Strategic Planning

In a pre-coronavirus world, many nonprofits operated annually like airplanes flying on autopilot.

In this episode, Nhu Te is joined by Nicole Evans of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and Lindsay Mullen of Prosper Strategies.

We all know that the human responses to a threat or challenge are primarily categorized as freeze, flee or fight.

The unusually high stakes of 2020 have made effective follow-up for #GivingTuesday more critical than ever.

It’s been an eventful year to say the least, but I really feel that it’s been an eye-opening one, too.

Faced with uncertainty, lack of information or the need to make a quick decision, humans often default to “going with their gut.” Psychologists will tell you “the gut” is what they call “heuristics,” kind of mental shortcuts.

Understanding that fundraising has industry standards and proven best practices will help for long-term success in fundraising.

Operation Smile has been weathering the pandemic storm that has taken precedence since March. 

A range of funding sources will protect your nonprofit from vulnerability and economic downturn.

Conventional wisdom says to start planning seriously for your year-end fundraising in August — or even earlier.