I'm constantly asked for new ways to raise money for nonprofits. And I will always respond that there is no better way to extend an opportunity to invest than through good old relationship-based fundraising. I will also tell you that a variety of approaches, through various channels, will likely serve you well and improve your [...]
It’s the end of the year and you will survive the December crush that most nonprofits experience this time of year. Phew! And now you can cruise into 2016 and begin the cycle again, right? Wrong. How do you know your efforts paid off? Ask yourself these 8 questions to fully fund your mission and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Think about who is counting on you. You’re leading a community benefit organization and there are people out there counting on you to do your best. To help them. Perhaps save their lives. And yet, sometimes you hold back. It’s time to get out of your comfort zone. Be bold enough. Maybe you heard recently [...]