Check your Envelopes
One of the cardinal rules of life is above all, do no harm. One of the cardinal rules of fundraising is above all, do not agitate your donors or...
[ read more ]Closed Circuit
My husband is going to be a “special guest” in my son’s class this week as they close their unit on community and invite parents to come in to...
[ read more ]Avoid Volunteer Burnout
It happens all the time. An organization has a volunteer who is a powerhouse. She knows how to get things done, requires minimal supervision and has boundless energy and...
[ read more ]Build an On-Ramp
Nonprofits face a challenge when it comes to hiring. Most of the time, they can’t pay someone what that person could make in the for-profit world for possessing and...
[ read more ]Mission Check
Through my volunteer and professional work, I am often in planning, board, strategy, event, and every other kind of meeting that you can imagine. It happens to the best...
[ read more ]Too often people are asked to lead a board without a guidebook or a mentor. Holding the Gavel lays out the job, what is expected and how to best contribute.
