Accacia Dickerson, M.A.

📈 Mastering Nonprofit Budgeting: Your Roadmap to Success! 💼 Crafting a fundraising budget isn't just about numbers – it's about strategic planning and impact. Explore our guide to learn how to set SMART goals, diversify revenue streams, and allocate resources effectively. Download our sample budget template and take your nonprofit's fundraising to the next level! #NonprofitSuccess #BudgetingStrategies

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We're thrilled to announce the launch of our new digital download: "Nonprofit Capacity in a Nutshell - A Guidebook for Improving How You Do What You Do." 🌟 In 2024, understanding and enhancing your organization's capacity is more critical than ever. That's why we've condensed years of expertise and research into a two-volume set that's designed to be your ultimate guide to nonprofit excellence. This guidebook bridges the invaluable lessons from the Merit® Nonprofit Professional Development online learning platform with practical, actionable advice for real-world application. What's Inside? 28 Core Nonprofit Capacities: From fundraising to strategic planning to implementation to accountability, discover essential strategies to increase your effectiveness and impact. Real-World Insights & Actionable Advice: Learn from the experiences of successful nonprofit leaders plus a leadership psychologist, and immediately implement proven techniques. Alignment with Impact Capacity Assessment Tool & Korn Ferry Leadership Architect: Ensure your learning coordinates seamlessly with these powerful tools for organizational and personal development. Designed to benefit all nonprofit professionals—whether you're well-versed in the field or just beginning your journey—"Nonprofit Capacity in a Nutshell" offers an invaluable resource for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact. Volume 1: https://lnkd.in/eh3vmPP3 Volume 2: https://lnkd.in/e7-7DPWH... Now available for download, this guidebook is your first step towards unlocking the secrets to nonprofit excellence. Empower your organization, elevate your mission, and transform your approach to nonprofit work today. Dive in and discover how you can drive positive change within your organization and the community you serve. 🌍✨ #NonprofitExcellence #DigitalDownload #NonprofitCapacity #ProfessionalDevelopment #MakeADifference

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Is your nonprofit looking to unlock more value from its advocacy program? 🔑 Check out these customizable email templates we've created to help you unlock more value from advocacy and reach your goals. 🫶 Transform advocates into donors 🏛️ Develop in-person advocates for lobby days 📢 Educate and re-engage lapsed advocates These emails will help your nonprofit cultivate more meaningful communication with your advocates and supporters. Get the 8 free templates here: https://lnkd.in/e6dmjkB5 #NonprofitAdvocacy #GrassrootsAdvocacy #NonprofitMarketing

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The 2024 federal budget brings great news for tech education! Black Boys Code has reached an impressive 5,564 Black youth through CanCode 3, bridging digital divides and creating opportunities. We hope to continue our work in empowering youth with digital skills and are eager to receive funding through CanCode 4. The budget also includes $50 million over five years to establish an AI Safety Institute of Canada, ensuring responsible AI development and deployment. Black Boys Code, has been running AI and machine learning programs for over three years (even before ChatGPT became popular) We hope to expand our work in this area as possible funding recipients through CanCode 4. Discover below an infographic showcasing Black Boys Code's impact. This visual representation underscores how the federal budget's support directly translates into transformative tech education for our youth. #Budget2024 #CanCode #AISafety #TechEducation #Innovation #BlackExcellence

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Freedom to Learn #MicDrop Moment: Sylvia Cyrus, Executive Director of The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), shares activation tips to mobilize communities because “this is not just happening in Florida, it’s happening across the nation…if it’s not us who, if it’s not now, when?” https://lnkd.in/e8N7rsa8  #FreedomToLearn #FreedomSummer2024 

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The collaborative nature of Black philanthropy fosters strong communities and solidifies a sense of unity. Through connected efforts, resource pooling and group economics, individuals and groups combat challenges and celebrate successes together. Largely, the effect of Black philanthropy resonates through economic empowerment as many Black nonprofits offer programs that uplift entrepreneurship, provide job training and enhance financial literacy. This focus on economic development creates pathways to success within Black communities. #financialliteracymonth #GiveBlackAR

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Attention All Nonprofit Organizations and Professionals! Discover actionable strategies to fast-track your fundraising success: Learn Grant Writing Essentials from Nalanda Joglekar. ✔️Get the exact roadmap to enter this low-competition, high-impact profession. ✔️Succeed as a grant writer with insider information, ready-to-use systems, and proven techniques. ✔️Transition to writing for a cause, secure clients, and boost your monthly earnings. ✔️Transform from a novice to a confident grant writer capable of handling various writing assignments. ✔️Acquire a new skill and pursue your nonprofit's fundraising objectives with an exclusive step-by-step plan. ✔️Follow the exact roadmap that enabled me to raise over 30 Lakhs in funding for nonprofits across various causes. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dkXuuEwt Follow Nalanda Joglekar for expert insights on Grants and Proposal Writing. #proposalwriting #grantwriting #fundraising

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Are you looking for increased confidence in leading your nonprofit organization? Would you like a roadmap to help you implement governance, management, and operational changes that promote sustainability and garner confidence and trust from your stakeholders. Our new program launched in February 2024 is supporting nonprofit leaders in these ways. 100% of survey respondents say they feel very to extremely confident in their ability to use the Standards for Excellence resources to strengthen their organization. Registration is open for the next course on May 23rd. Visit https://lnkd.in/etht58TT to learn more and register. #transparency #accountability #compliance #nonprofitgovernance #nonproftmanagement #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitoperations #Georgia #capacitybuilding #training #bestpractices

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Maximize Your Fundraising Impact! Dive into our essential guide to discover how to elevate your fundraising events beyond the ordinary. This guide provides actionable strategies, from planning to execution, to help you engage your community, enhance donor experiences, and significantly boost your fundraising efforts. Perfect for any nonprofit leader aiming for success. Claim your copy today: https://buff.ly/4ca6XqH

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If you work at a financial institution, you know that driving community engagement and compliance is of the utmost importance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). 🏦 Building programs that are impactful and scalable, as well as keeping track of qualified community development grants and volunteering services can be time-consuming, but that's where Blackbaud can help. EVERFI from Blackbaud and YourCause from Blackbaud help banks scale and track their digital financial education, employee volunteerism, and grantmaking activities. ⬇️ Download this white paper for guidance on fulfilling your bank’s CRA requirements and tracking qualified initiatives: https://lnkd.in/gDTeZbVi

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📖 Have you had a chance to look through our Community Toolkit for Change? 📖 We plan to expand and build on it further so communities can strengthen their knowledge on using the courts as a tool for change. First, we want to hear directly from you, your community, and activists you work with about what additional tools or resources would be most useful to you and your causes. This will be the starting point for our future plans for the toolkit!   There are many ways you can share your input: 📝 complete our survey; 📧 send us an email, voice note, or text; or 💻 join a drop-in call. We held our first drop-in calls today, but we have plenty more coming up. Find out how you can share your views or join an online drop-in call via our blog 👉🏾 https://lnkd.in/epqTaGfx #CommunityToolkit #CommunityDrivenLitigation #StrategicLitigation #CommunityPower #Justice #LegalResources #LitigationGuide #RacialJustice #SocialJustice #EconomicJustice #LegalTools

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NCF is grounded in deep partnership with our nonprofit leaders. This holistic approach includes investment, capacity building, and ecosystem work. Learn more at newcommonwealthfund.org

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Did yo know that donor stewardship is a crucial aspect of maintaining strong relationships with donors and ensuring continued support for a cause? By showing appreciation, providing impactful updates, and engaging donors in the mission, organizations can strengthen connections and foster long-term partnerships. Remember, donors are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization, so it's important not only acquire new donors but also retain existing ones through effective stewardship practices. Start prioritizing donor stewardship today and see the positive impact it can have on the sustainability of our cause. #nonprofits #nonprofitsofinstagram #smallnonprofits #nonprofitlife #nonprofitwork #supportnonprofits

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Did you know? You can drill down into reports with MIP! It's easy to find specific transactions and source documents within MIP. ✅ Customize reports to monitor budgets and financial statements for your board and grantors ✅ Create presentation-quality reports using pre-formatted templates ✅ Create statistical or outcomes measurement reports by utilizing user-defined fields Learn more about MIP's reporting capabilities: https://bit.ly/4cWqOuD

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Discover actionable strategies to amplify community voices and drive positive change through effective advocacy efforts. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive future for everyone. 🌍💪 #CommunityAdvocacy #PositiveChange #Empowerment

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Have you considered becoming a grant reviewer for Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3)? Your community expertise and experience would be invaluable in the decision-making process. R3 invests in communities impacted by systemic racism and aims to restore, reinvest, and renew these disenfranchised communities. If you're ready to make a difference, apply to become a grant reviewer by clicking this link 👇🏽👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/g92SYmCq #R3

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Exploring the debate around reparations for African descendants in the U.S., this article delves into the contrasting views of ADOS and Pan-Africanists. It highlights the need for independent Black institutions and the importance of collective power over individual wealth in the pursuit of true Black Liberation. #blackliberation #ados https://lnkd.in/eTAzK9WF

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