A 60-Day Donor Retention Plan
Even the smallest organization can be top-notch at donor retention. Here is a 60-day plan to set up your new donors to become repeat givers.
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Your 10 Favorite Posts of 2016
Whatever you want to say about 2016, it sure wasn’t boring! Here are the 10 most popular posts I wrote in 2016. It’s a great list for any nonprofit leader..
The Problem With Special Events
Nonprofits LOVE special events. And why not? They’re exciting and bring in revenue. But there’s a huge problem with them. In this video, I tell you what that is and suggest a better approach.
So You Wanna Be a Nonprofit Executive Director?
Boards needs to know what to ask candidates. Prospective executive directors need to know how to prepare for their interviews. Here’s some advice for both.
Joan Garry’s Blog: A Guided Tour
Welcome! There’s a TON of content available to you here and so I thought it might be a good idea to help you get oriented.
Dear Joan: Can I Ask For Donations at a Ticketed Event?
Never hesitate to shoot me an email with questions you have or blog post ideas. Ideas from my readers drive most of my content.
A Foolproof Recipe to Start a Successful Individual Giving Program
Here’s my easy recipe to get your individual giving program off the ground and ensure a very happy holiday for your organization.
Is It OK For Nonprofit Leaders to Make Big Salaries?
Is it appropriate for nonprofit leaders to be well paid? Why or why not? And what about at smaller nonprofits that don’t have big budgets?
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 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?
No Board Development Committee? No Problem!
Every fundraiser dreams of a high functioning board development committee. But what do you do if your board has no such committee? Here’s the answer.