Mel and Pearl Shaw

A special column for executive directors and college presidents “I guess I’ll have to do it myself. I can’t depend on anyone. People say they want to help, but…” If…

As we mark the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. there is much to reflect on and much to look forward to. Our reflections can be…

“Fundraising is known for its abundance of failures and few successes.” We can’t recall who said this, but we know it is true. Yet many people think otherwise. Plans are…

A special column for emerging nonprofits and those who are “struggling” What do you do if you are a nonprofit board chair or executive director, and you know in your…

Recently we had the opportunity to participate in a workshop called A Framework for Understanding Socio-Economic Differences facilitated by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.  It was an eye-opening session. Here’s just…

Technology is changing all aspects of our lives. Yes, we know that’s not “breaking news.” But, when technology facilitates volunteering – removing barriers to engagement – that is news we…

If you have worked with a nonprofit you may have found yourself lost in the “fundraising priority maze.” Here’s what it looks like You know you need to raise money…

Growth. Transformation. Change. Innovation. Continuous improvements. Accountability. Transparency. Leadership. We know the words. We try to live them. We may think we are living them. But are we? What does…

Fundraising successes don’t come overnight. They are built over time. It is the many “small” actions that build on each other and yield funding and resources.   With this column,…

Part two of a two-part series In part one of this series, we shared complaints that executive directors and board members have of each other. We also shared some “food…