Mel and Pearl Shaw

Yes, it’s true – the actual “work” of your nonprofit is the most important activity that must be kept in focus at all times. But how are you funding your…

Leadership change is a constant, especially within the nonprofit sector. While change can be positive, sometimes a leadership transition can feel threatening and crazy making. You don’t know who the…

When do you need a case for support? During a major campaign, capital campaign, or special campaign that happens every 10 years or so? What about every year! And what…

Feeling down? Anxious? Depressed? Looking for a “lift” that will sustain you? Let us recommend becoming involved with a nonprofit as part of your cure! Here’s what we know: You…

We truly believe that successful fundraising requires board engagement and leadership. But how exactly do you – as an executive director – engage your board members? Here are a few…

Beyond the obvious of wanting to do something good and wonderful, what are the personal agendas an individual may want to advance in developing a relationship with your nonprofit? Do…

Your nonprofit has received funding and is doing great work. But that is not enough. You must be prepared to answer this fundamental question:  What did you do with the…

Many nonprofits are upside down right now due to the pandemic. What to do? Could this be the right time for more partnership and collaboration? Even if you aren’t upside down, perhaps this is the…

Creating a sense of urgency is critical to fundraising. Sometimes – as in disaster relief – the sense of urgency is “built in” to the cause. Other times you have…

“If all I’m measured on is money, this is not the job for me.” These are the words shared with us by a nonprofit professional with years of fundraising experience.…