Its that time of year again. That time when people go crazy with decorating homes. Inflatables in the yard and lights everywhere, maybe we are even able to gather for a party again. I am more focused on the time
OMG! What have you done…
My articles are always a result of the experiences I have with clients or researching prospective clients. A standard question I have in my initial conversation is to explain your impact. Eventually, I get a story, but most of the
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
5 things for a strong finish
In a few weeks we will enter the last quarter of the year. Distraction for our donors is everywhere with disasters, political campaigns, and highly charged philosophical debates over history. For the sake of our missions and our organizations, we
It is good to give (Especially Locally)
In 2012, two organizations got together and started Giving Tuesday. The spirit was to fall in line with Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, and CyberMonday. Somewhere in the neighborhood of $116 million was raised for non-profit organizations last year on
Great year end strategies begin with a GOOD ASK!
Have you got a plan to ask for donations? Yes, donors are bombarded with end of year requests. Don’t let them forget about your organization, because you didn’t ask.