One of the things I know my clients get tired of hearing is this: Be real. I’m always reminding fundraisers (professional and volunteer) that they can be incredibly confident, smooth and polished, but if they’re not real and authentic in their passion for the cause,…
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…
My post today is a simple one. It’s not about a new idea or tactic. It’s not about the latest fundraising trend or creative strategy. It’s an idea that has been written about in countless blogs and articles. I bet it’s been said countless times…