There are many reasons why nonprofits suffer high turnover when it comes to development positions. The average tenure for a fundraising position is less than 2 years. As a result, organizations and their missions suffer in multiple ways. An obvious
What is your view
If I begin with an organization that is getting serious about major gifts, I explain there eventually needs to be a plan where the development person never comes into the office. When I work with organizations that have a development
The Volunteer Everyone Wants
My mother was the dream volunteer. She was involved, believed in the organization, took initiative, created solutions to big challenges. She was not the volunteer to answer phones, or be a greeter, or stuff envelopes. She shared that upfront. That
T’was the week before New Year’s
‘Twas the week before New Year’s The center was bustling For hunger knows no calendar Addiction does not have a season Neither does homelessness, literacy, or rescue pets For our precious planet, we can always find a reason
Is that EVENT worth it
Events are a staple for many non-profits. In many cases, organizations even raise money by doing these events. I say that with some jocularity. That is the rub, do you really raise money through an event and how do
Wisdom of A Father to his son in business
We recently said good-bye to my father. To me, he was many things. Like most parents, he was a teacher. My father was a very savvy businessman. He taught me what it was to be a professional. My father was