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Why thanking donors matters During our recent “Year-Round Fundraiser” class sessions, we discussed how vital it is to communicate with donors, volunteers and friends of your nonprofit  beyond fundraising appeals . The last thing you want to hear is:   “Gee, I only hear from you when you need money.”   Your e-newsletter and social media are great, but they can feel like mass communication and often make people feel like they are only being contacted for money. Throughout the y

Giving Tuesday has come and gone and by now your numbers are in. Did you do well? Did you expect miracles like I mention in this video ? For Giving Tuesday to be anything other than a kick-off to the end-of-year giving season, you have to really work it. This means working your database all year by building relationships and communicating about things besides asking for money. This means marketing your organization and prioritizing messages about philanthropy’s role in the or

Whether you’re new to a nonprofit board or looking to sharpen your leadership skills, understanding what’s expected of you is key. Board...

Serving on a board can be one of the most rewarding ways to support a cause or organization you care about. But if you’re considering a...

Let's dive into how you, as a board member, can truly make a difference, especially when it comes to fundraising and advocacy. In this...

Ever wonder what it  really  takes to be a nonprofit board member? It's definitely more than just showing up for meetings. As a nonprofit...

The days of uncertainty for event planning are not over. We are dying to live out the breath mint commercials where everyone runs across...

I don’t know about you, but I’m over the word “pivot”. I prefer “adaptability”. It is a skill we all need, all the time. While we have...

January 6, 2020 January brings with it a regular joining of my husband on whatever resolution he has made – eating healthier, hopping on...

October 20, 2020 We’re a baseball family, but I go to the games for more than baseball. There are the ice cream cookie sandwiches, of...

July 27, 2020 In my effort to come up with 5 substantive items that I can be truly grateful for with the new work world of a pandemic, I...

July 24, 2020 A week ago I decided I needed to challenge myself to find things to be grateful for in our new Covid work situation. I was...

July 22, 2020 Four months into this pandemic and most of us are mostly at home most of the time. Whether you live alone or are in a...

July 21, 2020 I started this little endeavor in an effort to find things that have changed a bit, but are okay and could even be better...

July 20, 2020 My career started out in two very serious environments – consulting for one of the big consulting companies and then...

The #1 thing that has astounded me and impressed me during this entire pandemic is the immense creativity I’ve seen.