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I’m having an exceptional year in 2016, and I hope you are as well. It has been a busy few months, and as I look ahead, things will continue to be robust for quite some time. I hope we can connect at one or more of these events in the upcoming months. Here’s where you […]
NOTE: Due to severe thunderstorms, today’s Walk With A Consultant is being Rescheduled for next Sunday, April 24. Same time. Same place. Hope to see you then. Join me Sunday, April 17 for the launch of Walk with a Consultant. What is it, you ask? A chance for me to give back to our profession in […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Happy 2016! What would a strong, vibrant board mean for your organization? If yours is like most nonprofits, a healthy board indicates the health of the entire enterprise. Let’s start the new year by exploring a trend, a tip and a FREE tool to guide you toward a more effective board. The Trend: More accountability in […]
As I look to the new year, I’m struck with the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. 2016 is shaping up to be one of the best years yet, and I want to share a few things I’m especially excited about: Storytelling for Analytical Leaders – As you might have seen, my friend John Millen and […]
2015 is quickly winding to a close, and 2016, filled with exciting opportunities, is just over the horizon! I hope you’re as excited about next year as I am. Here’s what I’m up to for the next few months. I’m still accepting speaking engagements for next year, but I wanted to give you a look […]
Is it time? At this point in your conversation with a prospect, you’ve carefully asked your way up the first 9 steps, gathering insight into your donor’s heart. The last step should be easy! Step 10 may be obvious. In the video, I wrap up the series with the final question you’ve been waiting for. […]