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Why We Must Fund the Arts: Power, Nature, and the Voices We Can’t Afford to Lose
Amy Cobb Amy Cobb

Why We Must Fund the Arts: Power, Nature, and the Voices We Can’t Afford to Lose

In the halls of gilded museums, I stood before paintings that seemed to whisper truths too often ignored. So much of the art spoke of power—sometimes glorifying it, sometimes questioning it. Yet, the works that broke me open were not soaked in status, but rooted in nature—the raw brushstrokes of sky, leaf, and bloom. These were the masterpieces that reminded me why art must be funded, protected, and shared: because it speaks to the core of our humanity.

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Donor Retention is Not a Metric—It's a Movement
Amy Cobb Amy Cobb

Donor Retention is Not a Metric—It's a Movement

Retention isn’t just a fundraising metric—it’s the key to long-term sustainability. With 97.3% of donors giving under $5,000 annually, strengthening participation—not just chasing big gifts—is how nonprofits thrive. Discover how multi-year, multi-channel strategies can turn everyday donors into lifelong champions.

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Warning Signs
Amy Cobb Amy Cobb

Warning Signs

Is your bookkeeper helping you grow your business or letting it spin out of control?

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EOY Financial Business Checklist
Amy Cobb Amy Cobb

EOY Financial Business Checklist

Don’t let weak financial organization keep you from running your business. Instead, prep for the new year with an end of year financial Strategy Session.

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Lean in to get Your WIN
Amy Cobb Amy Cobb

Lean in to get Your WIN

In my experience as an accountant/business advisor, I can see the obstacles small business owners face. The consistent roadblock I see every entrepreneur coming against is their own fear(s).

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I am Successful
Amy Cobb Amy Cobb

I am Successful

How do you define success? I know that success is not a perfect image on social media. As a business owner, you will need to get very specific about your definition of success to stay off the treadmill chasing after unobtainable goals.

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