Should Day Schools Have Investment Prospectuses?
A generous day school donor called me a few months ago to talk about the numerous requests for donations he received from schools both in his home state and...
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Want to be Truly Empowered? Learn to Fundraise
I spend a lot of time talking about fundraising or financial resource development, a term I prefer. People always look at me with such surprise when I tell them...
[ read more ]Authenticity and Customization in Stewardship
I spend a lot of time training and coaching clients about the need to cultivate and steward donors with personal touches. One would think that when I saw...
[ read more ]Why Your Case Statement is Not Enough
This article originally appeared on eJP. You work hard to make a compelling and inspirational case for support, beautifully articulating why people should financially support your organization. You have...
[ read more ]I Just Called to Say I Love You: Board Members as Stewards
This article originally appeared in eJP. By Nanette Fridman and Jennifer Weinstock We all want our board members to be focused on development – to do those solicitations! So...
[ read more ]5 Things Your Nonprofit Must Have Clarity On
Consultants overuse a lot of words. I have tried to ban “thinking outside-of-the-box” and “synergy” from my vernacular. The one word that I can’t use enough though is “clarity.”...
[ read more ]Key Questions for Recruiting Your Campaign Committee
I wrote this article with my friend and colleague Jennifer Weinstock, and it originally appeared on eJPhilanthropy. HELP! No one will join my Campaign Committee! Does this story sound...
[ 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.
