Have you ever had a negative thought about someone at work, perhaps your boss or the board of directors? Maybe you’ve been frustrated while working with them. Almost all of us could say that we’ve been in that position. The problem is that most of us are busy living...
Boards are crucial for every nonprofit organization. We need good boards to help provide leadership, strategy, and vision for our nonprofits. As a board member, you like to feel that your time and talents are being used to promote a meaningful cause. Some of the...
My consulting work offers a new challenge every week. In addition to leading my clients through capital, endowment, and planned giving campaigns, I conduct board education sessions about fundraising. I also coach CEOs and high-performing leaders so they can achieve...
If you’re considering a potential capital campaign, pre-campaign planning and preparation is the most essential part of your effort. A successful major gift to the campaign is the result of 80% preparation and 20% asking, so don’t skimp on planning and preparation....
Asking for a donation can be a challenging task. We often make it harder on ourselves by creating fears in our mind that limit us and our success. If you want to be a successful leader and fundraiser, you have to overcome fear of asking for a donation and help others...
What do we mean when we say, “culture of philanthropy?” And how can we build our organization's "culture of philanthropy?" Your culture of philanthropy is your organization’s values and attitudes about philanthropy and fundraising, and the activities that flow from...
What's your plan to recruit new board members? Do you have a method in place, or do you simply look for people who have passion for your organization? Having the right board members on board will determine the future of your organization and its potential for...