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How a Small-Town Shelter Tripled Its Coldest Night of the Year Goal

You don’t need a big city to run a strong event. Grace Place Shelter in Wisconsin set a $20K goal and raised more than $60K in its first year.

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If the Brew Fits: What Your Fall Drink Order Says About Your Leadership Style

Here’s a lighthearted look at what your favourite fall beverage says about the way you lead, blind spots and all.

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Stop Feeding the Feed: Why It’s Time for Charities to Rethink Social Media

The algorithms changed. The advice didn’t. Here’s an honest look at what social media still does for charities, and how to decide how much of

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Vacate to Lead: Why the Best Leaders Take Vacation, and Make Sure Their Teams Do Too

Most nonprofit leaders know they should take more vacation. Here’s what’s actually at stake when they don’t, and what the best execs do differently.

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Wondering if the Ride for Refuge is right for your charity? Join a live Zoom call to learn more about this year’s campaign.

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