Posts by David Phillips
What to Do When You Really Disagree with a Board Decision
Have you ever been in a situation where the board has made a decision that you think is very, very wrong, and will have severe negative consequences for the organization? Or where you think an important decision has been railroaded through? As a board member myself and something of a contrarian, I’ve found myself in…
Read MoreFundraising Trends for 2018 and Beyond
Everyone wants to have an advantage in pursuing the strategic goals of his or her organization. Fundraising is no different; so let us take a look at what appear to be the strongest trends that will affect what we do in the next six to twelve months. In a nutshell, things are looking up, but…
Read MoreHow to Cultivate Stronger Relationships
Good friendships get better with time, especially if you put in the work to nurture them. Likewise, to achieve success for your organization, it’s vital both to cultivate new potential connections and strengthen your existing ones. Read on to learn how to cultivate stronger relationships with your board members, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. Spark…
Read MoreMajor Giving for Arts & Culture
Cultural enrichment is important for every community. Larger cities have many nonprofits that serve to grow the interest in arts and culture: art museums, botanical gardens, community parks, chorales, symphonies, operas, historical museums, zoos and other cultural enrichment organizations. The question then becomes, what financial support do these organizations have, since many could be competing…
Read MoreThe Fundraising Physicians Toolkit
Building a Culture of Grateful Patients and Grateful Physicians The Grateful Patient model centers on patients who have experienced the expert care and treatment of your organization. But the entire process can be boiled down to one question: “How can I give back?”
Read MoreWhen It’s Time To Lead, Who Steps Up?
Charleston, the “Holy City.” So named because of an overriding religious history and a burgeoning reconciliation between races. A holy city’s peace shattered by bullets claiming nine lives at what has been considered the “mother” church among African-Americans, Emmanuel AME Church, founded by freed slaves long before the Civil War. A peace now torn asunder…
Read MoreThe Silver Lining in a Horribly Dark Cloud
A little more than two weeks ago, the clouds thickened in our Charleston community and the torrential rains came. First, there was a torrent of hate, fear and horrible slaughter. But then came an even more overwhelming storm of love, forgiveness and Christian grace. It makes me think of the promise of the rainbow from…
Read MoreThe Human Resource
Employees are a company’s greatest asset—after all, how much work would get done without them? Even with the greatest technology and resources at our fingertips, we still need people to utilize that technology to grow our business. We need that sharp administrator to log onto the computer to set appointments, do payroll, and manage employee…
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