Board Development
7 Essentials for Fundraising Success
With all of the people, problems, and politics that clamor for our time and mental energy, each day can be hectic. In the midst of the hubbub of daily life in the fundraising world, it’s important to take an occasional step back. Remember to look at how you can be strategic in shaping your organization…
Read MoreCampaign Committee Prospect Evaluation
Prospect evaluation during the early parts of a capital campaign is perhaps one of the most awkward activities. The key is to have a well-developed strategy that demystifies the process, puts the campaign volunteers at ease, and draws out clear conclusions about which prospects represent the greatest potential for support. The benefits reaped from candid…
Read MoreStructuring Your Capital Campaign Leadership
Inspirational leadership is imperative for any fundraising campaign! This leadership is not confined to one person, nor one campaign role. It is needed from at least three, or perhaps more, positions within a typical campaign organization. Read on to learn more about the different roles of capital campaign leadership and how their time, effort, energy,…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreBuilding a Stronger, More Effective Board
Is your board lacking enthusiastic and committed members? Does your work seem to always fall to the same few people? Are your board members failing to make annual gifts? If so, don’t be dismayed. Read on to learn how you can build a stronger, more effective board. Common Myths About Improving Board Effectiveness Human nature…
Read MoreBoard Recruitment: Top 10 Places to Search
Nonprofit board recruitment can be difficult. Where do you find prospective board members? Are effective, responsible board members as elusive as the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? When you take a systematic approach to board recruitment, you’ll find the task is not nearly as daunting as you might have believed. Before…
Read MoreWorking through “Board Follies”
When money is concerned, so is every issue under the sun.
Read MoreThe Three G's versus the Three T's
Set policy or raise money?
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