This article is contributed by Murad Bushnaq, Founder and CEO of Morweb. Your nonprofit’s website and social media profiles are two important tenets of your online presence. For instance, social media enables you to connect with your supporters through regular...
Last week, I heard board members make a classic blunder. They were worried that they couldn’t fundraise any more. Why? Because they weren’t in a crisis. They had good reserves and the finances were very well managed. So they couldn’t see why anyone would donate...
As a leadership coach, I work with a lot of high-achievers. People who’ve experienced success enough times to be promoted to the head of a team, a department, or even the head the organization. One of the oddest things about leadership is in the Western model is...
I’ve been doing LOTS of trainings in the last few months. And getting a lot of the same types of questions. They generally sound like: “How do I know when a right time to ask so-and-so?” “How do I know if that asking amount is too much?”...
With 4 weeks left in the calendar year, staying focused is more important than ever. Rather than feeling like you’re living out a well planned fundraising year, these last four weeks can often feel like you’re missing out on everything. That you’re...
I’ve said for years that fundraising is all about leadership. And we all have leadership opportunities, even if we don’t have leadership titles. One of the best ways to grow in our ability to lead is to get clear on our values. Both personally and...