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Justice Informed
- Valerie F. Leonard, Oct 4, 2018
Xavier Ramey, the CEO and Lead Strategist for Justice Informed, LLC, will be a guest on the Nonprofit Utopia podcast on Monday, October 8, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., CST. The Nonprofit Utopia podcast is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, the Founder of Nonprofit Utopia, is the host.
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Making the Case for Support in Times of Change
- Valerie F. Leonard, Oct 4, 2018
Writing a compelling case for support is not always as easy as it seems. In Case Development 201, Communications Consultant Andrew Brommel writes “an organization’s case for support is ultimately ‘your message to your donors—why should they give to your organization?’” In this day and age of increased competition for fewer dollars, a nonprofit’s answer to the funders’ question must be stronger than ever before.
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Look Before You Leap: 5 Things You Must Do Before Joining That Board
- Valerie F. Leonard, Oct 4, 2018
You have just been invited to join a board of directors of one of the hottest local nonprofits in the city. What should you do before accepting?
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Build the Backdrop for Your #GivingTuesday Story by Refining Your Community Needs Assessment Skills
- Valerie F. Leonard, Aug 15, 2018
The Nonprofit Utopia community will be hosting 2 free webinars to help nonprofit professionals strengthen their community assessment skills. Facilitated by Valerie F. Leonard, the community's founder, the webinars will provide an overview of the community assessment process and help participants demonstrate need, even in communities that seem to be over-resourced.
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Nonprofit Utopia Launches on Mighty Networks to Develop the Next Generation of Ethical Leaders
- Valerie F. Leonard, May 31, 2018
(Chicago, Illinois, May 31, 2018) Nonprofit Utopia informally launched yesterday as a community of emerging nonprofit leaders, designed to provide a safe environment in which members can innovate, speak candidly about the issues and concerns they face on a daily basis, and share ideas and resources. Mighty Networks is a professional networking platform that provides a safe alternative to Facebook and LinkedIn groups.
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Coming Soon to a Computer Near You: Nonprofit Utopia
- Valerie F. Leonard, Mar 7, 2018
Valerie F. Leonard, a local expert in community and organizational development, will be launching the Nonprofit Utopia community in June of this year. Nonprofit Utopia is a community of emerging nonprofit leaders, designed to provide a safe environment in which members can innovate, speak candidly about the issues and concerns they face on a daily basis, and share ideas and resources.