Nonprofit leadership might be one of the hardest forms of leadership on the planet. Think about what you’re actually doing. You’re working to make seismic changes in communities, often with razor-thin margins for error. You’re doing some of the...
They Gave to You. Now Help Them Love the Mission. After 25 years working with nonprofit leaders, I’ve watched a lot of fundraisers retire. Some leave well. Their major donors stay engaged, continue giving, and develop meaningful relationships with the next...
Or “How to show up more authentically with board members” This past week, I was at a board retreat. Not facilitating a board retreat like I normally do. But attending the board retreat as a board member! And my experience may help you with your nonprofit...
Good morning, Marc, With all the receipting and reporting you need to do this week, it’s easy to forget the most important part of the fundraising process: thanking. Ok. The second most important. Asking is obviously more important. But thanking is hugely...
I’ve been seeing a disturbing pattern in fundraising appeals this fall. Smart, well-meaning people are making the same critical mistakes – and ignoring decades of proven data about what actually works. These well meaning people are smart, creative,...
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