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July 2010
Greetings!
Whenever I see something that looks especially helpful for those of you working in the field, I save it for a future newsletter. I was not aware until this was put together that just about everything I had saved had to do with finances and marketing. I hear from you every day that this is a serious concern right now so I hope these resources come in handy.

Let me know if there are specific types of resources you would like me to feature in the future.
Sincerely,
 

Regina Podhorin
The Leadership Group
Telling Your Story More Effectively - Strategies and Messages
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Solutions Storytelling - the strategy of telling solutions-oriented stories is a very effective way to improve communication with donors and funders.  It is based upon comprehensive research project conducted for Child Advocacy 360 Foundation. ("Solutions Storytelling: Messaging to Mobilize Support for Children's Issues" by the Topos Partnership, April 2010)
The Generational Divide
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The Landscape of Donor Research, Relationships, and Generational Realizations is a great resource for anyone doing fund raising.  Visit Connection Cafe, and be sure to view the slide show at the end of the post.
Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy
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The Annual Report on Philanthropy  for 2009 has just been published. If you don't look at this every year you are fund raising without a net. All board members and fund raising volunteers should get a copy too!
The State of Ethics, What can you do?
Rutgers Institute for Ethical Leadership logo Rutgers institute for Ethical Leadership presents : "The State of Ethics in our Society: A Clear Call for Action".  While not directly about money it does encourage discussion about whether our organization is worth raising money for and our own ethical standards as professionals.
Opening Doors: Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness
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"Homelessness cannot be solved by a single agency or organization, by a single level of government, or by a single sector. Everyone should be reminded of the intricacies of homelessness as a policy area, and remember that preventing and ending homelessness will take real coordination, collaboration, and a constant exchange of ideas."  HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.  This is a comprehensive report by the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness and reminds us that networked governance and fund raising is the way of the future. Who are your collaborators and partners?
Salaries in 2010
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If you haven't signed up, now is the time!  See Terrie's latest issue of On Nonprofits Q&A where she discusses salary setting in nonprofits. She provides extremely useful references for setting nonprofit compensation.  You can sign up at the Core Strategies for Nonprofits website.
In This Issue
Storytelling Strategies
The Generational Divide
Giving USA
The State of Ethics
Federal Plan to End Homelessness
Salaries in 2010
Current Events
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The Annual Alliance Conference
October 6 -8, 2010
Wells Fargo Advisors Training Facility
St. Louis Missouri

Join us for 'Capacity Building at a Crossroads: A National Convening'. I'll be there as will many other great capacity builders!
In the News
State of NJ Governor's Seal
ATTENTION NEW JERSEY NONPROFITS!
On Tuesday, June 29 The Governor signed into law the Fiscal Year 2011 Appropriations Act.  Check the Governor's website for the 2011 budget, answers to FAQ's about the budget, as well as messages from some of his commissioners. CHECK BACK OFTEN for changes!

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