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How to Build a Winning End-of-Year Appeal for Scrappy Nonprofits
Struggling with your nonprofit year-end fundraising? Step away from last year's "Dear Friend" template and use our practical, low-cost strategies to create an authentic, effective end-of-year appeal for your small nonprofit.

Jackie Baker
Sep 244 min read


Nonprofit Founder's Syndrome: Signs & Solutions
Break out your support candy and join us for a deep dive into the patterns that plague small, founder-led organizations (and what to do about it!). Discover key warning signs, board governance tips, and actionable steps for a smooth executive leadership transition.

Jackie Baker
Sep 185 min read


How to Fix a Toxic Workplace: A Nonprofit Leader's Guide
Toxicity can’t be fixed with a pizza party. From people-first policies to real structural solutions, here’s how nonprofit leaders can transform culture, handle toxic team dynamics, and boost employee morale.

Jackie Baker
Aug 66 min read


How to Build a Smooth Nonprofit Strategic Plan Process
A nice chunk of the work of strategic planning happens before you even kick off the process (at least, ideally). Here are Jackie's best tips on how to have a smoother process, and end up with a plan that doesn’t just get lost on your hard drive.

Jackie Baker
Jun 254 min read


7 Workplace Practices Killing Your Nonprofit’s Culture
A Manager’s guide to building trust, retaining talent, and creating a workplace that keeps employees from scrolling Indeed. From doctor’s notes to baseless goals, we’re breaking down management practices that are common practice but actually kill nonprofit morale.

Jackie Baker
Apr 105 min read


The RFP Process Made Simple for Nonprofits
Skip the 10-page documents and the guesswork. Learn to craft a simple, effective RFP that makes the best partners want to work with your nonprofit, featuring a no-nonsense checklist and the common mistakes that scare away great talent.

Jackie Baker
Jan 64 min read


10 Financial Management Tips to Build a (More) Stable Nonprofit
Practical nonprofit strategies to improve financial sustainability so you can keep delivering on your mission

Jackie Baker
Oct 25, 20235 min read


Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Workhorse Fake Awards
While our awards might be fake, the inspiring work these organizations are doing is 100% real.

Taia Pandolfi
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Meetings Aren’t Bad – You’re Just Doing Them Wrong
A practical guide to making meetings less painful and more productive

Jackie Baker
May 25, 20234 min read
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