The Olympics may be over, but you still need a team! Have you got a plan for mobilizing your entire community of friends and supporters to help you reach this year’s goal? Fundraising is not only more fun when you …
I hope you’re having as much fun watching the Olympics as I am. I love the drama, the stories, and the sheer thrill of watching the athletes reach for things that they have dreamed about their whole lives. I also …
As a professional fundraiser, I’m often asked to serve on nonprofit boards. The trouble is that people think I’m going to bring cold hard cash to the board table with me. Sadly, I’m not a rainmaker. I don’t have a …
Part of our consulting practice is helping nonprofits find good development directors and fundraising staff. I love this work because I get to meet people with all kinds of skills, talents, and experiences. I hear some amazing stories of impact, …
Most boards have some kind of policy around self-assessment. Indeed, BoardSource suggests that boards engage in introspection at least every two years through a board retreat dedicated to exploring the board’s performance. Is it time for your board to assess …
