On my a trip to London, I experienced the following income generating ideas. Read this post to learn about current trends and opportunities that your[…]

Traditional government funding mechanisms can do more harm than good. Their stop-start nature means that nonprofits must forever start and discard programs and gear up[…]

Did you hear the story about the million-dollar gift from the father of a nonprofit’s vendor? Or, the staff member who turned a $7,000 gift[…]

It’s not uncommon. You create a committee to fundraise. You carefully screen whom to invite and coax them to join. And then boom! You leave[…]

Are you wondering how to raise more money for your nonprofit? Let’s start with a clear understanding of how fundraising, which is seeking contributed income,[…]

Here are the seven essential fundraising skills:   1. Experience the joy of giving.  Start by exploring your philanthropic journey. Include a clear understanding of[…]

Your staff does so much. They work extra hours. They apply their talents, and you want to do more to recognize their efforts. Asking for[…]

You don’t have to stand on the corner and beg. You don’t have to ask strangers for money. You only ask after you’ve given yourself.[…]

It’s was midweek at the Chautauqua Institution. Before the 10:45 morning lecture in the amphitheater, the BIG event of the day, in each seat thousands[…]

It’s a question asked at nonprofits across the county every day. Boards raise it. Staffs discuss it. Volunteers confer about it over coffee. The question?[…]