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 [...]
Just last week it happened again. Not only did I attend a pretty ineffective board meeting, but I also listened while several board members complained about how their meetings are a waste of time. I really don’t get it. You probably wouldn’t allow a meeting to ramble along without focus in a corporate setting, so [...]
It’s a new year with new goals! Do you have the resources you need to reach those bold, energizing, necessary goals? Or are you already feeling too stretched and not sure how to invest in your nonprofit? First, stay laser focused on the reason behind your goals. If it wasn’t important, it wouldn’t be part [...]
While packing to move, I discovered a wonderful treasure with a special message with relevance for us all. Watch this brief video blog and take 2 steps that will bring you great results at work and greater peace of mind! https://www.facebook.com/CindiPhallen.strategy/videos/1293157387422548/
In your nonprofit work you occupy a highly inter-connected space. You have a relationship network that includes program volunteers, donors, vendors, other nonprofits, employees, board members, companies that serve nonprofits and more. These folks believe in your cause and they support it with time, expertise, money and other resources. You cannot survive long without them. [...]
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 [...]