Blog Posts

July 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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  

July 30, 2025

From donorperfect: "Welcome to Nonprofit Expert, the podcast presented by DonorPerfect. Together, we’ll explore hot topics in fundraising; inspiring stories from people making a difference in their communities; and the latest technologies to improve nonprofit efficiency and leadership. From grassroots movements to global initiatives, join us as we take a deeper dive into the sector dedicated to serving the common good."   Listen to the Podcast  

July 30, 2025

From AFP's The Donor Bill of Rights: "Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights:"   Read the Full Article …

July 29, 2025

From 20 Degrees: "Nonprofits are the heart of our communities. In uncertain times, you step forward—ensuring families are fed, children are nurtured, creativity thrives, and essential care is delivered. Across the nation, 1.8 million nonprofits like yours make the future possible, one day and one act at a time."   Access the Toolkit