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Nonprofit professional man writing notes in November
October 30, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

The November Action Calendar for Small Nonprofits

Whom to write, what to say and when to send it, from Election Day to Giving Tuesday November may be the busiest month of the year in a small …

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Elizabeth at a board meeting sitting around a table with several board members having a conversation
October 12, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

How Can a Small Nonprofit Cultivate Board Members and Turn Them Into Ambassadors?

Short answer Thank each board member personally for the specific things they do, keep them supplied with stories from your work, and invite them to …

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Elizabeth sitting at a table with three volunteers and gratefu for their help.
October 12, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

How Can a Small Nonprofit Thank Volunteers So They Stay Committed?

Short answer Thank each volunteer for the specific thing they did, soon after they did it, and tell them what difference it made. Recognition that …

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Elizabeth at her desk wondering how many letters she can write to a donor without bothering them.
October 10, 2026 by Elizabeth H. Cottrell

How Often Should a Small Nonprofit Contact Donors Without Bothering Them?

Short answer: Plan on at least one personal, no-ask contact each season, plus a prompt thank-you after every gift, so that your thank-yous and …

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