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ZIM's Blog
News, Tips, and Strategies for Nonprofits


Making Your Case: Why Every Nonprofit Needs a Strong Case Statement
Having a clear message is foundational to effective fundraising. Whether you are applying for a competitive grant, hosting a donor...
Jun 17, 20253 min read


Succession Planning in Nonprofit Leadership: A Necessity, Not a Luxury
Leadership transitions are inevitable in any organization. Yet, leadership transitions often arrive unplanned and unprepared for,...
May 19, 20253 min read


Building the Bridge to Funding: How Nonprofits Can Strengthen Grant Readiness This Spring
With the arrival of spring, nonprofits have an ideal opportunity to evaluate their internal infrastructure and assess their preparedness...
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Navigating Federal Funding in a Time of Uncertainty
It is no secret that the new Presidential administration has shaken up the nonprofit world and led to a period of great uncertainty....
Mar 20, 20252 min read


The Value of Serving on a Nonprofit Board
What if you could make a lasting impact on your community while advancing your career? Serving on a nonprofit board offers a unique...
Mar 5, 20254 min read


Hope and Resilience: Celebrating Black History Month
As we near the end of Black History Month, this year has been more reflective than celebratory. Traditionally a time for celebration,...
Feb 26, 20252 min read


The Future of Volunteering: Engaging Gen Z
As technology continues to evolve, so does the way nonprofits connect with volunteers. With Gen Z—those born between 1997 and...
Feb 7, 20253 min read


Best Practices for Grant Attachments: Your Key to Funding
Read ZIM’s expert tips for grant attachments, including essential documents and timelines to help your applications stand out.
Dec 2, 20243 min read


Leveraging Expert Evaluation Advice to Secure More Nonprofit Funding
Learn how nonprofit evaluation helps secure funding, improve programs, and build funder trust with expert insights from Dr. Shtivelband.
Nov 18, 20243 min read


Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Expert Tips for Nonprofits
Protect your nonprofit from cyber threats with practical tips during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Oct 21, 20243 min read


8 Tips to Use Awareness Days in Your Nonprofit Marketing
Learn how to effectively use awareness days to boost your nonprofit’s marketing strategy with these 8 actionable tips
Oct 7, 20246 min read


A Strategic Approach to Colorado Gives Day and Giving Tuesday
Discover how your nonprofit can align Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day for a successful year-end fundraising campaign.
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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