Very Good Services and Organizations
March 8, 2010
“Saturday, I stopped by the local vitamin store…”MORE
How to Justify Your AFP Membership Fee
March 3, 2010
Here are ten ways that AFP provides value to nonprofit organizations. As an AFP member, the value of any one of them far exceeds the cost of an individual’s membership dues. Together they make a smashing investment. . . MORE
Toyota R Us
March 1, 2010
“Recently, I had lunch with a local nonprofit leader. Earlier this year, her organization faced a crisis…” MORE
Development Opportunity
February 24, 2010
May 14- Raising the Bar on Your Strategic and Other Planning: Why Most Strategic Planning is Broken and How to Fix Yours So That It Propels Your Organization Forward
In this session, we will look at why you must do strategic thinking and strategic planning to succeed, why it is often done so poorly and how to do it right. You will leave with a dozen practical solutions to use at your organization to create strategic plans that energize you and your leadership. TO REGISTER
Partnership First Steps
February 22, 2010
“Lately, we’ve been focusing on partnerships as a way to increase nonprofit resources. . . “MORE
Positive Spin Blinds Group
February 12, 2010
“Amidst the turmoil of a sudden forced resignation…” MORE
Nonprofit Partnerships that Wow You
February 9, 2010
“At the Nonprofit Resource Center’s Nonprofit Forum in January, one table topic was 1+1=10: Maximizing the Value of Your Partnerships….” MORE
New Nonprofit Definition
Feb. 8, 2009
Someone who likes to spread the joy around… MORE
After the Wedding
Februrary 2, 2010
They made a gift– a substantial one. Congratulations….MORE
Why the Word Charity Makes Me Shudder
January 25, 2010
Charity is top down, it is “I have the solution and you need my help. . .” MORE
Nonprofits Struggling to Stay Afloat
January 22, 2010
“Nearly 200 nonprofit leaders gathered in Sarasota Thursday to swap ideas for 2010. . .” MORE
How to Grow Your Organization’s Esteem
January 18, 2010
High esteem organizations say things like, “We are a recognized and valued partner in our community” MORE
January Added Value Newsletter
January 15, 2010
Little has been written about nonprofit esteem; the concept is usually applied to individuals –as in self-esteem. But organizations, by their actions and their words, express what they believe about themselves MORE
Nonprofit May I
January 12, 2010
Create Next Steps
Like the children’s game, Mother May I, do you offer a variety of steps to help donors increase their knowledge, commitment and connection to your organization? MORE
Podcast: Calculating Partnership Values
January 8, 2010
How can you obtain maximum value for your partnerships? Karen helps you to measure their value and create 1+1=10 benefits for your organization. MORE
Help Them Take You Home: Nonprofit What If
January 4, 2010
Over the holidays, we visited the Florida Aquarium. If you want to study a nonprofit practicing entrepreneurism, visit here. MORE
Help For Non Profit Leaders To Succeed in Tough Times
April 22, 2009
What’s a nonprofit leader to do when the headlines read, “40 Percent of Foundations Expect Giving to Drop in 2009″ and “Nonprofit Leaders Anticipate Closing As Recession Shakes Up Charity World?” Nonprofit resources are short; needs are greater than ever…Help for leaders can be found by reading a new blog. . . MORE
2008 Trainer of the Year Award
January 28, 2009
Karen Eber Davis Consulting is proud to announce that Karen Eber Davis has been given the 2008 Trainer of the Year Award by . . . MORE
Best and Worst Practices in A Chaotic Economy
January 2, 2009
The Society for Advancement of Consulting® has developed some best and worst practices in current economic conditions, based on the observations of its global membership and the tens of thousands of clients they serve.
“Its helpful for nonprofit leaders to remember,” observed Karen Eber Davis MORE
Business Etiquette and Good Business
June 2, 2008
How important is etiquette in obtaining better business results? The Society for Advancement of Consulting® canvassed its international membership to find out. MORE
April 9, 2008
In the last weeks, several people have raised questions about what foundations are doing in response to the current economic climate. How is the economy impacting them? Are they making any changes in grant giving? Or, do they anticipate making any? To find out, I queried a dozen foundations. Here are their helpful answers… MORE
Consultants Find to Save Time, Stop Meeting So Much
May 1st, 2007
The Society for Advancement of Consulting® (SAC®) has found that its members’ clients waste far more time attending meetings than they gain in productivity from holding them. MORE
Consulting Group Makes Predictions for 2005 For Business, Industry, Non-Profits
December 1st, 2004
The Society for Advancement of Consulting (SAC) has canvassed its international and domestic members for trends in the coming year. Here are the top vote getters. MORE
Nonprofit Services Provider, Karen Eber Davis Consulting, Celebrates 10th Year /Sarasota-Based Firm Launches New Informational Web Site August 10th, 2004
Karen Eber Davis Consulting, a Sarasota firm that helps nonprofits plan, increase their efficiency and obtain grant funds, is celebrating its tenth year of success. Since its founding, the firm has helped hundreds of nonprofits improve the services they offer, build up their organizations and obtain millions of dollars. Notable clients include Circus Sarasota, the Animal Rescue Coalition, United Cerebral Palsey and Catholic Charities. MORE
Local Organizations Funded $56 Million Dollars in Grants
January 14th, 2004
Local organizations in Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties funded more than $56 million dollars in grants during their past funding cycles, according to Karen Eber Davis Consulting. These grant sources and the organizations that received the funds can be found in the new, fifth edition of Local Sources. MORE
Davis Honored for First-Time Buyer Program
May 21st, 2003
Karen Eber Davis was honored for her role in creating and establishing the Sarasota County Down Payment Assistance Program (DPAP) by the Office of Housing and Community Development. MORE
Survey of Nonprofit Grant Activity Finds 2002 a Challenging, But Not Impossible Year
April 1st, 2003
About 40 percent of local area nonprofit organizations found the grant seeking process more difficult in 2002, according to a study released today by Karen Eber Davis Consulting. MORE