You know, at least theoretically, that attending your chamber or other civic meetings is a good idea. You will meet other leaders, potential board members, catch-up with acquaintances, and often learn something from the program. Yet, with the press of other priorities, it’s hard to invest the time and energy in civic groups. How can[…]
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They say, no, or even worse, they are silent. In either case, you, your nonprofit, and your idea are rejected. Rejection, while difficult in all occupations, is especially bitter in the nonprofit arena. Your intentions were noble, your hopes high, and your cause important. Rejection is part of the nonprofit experience. When you encounter it,[…]
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One of my clients asked how to create a signature event; her question inspired this article. A Signature Event is Conceived Erin McLeod, Chief Operating Officer of the Senior Friendship Centers, told me, “Our seniors have the most amazing stories.” We were having coffee and mused about ways to help the Centers. While the Centers[…]
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What is the key to obtaining corporate support for your work? “It’s all about the leverage,” said Pam Nabors, President of Workforce Central Florida. Ms. Nabors was explaining that her former employer, Capital Workforce Partners in Hartford, used corporate dollars to fund services for more than 500 summer youth. Each youth was supported by a[…]
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“Beating the mouse” is the goal of volunteer experiences at the Houston Food Bank, according to Brian Greene, President, and CEO. “The mouse” is a day at a Disney theme park. Almost all nonprofits offer volunteer experiences—few nonprofits design operations, buildings, and processes to provide better-than-vacation-day ones. The value of creating extraordinary volunteer experiences includes[…]
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When everyone knows your name and gets it wrong. Dennis Stover, Regional Vice-Chancellor of Advancement at the University of South Florida, and I were having coffee at Starbucks. On the jacket of his lapel, Dennis wore a USF lapel pin. Two couples sat near us with beverages in hand. They saw Dennis’ lapel pin jacket[…]
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“Most online calendars are not very good,” explains Jonathan Glus, the CEO of the Houston Arts Alliance. “We knew, with our help, that other groups could develop great ones.” The Houston Arts Alliance can help your organization, for a fee, to develop a super calendar modeled after the one its sponsors, Artshound. On a recent[…]
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If a fire broke out at the Louvre—what art would the staff rush to save? Undoubtedly, the three great ladies — the Venus de Milo, the Victory of Samothrace, and the Mona Lisa. Likewise, when the fire of busyness breaks out at your nonprofit, what do you save from the fires that consume your time?[…]
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If you are like most professionals, your job involves creating events for others. Events range from annual meetings to planning retreats to formal three-day conventions and more. Given the time they take and their cost, wouldn’t you like the events you plan to be exceptional? If yes, what are the secrets of developing extraordinary events?[…]
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Julia Koch, Director at The Hope Project in Muskegon, MI, asked, “Do you have any suggestions for 5-minute training during board meetings to help the board members get to know each other better and also become more engaged?” Creating a five-minute training that helps board members get to know each other better and become more[…]
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