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Finding Success with a Succession Plan!

February 6, 2018 by Spokes For Nonprofits

There is change afoot in the nonprofit sector; in San Luis Obispo County and across the country, boards are seeking new presidents, and nonprofit executives are … [Read more...]

Are Nonprofits Broken? Or Is Everyone Else Broken (Records)?

February 17, 2015 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Nonprofit work is hard.  We repeat, nonprofit work is hard.  AND, it's valuable. None of us would want to live in a community without nonprofits. Because … [Read more...]

Too Focused on Short-Term Fundraising Results? Focus on Loyalty!

January 5, 2015 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Charities Show Strides in Keeping Loyal Donors But Are Too Focused on Short-Term Results, Scholars Say Charities made strides in the past year as they sought … [Read more...]

The Social Media Debate

August 20, 2014 by Spokes For Nonprofits

Is your nonprofit organization contemplating the benefits of social media? A recent article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Charities Like Facebook for … [Read more...]

Best management practices matter!

June 25, 2014 by Spokes For Nonprofits

A headline article in the May 29, 2014 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy confirms that donors are willing to invest more in to nonprofit organizations able … [Read more...]

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