Three Notch’d Insights
nonprofit noodling
on the things that drive
(and plague)
organizations.
The 1-2-3 of Annual Reports
If you’re the director of a nonprofit (especially an emerging one!), creating an annual report can seem like one more thing on yourContinue reading “The 1-2-3 of Annual Reports”
Holding Space: The Arts’ Relevance During Traumatic Times
It has become incredibly clichéd to say that this past year has been like no other. Between the pandemic outbreak, continued racial unrestContinue reading “Holding Space: The Arts’ Relevance During Traumatic Times”
I Am a Hunter for Words (a Roxanne Metaphor for Grant Writing)
There is a common metaphor that fundraising is like dating. The first step is identifying someone compatible. Courtship is key, and it’s importantContinue reading “I Am a Hunter for Words (a Roxanne Metaphor for Grant Writing)”
Beyond Counting: Setting Yourself Up to Tell Your Impact Story
Effectively demonstrating the impact of your organization not only builds awareness of the good, hard work you’re doing; it also builds trust andContinue reading “Beyond Counting: Setting Yourself Up to Tell Your Impact Story”
The Three C’s of Three Notch’d
Three Notch’d Nonprofit Solutions is grounded in nearly 20 years of experience in the nonprofit world. I have had my hands in variousContinue reading “The Three C’s of Three Notch’d”
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About Me
Hi, I’m Ellen Spangler. With nearly twenty years in nonprofits, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. I’ve worked as a Development Director, Communications Director, Educator, Trainer and Project Manager, and now own and operate a consulting business, Three Notch’d Nonprofit Solutions. Read more
