Mel and Pearl Shaw

The board of Just Our Luck Youth Services is not happy with the organization’s fundraising results. The board chair pounds her fist on the table, declaring, “I am sick and…

How’s your fundraising going? Are you determining your progress by the amount of money raised? If yes, you may be miscalculating. Here’s why. Fundraising is about more than “just” meeting…

Part two of a two-part series When it comes to raising funds for your organization, is everybody doing everything all at once? Are some people doing nothing? Are there lapses…

Part one of a two-part series Fundraising is 90% preparation. Roles and responsibilities are a part of that preparation. In fact, defined roles and responsibilities for staff, consultants, board members,…

Fundraising and nonprofit life are full of intrigue, twisted paths, pure luck, genius, generosity, and more. This is the fifth in an occasional series of fictional fundraising stories. Transforming the…

The past few years have forced a change in how we hold nonprofit business meetings. Videoconferencing is now a standard part of most organizational cultures. How often we meet by…

Part two Should you start spending money as soon as your nonprofit receives a grant? We recommend taking time to make management decisions related to the grant. Here are some…

Part One Nonprofits love to hear the phrase “you got the grant!” With this column, we share suggestions for things to consider once you receive a grant. Some may appear…

As more foundations and granting agencies look holistically at how they work with their grantees, they are giving more than money. Support from a funder can now include technical assistance…

As you organize your work for the coming year, now is a good time to review the contracts or agreements you have in place or are developing. Do you know…