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Because sponsorships are so crucial to the tournament’s success, a proactive sponsorship strategy is essential.]]></description><link>https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/post/8-tips-to-make-a-successful-golf-tournament-sponsorship-pitch</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e8fd94942be5aa10c0c3f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:07:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2cacb2_57347222f2c34c16a350d0b45ab0adf7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_780,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nonprofit Learning Lab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Trust is More Powerful Than Building It]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you lead a nonprofit team, you've probably been told that your job is to "build trust." Run the retreat. Do the icebreaker. Be vulnerable first. Share your weekend plans. 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This barrier, referred to as the “paper ceiling,” can sometimes limit your organization’s impact and hiring processes more than you might realize.]]></description><link>https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/post/how-to-tackle-the-paper-ceiling-in-the-nonprofit-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d3d04984368b48410590b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Leadership]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:15:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_709e8ad83d1f4d17a4149d432582cb78~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nonprofit Learning Lab</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 Management Tips for Running Multiple Campaigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want your nonprofit to hit your revenue goals for the year, running multiple fundraising campaigns might be worth considering. 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