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It’s June. Are You Thinking About Year-End Yet? You Should Be.
✨ If you’re not thinking about your year-end appeal right now, you’re already behind.
In our recent Clearing the Clutter webinar, we broke down why June is the perfect time to start planning—and how to make your appeal more effective (and less stressful).
📬 From donor segmentation to storytelling to matching gifts, this blog outlines the simple steps that will set you up for a successful year-end.
SCORE – A Powerful Ally for Entrepreneurs
At Growth By Design, we believe that no entrepreneur builds alone. Whether you're launching your first venture or pushing through the growing pains of an early-stage business, the path forward can feel both exhilarating and overwhelming. That’s why we’re highlighting one of the organizations we deeply respect: SCORE.
SCORE is a national nonprofit organization with a long-standing commitment to helping small business owners succeed. Since its founding in 1964, SCORE has been equipping entrepreneurs with free tools, guidance, and mentorship—and they’ve become an invaluable part of the small business support system nationwide.
"Let Them" and Lead: Turning Challenges into Opportunities for Nonprofits
Dr. Margaret Mead’s timeless quote, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,” has never felt more relevant. Nonprofits, in particular, have the power to shape their communities—even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles.