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Doing this work is exciting for me Reader.

Especially this week!

Even though I’ve been teaching about how to build a successful and impactful nonprofit and had the privilege of connecting with hundreds of changemakers over the past few years…

There’s something about going deeper with people on creating an impactful organization that lights me up.

And that’s exactly what I’ve been working on for the past several months in my new Changemaker Accelerator Membership.

Enrollment for the membership closes TONIGHT. 😮

I’m putting everything I’ve learned from 15+ years of experience starting and growing a nonprofit and advising on nonprofit leadership and growth, fundraising, and operations, to create a clear and simple membership program that will help you:

  • Validate and refine your mission, messaging, and programming
  • Identify viable and sustainable revenue and operational strategies
  • Access peer and expert feedback on your fundraising, program, and other questions
  • Help you get ahead with ready-to-customize documents like org policies and strategy

And so so much more – even if your schedule and budget is tight (because we’re doing this for a bargain $15 / month!!)

Want to save months or years of figuring this stuff out on your own? I got you.

If you know you don’t want to go any further into your nonprofit’s development without a solid strategy for your programming, revenue, and operations, now is the perfect time to say YES to joining our Changemaker Accelerator group!

Enroll before 11:59 PM Eastern TONIGHT (Nov 4) and let’s DO this!

Here’s to making our social impact goals come true.
I can’t wait to be by your side on your journey!

-Amber

(PS - We return to our regular Changemaker Mondays content next week!)

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Funding Opportunities

  • ICYMI: Due by November 12: The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides small grants (range: $1,000-$20,000) to community-based nonprofits in the USA in areas such as museums, schools, education, environment, programs for youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities.
  • Due before November 22: The Catalyst Grant Program provides helps organizations use technology to advance racial equity in the criminal legal system (grant range: $40,000).
  • ICYMI: Due by December 31: The GEICO Philanthropic Foundation supports nonprofits in the USA tackling education, literacy, hunger, environment, animal welfare, equity, and other issues.

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  2. Need extra support to build or grow a nonprofit or social enterprise? Enrollment is now open for a limited time for my Changemaker Accelerator membership!
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I'm Amber, writer of the Changemaker Mondays newsletter! I'm a nonprofit founder, speaker, and social entrepreneur on a mission to equip you with the tools you need to create positive change where ever you live -- whether you're starting a nonprofit or socially-conscious business, looking for a social impact job, or leading a volunteer project in your city. Don't hesitate to connect (socials below), or reply to this email if you ever have any feedback on how we can make Changemaker Mondays the best newsletter for supporting changemakers in the world!

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