Being the Executive Director of a nonprofit is a tough and demanding job. But what exactly does an Executive Director do all day? And how can Executive Directors manage their time to truly be effective?
Here is my 8-step transition plan template for how to depart from your nonprofit organization the right way.
Experts answer: In presidential election years, donors have another outlet to make a gift. What steps can nonprofits take to drive donations in 2016?
Many nonprofits increasingly understand the impact of design on donations. First impressions matter a lot. Time to get to the next level…
OK, time to look back on 2015. I’m going to give it my best shot. There are times when I can’t remember what happened yesterday.
Today, I’m going to tell you exactly how you can raise money — a lot of it — for your nonprofit in just thirty days. Here are the three steps…
Don’t bore your nonprofit board! Here’s the right way to write a board report that will actually get read. And remembered!
Late one stormy night I opened an email… and there was a request for a major gift from an organization that only contacts me when it wants money. Shivers!
How do nightmare board members find their way onto boards? Answer is simple. They are not interviewed. They are persuaded. Not good. You must ask questions. Here are the right questions to ask.
I’m really upset. 5 times in 2 weeks people have emailed me because their boards are bullyng the staff. This is insane. Here’s what I told them to do about it.
If you are not constantly working on donor acquisition you are not doing your job as a Development Director. Here’s a 5 step plan to get new donors in…
Micromanagement is probably the biggest complaint I hear from nonprofit leaders. That, or the board is entirely missing in action. Here’s what you can do about it.