“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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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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What organization doesn’t need funds? There are many organizations that have Development Directors and many more that wish they did. There are several dangers associated with having a DD that are seldom acknowledged. Effective DD’s are a true blessing for an organization, but for those nonprofits that are considering hiring a DD for the first
Now that you have decided to join the board of directors, there are several tasks for which you are responsible to the public and to the charity. So take your seat, its time to get started. You are now responsible for the overall governance of the organization through policy and programs. You have a duty
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Duty of Obedience This is part 3 of a three part series on the duties of board members. Duty of Obedience deals with the legal issues. Board members are responsible for making sure that the organization complies with applicable laws and regulations as well as its own internal documents and policies. Obedience to the central
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