"What are you working on"? Then comes the explanation. Our creative coach is the gifted writer. She is just finishing her time travel novel. My writing is more on the business side of things-more in the realm of grants, consulting or framing in a business continuity plan.
"You write grants? I just started a nonprofit. Do you know a good nonprofit accountant?
In five minutes I learned this nonprofit organizer did some things right. First, she applied for space in an environment with natural project and support partners. Second, she has gone to great lengths to put together an excellent nonprofit board. Third, the Board is working on a five year strategic plan. Last, they are networking, listening and acting on helpful information that fits with their mission and vision.
In a few short moments we discussed the importance of a visual plan, strategies to find potential grant funding, and three methods of assigning a dollar value to communicate the value of volunteer time. Quickly five websites were offered to demonstrate important aspects of communication. They do an excellent job of communicating plans visually, and demonstrate the benefits of transparent finances and accountability. I was able to point her to an organization that conveys the dollar value of volunteer time in very simple terms. My advice was "count everything". Statistics can be a very effective way to help tell your story.
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