Philanthropy | Clay Myers-Bowman

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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

The Konza Rotary Club (Manhattan, Kansas) sponsors Water Matters Day every summer to highlight the plight of the billion people in the world who don’t have regular access to clean water. While we have enough to swim in it and dump it on our heads,…

Water Matters Day 2014

August 19, 2014

(Note: this is not meant to criticize either my fundraising consulting colleagues who provide wonderful support and advice to their clients, the fundraisers I know who are trying hard to raise more money, or the nonprofits who are trying to advance their missions. This is…

Get off your butt and visit your donors!

June 6, 2014

Let’s get this out there from the start: I don’t claim to be a crowd funding guru or expert. While I have over 25 years of experience in more traditional fundraising methods (annual giving, major gifts, grant writing, events, etc.) I’ve run just one (1)…

You Can’t Crowdfund if You Don’t Have a Crowd.

May 9, 2014

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This is an amazing instrument. Just marvel at the craftsmanship and beauty of the Steinway Model D piano. This week Kansas State University announced that they have become an “All-Steinway” institution through the generous contribution of an alum. All–Steinway Schools demonstrate a commitment to excellence by providing their…

Photo Monday: Philanthropy in Action

May 5, 2014

You will not succeed in finding (or raising) money for your project or organization if you: Are too busy to focus on what matters. Focus on the wrong things. Don’t plan your week, or do it sporadically. Let the meetings and daily activities of your…

You will NOT succeed if…

April 30, 2014

Last fall I was invited to submit an article for an e-book by the fundraising software giant Blackbaud. Never one to pass up an opportunity, I obliged and was surprised when they chose what I wrote for their book. It’s now available free (if you give…

How to Get Noticed by Foundations…

April 8, 2014

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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

Six plays. Six countries. One big problem. Here’s your chance to help. Today we’re kicking off the next crowd funding campaign for The Arctic Cycle on Indiegogo. We’ve been working on it for a couple of months and are finally ready for the reveal. As…

Indiegogo Campaign is now live!

July 17, 2013

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I’m very excited to announce the winner of 10 hours of free consultation. It was a bit tougher to choose than I initially thought since so many great causes and projects submitted letters of interest. And they were literally spread across the country from Connecticut…

And the winner is…

July 9, 2013