Questions From My Readers
A new monthly feature where I answers questions from my readers. Bet many of you have the same ones.
Two Stories About Motivating People
Two stories, one lesson. One about the power of flowers and the other about a donor so rich he had his own zip code. What’s the lesson?
The “Recruit New Board Members Fast!” Checklist
It’s SO important to recruit the right number of the right folks. It’s a team effort – here’s the plan.
How to Make A Big Fat Fundraising Ask
An engaged donor who is generous. Yay! And yet she has ridiculous capacity. Here’s an upgrade strategy.
Before You Fire Your Development Director
Before you land on your Development Director as ‘the’ problem, take a ride through my checklist.
Help! My Executive Director Hates Fundraising!
PUH-lease. Before rolling the E.D. under the bus, analyze the relationship between the E.D. and the Devo Director. It needs to be an “us.” Here’s how to turn the duo into a powerful “us.”
Interpreting the Board Assessment Tool Results
Part 2: Interpreting my board assessment tool in the service of building a stronger, more effective board.
(Guest Post) My Heart Monitor and Staff Burnout
Staff burnout is a two way street. Here’s a guest post from my former Devo Director (Type A just like me) with her perspective on pushing way too hard. Hint: palpitations are involved.
What Makes A Great Board Fundraising Committee?
So much confusion about the role of the Board Fundraising Committee. Allow me to offer some clarity with a 10 step plan to morph yours into a great and effective committee.
Girl Scout Fundraising is Very Unhealthy
Don’t fundraise like a Girl Scout! These earnest well meaning young ladies have trained us to believe that people only donate if there are treats. You do not. I repeat. You do not need treats. Here’s what you do need. My top ten.
How to Increase Your Special Event Revenue
The success of a fundraising event is not measured by the funds raised that evening. It’s about the money that follows. Here’s my six point plan for capitalizing on the success of your special events
A Recipe for a Perfect Fundraising Lunch
Passionate ambassadors (paid and unpaid) of an organization raise funds for its good work. I never consider it hard work when I believe in the cause. But I never go in without a plan. Here’s my old family recipe on a perfect fundraising lunch.