Board of DirectorsBefore You Fire Your Development Directorby Joan GarryBefore you land on your Development Director as ‘the’ problem, take a ride through my checklist.Read Now
Executive DirectorsIs Nonprofit Overhead Too High?by Joan GarryBoard members often see overhead as a four letter word. Funders too. Really? Time to educate about its value.Read Now
Board BuildingInterpreting the Board Assessment Tool Resultsby Joan GarryPart 2: Interpreting my board assessment tool in the service of building a stronger, more effective board.Read Now
Board BuildingNonprofit Board of Directors Assessment Toolby Joan GarryTypical assessment tools look at your board in the aggregate in do not ask the right questions. So I created one of my own that you can download. It can offer valuable insights for the E.D. and the board chair.Read Now
Executive DirectorsHow to Build an Effective Executive Committeeby Joan GarrySo many organizations are unclear about what the Executive Committee does, why it’s important and what an effective one looks like. I’m quite clear about it.Read Now
Board of DirectorsWhat Makes A Great Board Fundraising Committee?by Joan GarrySo much confusion about the role of the Board Fundraising Committee. Allow me to offer some clarity with a 10 step plan to morph yours into a great and effective committee.Read Now
Board of DirectorsThe Five Star Board Chair Checklistby Joan GarryIt’s time to treat the identification of your next board chair with exactly the same intentionality that you would use for the recruitment of a key player in your corporate shop. Here’s my checklist.Read Now
Board of DirectorsGirl Scout Fundraising is Very Unhealthyby Joan GarryDon’t fundraise like a Girl Scout! These earnest well meaning young ladies have trained us to believe that people only donate if there are treats. You do not. I repeat. You do not need treats. Here’s what you do need. My top ten.Read Now
Executive DirectorsHow to Increase Your Special Event Revenueby Joan GarryThe success of a fundraising event is not measured by the funds raised that evening. It’s about the money that follows. Here’s my six point plan for capitalizing on the success of your special eventsRead Now
Executive DirectorsA Recipe for a Perfect Fundraising Lunchby Joan GarryPassionate ambassadors (paid and unpaid) of an organization raise funds for its good work. I never consider it hard work when I believe in the cause. But I never go in without a plan. Here’s my old family recipe on a perfect fundraising lunch.Read Now
Executive DirectorsCan’t Afford Staff Raises? What’s a Board To Do?by Joan GarryIf it’s been awhile since the budget included staff raises and if money is tight (these things go together), here’s an outside the box idea about how you might find the money.Read Now
Board of DirectorsWorst Case Scenarios: Asking For Moneyby Joan GarryMany people say they are “terrified” of fundraising. Even though they are deeply committed to causes, local orgs and candidates. What’s the worst thing that could happen if you ask?Read Now
