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Are you looking to better engage and grow your ministry? Check out our FREE Ministry Health Assessment! This quick quiz is designed to provide valuable insights into your ministry's strengths and areas of improvement. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiwmAZ6Q Get the personalized advice your ministry needs to succeed today! #Ministry #MinistryLeadership

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Dive into our latest blog on maximizing team effectiveness through volunteer management. Learn strategic tips and proven methods to harness volunteer power for optimal success for your nonprofit. 🚀 Read more on our website and start transforming your team today! #TeamSuccess #VolunteerManagement

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Navigate the challenges of local government with wisdom from ICMA’s Senior Advisors! Discover how the ICMA Code of Ethics serves as a guiding star through turbulent times. Learn from their experiences on staying neutral, maintaining integrity, and leading with transparency. Share your story and see how the Code can shape your career. https://lnkd.in/efaFAuTi

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It is the National Small Business Week, April 28 - May 4, a week of acknowledgment of the important role and contribution of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dBxkdGkH https://lnkd.in/gCXiyra #smallbusiness

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🔍 Is your organization reaching its full fundraising potential? Our fundraising program assessment provides a comprehensive audit of internal processes and donor capacity, ensuring efficiency and maximizing revenue. Learn more: #WinklerGroup20

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Stay ahead in the world of grants with Fox Grants! Follow our sister company Fox Grants for the latest tips, recommendations, and insights that can elevate your grant-seeking strategies. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Fox Grants has the expertise to help you succeed. Don’t miss out on their invaluable advice! 🚀 #Grants #NonprofitSuccess #FoxGrants #GrantWritingTips

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For those who missed our free Nonprofit webinar last week, click the link below to watch the video recordings. Topics included Form 990’s additional schedules, nonprofit risk management, recruitment & retention, effective grant writing, internal controls, and more! https://bit.ly/452QJNH #Nonprofit #NonprofitTips #NonprofitNews

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Wills and other forms of legacy giving are essential components of estate planning – the process of managing your accumulated assets and determining what legacy you will leave through them, including your legacy of faith. The Foundation offers planning tools to help donors compose their legacy giving plans and to help churches support these efforts. Learn more about how we help with wills and legacy giving at https://lnkd.in/gdDzVrJi

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"🌟 Struggling with Reduced Grants? Let CFF be Your Funding Solution! 💼 Don't let funding constraints hinder your mission's progress. Our tailored grant support and strategic funding planning will keep your initiatives thriving. Contact us today and reignite the funding of your community initiatives! #GrantSupport #CFF #Empowerment"

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National Small Business Week is a great time to consider the key role people with disabilities play in our small business landscape. Stay tuned all week as we share facts and figures about small business and disability. Also, be sure to check out the Small Business Toolkit, a product of the ODEP-funded Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). It features practical information and resources to help small businesses build talent pipelines, address workforce needs and gain insights into recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing people with disabilities. https://lnkd.in/gVRqFm8f #SmallBusinessWeek2024 #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityEmployment

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Join IPA and experts from FORVIS at this webinar tailored for CEOs and CFOs of foundations as we explore the critical realm of 990 review. Hosted by leading minds in nonprofit governance and compliance, this session offers essential strategies to ensure your foundation's financial health. https://ow.ly/R0Cf50S0TfV

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Are you ready for IMPACT? Nonprofits currently serve as contracted service providers for many essential state services; however, the process and the rates have not kept up with the times. Providers are serving more people at higher costs and with very little adjustment in contracted rates. Join our panelists to explore how to innovate the contract process for the future, and how advocacy plays a critical role. Don't miss the 2024 IMPACT Delaware Conference on April 30 for this exciting session and more! https://lnkd.in/e7sHHs3p #IMPACTDE2024 #danaDE #governmentcontracts

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Are you ready for IMPACT? Nonprofits currently serve as contracted service providers for many essential state services; however, the process and the rates have not kept up with the times. Providers are serving more people at higher costs and with very little adjustment in contracted rates. Join our panelists to explore how to innovate the contract process for the future, and how advocacy plays a critical role. Don't miss the 2024 IMPACT Delaware Conference on April 30 for this exciting session and more! https://lnkd.in/e7sHHs3p #IMPACTDE2024 #danaDE #governmentcontracts

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Fundraisers are balancing with multiple generations, diverse cultures, and rising donor expectations. With plentiful communication methods and fierce competition for donor dollars, it's vital to ensure your fundraising program isn't just active, but effective. And to do that, you need good data. But are you overwhelmed by the information in your database and unsure which metrics truly matter? Our new eBook, "Fundraising Health Check," cuts through the noise to highlight the key performance indicators critical for assessing your program's health. Download now: https://lnkd.in/d7XtsRqz #FundraisingStrategy #NonprofitSuccess #DataDriven

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🔸 May 2024 Grant Opportunities LINK IN OUR BIO — 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴 is here if you need support around applying for grants. Our amazing team is here to help you navigate the requirements associated with winning grant opportunities. — #NPP #thenonprofitplug #nonprofitplug #grants #funding #nonprofit #nonprofits #opportunities #may #getpluggedin

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We're proud to announce another year as a four-star rated organization by Charity Navigator! This rating designates MWYF as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria. Charity Navigator analyzes nonprofit performance based on four key indicators, referred to as beacons. Nonprofits can earn scores for the Impact & Results, Accountability & Finance, Culture & Community, and Leadership & Adaptability beacons.

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