Having a strong board of directors is essential for any nonprofit. Board members guide the organization, help set policies, and make important decisions. A well-trained board can make a huge difference in the success of a nonprofit. Training board members is more than just a one-time event. It involves continuous…
End of Year: Make It Happen, Wrap It Up, Evaluate, and Get Ready, Part 1 Remember this – Donors who support your organization year after year is the key to a successful end-of-year appeal It’s as simple and as hard as that. Cultivation and stewardship matter. Some important facts about…
The Socials: Are You Keeping Up? It seems like a new social media platform springs up every day. This may be an exaggeration, but it’s a small one. I feel like I’m doing good to keep up with Facebook, LinkedIn, and the occasional glance at Instagram. When thinking about the…
Birthday Month Two years ago, I wrote a “birthday month” newsletter, Sun sign Leo and all that. I’m doing it again! Happy birthday to me and to all other lucky people who have their stars in Leo. 2024 has been my year to fight procrastination. It’s been a battle, but…
Data Analysis: Now’s the Time to Dive into Your Donor Database People want to know. Whether it’s donors, volunteers or clients, people want to know that your organization is doing what it claims to be doing. People want proof and that proof is in the data your organization collects and…
What About Me? What Am I Doing for Myself and My Career? Self-care, self-nurturing, me time…Who has time? When was the last time you did something that was just for you? Not your kids, not your spouse/partner, or parents, or friends, or boss, just you? When I was married the…
