Help! My Executive Director Hates Fundraising!
PUH-lease. Before rolling the E.D. under the bus, analyze the relationship between the E.D. and the Devo Director. It needs to be an “us.” Here’s how to turn the duo into a powerful “us.”
Interpreting the Board Assessment Tool Results
Part 2: Interpreting my board assessment tool in the service of building a stronger, more effective board.
(Guest Post) My Heart Monitor and Staff Burnout
Staff burnout is a two way street. Here’s a guest post from my former Devo Director (Type A just like me) with her perspective on pushing way too hard. Hint: palpitations are involved.
What Makes A Great Board Fundraising Committee?
So 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.
Girl Scout Fundraising is Very Unhealthy
Don’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.
How to Increase Your Special Event Revenue
The 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 events
A Recipe for a Perfect Fundraising Lunch
Passionate 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.
Can’t Afford Staff Raises? What’s a Board To Do?
If 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.
Worst Case Scenarios: Asking For Money
Many 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?
If a 17 Year Old Can Fundraise, So Can You!
This summer my seventeen year old reminded me about the power of fundraising and what it’s really about – a lesson I’d like to share with my readers.
The Most Important Lesson I Learned From George H. W. Bush
When is a thank you note not just a thank you note? When you get a thank you note for your thank you note.