Are you brave enough to have an open and honest conversation about your organization’s fundraising? Are you willing to step out from behind your role as executive director and have an honest talk with your board chair? Are you willing to talk with him – or her – about what’s working and not working? Can
Part one of a two part series We recently had the opportunity to work with nonprofit consultant Kim Moss. He is a wealth of knowledge with 34 years experience in nonprofit administration. He knows about taking care of business. Yes, nonprofits are all about vision and mission. But, if business practices are not in place,
Part two of a two part series: An interview with Leland Faust What would you do if you were responsible for reviewing financial management policies for your nonprofit? What would you do if asked to vote on a change of investment firms? What questions would you ask? These are issues nonprofits grapple with all the
Part one of a two part series: An interview with Leland Faust Financial management and investing is critical to the sustainability of nonprofits. As a board member or trustee you have a fiduciary responsibility. But how do you fulfill that responsibility? What do you need to know as it relates to financial management and investment?
Sabbaticals for leaders: a form of creative disruption that strengthens the nonprofit sector
How do you know that you can raise the money you need?” And stepping back, how did you come up with your fundraising goal in the first place?
“Sadly, I have to report that I and we failed.” What would you do if you had to deliver that message to your board? Learn how to avoid this situation. Learn from the University of Virginia $3 billion capital campaign.
Can you raise money without vision? Without a strategic plan? Without knowing your financial projections? You can, but the question is how much. Your vision, mission, strategic plan and financial position are your starting place. When these are in line you can go far….
Everyone seeks volunteers for their nonprofit, but, what do you do once you have them? Read our 10 must-know tips before you hire your next volunteer.
Nonprofit and personal sustainability intertwined with human resource policies, funding and succession planning
