For years, I attributed mega and unsolicited major gifts to luck. I told clients, “If you build your nonprofit’s quality, eventually you receive windfall gifts.[…]
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Read MoreRecently, as I waited with a nonprofit CEO of a social service agency for board members to join a virtual meeting, we quickly dove into[…]
Read MoreIf everything’s going well in your nonprofit, working to solve your most significant problem might not matter. But if you’re challenged, it matters a lot.[…]
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Read MoreOne of the most challenging decisions a nonprofit can make is closing a beloved program or activity. While it’s tempting to cling to the familiar,[…]
Read MorePerhaps you’re confused about the difference between strategy and planning. Many confuse strategy and planning, though they differ. It’s helpful to get the term right,[…]
Read MoreWhen your board members volunteer, it’s mostly good news, but it can also be bad news. If you’re not careful, role confusion will result. Watch[…]
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Read More“It’s hard to get staff to share stories.” Glenda Leonard, Development Director at the Salvation Army, said, “We’ve even made it part of their annual[…]
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