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5 Things Nonprofit Founders Get Wrong
Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 4/4/26 Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 4/4/26

5 Things Nonprofit Founders Get Wrong

Starting a nonprofit is harder than it looks. These five common mistakes can slow your growth—and here’s how to get it right from the start.

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Forget Shark Tank: A Better Way to Pitch Your Nonprofit
Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 3/2/26 Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 3/2/26

Forget Shark Tank: A Better Way to Pitch Your Nonprofit

Nonprofits don’t scale like startups—so why pitch like one? Discover a more effective way to tell your story and win support.

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Starting and Pitching Your Nonprofit: Two Courses on Weave’s New Learning Center
Fundraising and Grant Writing, Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 11/5/25 Fundraising and Grant Writing, Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 11/5/25

Starting and Pitching Your Nonprofit: Two Courses on Weave’s New Learning Center

Explore two practical courses designed to help you start a nonprofit and confidently pitch your mission to funders, donors, and partners.

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Build Your Fundraising Dream Team (Part 2)
Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 9/10/25 Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 9/10/25

Build Your Fundraising Dream Team (Part 2)

Volunteers don’t just want tasks—they want purpose. Here’s how to build a motivated fundraising team that stays engaged and delivers results.

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Build Your Fundraising Dream Team (Part 1)
Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 8/27/25 Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 8/27/25

Build Your Fundraising Dream Team (Part 1)

Fundraising doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Learn how to build a volunteer fundraising team and the key roles that help drive growth.

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The Grant Scorecard Your Nonprofit Can Actually Use
Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 8/13/25 Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 8/13/25

The Grant Scorecard Your Nonprofit Can Actually Use

Not every grant is worth pursuing. Learn how to use a simple grant scorecard to evaluate opportunities and focus your time where it matters most.

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Building a Grants Pipeline from Scratch
Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 7/30/25 Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 7/30/25

Building a Grants Pipeline from Scratch

Grant writing doesn’t have to feel chaotic. Here’s how to build a simple system that keeps funding opportunities flowing year-round.

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Which Grant Is Actually Worth Your Time?
Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 6/18/25 Fundraising and Grant Writing Anna Taylor 6/18/25

Which Grant Is Actually Worth Your Time?

Not every grant is worth pursuing. Here’s a practical framework to help nonprofits focus on the right opportunities, protect their time, and build a smarter fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Jargon Cheat Sheet
Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 6/4/25 Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 6/4/25

Nonprofit Jargon Cheat Sheet

New to grant writing? This simple cheat sheet breaks down common nonprofit terms so you can navigate funding with clarity and confidence.

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Dr. Kristin Joys on Nonprofit Internships
Working with Volunteers and Interns Dr. Kristin Joys 7/16/24 Working with Volunteers and Interns Dr. Kristin Joys 7/16/24

Dr. Kristin Joys on Nonprofit Internships

Dr. Kristin Joys shares practical tips for creating meaningful, well-structured nonprofit internships that support both organizational goals and intern growth.

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How You Can Use AI to Make Your Fundraising Even Better
Fundraising and Grant Writing, Technology Erin Peshoff 6/13/23 Fundraising and Grant Writing, Technology Erin Peshoff 6/13/23

How You Can Use AI to Make Your Fundraising Even Better

Discover how nonprofits can use AI to improve fundraising—from smarter donor targeting to more personalized outreach and stronger stewardship.

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Five Tips to Make Learning a Part of Your "Everyday"
Nonprofit 101 Mindy Ong 10/8/21 Nonprofit 101 Mindy Ong 10/8/21

Five Tips to Make Learning a Part of Your "Everyday"

Struggling to find time for learning at work? Here are five practical ways nonprofits can build a culture of continuous learning into everyday routines.

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The Art of Online Conversation
Technology Mindy Ong 6/3/21 Technology Mindy Ong 6/3/21

The Art of Online Conversation

Virtual meetings don’t have to feel transactional. Learn how to build trust, spark better conversations, and create real connection online.

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Is an App in Your Org's Future?
Technology Morgan Berman 2/17/21 Technology Morgan Berman 2/17/21

Is an App in Your Org's Future?

Thinking about building an app for your nonprofit? Here are key questions to help you decide—and how mobile tools can improve engagement, tracking, and impact.

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Going Virtual: NonProfit Events Redefined for COVID-19
Fundraising and Grant Writing Eris Sharon 4/8/20 Fundraising and Grant Writing Eris Sharon 4/8/20

Going Virtual: NonProfit Events Redefined for COVID-19

Virtual events are here to stay. Learn how nonprofits can engage donors, build relationships, and host successful online fundraising events.

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Founder Story: MilkCrate
nonprofit spotlight Morgan Berman 2/3/20 nonprofit spotlight Morgan Berman 2/3/20

Founder Story: MilkCrate

From nonprofit work to tech innovation, Morgan Berman shares how she built MilkCrate and what it takes to create impact-driven solutions.

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The Five Operational Resources Every Nonprofit Needs
Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 9/12/19 Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 9/12/19

The Five Operational Resources Every Nonprofit Needs

Starting a nonprofit takes more than passion. Here are five essential operational resources every organization needs to run effectively and sustainably.

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Charting a Course toward Impact: Measuring Costs and Prioritizing Goals
Finance, Impact Tracking and Reporting Ian Harvey 9/9/19 Finance, Impact Tracking and Reporting Ian Harvey 9/9/19

Charting a Course toward Impact: Measuring Costs and Prioritizing Goals

Learn how to estimate costs, prioritize goals, and track progress so your nonprofit can make smarter decisions and maximize impact.

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Charting a Course toward Impact: Values and SMART Goals
Impact Tracking and Reporting Ian Harvey 8/26/19 Impact Tracking and Reporting Ian Harvey 8/26/19

Charting a Course toward Impact: Values and SMART Goals

Learn how to define your nonprofit’s core values and set SMART goals to create a clear roadmap for long-term impact.

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Five Alternatives to Creating a New Nonprofit
Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 7/26/19 Nonprofit 101 Anna Taylor 7/26/19

Five Alternatives to Creating a New Nonprofit

Starting a nonprofit isn’t always the best path. Explore five effective alternatives to make an impact without the complexity of launching a new organization.

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