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If you’ve been involved with nonprofit organizations or the philanthropic community for very long, you know that volunteers are a critical part of the staffing in most organizations. Nonprofits need volunteers for board positions, to help with event management, and many, many other things. Volunteers are the best! A “best practice” for any organization is to […]
As the new school year kicks off across the country this month, I have spent some time reflecting on my teaching experience. One student in particular stands out to me for many reasons. Her name was Mary Ruth Miller. When I joined the faculty at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in the mid 1970s, Mary Ruth Miller […]
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been discussing some tips from a seminar called “Mission, Money, & Management: Keeping Boards and Donors Connected in Difficult Times.” This week’s tip are all about story. I love stories. If you’ve spent any time with me, you know that I enjoy a powerful story and the way […]
Today’s post is a continuation of a series of 6 tips for “Keeping Boards and Donors Connected in Difficult Times”. Last week I talked about the first two tips to help you stand strong: Your definition of “difficult times” and determining your ‘main thing’. This week we’ll explore two more tips that deal specifically with your mission. […]
In our line of work, there will be difficult times. That’s a given. What is not a given is the way we respond to those difficulties. Recently, I had the pleasure of keynoting the Take-5 speaking series, sponsored by HoganTaylor. For three days and in three different cities, I presented a seminar called “Mission, Money, […]
You may have heard me say at one time or another that I consider my purpose as a consultant and coach to equip people for success in both fundraising and nonprofit leadership. I take this very seriously because I believe, like you, that your mission is worth the effort. It’s a good practice, both on […]
One of the biggest ‘whys’ in my life is family. I am truly fortunate and richly blessed to have a healthy, growing family to live life with. Watching my family grow is one of the great joys of my life. I was reminded of this recently when my youngest grandchild, Preston, celebrated his first birthday. […]
Have you been thinking about launching a campaign to help extend the reach of your mission? Maybe you’re considering new construction, adding to your existing facilities or expanding programs in a big way. Have you hesitated getting started on a major campaign because you weren’t sure it could succeed? When it comes to capital campaigns, […]
If you’re in OKC, Northwest Arkansas, or Tulsa next week, you will not want to miss this event! My friends at HoganTaylor are putting on the fantastic Take-5 series that hits those three cities next week, and I’m lucky enough to be one of the speakers. These half-day seminars are packed with five informative sessions […]
A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague Amy Eisenstein shared this video in her weekly newsletter, and with her permission, I am sharing it with you. As soon as I saw it, I knew that anyone even CONSIDERING a capital campaign would benefit from the exceptional content and insight by both Amy and Andrea. […]