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How rural nonprofits can build visibility and connection
Rural nonprofits face unique challenges. Learn how practical strategies around collaboration, peer support, and relationship building can help them build visibility and expand their reach.
Why retaining funders beats finding new ones—and how to do it
Data shows that retaining funders is more effective than chasing new ones. Learn how to leverage your existing foundation relationships to help your fundraising efforts.
What do donors expect from nonprofits? Civic education!
Donors expect nonprofits to lead on civic education. New survey data shows broad, bipartisan support for nonprofits that educate voters, protect elections, and speak up for democracy.
Confessions of an AI-skeptic comms professional
Using AI doesn’t require being a power user. Discover how AI for communications genuinely helps move work forward—and five pitfalls to avoid along the way.
