A no-nonsense approach to fundraising and managing your nonprofit
Whether it’s your first day on the job at a new organization, or you’ve been at your organization for many years, you’re reading this because you want guidance on how to get your development shop off on the right footing, or significantly improve an existing one. If you fall into the latter category, do not… Continue »
As a fundraiser, I take year-end fundraising seriously, and you should too. Spoiler Alert! At the end of this post, I’ll be giving away two free phone consultation sessions to help you whip your year-end giving into shape! But read the post first… no cheating! According to several sources, the end of the year is… Continue »
If you are like so many passionate, nonprofit folks, finances and accounting are not your forte. Unfortunately for you and your nonprofit, this can be a serious problem. Like you, I would rather be at the dentist than reviewing financial statements. However, reading and understanding financial statements is one of the many important responsibilities of… Continue »
Are you new(ish) to the nonprofit world? Do you ever wish there was a comprehensive guide to nonprofit organizations that covered the basics? Do you need a place to turn when you have a quick question about fundraising, leadership or management? The Best Book for Nonprofit Beginners Although I wouldn’t call it the “bible” for… Continue »
The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Are you doing anything differently this year to raise more money for your cause? The key is to actually have a development plan. Here are the most basic steps necessary to create your own development plan. These steps… Continue »
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