I’ve seen the many nonprofits fall short of success. Here are five reasons most nonprofits fail or never reach their full potential.
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Tag: Strategy
Navigating DEI Challenges: Strategic Advice for Nonprofits to Meet the Moment
Here is a practical framework for navigating diversity, equity and inclusion under increasing political and legal scrutiny.
Read MoreIf You Don’t Have a Strategy for DAF Gifts, You Don’t Have a Fundraising Strategy
Having a comprehensive strategy for soliciting donations from donor-advised funds is almost as important as breathing.
Read More6 Ways to Avoid the Bad Board Syndrome
Here are six specific examples of how leadership can avoid having a bad board and maximize chances for success.
Read MoreA Better Approach to Nonprofit Board Agendas
Typically, board meetings follow a prescriptive order. I propose an approach that fits organizational needs and generates board enthusiasm.
Read More3 Ways to Improve Your Fundraising Appeals
If you’re in charge of the fundraising for your nonprofit, the single best thing you can do to improve your fundraising is to come to terms with a hard truth. You are not your donors. Overcome the disparities in age and point of view of donors with these three strategies.
Read More4 Fallacies of Year-End Giving
As the end of the year approaches and we enter the holiday season, nonprofits ramp up their efforts to encourage people to give back. Yet, there’s no reason why donations should be higher at the end of the year. Here are several reasons why it’s a bad idea to use year-end giving as a significant fundraising strategy.
Read MoreInformed Delivery: A Year-End Fundraising Strategy You May Have Overlooked
Informed Delivery can increase the effectiveness of your direct mail fundraising campaign while decreasing your postage costs. With only two more months left to take advantage of its dual benefits, here are the answers to the frequently asked questions I get on this strategy.
Read MoreDeliver a Text Messaging Strategy to Enhance Donor Engagement
With the market cluttered and audiences’ attention spread thin, nonprofit leaders are seeking ways to reach new prospects and keep donors engaged. SMS/MMS strategies offer nonprofits this unique opportunity. Here’s a look at the benefits of text messaging and how to add the channel to your existing campaigns.
Read MoreWhat Makes Donors Respond to Marketing?
Your story is essential, and people want to hear it. Let’s review what makes donors respond to your marketing and how you can improve the effectiveness of your campaign.
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