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  • Align with your mission: Choose ideas that reflect your nonprofit's core values and goals

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  • Evaluate your nonprofit's: current supporter network, financial goals, volunteer capabilities, and existing communication channels
  • Explore diverse fundraising channels: in-person community events, virtual/digital campaigns, peer-to-peer initiatives, corporate partnership opportunities

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