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KBL Impact Partners, collectively, bring over 50 years of real-life experience as social entrepreneurs. Our blog brings you tips, and information on growing your nonprofit organization.
6 Ways to Attract & Retain Volunteers in Your Nonprofit
Volunteers are such a cherished part of our nonprofits, wouldn't you agree? They connect us withthe community, and serve as evangelists in a way, working around the clock to grow our social reach and promote our values. We have immense gratitude for our...
Building Lasting Corporate Partnerships
I cannot say this enough, relationships both inside and outside of your organization are so very important, including corporate partnerships. And it's not enough to just secure those crucial corporate partnerships. As a non-profit leader, you need to nurture them,...
Where to Start with Corporate Partnerships
As a business owner looking to grow their social impact, one of the many pleasures you get to enjoy is the freedom to choose who you work with. In my journey, I’ve found that corporate partnerships are a powerful (and rewarding!) vehicle to combine funding,...
Communication is Key
When I think about Board engagement, I immediately think about communication. Communication is key! Having a detailed plan with your board leads to engagement and effectiveness. Members need to be able to collaborate, not only at meetings, but in between meetings....
Board Engagement Leads to Growth
It's no secret that board engagement is essential to the health of any nonprofit organization. If your board is engaged, they are willing to give more of their time, are more likely to go above and beyond with their roles/duties and will surpass expectations, thus...
Budgeting for Your Nonprofit Organization
When it comes to creating budgeting for your non-profit organization, having a checklist to help you manage the details can be very helpful and keep you on track. We found the 10-Step Checklist by Propel Nonprofits to be a great resource. The 10 steps are listed...
How Your Budget and Fundraising Plan Work Together
We all know the importance of having an annual budget and fundraising plan. As you create your annual budget, start with what costs you are expecting to incur to manage the organization at the desired level over the next 12 months. Place these costs in categories...
Partnering with Your Team
As nonprofit leaders, when we think of partnering, we may not think about partnering with our team, however, partnering with your team is more important now than it was in the past, especially with the Great Resignation. Employees are looking for an organization...
The 5 Destructive Voices in Our Heads
Have you ever heard a little voice in your head that says, "This is as good as it will get" or "you've reached your peak"? It's common for leaders to experience these little nagging voices or feelings. You may have heard it labeled as imposter syndrome or negative...
“Social return on investment (SROI) can serve as a compelling mechanism to tell your story, because it helps your organization confidently answer the question, How much of a difference are we making?”
Suzanne Smith
Social Impact Architects
