Lately I’ve been asked a lot about succession planning – for both nonprofit boards and staff. So I was thrilled when I saw this compilation of information and resources from Wild Apricot! 50 Practical Tips For Succession Planning Here are a few of my favorites: #1 There is so much institutional knowledge in their head! [...]
More and more often we hear this catchy phrase "culture of philanthropy" and how essential it is to high levels of nonprofit fundraising success. Having worked as a staffer for many years, I’m a firm believer. If you want to raise more money and retain more donors, start by looking at your collective mindset toward [...]
This article by Ed Baldwin appeared in my LinkedIn feed a month or so ago and I liked it, shared it and simply can’t forget it. Whether you’re gearing up for year-end fundraising, onboarding a new class of volunteers, or trying to figure out how to approach next year’s plan, you're busy and have gobs [...]
I love to discover wonderful nonprofits that are committed to a clear path toward a meaningful future! Is that you? Or would you rather tear your fingernails out than think about strategic planning? Would you also go on a long trip without getting out the GPS and mapping it? If you can’t envision the future [...]
I clearly remember the day when one of my board members said, “I don’t know that I can continue to serve on this board if he continues to be so disruptive.” I realized I had waited too long. I had so been hoping the problem person would magically go away. I was hoping that he [...]
Your inbox is flooded. Mine too. Why do we think we have to respond immediately? When did that become a new standard? Just stop it. If you’re exhausted from trying to keep up with emails, stop replying. Earlier this week one of my favorite clients actually apologized for not replying sooner – it had been [...]