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ReFraming Home Repair Nonprofits for Philanthropy
ReFraming Home Repair Nonprofits for Philanthropy

Erik Daubert's 2018 ReFrame Conference plenary focuses on the power of philanthropy to grow, drive, and move the needle on home repair work in your community. Continue Reading

Date posted11/8/2018


Helping to Mitigate Risk: Volunteer Background Screening Insights & Best Practices
Helping to Mitigate Risk: Volunteer Background Screening Insights & Best Practices

This webinar was led by Verified Volunteers, the only background screening platform tailored to meet the specific needs of nonprofits. Continue Reading

Date posted10/30/2018


You Have the Tools to Raise More Money!
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You Have the Tools to Raise More Money!

By sharing your story, making the most of your resources, practicing gratefulness, and engaging volunteers – you will raise more funds for your nonprofit organization. Continue Reading

Date posted10/15/2018


Best Practices in Accounting
Best Practices in Accounting

In this webinar, three panelists (Ed Simmons - Mountain T.O.P., Jake Bailey - Sierra Service Project, and Susan Miller - Appalachia Service Project) share information about basic accounting principles. Continue Reading

Date posted10/2/2018


Lukewarm Water Bottles
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Lukewarm Water Bottles

“Those poor kids are working hard out in this heat! They need water!” said the church member as she spotted one of our groups of youth volunteers working on a roof in the middle of the summer in Memphis, Tennessee. She was right - those kids were working out in unimaginable heat (we... Continue Reading

Postedby Philip Walkley
Date posted09/19/2018


2018 Summer Debrief
2018 Summer Debrief

In this open forum, participating organizations shared brief highlights and challenges of their 2018 summer home repair program. Continue Reading

Date posted08/29/2018


How to Network Like a Pro
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How to Network Like a Pro

Conferences are an amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills, and professional network. But, with an abundance of information packed into one event, it can be both overwhelming and challenging to get the most out of the experience. With ReFrame Conference just around the corner, I... Continue Reading

Date posted08/27/2018


Trends in Home Repair Volunteer Numbers & Recruitment Ideas
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Trends in Home Repair Volunteer Numbers & Recruitment Ideas

Earlier this year, we looked at how many volunteers it takes to repair a home. Now we are exploring trends in volunteer numbers for ReFrame Association members over the last 5 years. Continue Reading

Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted07/21/2018


Does Your Stool Wobble?
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Does Your Stool Wobble?

BRIGHT IDEA: If you save thousands of dollars on things you will purchase anyway, that is just as good as finding new donors - and much easier!  Continue Reading

Postedby Mike Moulten
Date posted06/20/2018


Resource Library Highlights & Navigation Tips
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Resource Library Highlights & Navigation Tips

The ReFrame Association resource library has documents related to construction, homeowner relations, fundraising, volunteer management, and more. Even better, these resources are already mission-oriented to the work that my nonprofit does. Continue Reading

Postedby Melanie Campbell
Date posted05/31/2018


Cultivating A Culture of Self-Care in A Home Repair Nonprofit
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Cultivating A Culture of Self-Care in A Home Repair Nonprofit

Now is particularly important time to “fill your tank.” Self-care is a discipline, no doubt. It won’t happen without a heavy dose of intentionality. Self-care is designed for rest, recreation, and reflection. Continue Reading

Date posted04/26/2018


10 Free & Affordable Marketing Tools for Nonprofits
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10 Free & Affordable Marketing Tools for Nonprofits

Home repair nonprofits utilize marketing strategies to raise awareness about their mission, recruit volunteers, connect with donors, and collect home repair applications. Continue Reading

Postedby Becca Davis
Date posted03/13/2018