Let's pretend that I am presenting you with a choice of two envelopes, the selection of which will decide your next fundraising effort. The first envelope contains an index card with three names of people who like your organization and really get what you do,...
Something I've noticed for quite a while now is that we are now firmly rooted in an unusual epidemic. While so many people are still masking up and getting tested for a virus, they are unaware of one of the greatest threats we've ever faced....
It's rare for me to speak or write about vague or general topics. Today I'm tackling a topic that keeps coming up lately. It's a word you likely hear a lot, which is "success". In this article, I'm creating a larger context for it. The...
Last week's writing touched on the importance of being known in your community as a nonprofit leader. Known for the work you do, the impact it has, and the on-the-court difference it makes to the people who live there. Like it or not, giving has...
If there is one thing I've embraced as a nonprofit leader, it's what I'll call community exposure. I love people. I especially love meeting strangers. I listen to what they're interested in, what they do, and what they love. I look for talent. People who...
If you are an Executive Director of a nonprofit, this article was written with you in mind. I have enormous respect and appreciation for those who, like me, respond to a calling that results in a career dedicated to leading the fulfillment of a Mission. ...
You may have noticed an underlying theme in the bulk of my writing, which is leadership. It's something I've always been passionate about. Few things move me to action faster than training and developing the leader that lies within. Without exception, everyone has the potential...
The future for nonprofits exists in technology. It's one door, and every nonprofit must go through it to stay open. Two technological tools should be at the ready. First, a way for people to digitally donate money to your organization. Second, a way for people...
Let's acknowledge who is walking in the door for an interview today. By and large, this person sends in the same generic resume to every employer, and it's full of errors. They don't care enough to craft a sales page that matches their skills and...
Do you remember when the #1 issue nonprofits faced was money for the mission? It was the reason things couldn't happen. Well, there's a new carnival in town. The post-pandemic era of increasing uncertainty, coupled with The Great Resignation ushered in a new problem, which...