This week’s video features some tips and insights into writing successful grant proposals.  You’ve heard me say it before, “Get in line, Stay in line, Get to the Front of the Line”. What do you do when you’re at the front of the line and are asked to submit a grant proposal?   Learn about […]

Donor acquisition is costly and time-consuming. However, donor attrition is even more costly, because it’s like saying goodbye to a customer!  And almost always, donor attrition is the result of neglect rather than offense.  It isn’t that you’re doing something wrong, it’s just that you aren’t doing something right.  How can you nurture and maintain […]

A few weeks ago, I shared this quote with you.  Those words had a big impact on my own feelings about stories and data. Today I’ll show you how numbers and stories may affect your organization’s case statement. There is a temptation in the case statement to wow the readers with impressive numbers and other […]

A board retreat can generate amazing results for an organization. Renewed excitement about the mission and direction going forward. Camaraderie and relationship building with other board members. Getting on the “same page” and purposefully working toward a common goal. The “why” of board retreats is simple: your board needs to be intentional about the big, important topics.  […]

“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be.”                         –Ralph Waldo Emerson What do many successful executives, top athletes, and joyful people have in common? They use coaches to help them live their dreams and be the best they […]

As you might’ve heard, I’ve teamed up with John Millen to create a new program we’re both very excited about.  “Storytelling for Analytical Leaders” is geared towards leaders in any field and will help people like you to understand the importance of storytelling and how to tell good stories. But today I want to focus […]

Last year, I had the privilege of meeting Rev. Sebastian Ombima at church one Sunday. Sebastian is the founder of Charity Centre Kenya, an organization that operates two orphanages in Kenya and also is working on several other projects in the country. In addition to running the organization, Sebastian is a pastor and has a […]

Most events don’t bring enough resources to the mission to justify their existence. Yet, many organizations continue to believe special event fundraising is a good way to raise money.  Events CAN bring in a lot of money but they can also cost a lot in time and resources. While I always recommend investing your time […]

Today I put on my “proud dad” hat to share a post from my son, Aaron.  Last week  in his blog, 11:1 Leadership Group, Aaron asked a handful of questions that apply to everyone involved in any leadership capacity.  He really got me thinking, and I know you’ll be challenged as well. With his permission, […]

Part of my work as a consultant is to help organizations cast a vision for their future.  I’m passionate about vision-casting because of the clarity it brings to mission, purpose, strategic goals and strategic plans. In my new video, I answer some key questions to help you start the vision casting process for your organization. […]