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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...

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...

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...
End of Year Wrap Up

End of Year Wrap Up

Happy End of Year! As we close out 2023 and reflect back on the year, I am proud of what our team has built and accomplished together this year. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to making what Arula is today! 2023 Recap As most everyone experienced, 2023 was...

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The Importance of Certifications… Or Not

The Importance of Certifications… Or Not

Some might argue that getting certified as a grant writer (GPC) or fundraising professional (CFRE) makes a person or its company more marketable or credible, but professional certifications are often a privilege and not accessible by all. Why does having a GPC (Grant...

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The Nonprofit Profession: A Woman’s Perspective

The Nonprofit Profession: A Woman’s Perspective

As a cisgender white woman, I recognize my privilege and acknowledge that women and girls, especially those with intersecting identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, ability,...

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FoCo’s Top 12 Gluten-Free Restaurants

FoCo’s Top 12 Gluten-Free Restaurants

Fort Collins, Colorado, is a city known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and an up-and-coming food scene. For those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, finding delicious gluten-free dining options can be a challenge, but Fort Collins has risen...

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Climbing Up to Commemorate the 9/11 Fallen

Climbing Up to Commemorate the 9/11 Fallen

The Manitou Incline The Mount Manitou Incline Trail, often referred to as the “Incline”, is a mere 0.9-mile hike but don’t let that itty bitty number fool you! The trail’s distance from start to finish is indeed short, at least numerically speaking, but it cannot be...

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Fiscal Sponsorships

Fiscal Sponsorships

Have you been denied a grant because you don’t have the proper 501(c)(3) status and were recommended to have a fiscal sponsor? Are you a nonprofit that would like to partner on a grant with an organization that doesn’t have a 501(c)(3) status? If either of those...

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