Everyone knows that money is tight, especially when it comes to nonprofit organizations, but how can you still accomplish branding your unique nonprofit with out spending large dollars on marketing? Whether your an Executive Director, a Board Member, or a Staff Member of an organization you are actively involved with your nonprofits’ brand; constantly telling […]
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Every organization needs effective leadership. From strategic planning to fundraising, leadership starts with the board of directors. Furthermore, the board should have a strong leader to chair the organization’s priorities. Effective leadership begins with the Chair of the board. This individual must exemplify leadership in both word and deed. It is not enough to “fill
“A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position to help you fulfill the desires of your heart and compound your vision and effort”. -John Maxwell A great fundraiser does not do well simply because of the knowledge he or she acquires, there is another important skill that cannot be taught, and that is passion. Finding passion for raising funds is a key
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Advancing the mission through philanthropy has less to do with dollars and more to do with experiences and relationships. While increasing funds is always part of fundraising, dollars raised is really a byproduct of strong relational equity. Its About Trust Prospective donors need to trust that their dollars will impact the organization in a positive
Most people generally know that Sir Issac Newton identified the three laws of motion, but few realize that he also discovered three fundraising realities. Organizations at Rest Just like in Newton’s lab, organizations at rest don’t suddenly become active in fundraising unless a conscious and strategic force acts on the organization. What does this mean
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