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Note: I first posted this 3 years ago. 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.…

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy (revisited)

June 9, 2015

As a fundraising volunteer, you have to be familiar with the organization or project you represent and be able to explain the mission, organizational goals and objectives, benefits of giving, ways to give, and anything else that a prospect or donor might ask about. Just as your…

For Fundraising Volunteers: Time to Study

April 16, 2014

For Birger Sandzén – A Case of Missed Fundraising Opportunities. An article I wrote recently.

For Birger Sandzén – A Case of Missed Opportunities

November 15, 2013

This re-written article of mine was posted over at FundChat.org this weekend. Thanks! http://www.fundchat.org/2013/10/26/nonprofit-boards-how-the-sausage-is-made

Posted over at FundChat

October 28, 2013

Update #3 (07/03/2013: The deadline for submitting a Letter of Interest has passed and I’ve started reviewing. I expect to get through this stage by the end of the week and make a decision that I’ll announce next week. Thanks to everyone who took the…

Update #3: Review Underway

May 29, 2013

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There are a myriad of things necessary to create an environment that will allow your nonprofit to significantly advance its mission. In fact, it’s extremely common for executive directors and board members to get overwhelmed with the amount of work it takes to make progress.…

It’s time to find out why you aren’t raising more money.

May 6, 2013

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A must-see video.

A recent TED talk from Dan Pallotta. It’s the most meaningful and challenging I’ve seen yet this year. If you’re serious about advancing your mission and truly meeting the needs of those you serve, you’ll watch this, share it with your board members and volunteers, and start trying to figure out how we can change the underlying challenges Dan lays out.

April 1, 2013

I read a recent article in the online New York Times Dealbook about Lance Armstrong and was reminded that the flipside of finding new board members who’ll participate in the fundraising of the organization is the removal of board members who won’t or don’t measure…

Have you ever fired a board member?

December 19, 2012

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Click here for an audio version of today’s article. Is your organization more worried about Being than it is about Doing? I submitted an audition recently for an audio book that got me thinking about how much time and energy is spent by the nonprofit…

Being versus Doing

December 12, 2012

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I’ve written a lot recently about the board of directors taking responsibility for their role in fundraising. It IS there job, after all. But of course, as people have pointed out, the board can’t do it on their own. Well, they can, but having a…

The Ultimate Fundraising Dream Team

November 30, 2012

There’s something wrong in the nonprofit sector. Really wrong. It’s a problem that can seem unsolvable because it’s so pervasive. Almost every executive director, CEO, development director, and consultant I talk to bemoans this problem. What is it? It’s this: Your board of directors has…

Most Small Nonprofits are Screwed

November 28, 2012

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Typically, conducting a capital campaign is reserved for larger projects that require a serious amount of time and investment. I’ve managed campaigns with a goal as little as $500,000, but they are typically $1 million or more. You can find a bunch of questionnaires and…

Are you ready for a Capital Campaign?

November 23, 2012

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