The Organizer Archive

Welcome to The Organizer archive, a collection of all the newsletter articles dedicated to nonprofit workers and people working to create equitable, sustainable communities.

Dreaming of a better world is easy. Bringing it to life is hard. With regular articles covering leadership, communications, fundraising, impact, management, and personal growth, The Organizer is here to help.

Anxiety and hope can go together

October 23, 2023

Amid peak anxiety, finding hope can be hard. But, anxiety means there is uncertainty, and uncertainty means there is hope.

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Impact stories are easier than you think

October 16, 2023

Impact stories attract support, build momentum, and propel you forward. And they are easier to create than you may think.

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Should you participate in Giving Tuesday? If, when, and how.

October 2, 2023

As a small nonprofit, you might be wondering: Should I give Giving Tuesday a shot? Here’s your answer.

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Nonprofit management best practices

September 25, 2023

Management is not something people are born knowing how to do. Nonprofit management best practices are learned.

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How to build a media list to cover your cause

September 11, 2023

If your work relies on mobilizing time, resources, and attention, you likely want to find journalists and media coverage. Here’s how to get started.

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Take labour out of the Labour Day statutory holiday

August 28, 2023

Whether or not you spell labour with a “u”, statutory means the same thing. Labour Day is a statutory holiday.

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Find inspiration in a good book (for free)

August 21, 2023

The words of others help us escape, make sense of the world and inspire us. How do you find good free books?

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Nonprofit partnerships: small organizations, big impact

August 14, 2023

Nonprofit partnerships might be right for your “small’ organization.

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Grant Databases: How to find funders who want to find you

July 31, 2023

With grant databases, you can easily filter and search for foundations who supports work like yours.

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How to ask for nonprofit discounts

July 24, 2023

As your organization grows, you’ll need more and more software. Ask for discounts to avoid breaking the bank.

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When a video is worth 1.8-million words

July 17, 2023

Consider how video content can help your organization communicate better with your supporters.

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What you need to know before becoming a board member

July 10, 2023

Before becoming a board member, make sure you are joining for the right reasons and that you have time and energy to give.

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