Blog Posts

July 30th, 2025

From Canva: "We believe that communication and design are critical when taking action to solve the most pressing issues of our time. To empower changemakers to achieve their goals, we offer nonprofits free access to all the premium features of Canva Pro."   Canva for Nonprofits  

July 30th, 2025

From Charitable Allies: "You got into the nonprofit world to make a difference, not to spend your time dealing with compliance and paperwork. When you’re in need of a nonprofit attorney, Charitable Allies is here to be your partner in navigating the murky waters of nonprofit compliance. We know that when you’re free to pursue your mission, everyone wins. Whether you’re starting a nonprofit, dealing with day-to-day legal compliance, or need help with unexpected litigation, our nonprofit lawyers can provide …

July 30th, 2025

From The Roger Williams Law Clinic: "The Pro Bono Collaborative connects law firms, attorneys and law students to community organizations that need pro bono legal services for their organization and/or their clients.  The Pro Bono Collaborative's pro bono service model is unique in that it involves a three-way partnership—law firm/attorney, law school and community organization—to identify unmet legal needs and create pro bono projects that address those needs.  All pro bono projects facilitated through the School of Law fall under …

July 30th, 2025

From the Ontario Nonprofit Network: "Reimagining Governance Lab: A virtual hub for nonprofits to discover new and better ways to do their governance. Explore free tools and resources on governance, ranging from simple exercises to deeper dives. You’ll also find stories from the sector, and a powerful case for change to help you approach governance differently. The Lab is designed to help the board and leadership team make better decisions, build the fundamentals, strengthen stakeholder engagement, address board dynamics, and …

July 30th, 2025

From BoardSource: "Nonprofits are embedded in communities across our country to address long-standing inequalities that manifest through poverty, lack of affordable housing, poor access to health care, and unequal civil rights, just to name a few. Nonprofits also help us imagine and work towards thriving communities, which, by definition, requires inclusion.  After the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd, many organizations, particularly at the staff level, embarked on deep learning journeys to understand structural racism in our country. …

July 30th, 2025

From AIGI: "We've developed the Indigenous Governance Toolkit as an online resource to help Indigenous organisations, communities, nations and individuals build, strengthen and evaluate their governance."   Access the Toolkit  

July 30th, 2025

From donorperfect: "Old fundraising models like the “donor funnel” fall short because they emphasize monetary contributions over meaningful connections. Our free guide explores four new models that deepen your relationships to drive engagement, retention, and donations. Learn how to leverage each model effectively: ...."   Download the Whitepaper  

July 30th, 2025

From the Rhode Island Department of Human Services: "LIHEAP helps eligible low-income households pay their heating bills through federal grants to the household. There are two components to this program." For enrollment information, contact Dawn Taylor-Church @ dtaylorchurch@westbaycap.org or 401-384-7782   Learn More  

July 30th, 2025

From Urban Forests for Rhode Island: "Urban Forests for Rhode Island is a program funded by the US Forest Service through the Inflation Reduction Act. The program is led by the RI Department of Environmental Management's Division of Forest Environment in partnership with nonprofit, the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC). The program will provide support for select RI municipalities to strengthen their urban and community forestry programs through a variety of mechanisms."   Learn More  

July 30th, 2025

From Givebutter: "This step-by-step guide walks you through everything you need to bring in your first $1K in donations on Givebutter in 30 days. Each day is broken down into manageable steps with plenty of tips, extra resources, and useful templates for you along the way"   Read the Full Guide