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...
Boards, Featured, Getting Started, Management
Note:If you are working your way through the 9 Action Steps to a Successful Nonprofit, this article will help you with Step 1. Congratulations! You are at the point you need to build a Board of Directors. You may not know the nuts and bolts of Board recruitment- much...
Getting Started, Management
Board meetings fall under time management in my book so today I’m sharing secrets of a successful nonprofit Board meeting and how to respect people’s time. Next Board meeting, try these Michael Hyatt, No Fail Meetings, inspired secrets. Board Meeting Secrets...
Featured, Fundraising, Getting Started
When you are starting out, money is tight. Money can get tight as the economy changes. No matter how long you are a nonprofit you will run into lean years. It’s a fact of life. So what are some ways you can gain more funds when money is tight? Here are seven...
Fundraising, Getting Started, Marketing
Are you wondering where your fundraising dollars will come from? Maybe you don’t know where to start finding those loyal donors. Maybe you’ve figured out that not everyone wants to be part of your organization. You know there are many that will love your cause and be...