May 2026

Information & Resources for Non-Profits and Those who 💓 Them

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The Case for Board Assessments

Boards looking to increase engagement should consider self evaluations as a tool. It's a way to enhance boards' understanding of their role and fiduciary responsibility. The National Council of Nonprofits offers links to a number of tools including one low cost $89 option from the New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits.

Save Time with these 6 Prospect Research Criteria

It may seem promising when a research tool yields tens or hundreds of prospects, but we agree with the recent NonProfit Times article that it is more sensible to narrow your list to "a smaller number of opportunities that are well-aligned to your organization's programs than a long list" of grants where you won't be competitive.

Pro tip: Review funder's IRS Form 990, accessible for free on several platforms, to answer several of the questions this article presents.

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How to Invigorate Your Next Agency Retreat!

As facilitators, we appreciate the many benefits of using improvisational exercises to strengthen strategic planning, board development, leadership retreats and other professional engagements, as using "improv" enhances collaboration, innovation, and team building among other skills.

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