A Small Nonprofit That Thinks Really Big
Nonprofit leaders like you are our most powerful storytellers, reminding all of us of all that is good in the world, lifting us up.
The Day After
Today, after a Presidential election that is too close to call, you need patience. But nonprofit leaders aren’t the most patient of folks.
No Virginia, Development Directors Don’t Do ALL the Work
Myth: A development director reduces the amount of fundraising work everyone else needs to do. In fact, it’s just the opposite…
Should This Organization Have Applied for PPP Funding?
You may already have decided this org should NOT have applied for PPP funding. But there’s a lot more to this story. What’s your verdict?
How Nonprofits Can Take Advantage of the 2020 Election Cycle
Listen up! The 2020 election presents a HUGE opportunity for your nonprofit. Here’s how to take advantage of it.
Let’s Play the New Year’s Eve Game!
Let’s play The New Year’s Eve Game! It’s a very simple look back on the year. You need a way to capture a list of no more than 10 things.
The Best Nonprofit Career Advice I Ever Got
It turns out I have a pretty mixed track record when it comes to giving career advice. A story for another day. But you know who gives the best career advice? My wife. And the advice she once gave me is a perfect example…
The 8 Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders
Here are 8 habits that all great nonprofit leaders have in common. Habit 4? Ask really good questions…
The 5 Pillars of a Thriving Nonprofit
Leading a nonprofit can feel completely overwhelming. It helps to have a clear roadmap. Here are the 5 pillars that every thriving nonprofit focuses on.
A Foolproof Way to Get Board Members to Open Their Rolodex (Free Template)
“Can you look through your contacts and identify folks you will talk to about our organization? We need names.” Why is this such a difficult question for board members? Here’s a way to get your board to share contacts.
Let’s Not Call It “Fundraising”
There was a very specific moment in my career that completely altered my view of fundraising. It’s connected to Don King, the boxing promoter. And it changed everything.
The Case of the Very Bad Event Speech
If you’re a nonprofit leader, you’ve probably given an event speech or two. Here’s my advice on how to craft an event speech that won’t send ’em running to the bar.