Some individuals including board members refuse to ask for money. What can people do who will do anything, but ask for a donation to support[…]
Read MoreHow can you create an interest in fundraising when everything’s going well? Is your board telling you that you have everything handled and they don’t[…]
Read MoreA new customer’s sent me a copy of their strategic plan. When I got it, I laughed out loud. The reference line said, “Strategic Pain.”[…]
Read MoreDo you want to recruit nonprofit board members? What is the most important characteristic to seek? The ability to write large checks? An extensive network[…]
Read MoreProbably yes. Board resistance arises from four sources. Which one is healthy? Which three are unhealthy? By analyzing the sources, you can determine how to[…]
Read MoreWe once wrote a contract to buy a house and failed to sign the deposit check. We thought we were committed. The unsigned document told[…]
Read More“We ask our board to get five people to donate, and they do,” the speaker said. “How do you do that?” came an incredulous cry[…]
Read MoreAs I write this, California’s ablaze with thirteen fires. We have family near one, so I’m watching closely. Reporters tell us that this fire rages[…]
Read MoreIt started with a threat, from a board member in the midst of a board meeting. “If she doesn’t produce in a year, she’s out[…]
Read MoreWhy are board members wary when CEOs tell them everything’s great? How do CEOs hurt their organizations and their longevity by painting blue-sky-only forecasts? If[…]
Read MoreIf you appreciate these Added Value posts, please consider subscribing.