“If only our board members were more engaged….” “I can’t keep fighting my board…” “Everything’s already decided by the time we come to the meeting…” Three solutions to these nonprofit board / CEO challenges
Nonprofit Sins???? How can this be? Take a moment to review this SHORT list of “dysfunctions” that can get in the way of successful fundraising and nonprofit operations. Let us know your thoughts… Most importantly, share with your fellow employees and board members and explore how you can improve…..
The ideal fundraising chair makes your goal her goal. She is well respected, has a track record of leadership, and the financial means to make a leadership-level gift. She is someone people cannot say “no” to, and she hates to fail.
Fundraising is a competitive endeavor: if you are not raising funds for your organization, someone else is raising money for theirs… You know the value of your nonprofit, but do your current and potential donors feel the same way?
Are your 2014 fundraising goals realistic? Are there contingency plans in place in case initial donors and funders are unable or unwilling to give at the level your nonprofit anticipates?
Use the wisdom you use the wisdom gained from your fundraising reflections to lay the groundwork for 2014. Lead with your strengths, rethink strategies that didn’t meet expectations, and make sure your fundraising plan includes timeframes, roles and responsibilities, and a budget.
Fact and feeling based questions to focus your year-end fundraising reflections. What have you done well, which activities or strategies didn’t meet expectations, and were your goals realistic?
Focused and intense, Dr. Wesley McClure transformed Lane College – assuming the presidency when the college was truly struggling. Believing in the “power of potential” he opened the doors to the college and held students to a high standard.
Three tips for how to make every Tuesday a “giving Tuesday.” –
You can meet your fundraising goal and still not have the money you need. Learn how to retain donors’ trust and meet goal
