With the recent federal lawsuit against 4 “cancer charity scams,” it’s hard for Americans to know how to ensure that their donations actually go the desired cause. There are over 2 million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and over $300 billion dollars is donated to them every year! The vast majority of these nonprofits are [...]
I couldn't stop laughing! Last week I was having some fun with a nonprofit client as we were brainstorming how they could expand their donor base. They are just 18 months into a new effort around relationship-based fundraising. They have been working hard – systems are lined up, volunteers are feeling the momentum and joining [...]
Raise your hand if you love fundraising events and can’t wait to do a new one for your nonprofit! They’re fun to attend, right? Whether it’s a community run, gala, chocolate fest, or fashion show, you get to see your pals, eat some interesting food, maybe take home some cool bling, and show off your [...]
This week there has been lively discussion about this topic. For years the question of how significant "overhead" is when evaluating nonprofit effectiveness has been a hot button. Now the experts have taken a stand. Read this article from www.overheadmyth.com and enjoy the pdf with important statistics about the critical need to invest in infrastructure such as [...]