Hillary Clinton knows a lot about a lot of things. And fundraising is definately one of the things she knows inside and out. Find out how she helped raised $54 million in nine months without solicting gifts. And learn the six take-away lessons you can apply to fundraising at your organization or institution.
Earlier this month we were in Houston, TX to conduct a workshop at the quarterly board meeting of the National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. We were impressed by the high level of commitment and leadership we witnessed. With local, regional and students chapters across the country NABA is an example of a well run
Endowments are an important component of institutional stability and sustainability. They are a way to help address future needs and to leverage fundraising now and in the future. The growth of endowments at all colleges and universities has come under increasing scrutiny as those institutions with meaningful endowments examine their investment policies, and those with small or
In less than 24 hours we ran into or communicated with five people we admire who help make our world a better place. Let us introduce you to Melanie DeMore, Sally Baker, Linda Dails, Theodora Lee, and Charles Simpson. 1. Melanie DeMore. This singer/songwriter/conductor teaches music to children. Hundreds of them. She’s reached thousands over
If you are thinking about integrating an earned revenue stream into your non-profit make sure you read this blog entry. The third of three interviews with CJ Hayden.
Learn more about social enterprise. Read our interview with C.J. Hayden the author of three books and over 300 articles on marketing, entrepreneurship, and social change. She serves as a social venture advisor to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and activists.
Learn more about social entrepreneurship. Special Q&A session with CJ Hayden social venture advisor to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and activists.
Fundraising must be tied to marketing. You need to generate awareness and excitement in order to generate revenue. Guest blogger Sheila E. Lewis shares six tips for marketing success. Marketing is often a management challenge for non-profit organizations. After all, non-profits exist to provide services to targeted communities, not to sell revenue-generating products. Additionally, most small
Do you hire staff to raise money for your organization or are staff members responsible for identifying and motivating volunteers who have the passion and connections to secure the money you need? We believe it is volunteers who are responsible for raising funds for non-profit organizations. The Alameda County Health Care Foundation’s current campaign to
Change is a part of our personal lives and a part of organizational life. We asked Byron Johnson at CompassPoint Nonprofit Services a few questions about the process of planning for a change in executive leadership. What is a succession plan and why is it important for a non-profit organization to have one? Succession planning
