Many of our nonprofit cultural organizations, museums, and theaters across the nation are facing financial challenges because the level of support needed to assure their long-term financial, operational, and programmatic sustainability is simply not in place.
A nonprofit is more than a “feel good.” Many stall out because the founders didn’t surround themselves with good business people. “Feel good” doesn’t last long if the business model doesn’t work.
Mike Bruns possess the characteristics of an ideal board member: deeply engaged, generous as a donor, and focused with the same intensity he applies to his business ventures.
Mike Bruns possess the characteristics of an ideal board member: deeply engaged, generous as a donor, and focused with the same intensity he applies to his business ventures.
Do major gifts to nonprofits fall from the sky, or are they more typically the result of deep commitment, relationships, and the ability to use the tools and data available to nonprofits? Learn more about the importance of donor research and truly understanding your donors’ values and motivations.
“When you are donor-centric, you don’t think in terms of ‘they should give us X; they are really rich’… one of the biggest factors that impede groups from attracting such gifts is their lack of interest or ability to see donors as partners versus a source of funds.”
Transformational donors look closely at your institution’s leadership. “The first things to be satisfied before someone will consider a major investment in your group is a belief in the management of your organization. They want to know such a gift will make a lasting impact, and that means it will be well managed.”
Sabbaticals for leaders: a form of creative disruption that strengthens the nonprofit sector
Women fundraisers change lives for communities and our nation.
Do you say you want to accomplish more in private and yet you are quiet about the value you bring to your potential clients/donors in public online and off?
