How can you increase the time, money and expertise available to your nonprofit? Some of us want to increase the hours in our days from 24 to 30, others believe “cloning” is an alternative. We understand the lament “not enough hours in the day” and so we offer a proven solution: elevate your volunteer engagement
We are no different from you our readers. We have been grappling with emotions, engaged in conversations, and reflecting on our role – and the role of the nonprofit sector – during these times of protest and grief. With this column we share a few of the questions on our mind. We don’t have the
Passion for mission is at the heart of a nonprofit, but don’t forget your “business” requirements. Nonprofits must comply with many of the same regulations as businesses, and additional ones that are specific to the sector. As an executive or board member you need to be aware of these, and operate within the law. Here
This is the second in a series focused on the prerequisites for fundraising success. Agreement is the cornerstone upon which a healthy nonprofit is built. Without agreement amongst an organization’s leadership it is almost impossible to sustain successful fundraising. You may be in a situation where there was agreement in the past, but changes in
Do you really need to issue an RFP? Isn’t it just a lot of extra work? Learn the benefits of issuing an RFP.
Retirement benefits and retirement planning – will these impact your nonprofit’s ability to retract and retain talent?
We survived the fiscal cliff, will your nonprofit avoid a fundraising crisis?
Do you trust your fundraising leadership enough to let them “own” your fundraising, or do you need to be in control?
When you have qualified volunteers to assist with fundraising, you will be amazed at the solutions they come up with. The key to an effective fundraising leadership team is for it to be volunteer-led with support from staff.
Formal and informal leaders need to commit to a fundraising program before you ask for “outside” support. How will you ask your fellow leaders for financial gifts and in-kind resources? Do you have a goal for board participation?
