My recent post on the fundraising responsibility of a Board generated some really good comments and conversations. I still believe that assuring an organization’s fundraising activities is first and foremost the responsibility of the board of directors. Of course there are a myriad of ways…
One of the frequent recommendations I make to nonprofit organizations is to start investing in the ongoing training and mentoring of their fundraising staff. I’m amazed at how few fundraisers, especially here in the middle of the country, get the support to attend conferences, take…
Anyone who’s been in fundraising for more than a few years probably has a good handle on what the phrase “planned giving” means. It’s also called estate planning (this is what attorneys and accountants do) and gift planning (common in universities). It can also be…
This photo is from Örebro, Sweden at a local conference center. The day was a bit overcast, but the sun came out once in awhile. We really enjoyed walking through town on our way back to the house.
Disclaimer: I’m guilty of this myself. We all are. It’s not meant as a criticism. If I read another blog post, hear another radio interview or read another article that tries to explain either how fast the world is moving or how busy we are,…
The Center on Philanthropy at IU has been teaching through The Fund Raising School about this topic since at least 1990. It’s not something new or odd or hard. It’s regularly part of “best practices” lists for successful nonprofits. So, why are we still having…
