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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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Foundation proposals play a key role in the fundraising process. But how can you make your proposal stand out? Here are three quick tips to help make the proposal process rewarding for your organization. #1 – Focus more on knowledge of YOUR OWN organization, rather than fretting over deep research about the foundation. They know […]
“Where do we start?” I get asked that a lot when it comes to annual fund strategy. The annual fund can be a challenging part of the fundraising plan, but if you have the right strategy in place, it can be a huge benefit for your organization. Here are three tips you can use as […]
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 […]