THE NONPROFIT SPARK - OPTIMIZE OPERATIONS BEFORE THE SCHOOL YEAR
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YOUR WEEKLY DIGEST
As the new school year approaches, it's the perfect time to ensure your operations are running smoothly and efficiently. In this week’s edition of The Nonprofit Spark, we’re sharing strategies and insights that can help your organization gear up for the busy months ahead. From streamlining processes to maximizing resources, our tips will set you up for success and enable you to make an even greater impact.
Check out our blog for some great ways to streamline your administrative processes this quarter. Keep scrolling to check out our free downloadable resource, join in the conversation with sector leaders on LinkedIn, and see if our weekly grant opportunity is a good fit for you.
Happy Reading!
Sincerely, The Spark Group Team
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THIS WEEK’S BLOG | 8.15.24
Building sustainable school year programs requires intentional design and careful planning. In my latest blog, I explore how nonprofit leaders can create long-lasting initiatives by focusing on resource management, funding strategies, and program evaluation. Learn how to ensure your programs are built to last!
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Back to School and the Nonprofit Sector
The back-to-school season means that summer plans are coming to a close, excitement and emotions are high, and nonprofits are gearing up for their fall programming and fundraising operations. Here are tips for working with your internal teams, clients, and donors regarding back-to-school campaigns.
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GRANT OPPORTUNITY | Athletic Brewing Co.'s Two for the Trails Grant Program
Athletic Brewing Co.'s Two for the Trails grant program primarily offers support to protect and restore trails across the U.S. and in the company's other territories in Canada, the U.K., and the EU. (While priority is given to markets in which the company distributes its products, it does not limit the locations of its charitable giving.)
The program offers grants to nonprofit trail organizations, environmental protection organizations, and other nonprofit volunteer groups with outdoor protection and restoration projects. Grants are intended to help organizations offset the costs of trail maintenance, waterway protection, urban greenspace improvement, and overall environmental preservation to create equitable outdoor access for all. Funds are also provided for projects focused on broader environmental protections like invasive species removal, beach clean-ups, and native plant/animal habitat restoration.
Grant Range: $500 - $50,000
Average Grant: $5,000 - $10,000
Applications must be submitted online: https://athleticbrewing.com/pages/two-for-the-trails-grant
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