Apr 8, 20194 min readFor Real Change, Nonprofits Must Embrace Working TogetherLike any other business, nonprofit organizations spend a lot of time thinking about how to differentiate themselves in a crowded...
Apr 8, 20192 min readWhy you should run your nonprofit like a businessIt’s a well-known truism in the corporate world: Organizations that don’t evolve run the risk of becoming obsolete. But instead of...
Apr 1, 20197 min readAddressing Donor Misconduct: Advice to Boards and LeadersLast week, the New York Times reported on an ongoing pattern of harassment and abuse by Michael Steinhardt, a wealthy and powerful donor...
Apr 1, 20192 min read Writing a winning grant proposalCompetition is as fierce as it has ever been for private and public grants to not-for-profits. If your funding model depends on receiving...
Mar 25, 20192 min readNonprofits: You too could fall victim to a celebrity scandalCelebrities — whether they’re Hollywood stars, hometown sports heroes or local TV news anchors — can provide a big boost to the...
Mar 11, 20192 min readDivide and conquer: How joint cost allocating worksIn recent years watchdog groups, the media and others have increased their scrutiny of how much not-for-profits spend on programs vs....
Mar 4, 20192 min readDoes your nonprofit adequately protect whistleblowers?Whistleblower policies protect individuals who risk their careers — or take other kinds of risks — to report illegal or unethical...
Mar 4, 20191 min read5 Steps to Kickstart Your Own Day of GivingIf you’re familiar with the mobile fundraising method of text-to-donate, you might know that technology has advanced significantly this...
Mar 4, 20192 min readDirect Response: Test Your Fundraising Ask MethodologiesWhat motivates a donor to give is one issue. How much you can persuade them to given is a completely different story. What it comes down...