The weight of responsibility in nonprofit leadership has reached a breaking point. I was recently on The Nonprofit Show when Julia C. Patrick. She told a story of a nonprofit CEO who recently confided, “If I don’t do my job well, people die,”.…
Building and maintaining high-performance teams is the ultimate competitive advantage, especially when facing resource limitations. Leaders must focus on creating the conditions where people thrive, as organizational success hinges on a team united and driven by a shared purpose. On…
In the nonprofit fundraising world, it is easy to get caught up in fundraising strategies that seem flashy but produce little return on investment. Whether it’s a big campaign with lots of visibility but no lasting impact, or an expensive…
What you do now matters most The belief that fundraising dollars will inevitably decrease during a recession is one of the most dangerous and pervasive myths in the nonprofit sector. Imagine if donors only opened their wallets based on the…
Fundraising for environmental causes is a crucial endeavor. While the sector continues to grow its revenue each year, it also comes with a set of unique challenges. For nonprofit leaders who are trying to make any type of environmental impact…
You have a dream to grow your nonprofit, deepen its mission, and expand its impact. That’s fantastic! But remember, you cannot do it alone. If you want to see your dream become a reality, you need a team. Teamwork, makes…
The decision to hire a fundraising consultant is challenging. Especially for small and mid sized nonprofits. The culture in most nonprofits conditions us to believe we need superhuman abilities. Bringing about change while being under-resourced becomes a badge of honor. …
When looking at fundraising coaching there is a lot to think about. Unfortunately, most people think that you hire a fundraising coach only when things are bad. When you cant keep the lights on. When the organization is about to…
Introduction: Why Fundraising Metrics Matter for Nonprofit Success Clear fundraising metrics are critical for your success! In 2023 I was called in to help a nonprofit in crisis. They were over 100 years old and practically insolvent. They didn’t know…
Election year fundraising has apparently has leaders and fundraisers shaking in their boots. I recently ran a poll on LinkedIn with a simple question. What has you most concerned about fundraising in 2024. One topic was of biggest concern. The…