Jan 22nd Challenge
The Jan 22nd Challenge - Recommit to Your New Year's Resolutions/Goals If you are a Steven Covey disciple or just someone who is in tune with popular media, you know…
Managing non-profit questions
What Questions Do You Have About Managing a Nonprofit? You work in a complex environment. During any given week, you have to interact with your employees and colleagues, your board…
Don’t Forget to Ask!
Don’t Forget to Ask! I recently attended an event that showcased the talents of young students majoring in various fine arts programs. The audience was filled with donors who supported…
Year-end Appeal!
EFFECTIVE YEAR-END APPEAL MESSAGES! You are sitting at your desk, working on your next board report when you happen to glance at the calendar. YIKES!! It is time to write…
Thank your donors
How Do You Thank Your Donors? In my childhood, when I left the house to play with a friend, my mom would always say to me, “Remember to say please…
8 Fundraising Questions
8 Questions to Ask Before Beginning a Major Fundraising Effort Your Board decides that it is time for your organization to aggressively undertake a major fundraising effort. They make it…
Keeping Your Donors Close
Keeping Your Donors Close The last of the donations from your year-end appeal letter has been opened. Your final thank you letter has been dropped in the mail. Great job!…
Perfecting The Elevator Pitch
Perfecting The Elevator Pitch You are attending a local chamber event, representing your organization. A new chamber member approaches you and introduces himself. He then asks the question that you…
Difficult Board Members
Dealing with Difficult Board Members Do you have any of these individuals on your board of directors? Mr. Domination who kidnaps every discussion and makes it about him. Mrs. Missing…
CRISIS? I’m Not Ready! Part 2
CRISIS? I'm Not Ready! Part 2 Last time, we learned about the importance of having a crisis communications plan to help you and your organization respond to a crisis. However, you can…
