In my work with small nonprofits, I’ve found a common feature in new nonprofits that eventually become successful – they have a strategic plan. They have a board of directors that is passionate and willing to learn, and they have … Read More
Are you in the process of working on your next annual report to your donors? I’ve been thinking about this quite a bit lately as annual reports come in the mail to me from organizations I support and samples are … Read More
As we all know, fundraising is about building relationships – and relationships aren’t built by being chained to your desk. If you do nothing else, follow these three steps and add regular major donor outreach activities to your calendar. Donor relationship … Read More
It’s December, and you know this is the time to make your last big fundraising push for your nonprofit. You know that nearly one-third of all annual giving occurs in December. You’ve sent out your year-end appeal, and you are … Read More
Wikipedia defines Founder’s syndrome as follows: “Founder’s syndrome (also founderitis) is a popular term for a difficulty faced by organizations where one or more founders maintain disproportionate power and influence following the effective initial establishment of the project, leading to a wide range … Read More
What exactly is #GivingTuesday, anyway? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving which began in 2012 as a movement to encourage donating to nonprofits in local communities and the message is spread via social media. It is the Tuesday after … Read More