by Theresa Leinker, Senior Consultant | Jan 15, 2021 | Essays & Editorials
Board trainings, though more and more common, are still not entirely routine. The transformational results of equipping your board with training allows them to advocate for your organization in an important new way.
by Susan Scauzzo, Vice President & Managing Director and Cathy Card Sterling, Vice President | Jan 12, 2021 | Essays & Editorials
These days, in planning a campaign there is no single donor mindset. As you seek significant support, you a need bold, long-term vision that lifts donors’ sites beyond this time of crisis.
by Rebecca Schultz, Senior Consultant | Dec 10, 2020 | Essays & Editorials
As nonprofits take a hard look at how to correct inequities, many are finding they need to move beyond statements of solidarity towards meaningful change. Explore key concepts necessary to begin to make a shift in a fundamentally new direction.
by Mary Hackett, Senior Consultant/Data Analyst | Dec 9, 2020 | Essays & Editorials
Effectively managing your year-end giving program is essential to the success of your development efforts as a whole. Mary Hackett shares share some advice on things you can do now to ensure success!
by Mike Butler, Senior Consultant and Writer | Dec 3, 2020 | Essays & Editorials
A board plays a crucial role in the success of an organization’s strategic plan. Steven Scott Bradley and Lauren Hansen-Flaschen share their perspectives on the role of the board in the planning process.
by L. Scott Schultz, President | Nov 30, 2020 | Essays & Editorials
One thing has become clear during these trying times…donors want to help. Planned gifts most often come from loyal donors—not necessarily big donors. That means your most important task is to pay attention to donors in a way that inspires and justifies their loyalty.