To create ROI around your partnerships and sponsorships: Be proactive. Create a short-list of potential partners. Here’s how to find great partners: Explore the following questions.[…]
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“Previous funding no longer brings in the revenue we need. Prices keep going up. The competition for dollars is keen.” -An executive director’s confession Things haven’t[…]
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Build relationships. Nonprofit professionals say this phrase constantly. But what does that mean? For example, how can you build a relationship with someone you meet[…]
Read MoreBusinesses that fail to clarify their expectations with nonprofits mess up. Without clarity nonprofits assume business investments represent donations, even if you write checks with[…]
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“We’ve found thank-you lunches to be very effective,” explains Judith Mitchell, CEO of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida.[…]
Read MoreEarlier this year, I wrote about three reasons why employees like engaging in corporate philanthropy. To that list, I want to add several reasons why[…]
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Your board chair introduces Rob, the sponsor of the day. Polite applause ushers Rob to the microphone. Rob captures the room when he shares how[…]
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I approached a membership organization about honoring a friend. To thank the friend, I wanted to give a donation in her honor. When the CEO[…]
Read MoreHere’s some of what I’ve learned helping my clients with this issue: 1. Notice Now What you’re doing now? Why do you say yes? Who do[…]
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