Ruth Peebles

The #8acertified INS Group helps nonprofits, government agencies & faith-based institutions create innovative solutions to build capacity & sustain programs

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Think direct mail is dead? 93% of Gen Z donors still respond to it. Meanwhile, 1 in 4 donors plan to give less in 2026. Time to get strategic. Import read from @CandidDotOrg
https://t.co/DRcLTSUGww
#NonprofitFundraising #DonorEngagement

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Ruth Peebles facilitated "The ABCs of Grant Writing" at the NCCHWA Summit in Cherokee, NC — supporting the CHWs who serve rural & underserved communities and those rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. Grateful for this partnership!
#NCCHWASummit #GrantWriting

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Charitable giving has been stuck at 2.5% of GDP for decades. @BonterraTech's 2026 Impact Report breaks down what it will actually take to reach 3% by 2033 and unlock $155B more for communities each year. Full report here: https://t.co/pajJcrMwmd

#NonprofitLeadership #fundraising

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Honored to join BostonThurmondUnited at the @PurposeBuiltCS Prosperity Starts with Place conference. Resident-led change. Real tools. Real impact. Two words that say it all: Neighborhoodist
Withintification
This is how Black & brown communities thrive.
#purposebuiltcommunites

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Trust isn't a tactic. It's a commitment measured in years.

Your language = your voice in advocacy.

Our recent Client Spotlight features @AdvanceCarolina & why language access isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s the mission.

Read more: https://t.co/0BNIgTUFNO
#Nonprofit #Impact

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Measuring ROI in nonprofits is more art than science. How do you quantify "the good?"
@BlueAvocadoOrg breaks down how to justify investments in programming, staffing, pro development & culture.
https://t.co/4Lyr0BSGQK
#Nonprofit #Impact

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Language access isn't a nice-to-have — it's how communities protect their own. We are proud of our work with CAPS to make child abuse prevention resources available to Spanish-speaking families.
Read more: https://t.co/7ATtoYJqKh
#childabuseprevention #LanguageAccess

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Skip the discount. A tie-dye kit got a 38.86% click rate for one nonprofit's renewal campaign. Here are 44 creative renewal incentives that actually build member loyalty → https://t.co/mROtVoU7Lh
#NonprofitTips #MemberRetention

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Twitter
Is your nonprofit's content getting seen but not clicked?
Welcome to the zero-click era — Facebook buries links & Google skips your site.
→ Links in comments, not captions
→ Value-first native content
Read more here: https://t.co/g8N8aV1esF

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What keeps a nonprofit standing when everything shifts? Not budget. Not branding. Community.
Playbook Issue 14 is out — with data, real stories from @AdvanceCarolina, and a 5-minute question that could change how you do outreach.

https://t.co/SVOc7BT5JT

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Nonprofits can’t always predict funding — but they can plan for it.
We helped NCCHWA build 3 budget scenarios (Pace, Stretch, Contract) so they could lead with confidence, not crisis.
See how strategic planning builds financial resilience →https://t.co/QXWHAzSAdR

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Is P2P fundraising leaving money on the table?
Participation is down. Donors want more flexibility. Community fundraising flips the script: letting supporters lead in their own way, for your mission.
P2P vs. community fundraising → the difference is huge

https://t.co/9tMd6gCwh5

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Is your nonprofit ready for funding uncertainty?
Our latest blog covers 7 strategies to build financial resilience — from diversifying revenue to advocacy and emergency reserves.
Don’t wait for the storm to hit. Read more: https://t.co/EqDbUASj7U
#Nonprofit #Fundraising

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What would happen to your nonprofit if your largest funding source disappeared tomorrow?
If you don't have an answer, this is worth your time. @CandidDotOrg outlines 3 low-cost strategies for getting ahead before it becomes a crisis.
Read MORE: https://t.co/5LFiOvLsHs

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When did you last try something completely different with your fundraising?
Some nonprofits are raising big dollars through strategies most organizations haven't tried yet. Our blog breaks down five of them.
Read it here: https://t.co/OPcvA5xi3U
#Nonprofit #Fundraising

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As #BlackHistoryMonth closes, we're honoring leaders who shaped community-led change.
"Give light, and people will find the way." — Ella Baker
Our blog explores how Baker & Dr. Beverly Wright's legacy lives on in orgs building power from the ground up. https://t.co/i9HhAwSI67

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Missing out on intermediary funding? These opportunities are relationship-driven—not posted publicly. The key: visibility in networks where intermediaries pay attention. Read the guide from @CandidDotOrg :
https://t.co/SzEG51vcN6
#NonprofitFunding #Fundraising

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Missing out on intermediary funding? These opportunities are relationship-driven—not posted publicly. The key: visibility in networks where intermediaries pay attention. Read the guide:
https://t.co/SzEG51vKCE
#NonprofitFunding #Fundraising

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This conversation on collaboration and stakeholder engagement reflects how we help nonprofits build stronger, more sustainable programs. Ready to level up your impact? Let’s talk.
Watch here: https://t.co/0xbtNaIYte

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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting Black-led nonprofits that are uplifting communities and driving meaningful change across education, housing, health, and more. Supporting this work helps build a more equitable future.
https://t.co/woGJyYoZXO