Are nonprofit organizations really a bunch of sad saps? All this time I thought it was just a tax code. But the first time I asked a group to share what thoughts came immediately to mind when they heard the word nonprofit, I nearly fell over. They said things like “poorly run.” “under-resourced,” “behind the [...]
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 [...]
Yep, it’s true. Your human resources are the greatest source of abundance you have. And it may be time for a big shift in thinking. You may be too focused on other things in your nonprofit - you may feel you’re short on money or time or space or technology, for instance. But there may [...]
They are here and they are the largest generation. They are over 1/3 of your workforce. You’ve heard lots of words to describe them, but they remain an enigma for so many. Erase the mystery and achieve your goals faster with this amazing generation! Your nonprofit needs their ideas, energy and service mentality - as [...]
4 Questions To Answer And Charge Ahead To Get the Results You Want For Your Nonprofit I recently spoke to a room of executives who were there because they were “stuck” and frustrated with one hurdle or another in their nonprofit organization. To get at the heart of the matter, we zeroed in on some [...]
Most nonprofit organizations have success with year-end fundraising. They use direct mail and/or email campaigns, perhaps some personal interaction, to direct the generosity of others to the mission. And too many nonprofits stop there. I don’t get it. Why would you leave money on the table and make it tougher to fund your mission? Let’s [...]