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Keep up with the latest trends with practical and inspirational content about topics like leadership, fundraising, organizational development, board engagement, governance, capacity building, and much, much more. You'll also find content about how to find and work with the best nonprofit board retreat/training facilitator, or the best strategic planning facilitator so your day is a resounding success.
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Year-End Appeals? . . . Increase Your Return Rates 5x!!!
Year-End Appeals? . . . Increase Your Return Rates 5x!!!
Shout it Out! 4 Nonprofit Public Speaking Tips to Help You Fearlessly Share Your Good News . . .
Shout it Out! 4 Nonprofit Marketing Tips to Help You Fearlessly Share Your Good News . . .
How Star Wars Can Help You Raise More Money -- The Art of Using Sound in Nonprofit Fundraising!
The Art of Using Sound in Nonprofit Fundraising!
Don't Wait! Here's How to Deal with Rude, Disruptive, and Disengaged Board Members
Don't Wait! Here's How to Deal with Rude, Disruptive, and Disengaged Board Members
Write Better, Right Now! - Transform Your Nonprofit Words Into Power, Influence and Funding . . .
Write Better, Right Now! - Transform Your Nonprofit Words Into Power, Influence and Funding . . .
Nonprofit Accountability: Taking the Responsibility to Deliver the Goods
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In the for-profit world, the principle of accountability is fundamental and widespread. The business mantra is to grow sales, trim expenses, and improve efficiencies, all to increase earnings and profitability. Employees and board members understand if they don’t do an effective job running their businesses and managing the bottom line, competitors are standing close by happily willing to take their market share. Read on to learn more abut board member accountab
Nonprofit Culture: Developing a Unifying Force to Inspire Team Spirit
Nonprofit CultureSome nonprofits have a charismatic founder, an influential board chair, an experienced program director, or someone with an uncanny ability to raise money. It’s a blessing if you have a star player or two on your nonprofit team, and the more stars you have on your team the better. But unless there is a strong team culture unifying the players and coaches, it’s doubtful your nonprofit will ever win a major championship. Read more about culture now . . .
17 Best-of-the-Best tips on How to Host the Best Board Retreat or Strategic Planning Session Ever!
17 Best-of-the-Best tips on How to Host the Best Board Retreat or Strategic Planning Session Ever!
Are Your Board and Staff Members "Authentic" about Their Passion for Your Mission? Check here . . .
Are Your Board and Staff Members "Authentic" about Their Passion for Your Mission? Check here . . .
Holiday Fundraising (Part 2 of 2) -- Small and Mid-Size Donor Campaign Ideas . . .
Holiday Fundraising (Part 2 of 2) -- Small and Mid-Size Donor Campaign Ideas . . .
Holiday Fundraising (Part 1 of 2) -- Major Donor Campaign Ideas
Holiday Fundraising (Part 1 of 2) -- Major Donor Campaign Ideas
Engage Your Board! More Action, Less Talk. Here's How . . .
Engage Your Board! More Action, Less Talk. Here's How . . . A disengaged board isn’t just annoying — it’s expensive.It drains morale, slows progress, reduces accountability, and forces the executive director to carry the load alone.
High-performance nonprofits have one thing in common:Engaged, informed, and motivated board members.
Board engagement does not happen organically. You must engineer it by providing structure, expectations, opportunities, and accountability.
Hiring the Best Board Retreat Facilitators: Are They Worth the Money?
Hiring the Best Board Retreat Facilitators: Are They Worth the Money?
Last-Minute Nonprofit Fundraising Tips for the Holidays -- or Any Time!
Last-Minute Fundraising Tips for the Holidays -- or Any Time!
Assess the Fundraising Skills of your Board - Learn How
Assess the Fundraising Skills of your Board -- Learn How Here!
It's Time to Get Your Donors Involved! Why? . . . Magic, Money, Loyalty!
Get Your Donors Involved! Why? . . . Magic, Money, Loyalty!
Don't Forget Grandma Gini? (she may be loaded!) The importance of small donations
Don't Forget Grandma Gini? (she may be loaded!) The importance of small donations
Why donors are better than grants
Why You Should Care About Adding More Donors (It’s Not Just About Money)
If your nonprofit raises money from donors, it seems obvious that you’d want more of them. More donors = more revenue… right? Sure. But the real value of donors goes far deeper than dollars, and understanding this is a game-changer for any organization that wants to grow, scale, and create meaningful impact.
Here's How to Get 70% of your Donors to Say, "YES!"
Here's How to Get 70% of your Donors to Say, "YES!"
Make your First Ask -- a Connection Ask!
Make your First Ask -- a Connection Ask!
Get Your Donors to Stick Around!
Get Your Donors to "Stick" Around! In this article, you’ll learn a simple principle that helps transform one-time donors into long-term supporters—and dramatically reduces attrition.
Are Your Donors Not Responding -- Try This!
Are Your Donors Not Responding -- Try This!
Find the Best Strategic Planner for Your Next Planning Session: 7 tips!
Find the Best Strategic Planner for Your Nonprofit: 7 Key Things to Look For.
Board Development Facilitator - Find the IDEAL Facilitator
Finding the ideal board retreat facilitator. Ever walked into a board retreat hoping for clarity and inspiration… and instead found yourself silently begging for the lunch break to arrive?
Maybe the facilitator droned through slides, spent half the morning wordsmithing statements no one cared about, or delivered content that felt stale, generic, and disconnected from reality.
Read on to learn more about how to find a great facilitator!
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