Hunger Pains
Holiday giving and ways to support your local foodbank and those close to you facing food insecurity…
Category Archives: FUNdraising Good Times
Factors Causing Non-profit Fatigue
Non-profit fatigue can cause an organization to lose focus and feel as if it is working from a defensive position. Planning, vision and commitment are the cure for recovering from – and preventing – non-profit fatigue! Learn more….
Financial Health Matters!
Fundraising is not enough. How are you managing the funds you receive? Learn how to plan for your organization’s financial health. Tools for board members, free spreadsheets, and advise to funders. An interview with Carol Cantwell of Fun With Financials…
Is Your Board Engaged?
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…..
Replace Yourself – Sustain Your Board
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….
Federal Grants in Changing Times
The times they are a changing! Learn what you need to know re: applying for federal grants in these changing times. Alan Kirschner shares his guidance and experience.
Is Your Phone Hurting Your Fundraising?
Does your voicemail system help or hurt your fundraising? What if someone is trying to reach you to make a substantial gift and they don’t have your direct number? What will they encounter? Will they still want to give after trying to reach you or will they be frustrated? Call your office and see. Read on….
Economic Impact of the Non-Profit Sector
Too often we can forget the economic impact of the non-profit sector. Often referred to as the “third sector” non-profits provide services, create jobs, generate solutions, and advocate for the future…..
How to Create a Family Reunion Giving Program
Tips and suggestions for how to integrate giving into your family reunion. Make an impact on the community your family calls home, or the community where you celebrate. Learn more….
It’s a Family Affair – Reunions and Giving
Family Reunions are a great time to bring family together to give to those organizations and institutions that have supported the growth of the family over the years…. Support a family history of giving.