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 ]KISS Your Fundraising Plan!
I had lunch last week with one of my favorite field fundraisers. This woman has the passion, the personality and the organization to be a stellar fundraiser. In talking...
[ read more ]Looking Under the Hood
There are a few scenarios that have presented themselves lately which have caused me to wonder: Should an organization let a donor or prospective donor, or a respected community...
[ read more ]Top 15 List to Make the Most of Year-End Fundraising and Marketing (It’s not too late!)
The fourth quarter is key for most nonprofits looking to hit their fundraising numbers. Be prepared for a strong finish with these top 15 tips to make the most...
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Summer Tips to Kick Start Development
I wrote this article with my colleague, Jennifer Weinstock, and it originally appeared on eJP. One of the hardest things about working in development is the grueling annual cycle....
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Development Directors Must Manage Up
This article was co-authored by my friend and colleague, Jennifer Weinstock, and it originally appeared on eJP. Does your organization have an Executive Director or a CEO without significant...
[ 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 ]Job Descriptions and Due Diligence as the Foundations for Board Success
This article originally appeared in eJPhilanthropy. Would you ever hire someone for a job without explaining his or her duties? Throughout my years of training boards, board members have...
[ read more ]To Get Your Board Involved in Fundraising, Rephrase the Question
This article originally appeared in eJP and can be found at http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/to-get-your-board-involved-in-fundraising-rephrase-the-question/ Every board member is required to be involved with fundraising. This should be made explicitly clear before...
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Every Nonprofit Owes It to Itself to Get Its Board on Board
This review originally appeared in the MassNonprofit News. Every Nonprofit Owes It to Itself to Get Its Board on Board Nonprofit boards usually comprise different personalities, but they have...
[ 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.
