Excuses: the scourge of nonprofit fundraising
How do we stop using excuses as a conversation starter, or icebreaker when starting a meeting? We all know people who start conversations by making excuses for why…
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Your fantasy fundraiser
Tired of hearing about fundraising challenges? Maybe it’s time to hire your fantasy fundraiser! The work of your nonprofit is critically important. You’re helping young people choose the…
How to create your fantasy celebrity board
If you could have any five celebrities on your nonprofit board, who would you pick? Visualize yourself as chair of the board of a nonprofit you believe in.…
The Seven Roles of a Winning Fundraising Team
It’s that time of year – basketball every night! The games get better and better. Fans are loyal, excited and stressed. People on the east coast stay up…
How to Have a Winning NBA [Fundraising] Team
Recent columns have focused on questions for employers to ask prospective fundraising employees, and questions for interviewees to ask their interviewers. Our goal: to help all parties understand…
Cultivating Media Coverage To Grow Your Business
Pearl and Mel Shaw Will 2015 be the year your nonprofit is highlighted in news stories and feature pieces? Will those who could benefit from the work of…