In a month we receive requests from ten title companies, twenty mortgage companies, and fifty non-profit organizations. – a real estate broker. My book for nonprofits,[…]

When we’re together I always ask each of my young adult sons to breakfast, one-on-one. Since I’m paying, they always order the works–which is good.[…]

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.[…]

You offer or decided to offer a grant program as part of your corporate philanthropy. Here are some “to-dos” to effectively communicate your goals to[…]

Businesses that fail to clarify their expectations with nonprofits mess up. Without clarity nonprofits assume business investments represent donations, even if you write checks with[…]

Earlier this year, I wrote about three reasons why employees like engaging in corporate philanthropy. To that list, I want to add several reasons why[…]

Here’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[…]

1. Employees get to help. While employees at a print shop may be glad to help a business owner solve a challenge, when they help[…]

At the end of the day the questions we ask determine the people we will become. Leo Babauta When interviewing for a development position at[…]

Nonprofits are keen to receive your firm’s support. Perhaps there’s a phone call coming in now, a meeting on your schedule, or a request or[…]