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Beijing Noodles: Chinese Cuisine Excellence

Location: Beijing NoodlesAddress: 1005 W Stuart St, Fort Collins, CO 80521Google Rating: 4.7 stars from 741 Google reviewsReviewer(s): Shannon, Alex, and Kerry Our latest culinary adventure led us to the renowned Beijing Noodles restaurant in Fort Collins, Colorado....

How to Engage Donors for Successful Giving Day Campaigns

Giving Days like Colorado Gives day or Giving Tuesday have become pivotal moments for nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations to inspire generosity, attract new supporters, and deepen relationships with current donors. However, with the growing...

DEI: Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions in the Nonprofit Sector & Beyond

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) go beyond just being a checklist for organizations to meet current standards; they are ongoing practices that should be integrated into every part of our daily lives. Beyond buzzwords, it is an action plan. That is, a plan to...
Arula in the Wild: Founded in FoCo 2024

Arula in the Wild: Founded in FoCo 2024

Overview Founded in FoCo has done it again! This year the event expanded across the entire week of March 4th - 8th was hosted at the spacious Fort Collins Senior Center off of Raintree Drive and offered four different tracks throughout the week for attendees to...

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A Guide to Preparing for Grant Reporting

A Guide to Preparing for Grant Reporting

Grant reporting is a crucial aspect of grant management, and it involves the documentation and communication of the progress, outcomes, and financial status of a grant-funded project to the grantor or funding agency. Not only is reporting important for measuring...

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Reflections from the Founder

Reflections from the Founder

As we mark another milestone in Arula’s journey, I find myself in a reflective state, contemplating the remarkable path we have traversed since our inception. From the outset, Arula was conceived not merely as a business but as an innovation towards supporting the...

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Intro to Diversity for Nonprofits

Intro to Diversity for Nonprofits

Diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI, have become buzzwords recently, gaining significant traction within various sectors of society. This surge in attention reflects a growing awareness of the importance of embracing and prioritizing these principles especially...

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Discovering the Unexpected World of Nonprofits

Discovering the Unexpected World of Nonprofits

When you think of nonprofits, images of charitable organizations, community centers, or advocacy groups might come to mind. However, the nonprofit sector is far broader and more diverse than many realize.  At its core, a nonprofit entity is an organization that...

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End of Year Wrap Up

End of Year Wrap Up

Happy End of Year! As we close out 2023 and reflect back on the year, I am proud of what our team has built and accomplished together this year. Thank you to everyone that has contributed to making what Arula is today! 2023 Recap As most everyone experienced, 2023 was...

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The Importance of Certifications… Or Not

The Importance of Certifications… Or Not

Some might argue that getting certified as a grant writer (GPC) or fundraising professional (CFRE) makes a person or its company more marketable or credible, but professional certifications are often a privilege and not accessible by all. Why does having a GPC (Grant...

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