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News

Stay in-the-loop with GAR happenings by reading the latest news and blog posts below.

Danielle Locke

Fundraising in a Donor Fatigue Era: Thank, Connect, Educate, Engage, & Inspire

Aug 27, 2026

Here’s the truth: you’ll raise far more money from people who’ve already given, even if they have lapsed. Too many nonprofits chase shiny new donors while ignoring the ones who already said YES. Want…

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Chris Canova

Staying Anchored to Your Core Values in Times of Change

Jun 29, 2026

As organizations face shifting funding, policies, and economic pressures, Chris Canova of Jobs for Ohio's Graduates highlights the importance of staying grounded in mission and values. The article…

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Joe Watson

Merging Forward: Strategic Consolidation for Growth and Scale

Jun 02, 2026

Nonprofits are facing a striking paradox. The needs for nonprofit services are growing, while the resources to meet those needs are shrinking. In this environment, succession planning and strategic…

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Elizabeth Voudouris

Get the Governance Right: Board Engagement in Times of Change

Mar 30, 2026

A strong nonprofit board doesn't just happen. It requires attention, creativity, strategy, and patience.

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The Top 10 Cybersecurity Actions Every Nonprofit Should Take

Feb 26, 2026

We know cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, especially with limited capacity, so we’re spotlighting practical steps that can make a real difference. These recommendations come from On Technology…

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Chris Thompson

Working Together: Doing More With Others

Jan 16, 2026

In these challenging times of disappearing funding, fading resources and expanding needs, many nonprofits know the frustration of doing more with less and they’re trying to figure out how to do more…

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Jen Kelsch

Building a Budget That Tells Your Story

Nov 11, 2025

For many nonprofits, budgeting can feel like a task you have to check off each year. But your budget can be so much more than that. It’s your chance to put your mission into numbers and show how you…

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Danielle Locke

Diversify Your Funding: 10+ Places to Find Dollars for Your Mission

Oct 01, 2025

Worried about shrinking grants or federal cuts? Take a deep breath (ahhhh) there’s still money out there! The trick? Don’t put all your eggs in one basket, as my mother would say. Diversification is…

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Becky Wolfe

Unpacking Burnout: Identifying, Understanding, and Overcoming It

Mar 12, 2025

Burnout. This term has spread like wildfire over the last several years - understandably so. Since the pandemic in 2020, we started hearing about this phenomenon called burnout, mostly among front-…

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Suzanne Allen

Measuring Organizational Culture

Dec 18, 2024

Several years ago, airline industry survey results showed that people believed that if the flip-down tray tables inside an airplane were dirty, the airline mechanics were not performing regular…

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