Successful fundraising requires an organization-wide culture of fundraising. It can’t be the responsibility of one person. Building a culture of fundraising will engage board, staff and volunteers in giving and asking. Fundraising is an honor and a privilege.
Are we focused on sustaining our organization or eliminating the need for our organization? Where we place our focus says a lot about what is most important… Where is your focus? How are you leading in challenging times…
the times they are a changing… as nonprofit leaders it is the questions we ask now that can lead us to a new future. Let’s face our fears and think outside the box…
When you are an engaged board member you increase your value to the organizations you serve… Bring your resources to the organization, listen intently, and remember to question when things don’t seem quite right…..
Board members play a key role within the nonprofit sector. But when is it time to step down and let someone else contribute? And more importantly, how can you help recruit your replacement…. someone who will build on your contributions? Learn more….
Everyone says “get your board engaged with fundraising.” But just how exactly do you do that? Read on for our suggestions on how to engage your board members….
Robert Poole is one our country’s top advancement professionals. Read how he engages the President and Board at Meharry Medical College and apply his suggestions to your institution or organization. Experience has shown us that engaging top leadership is a prerequisite for fundraising success. Poole achieves this on a consistent basis.
Join us in celebrating the life and work of Robert “Bob” Zimmerman. The end of 2010 brought sad news of the passing of Bob Zimmerman, a nationally known fundraising trainer and consultant who worked in the field of fundraising for over 35 years. A fundraising specialist, author and the President of Zimmerman Lehman, Bob was
Learn more about the essentials of teamwork from Dr. Lewis Rambo! Fundraising is all about teamwork!
Too often organizations are focused on how quickly they can begin fundraising. “We need the money now!” is a common cry. Our response is simply it’s not how quickly you begin raising money, it’s how quickly you reach your fundraising goal. If you start your fund-raising without finding out how local stakeholders and potential donors
