When a nonprofit leader (generally a development director or CEO/ED) contacts me about fundraising, some of the first questions I ask are about their board members. They include: Do all of your board members give an annual gift? Are they generous with their time, resources, and connections? Do your board members have capacity, networks … [Read more...]
5 Reasons your Nonprofit Should Invest in Virtual Training
The following is a guest post by Matt Hugg, president and founder of Nonprofit.Courses, an on-demand educational resource center for nonprofits. Can virtual learning be your new nonprofit superpower? Smart nonprofits take virtual learning and run with it. The most successful nonprofits are the ones who educate their staff. This … [Read more...]
Black Lives Matter: Why Nonprofit Leaders MUST Take Action
The United States is being challenged right now in unprecedented ways -- in ways we haven’t faced since the civil war. First, with Coronavirus. Next, with economic turmoil. Finally, with protests and riots stemming from deep inequities in our criminal justice system. I’ve written and spoken about the first two. But this third issue … [Read more...]
To Have or NOT to Have to a Capital Campaign: 3 Reasons for Each
If you’ve been raising major gifts for a while as part of your annual fund (as I’ve encouraged my readers to do for years now), it might be time to consider a capital campaign. This post dives into three reasons to have a campaign, as well as three reasons NOT to have a campaign. 3 Reasons NOT to Have a Capital Campaign Let's begin by … [Read more...]
Nonprofit Board Governance Best Practices: The Shocking Truth
The shocking truth about nonprofit board governance best practices (and how they impact raising major gifts) is that many nonprofit board governance best practices are often ignored by nonprofit professionals and volunteers -- including perhaps the most important best practice for any nonprofit board. So that begs the question: … [Read more...]
6 Things You Can Do to Close the Gender Gap in the Nonprofit Sector
It’s hard to believe that in 2019 we are still talking about closing the gender gap, but we are, and we must continue to talk about it until it’s closed for good. Just last week, AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) announced a new Women’s Mentoring program. The article begins with the sad statistic that women make up … [Read more...]
Calling Women Fundraisers: Where You Sit Matters
Did you know that women are less likely to sit at the head of the table than their male peers/counterparts? Many women still sit in the back of the room or off to the side, even when they hold positions of power. Just the other day, I sat in a room with a female Executive Director who sat in the middle of the table, leaving the power seat … [Read more...]
Rethinking Capital Campaigns: A New Way to Lead a Successful Campaign
Capital campaign fundraising is on the brink of an irrevocable and irreversible change. This move is making high-quality, professional expertise available at a fraction the cost. This change is taking place across a number of sectors. Whether legal, medical, accounting, or even capital campaigns, expertise is no longer held by a select … [Read more...]
Women in Fundraising: 3 Keys to be More Successful
The vast majority of professional fundraisers are women (70-80% by most counts), and yet a majority of these women would not consider themselves “power askers.” On the contrary, many would describe their asking skills as weak, timid or even passive. In the age of #MeToo, it’s time for women fundraisers to stand up and take charge. We need … [Read more...]
Diversity Matters in Nonprofit Hiring: Interview with Kishshana Palmer
You know you should hire a diverse group of people, but you may not be sure how or why. In this interview with Kishshana Palmer, CEO of Kishshana and Co., you'll learn how nonprofit policies and procedures impact your workplace. The full interview transcript (with minor edits for clarity) appears below. Diversity, Race and Hiring … [Read more...]
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