Dear Joan: Can I Ask For Donations at a Ticketed Event?
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What Brexit Means for US Nonprofits
The 2008 recession taught nonprofits what to do in the face of economic uncertainty. Here are 3 steps to make sure nonprofits handle Brexit the right way.
How to Make Your Donors Feel Like a Million Bucks
When people give to causes that are deeply meaningful to them, they feel like a million bucks. Here’s how to create true donor love.
A Planning Guide for Board Meeting Agendas
Board meetings should not sneak up on anyone. In fact, you should be able to plan the meeting agendas for an entire year, in advance! Here’s how to…
10 Books Every Nonprofit Leader Should Read
Even if you read only 1 of these, it will be a real investment in your professional growth and will help make the work you do even more remarkable.
Why Nonprofits Never Have Enough Money
Here’s a budget process that will engage and inspire your board to raise even more money than you were planning to budget for in the first place.
Why Everyone Should Join a Nonprofit Board
Everyone is busy and there are always excuses. But joining a nonprofit board might be one of the best things you can do for yourself.
How to Hire a Great Executive Director
How do you go about finding the right fit for the organization? Here’s what you need to do to find your next great Executive Director….
Dear Joan: Do We Need a Deputy Director?
Dear Joan: Here’s a question for you. Is it time for a Deputy Director? Wouldn’t that solve the problem and compensate for our Executive Director’s financial liabilities?
Want to Live Forever? Volunteer For a Board.
Forget about that Oprah Winfrey Weight Watchers commercial. You can park your tush in a board meeting and experience measurable change in your health.
A Crazy Simple Trick to Help Your Board Members Fundraise
Here’s a nifty tool that was game changing for us. Let’s just say if you do this, I can guarantee that success will be in the cards for you and your Board.
Your 10 Favorite Posts of 2015
OK, time to look back on 2015. I’m going to give it my best shot. There are times when I can’t remember what happened yesterday.