I just got off the phone with a prospective client -- an organization raising funds for a rare disease. Like most organizations I talk with, they were eager to find new donors. And while they understood on some level that people without a personal connection to the disease probably weren't strong prospects, they were still holding out hope. I … Continue Reading
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Hiring and Firing Mistakes Most Leaders Make (And How to Avoid Them)
After almost 10 years of leading Capital Campaign Pro, and a decade before that as a solopreneur consultant, I've hired and parted ways with a lot of staff and contractors. It's never fun, and it's never easy. Hiring is one of the most challenging parts of leadership, whether you're running a business or a nonprofit. And parting ways is almost … Continue Reading
Why Your Board Members Are Disengaged (And How to Fix It)
A few months ago, I asked nonprofit leaders a simple question: "What's your number one challenge right now?" Time and money topped the list -- no surprise there. But a close third caught my attention: board engagement (or more precisely, disengagement). What Are the Expectations of Nonprofit Board Members? When I see a disconnect like … Continue Reading