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December 5, 2013

Fundraising Without Cute Puppies, Kittens, & Kids

Over and over, I hear nonprofits leaders complain that their fundraising efforts are hindered because they have nothing cute to offer donors. They envy other[…]

November 22, 2013

How to Make Progress on a Board Goal in 5 Minutes

Julia Koch, Director of Development & Advocacy at The Hope Project, Muskegon, MI, recently asked, “Do you have any suggestions for 5-minute training during board[…]

November 22, 2013

Create Engaging Nonprofit Board Meetings

No matter how you calculate it, board meetings are expensive. You spend hours recruiting members, keeping people up-to-date, preparing for, attending, and doing follow-up tasks.[…]

November 14, 2013

With So Many Grants Out There, Why Won’t “They” Fund Us?

The Top Five Reasons 1. No interest. They care about conservation; you work with seniors. 2. No overlap. They care about seniors in California; you[…]

November 12, 2013

You Can Get a Grant for That, But Should You?

A nonprofit has a playground for children with special needs. It needs replacing. Should they ask their local friendly foundation for the grant to replace[…]

November 7, 2013

Need a Simple Fundraising Idea?

It’s was midweek at the Chautauqua Institution. Before the 10:45 morning lecture in the amphitheater, the BIG event of the day, in each seat thousands[…]

November 1, 2013

The 4 Stages of Nonprofit Income Development

Which stage are you in? Stage 1: Over Our Heads and Can’t Swim Characterized by: Nonprofit income is a mystery. How can we get a[…]

October 25, 2013

Donors Are Waiting For You to Ask

Sometime in your relationship with your donor, the time will come to ask for money. It’s a critical moment to seize. You’re in midst of[…]

October 23, 2013

How Not to Be a Best-Kept Secret

If your nonprofit is a best-kept secret, here is some practical advice on how to change that starting now: Never repeat those words. Instead, provide[…]

October 21, 2013

Can an App Help You Build a Relationship?

It’s opening night. You step into the hall and onto the podium, and the audience erupts with applause. After your third bow, their thunderous cacophony[…]

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