With the new year comes new resolutions. Some are set on improving their physical fitness, while some are dedicated to giving back more to their communities in the coming year. Just as people around the world do, nonprofits set (or refresh) their goals as the new year approaches. With a fresh calendar ripe for filling […]
Simple Development Systems – smart fundraising with a heart
Are you new to fundraising? Or suddenly the chief (or only!) fundraiser? Are you feeling overwhelmed? I get it. Even after decades of fundraising, I took a DOD position that basically placed all fundraising responsibility on my shoulders. With very little budget. And a board that was not only unused to fundraising but hostile to […]
Who is your community?
Community is a word we tend to use a lot in the nonprofit world. I like that it’s expansive – it can grow to whatever you want it to be. But do you know who your particular community – or communities – are? I ask after reading a terrific article on LinkedIn by Viken Mikaelian. […]
How to engage your board members
Recently, I ran into a few of “my” former board members from an organization I worked with years ago. This happens because I still love the theater I worked for and they’re also still involved. So when opening night comes around, I can often count on a few quick hugs. Seeing them again – and […]
Should your staff be asked to give?
“If you believe in our mission, you’ll make a gift that is meaningful to you.” This is something many nonprofit employees have heard at some point from a supervisor. But is it appropriate to ask, even require, employees to give back to their organization? There are some who strongly believe that we must give where […]