When it comes to mapping out a successful future, the fact remains that our youth can’t be what they can’t see. They can’t believe the sky is the limit when they’re constantly…
Pressure and stress can be the name of the game when it comes to nonprofit fundraising. That’s to be expected. But you don’t need to raise the stress level unnecessarily.…
The complaints associated with using technology to support fundraising are many and varied. Unfortunately the “human factor” plays a large role in how well a specific database or tool performs.…
Fundraising involves rejection. That’s just the way it is. But, you’re not going to find the right partners and funders unless you are busy talking with people, exploring areas of…
What is your fiduciary responsibility? And what does fiduciary mean, anyway? We recently had the opportunity to work with an organization that is ready to increase its impact. Current board…
Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times Keys to Unlocking Board Involvement Part three of a three-part series. The vitality of a nonprofit lies with its board members. Their individual and collective…
FUNdraising Good Times 12 Things to Consider Before You Start a Nonprofit The nonprofit sector is diverse and innovative. People are always creating solutions to the many challenges that arise.…
FUNdraising Good Times Excuses: the scourge of nonprofit fundraising How do we stop using excuses as a conversation starter, erectile or icebreaker, shop when starting a meeting? We all know…
FUNdraising Good Times You want to build a building? Owning a building can be a turning point in the life of a nonprofit. A building represents positive attributes: permanence, pill…
FUNdraising Good Times Supporting Fathers and Fatherhood It’s time for Fathers’ Day. Time to lift up fathers and fatherhood. And time to ask ourselves how we honor fathers in our…