Asking for Personal Donations Is Easy
Asking people to donate to your cause doesn’t have to be so terrifying. In fact, it can actually be quite easy…but it may require you to tap into your inner 10 year old.
It’s Time We Stop Treating Tech As Overhead
We have pigeonholed tech as an operations function for way way too long. And because of how we have seen it, funders have seen it that way. Let’s fix this.
An Old Family Recipe to Show Your Donors Love
Here’s an old family “recipe” that you can easily follow to show your donors some love. And it’s a lot more fun than a thank you note!
Why You’re Not Raising More Money
I get this question a lot. Here’s an assessment tool you can use to figure out the right answers (with advice on what to do about it).
A Small Nonprofit That Thinks Really Big
Nonprofit leaders like you are our most powerful storytellers, reminding all of us of all that is good in the world, lifting us up.
The Day After
Today, after a Presidential election that is too close to call, you need patience. But nonprofit leaders aren’t the most patient of folks.
No Virginia, Development Directors Don’t Do ALL the Work
Myth: A development director reduces the amount of fundraising work everyone else needs to do. In fact, it’s just the opposite…
Should This Organization Have Applied for PPP Funding?
You may already have decided this org should NOT have applied for PPP funding. But there’s a lot more to this story. What’s your verdict?
How Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of the 2020 Election Cycle
Listen up! The 2020 election presents a HUGE opportunity for your nonprofit. Here’s how to take advantage of it.
Let’s Play the New Year’s Eve Game!
Let’s play The New Year’s Eve Game! It’s a very simple look back on the year. You need a way to capture a list of no more than 10 things.
The Best Nonprofit Career Advice I Ever Got
It turns out I have a pretty mixed track record when it comes to giving career advice. A story for another day. But you know who gives the best career advice? My wife. And the advice she once gave me is a perfect example…
The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders
Here are 8 habits that all great nonprofit leaders have in common. Habit 4? Ask really good questions…