“But If you’re a writer, you know the terror of the blank page. I’ve said it all before!” The cursor blinks, daring you to give up. Your hands are poised, willing your brain to direct them. And still, the blank page. Are you working on an appeal? Finding it hard to come up with something […]
What you need to know about online giving and compliance
Online giving compliance? Today’s post comes to us thanks to Ify Aduba of Harbour Compliance. If your organization raises money online (and you probably do), this piece will help you be sure you’re in compliance with the law. You’ve taken the time to revisit your case for support and have identified bold, new fundraising strategies for […]
Experience or energy: what do you need in your staff?
Experience or energy: what do you need in your staff? It sure caught my eye. A question that I hope was a mental exercise was posed recently on an online forum: Should staff and board be limited to 10-year terms? The question received a variety of responses – all of which, to me, highlighted an […]
Trust: the gift you need the most
Nothing is as critical to good relationships as trust. That goes for your organization’s relationships with its donors, too. Trust is precious. And fragile. In a 2015 poll, the Chronicle of Philanthropy found that “A third (of those polled) said charities do a “not too good” or “not at all good” job spending money wisely; […]
The lesson of my mom’s chili
Or why too many cooks who don’t know what’s already in the pot can make a mess. Years ago, my family was gathered at my parents’ home to celebrate Christmas. By now, we were a big crowd – I have three siblings, and each of us has two children. So my mom planned to make eating […]
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