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 Clueless New Board Member
How do you set a clueless new board member up for success, as someone who understands and appreciates his or her fundraising obligation?
The Case of the Board Member Hunt
One of the most common requests I get is, “Help me find board members.” Here’s how to do that.
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.
The Case of the Disengaged Board
Are you hungry for a board that’s more engaged? I bet you are. So here are three practical ideas and a bonus suggestion. Whether you’re the frustrated Board Chair that feels like you’re knocking and nobody’s home, or the frustrated Executive Director who feels like every request is met with crickets.
It’s Time to Step Up and Join a Board
Can I ask you to stop for just two minutes and think about something? I want you to consider joining a nonprofit board.
My Book is Finally Done! Now What?
My book is done and launching on March 6! Find out the details here and consider joining my launch team!
The Problem With Executive Sessions
Nothing kills trust between the ED and the board like an unannounced executive session and no feedback whatsoever after it’s done. But executive sessions are important…
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.