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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rick Dahlseid is joining us today from sunny California! He’s here to share his expertise on what it means to serve as a fractional CFO, the critical role boards play in preparing their organizations for the months ahead, and his proven MARLIN framework for building and strengthening effective nonprofit boards. Rick will offer practical insights on financial leadership, governance readiness, and how boards can position their organizations for stability, growth, and long-term success. About Gr...]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen in as we sit down with our Global Sales Director, Sarah Van Dyke, who shares her personal journey of writing Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) and working within our system to help organizations connect with the right funders. In this episode, Sarah walks us through her hands-on experience, the lessons she has learned along the way, and why writing from the heart—while staying clear and intentional—can make all the difference when building meaningful relationships with foundations. About Grant...]]></itunes:summary>
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