The shocking truth about nonprofit board governance best practices (and how they impact raising major gifts) is that many nonprofit board governance best practices are often ignored by nonprofit professionals and volunteers -- including perhaps the most important best practice for any nonprofit board. So that begs the question: … [Read more...]
6 Things You Can Do to Close the Gender Gap in the Nonprofit Sector
It’s hard to believe that in 2019 we are still talking about closing the gender gap, but we are, and we must continue to talk about it until it’s closed for good. Just last week, AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals) announced a new Women’s Mentoring program. The article begins with the sad statistic that women make up … [Read more...]
Calling Women Fundraisers: Where You Sit Matters
Did you know that women are less likely to sit at the head of the table than their male peers/counterparts? Many women still sit in the back of the room or off to the side, even when they hold positions of power. Just the other day, I sat in a room with a female Executive Director who sat in the middle of the table, leaving the power seat … [Read more...]
Rethinking Capital Campaigns: A New Way to Lead a Successful Campaign
Capital campaign fundraising is on the brink of an irrevocable and irreversible change. This move is making high-quality, professional expertise available at a fraction the cost. This change is taking place across a number of sectors. Whether legal, medical, accounting, or even capital campaigns, expertise is no longer held by a select … [Read more...]
Women in Fundraising: 3 Keys to be More Successful
The vast majority of professional fundraisers are women (70-80% by most counts), and yet a majority of these women would not consider themselves “power askers.” On the contrary, many would describe their asking skills as weak, timid or even passive. In the age of #MeToo, it’s time for women fundraisers to stand up and take charge. We need … [Read more...]
Diversity Matters in Nonprofit Hiring: Interview with Kishshana Palmer
You know you should hire a diverse group of people, but you may not be sure how or why. In this interview with Kishshana Palmer, CEO of Kishshana and Co., you'll learn how nonprofit policies and procedures impact your workplace. The full interview transcript (with minor edits for clarity) appears below. Diversity, Race and Hiring … [Read more...]
What’s Your Nonprofit Leadership Style? Interview with Marc Pitman
I had the opportunity to interview Marc Pitman, CEO of Concord Leadership Group to discuss nonprofit leadership styles and what they could mean to you and your organization. What type of nonprofit leader are you? Watch this interview to learn the four different types of leadership, and how they impact fundraising and the future of … [Read more...]
How to Measure and Communicate Fundraising Effectiveness: Interview with Andy Davis
Not sure how to measure fundraising effectiveness? Take a few tips from Andy Davis, the director of education at BoardSource. In this interview, Andy explains how to discuss the cost to raise a dollar with your board members and how to steer the conversation with your donors from costs to impact. 3 Keys to Measure Fundraising … [Read more...]
A Beginner’s Guide to Board Retreats, a Staple of Successful Major Gift Programs
Welcome back to the Major Gifts Challenge. We’re nearing the end of the Challenge, but we’re not quite there yet! If you’re new to it, check out the intro video here. The Major Gifts Challenge has taught you, over and over, how important board engagement is to your program. It’s likely you won’t have a successful major gifts program … [Read more...]
2 Keys to Keeping Board Members Engaged: Interview with Rachel Muir
In this interview, internationally recognized nonprofit founder and thought leader Rachel Muir joins me to discuss board engagement. This video is sponsored by Bloomerang. Help yourself to free fundraising resources including educational webinars, assessments and downloadables. Interview Highlights Watch the full interview above … [Read more...]
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