A Step-by-Step Recipe For Meaningful Board Engagement
An engaged board is a high-functioning board. Keep reading to learn how to empower your board to engage in strategic decision making for your nonprofit.
My Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Runs Deep
Earlier this year, I shared my commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with you and asked you to hold me accountable. I am still on the journey, and I am excited to share an update with you in this video!
Make Nonprofit Storytelling Your Super Power
Nonprofit storytelling can light a fire in the belly of any and everyone you meet and inspire them to join your mission. Keep reading to learn the way and get a free template to help you get your storytelling right.
Helping the Helpers: My New and Improved Blog
This blog has been a go-to resource for nonprofit leaders over the past 10 years… and now it’s faster, more mobile-friendly, and all about helping the helpers. Keep reading to learn more about the improvements we’ve made with you in mind.
Should Board Members Be Required to Donate?
Is your board of directors required to donate? In this post, I dive into why giving back to your organization is one of the best practices of highly effective nonprofit boards.
Is Your Organization Ready for a Game-Changing Major Gift?
What would a game-changing major gift to your organization make possible? In this blog post, I discuss why every nonprofit should be able to answer this question and how to get the conversation started at your org.
What to Expect From Me in 2022
Welcome to 2022, nonprofit leaders! In this video blog, I share what I believe is my most important mission for the upcoming year.
Joan’s Top 5 Nonprofit Leadership Blog Posts of 2021
The new year is upon us. Check out my top 5 nonprofit leadership blog posts of 2021 to brush up on the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising, budgeting, board service, and so much more!
Asking for Personal Donations Is Easy
Asking people to donate to your cause doesn’t have to be so terrifying. In fact, it can actually be quite easy…but it may require you to tap into your inner 10 year old.
It’s Time We Stop Treating Tech As Overhead
We have pigeonholed tech as an operations function for way way too long. And because of how we have seen it, funders have seen it that way. Let’s fix this.
An Old Family Recipe to Show Your Donors Love
Here’s an old family “recipe” that you can easily follow to show your donors some love. And it’s a lot more fun than a thank you note!
Why You’re Not Raising More Money
I get this question a lot. Here’s an assessment tool you can use to figure out the right answers (with advice on what to do about it).