you...
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sromanstein
Aug 30, 20161 min read
Arts organizations and public safety: are you prepared?
Unfortunately, we have grown all too accustomed to the words “active shooter situation” and “terrorist attack.” We have witnessed...
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Stanley Romanstein
Aug 12, 20162 min read
Making a successful organizational transition from all-volunteer to volunteer + paid staff
Many non-profits first open their doors as volunteer-run organizations. They are energized by passion for their mission, and they move...
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Stanley Romanstein
Aug 1, 20163 min read
Turning Up the Volume on #GeorgiaMusic
Last Thursday evening I had the honor of speaking on behalf of Georgia Music Partners (georgiamusicpartners.org, #GeorgiaMusic) at The...
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sromanstein
Jun 23, 20161 min read
Want to be more successful when seeking grants? Tell a clear and compelling financial story.
A few months ago I had the pleasure of serving as a grant reviewer for a major national funder in the arts. Reading dozens of proposals...
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sromanstein
Jun 13, 20161 min read
Want to be more competitive when seeking grant dollars (part 2)?
A few months ago I had the pleasure of serving as a grant reviewer for a major national funder in the arts. Reading dozens of proposals...
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sromanstein
May 25, 20162 min read
Want to be more competitive when seeking grant dollars?
A few months ago I had the pleasure of serving as a grant reviewer for a major national funder in the arts. Reading dozens of proposals...
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