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The Heart of Fundraising Series – Building Sustainable Impact from the Ground Up

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The Heart of Fundraising Series – Building Sustainable Impact from the Ground Up

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The Heart of Fundraising Series – Building Sustainable Impact from the Ground Up

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🌱 The Power of a Theory of Change: Your Fundraising Compass

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Fundraising Ideas to Build Sustainable Impact from the Ground Up

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Turning Data Into Dollars: How to Use the Congressional District Health Dashboard in Your Grant Needs Statements

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....And How to Avoid Them.

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As we head into the fall season, many funders are opening their application cycles. Whether your nonprofit is based in Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, California, or Nevada, this is the perfect time to plan ahead and secure ...

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By Cecilia Masters, Founder of Sun State Consult

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By Cecilia Masters, Sun State Consult Founder

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Building a Nonprofit Budget That Supports Your Mission

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By Cecilia Masters, Founder of Sun State Consult

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Foundation Funding Disparities and What We Can Do About It

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By Sun State Consult

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The House Ways and Means Committee’s recent release of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” on May 12, 2025, introduces significant tax reforms that could profoundly affect the nonprofit sector. As this legislation progresses th...

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As global trade tensions and tariff policies evolve, the ripple effects are being felt far beyond the business sector. Across the Southwest—especially in states like Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Nevada, and California—no...

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Navigating Change with Strategy and Heart

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April is National Volunteer Month, a time to recognize the incredible individuals who give their time, energy, and talents to make our communities stronger, more compassionate, and more connected. At Sun State Consult, w...

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In the ever-evolving landscape of philanthropy and business, recent developments surrounding the Fearless Fund's decision to drop its grant program for Black women business owners in a lawsuit settlement have raised crit...

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At Sun State Consult, we are committed to advancing women’s health through innovative research, funding, and policy initiatives. Recently, the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) highlighted significant strides i...

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of grant writing, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that is reshaping how nonprofits and consulting firms approach the grant application process. At Sun State C...

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In an election year, fundraising for nonprofits can be particularly challenging. As we enter 2024, many nonprofit fundraisers are feeling the strain of decreased donor engagement. The Fundraising Effectiveness Project re...

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