I have a quick question for you this evening. Is your nonprofit officially recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization? Receiving your tax-exempt status is a major milestone, and if you've already accomplished that, congratulations! 🎉 If you're still working toward it, that's okay too. We all have to start somewhere. I'm asking because I want to get a better understanding of where everyone is in their nonprofit journey. This will help me determine what information, resources, and training would be most beneficial to our community. Take a moment to answer the poll below. And if you've already received your determination letter, feel free to share the name of your nonprofit and how long you've had your nonprofit in the comments. I'm looking forward to learning more about everyone and helping us move forward! 💚 Same Mission. Bigger Impact.

Guess what? There are ONLY 47 more days left until 2027! If you have been here a while, you maybe asking why do I keep announcing how many days left. First of all, the year is going sooooo freaking fast. Also, I am still seeing way too many nonprofit organizations not keeping up with their required filings and I want to make sure it does NOT happen to you. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 15, I want to get on a call with you, allow you to ask questions, and then I want to have a little conversation about what you may want to take advantage of in this community before one important offer price changes. I get it how overwhelming it can be operating a nonprofit but if you join us tomorrow, there may be some gems that can help you in a major way. I truly believe, without plans, systems, and FOCUS...you may be doing way way way too much and getting very little accomplished.(ouch!) 💜 Let's talk about because helping nonprofit leaders is my way of helping communities in need.🤩🚀

If you didn't get the Nonprofit Cheat Sheet, click here. Adobe Express is now free again! I encourage all leaders, if you haven’t already, have someone assist you with administrative tasks. But always remember that you are the leader. What I have seen too many times is that the admin person tends to know more about the organization than the leader. Unfortunately, that can and has lead to change of roles and starting a nonprofit independent of the leader/founder. Please don’t be the “do-it-all”, but learn to delegate in a balanced way that makes sense for you and the growth of your nonprofit.

Happy Saturday! I don’t know about you but life has been doing what the grandmas and grandpas, back in the day, said it would. You know when they say, “Just keep on living and you will see”. Well I have been seeing the ups and downs and what seemed like more downs. BUT I will continue to believe there will be more ups and I will always look forward to the ups! That’s the perspective I think we all must have when leading a community. Yes, I said it, a community! 61 days left and the countdown is happening fast. Do you have a fundraiser planned and/or community event to end the year? Answer in the poll below. You can also tell us what in the comments. Feel free to share a link to the promotion. Either way, let’s get together tomorrow and talk more about it. Even if you are not planning an event, I am open to any questions you may have as it relates to “All Things Nonprofit”. The link is in the calendar of our community for November 1. See you there! Don’t forget to answer the poll question.👀

I hope everyone is doing well and finding a little time to enjoy their weekend! Let me ask you something. Are you taking some time for yourself today, or is your mind still running through that never-ending nonprofit to-do list? 😊 I get it. When you’re passionate about the work you do, it’s not always easy to turn it off. But here’s something I want you to think about. Building a nonprofit that is sustainable and fundable takes more than passion. It takes intention, planning, and a solid foundation. And sometimes, it takes giving yourself permission to step away and recharge. As we move closer to the end of the year, I encourage you to think about the progress you’ve made. Not just the grants you’ve received or the money you’ve raised, but the things you’ve put in place to make your organization stronger. Maybe you’ve gotten clearer about your mission, strengthened your board, developed a program, or finally started putting some systems in place. That’s progress, too! So, here’s my question for today: 💬 What’s one thing you’ve accomplished this year that has moved your nonprofit in the right direction? It doesn’t have to be something big. I just want us to recognize that progress matters, even when it doesn’t come with a check attached. 😊 Enjoy your Saturday, and I look forward to hearing about your wins! 💚 Same Mission. Bigger Impact.