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More fundraising lessons from NPR’s “membership” drives.
You never forget the first time. Words matter (again). And what Alec Baldwin said… It’s amazing how things have changed. In years past, for as long as I can remember, I’ve dreaded those times of the...
View ArticleThe Number One Thing That Will Push Your Board’s Success!
We talk a lot here about the importance of laying out expectations and roles with Board Members. And there is no question that it is super-important to do so. If they don’t understand their role as a...
View ArticleRemember, You Are In Business!
Last week’s Association Of Fundraising Professionals International Conference served up a number of great reminders to me….not all intentional….but all poignant none-the-less. The most striking thought...
View ArticleBoard Expectations Should See The Light Of Day Right Away
So you’re at it again; sitting down to lunch with a prospective Board Member and you’re ready to recruit them hard. You just know that with all of their business and social connections, their specific...
View ArticleMetric Season? Story Season? Which is it?
Ok, so I will date myself a little bit here….but I’m not ashamed of being nearly 44 years old…..One of my favorite Saturday morning shows when I was a kid was the Bugs Bunny Road Runner Show. And one...
View ArticleNew Fundraising Efforts Must Be Given Time To Cook
If you are fan of any of the dozens of cooking shows on television these days you’ll notice that the really good recipes are never “quick” and “easy”. The ten-minute meals end up being exactly what you...
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‘Tis the Season for Marketing Measurement
Happy December! I’m sure everyone is thinking about the holidays and the growing excitement (or not!) that comes with getting together with family and friends to celebrate the end of one year and the...
View ArticleGet On Board Your Organization’s Bus So You Don’t Slow Everybody Else Down
We’ve discussed before that a couple of my CEO gigs in the nonprofit world were for statewide Chapters of large national nonprofits. And as a leader in those organizations I remember how easy it was to...
View ArticleDriving Innovation Starts With Focus
Its been just over a week since our webinar: “Forcing Change: 6 Ways to Drive Innovation and Deliver Results” and I want to thank everyone for their compliments. It is always flattering to hear that we...
View ArticleMake Sure Your Advocacy Activities Align With Your Mission
I have been struck in recent weeks by the fine line being walked my many nonprofits as they all but openly campaign for one or the other of our Presidential candidates. Of course the first issue that...
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