The small business failure rate and nonprofits have a lot in common. Hear me out for a moment. Nonprofits are, in fact, small businesses. Other than the fact that they’re tax-exempt, they share many things in common. As an example, they need to […]
About a third of Americans do not trust that nonprofits can spend the money that is donated to them wisely and in a way that genuinely addresses the purpose of their missions. On top of that, Millennials, who are now between their late 30’s and early […]
Recently, we partnered with a company promoting fundraising ideas. That got me thinking about nonprofit sustainability. I’ve been talking about it for years. Nonprofits are great, but I think people who begin or work for these organizations need to understand two things:
I happen to work with thousands of schools, churches, missions and nonprofits every day and one of the things I keep getting asked about most is how to master social media.
Some Facts About Social Media
According to Global Web Index[1], here are some key facts about social media, you should be aware of since […]
Not too long ago, I had dinner with a professional fundraiser. Neil has been in the business for decades. Earlier in his career, he worked with large organizations, but after about a decade he decided to become a consultant. Neil became a fundraising consultant and strategist […]
Social media is important, but many nonprofits are not using tools effectively. That means they’re not having the results they should be seeing. Facebook for nonprofits can be a boon for organizations, but charities have to understand the opportunities, as well as limitations.
Facebook is Still King, […]
I’ve been writing a lot about the massive changes happening in philanthropy. Competition is no longer a dirty word for nonprofits. Frankly, it should never have been. If you’re paying attention, nonprofits are going to be experiencing even more massive changes. Here are some of the reasons […]
Are you a first time CEO or the top executive at a new organization? I’ve had the privilege to serve as CEO for both a nonprofit and social enterprise.
Being a leader of a nonprofit takes a lot of thought. Times are changing quickly and […]
You want to succeed in your fundraising. One of the best places to begin is with your board. It doesn’t matter what type of board giving policies you have and it’s not important who serves on your board. Every board needs the support and […]
I’ve written about the permeating fear that exists in the nonprofit sector. I think we’re fast approaching a time where this will hurt many organizations more than they can ever imagine. Nonprofits are not the only game in town any more for social impact and change.
If you read my articles, you know a lot of […]
