Featured, Fundraising, Getting Started, Marketing
The nonprofit industry as a whole hates the word “marketing”. It is a dirty word- never to be spoken. The only thing I can figure is that marketing is associated with for-profit business and nonprofits and their donors don’t like anything connected to the for-profit...
Featured, Fundraising, Getting Started
Note: If you are working your way through the 9 Action Steps to a Successful Nonprofit, this article and Worksheet will help you with Steps 2, 6, 8, and 9. It can also help you with your Mission Statement. Consistent messaging is one of the most important activities...
Featured, Getting Started, Management
You signed up to be a Board member and now you’ve changed your mind. Instead of quitting, you’ve decided to be a bad Board member and be asked off. What are some sure-fire ways to be the worst Board member ever? I surveyed my nonprofit friends to help you out. Here...
Appeal Letters, Boards, Featured, Fundraising, Getting Started
“I need donations for my new non-profit!” I hear that often. Funding your organization and your programs are so important. When programs aren’t funded, the people you want to help can’t be served. It’s frustrating and can keep you up at night. The problem is that your...