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How to Use a 990 to Find Grant Application Information

If you're navigating the world of grant funding, especially from private foundations, the IRS Form 990-PF can be one of your most valuable tools. If you're navigating the world of grant funding, especially from private foundations, the IRS Form 990-PF can be one of...

Decoding Executive Order 14168

What It Means for Nonprofits and How to Move Forward In January 2025, two federal executive orders (EO) were issued that significantly affect how government agencies approach diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as gender identity in federally funded...

Navigating Executive Order 14151: What Nonprofits and Grant Writers Need to Know

Over the past few years, the federal government issued several executive orders* aimed at advancing racial equity and inclusion. Executive Order 13985 (2021) established a framework for federal agencies to promote equity, which was further strengthened by Executive...
Blurring the Lines Between Non and For-Profit

Blurring the Lines Between Non and For-Profit

In the world of philanthropy and social good, the lines between nonprofit and for-profit entities can often blur, leading to common misconceptions about the organizational structures behind some of the most beloved brands. A nonprofit organization is one that is...

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The Art of Donor Stewardship

The Art of Donor Stewardship

In the realm of nonprofit fundraising, the relationship between organizations and their donors is akin to a delicate dance, where each step is crucial for maintaining harmony and ensuring continued support. Donor stewardship, the practice of building and nurturing...

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Changes in Funding

Changes in Funding

Funding is decreasing for nonprofits right now due to a myriad of reasons. Due to the changes in donor demographics, community-centric funding, foundation re-focus, and the economy/inflation, fundraising is changing like never before. Below, we answer some questions...

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Arula in the Wild: Founded in FoCo 2024

Arula in the Wild: Founded in FoCo 2024

Overview Founded in FoCo has done it again! This year the event expanded across the entire week of March 4th - 8th was hosted at the spacious Fort Collins Senior Center off of Raintree Drive and offered four different tracks throughout the week for attendees to...

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A Guide to Preparing for Grant Reporting

A Guide to Preparing for Grant Reporting

Grant reporting is a crucial aspect of grant management, and it involves the documentation and communication of the progress, outcomes, and financial status of a grant-funded project to the grantor or funding agency. Not only is reporting important for measuring...

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Reflections from the Founder

Reflections from the Founder

As we mark another milestone in Arula’s journey, I find myself in a reflective state, contemplating the remarkable path we have traversed since our inception. From the outset, Arula was conceived not merely as a business but as an innovation towards supporting the...

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Intro to Diversity for Nonprofits

Intro to Diversity for Nonprofits

Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, have become buzzwords recently, gaining significant traction within various sectors of society. This surge in attention reflects a growing awareness of the importance of embracing and prioritizing these principles especially...

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Discovering the Unexpected World of Nonprofits

Discovering the Unexpected World of Nonprofits

When you think of nonprofits, images of charitable organizations, community centers, or advocacy groups might come to mind. However, the nonprofit sector is far broader and more diverse than many realize.  At its core, a nonprofit entity is an organization that...

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