Are you saying “We” when actually it’s just “You”. You, running the programs, You fundraising, You doing everything? Stop creating a facade that is doing more harm than good. Shift from Faking It to actually building out a strong organization. Start with a real assessment of where your organization is so you can get it to where it needs to be.

The purpose of a Funding Organization is NOT to fund your nonprofit. The purpose of the funding organization is to accomplish their funding goals. They partner with the most qualified nonprofit to help them accomplish their funding goals. That’s why it’s important to cultivate strong relationships with your funders, because only speaking with them when it's time to ask for money is a sure fire way to dry out that funding source. Learn how to cultivate strong relationships that lead to more funding.

The thing about titles in the nonprofit sector is that they mean something. Don’t think that having an inappropriate title won’t impact your funding. Funders may view mislabeled titles as an indication that you don’t understand the nonprofit reporting structure. If the President hires and fires the CEO, if you have the title President/CEO it sends a red flag to the Funder. Titles in the nonprofit have different meaning in the for profit. Learn the truth about how it could impact your bottom line.

The thing about titles in the nonprofit sector is that they matter . . . to the IRS and to Funders, because titles in the nonprofit are tied to specific roles and responsibilities. They also come with power. Learn the importance of titles and why you should know what each title is responsible for in your organization.

Because nonprofits aren’t able to pay employees market salaries they tend to be understaffed–and often employees do the job of several people. Though common, this type of culture creates high turnover. Learn some non-traditional (and no or low cost) ways to keep your employees feeling appreciated, fulfilled, and appreciated.

This nonprofit is your dream, your vision, your baby. It often means you are the driver–running programs, fundraising, networking, back office–you’re doing it all. But you are human. And after a while, burnout is inevitable. Unless you’re intentional about incorporating self-care into your sustainability strategy. Check out Amber's 7 Tips for Combating Burnout.

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Funders don’t just write checks because nonprofits ask for support. They need to be inspired and believe their money will make a difference. The Statement of Need is an essential tool for demonstrating need. Without the justification, Funders will not support your cause. Find out how to validate the need in your community; what goes into a Statement of Need.

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If a Funder asks you these questions, learn what they are “really” trying to find out about your organization. Funders don’t know you or your organization. They use context clues to determine viability. Don’t get caught off guard, learn how to decode the most standard questions so that you answer them correctly.

Do you think your questions are innocent? They leave clues about what you know. That knowledge (or lack thereof) can prevent your organization from securing funding. Funders look for the most qualified nonprofits to fund. Your questions may be telling them your organization is not a good investment. Learn what your questions reveal about your nonprofit knowledge.