How 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[…]
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Probably yes. Board resistance arises from four sources. Which one is healthy? Which three are unhealthy? By analyzing the sources, you can determine how to[…]
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“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[…]
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It 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[…]
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Your board wants to help lead you to greater fiscal health. You want the same thing. Why then do so many CEOs tell me they’re[…]
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In a recent article, I wrote about Boards Who Won’t Help Fundraise. This time, let’s talk about boards that do. What actions do board members[…]
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Nonprofit leaders spend an inordinate amount of time trying to change boards that won’t fundraise. Will your board help you fundraise or are they a “never” board?
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Fundraising is for everyone. Who is everyone? Development staff, of course, but also the board, CEO and other leaders, staff, volunteers, and even donors. We[…]
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Which quick fix fundraising trend has caught the attention of your board? Peer-to-peer fundraising? Ice bucket challenge? Dinner out? Give days? Mobile giving? March Madness?[…]
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Almost everyone can agree that fundraising is essential. Why? The Money You guessed it. Obtaining money takes the fundraising Oscar. Successfully fundraise, and you gain[…]
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