How to Host the Best Board Development Retreat Ever! Winning Checklist – 17 Keys to Success
Have you ever sat through a board retreat and thought, "What a waste of time!" You're squished in a windowless room, squirming in a chair that feels like granite, and longing for the next break. Worse...
20 Sep 202415min
From Coffee to Commitment: Mastering Donor Meetings with Preparation
In the world of nonprofit fundraising, meeting with a donor for coffee (or any in-person meeting), whether they are a potential supporter or a current contributor, is one of the most crucial interacti...
20 Sep 202414min
Strategic Planning: What's Better, A One-Year or Five-Year Plan?
In today's rapidly changing world, clinging to the traditional five-year strategic plan is not just outdated—it's impractical. Organizations need to adapt quickly to survive, and a long-term plan ofte...
20 Sep 20246min
Tactics for Building a "Value Network" for your Nonprofit
Tactics for Building a "Value Network" for your Nonprofit The nonprofit world is a quirky one. Many nonprofits are founded by passionate people with little or no nonprofit experience. Many board mem...
26 Jun 20245min
7 Tips to Hiring "The Best Strategic Planning Facilitator Near Me."
Here's a list of 7 uncommon factors to look for! Strategic planning is the backbone of any successful nonprofit organization, providing a roadmap for future growth and impact. However, navigating t...
20 Jun 20246min
10 Tips to Avoid Hiring a Dud Strategic Planning Facilitator
Hosting a strategic planning session can be costly and time-consuming. You can spend hours and hours trying to find a suitable venue, hire caterers, organize pre-work, and wrangle all the attendees. B...
20 Jun 20248min
Next Level Donor Relations – Make Their Experience "Unexpectedly Pleasurable!"
Next Level Donor Relations – Make Their Experience "Unexpectedly Pleasurable!" In today's fundraising world, with dozens of nonprofits competing for donors' hearts and wallets, it's important to stan...
7 Mar 202410min
How Star Wars Can Help You Raise More Money – Say What?
Movies and Sound Imagine watching a movie like Star Wars, Jaws, or Top Gun with no sound. They would be dry, listless, and yes, dull. In many movies, the sound makes the movie. It elicits emotional re...
7 Mar 20248min
