Posts in 'nonprofits'

Today I invite you to examine three important five-year trends that I believe will continue, regardless of where the pandemic economy takes us: 1. Fundraising growth through social media continues to rise. [Don't forget about YouTube as a fundraising tool, now the world’s second largest search...

What in the world is a wine window? Created during the plague hundreds of years ago, long since shuttered, wine windows are being repurposed during COVID-19 to serve up gelato, coffee, wine, and other household goods. Amazing. Who would have thought? Some historic traditions could likewise be...

18 to 22 months are the mean and median tenures of development staff these days, depending on which of the many studies on the subject you cite. Further, a good % of jobs remain open and unfilled for 3 to 6 months, sometimes longer. On my list to do better, knowing the reality of development...

What lessons can we learn from the last recession? What methods of planning and execution have shown the greatest correlation with success? Harvard Business School announced their findings back in March 2010. The key to growing during and after a recession, researchers claim, is a balancing act...

The sacred mushroom hunting that Matteo is doing below could be compared to the process fundraisers go through in identifying, cultivating, and securing large donors, both household and institutional. Let's talk about major gifts and grants for a minute: +++=> Sorting - Have you tried running a...

Life insurance is for everyone. Singles. Couples. People with kids. Childless folks. Same-sex couples. And even nonprofit organizations - a timely suggestion because of the high # of people updating their estate planning documents during the pandemic. Two points about this: => A reminder for...

I have seen these steps net results, even for organizations without experience in these arenas: 1. Planned Giving => Find creative ways to celebrate planned gifts – through video, written testimonials, online gatherings, or mailers -- and integrate communication about past gifts. Provide examples of...

#TBT #ThrowbackThursday – What’s one of your all-time favorite fundraising events you attended, or organized, or both? One favorite of mine was a May 2015 benefit for youth programs that took place at a scenic and historic Philadelphia locale. It came together through the incredible teamwork of my...

When I saw the headline in the Chronicle of Philanthropy— “ Research Projects that 22,000 (7%) of Nonprofits Will Fail Due to Coronavirus” — I immediately thought of the organizations I am currently studying. From the 34 nonprofit executive leaders I’ve interviewed, I learned that they are finding...

How in the world do you recruit volunteers during a pandemic? Why do you need to do this in the first place? A quick reminder: A good % of board & nonprofit leaders understand that volunteer value can notably improve your bottom line, boost employee morale, and lead to a more fully engaged brand...