Reflections on asking people to donate
“Fundraising is, first and foremost, a form of ministry. It is a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission. … Fundraising is proclaiming what we believe in such a way that we offer people an opportunity to participate with us in our vision and mission. Fundraising is precisely the opposite […]
Capital Campaign Readiness Checklist
A capital campaign is a multi-year fundraising initiative that takes significant time and energy. Campaigns can raise significant dollars to enhance the impact of an organization. Many nonprofit organizations discuss the possibility of a capital campaign but may not have the foundational elements necessary to embark on a successful effort. If an organization is considering […]
Leading effective meetings
An important responsibility of leaders is running meetings. We have all attended meetings that resulted in nothing changing. In an article titled The economic impact of bad meetings, Pidgeon (2014), shared the following statistics: Here are some tips for leading successful meetings: Leaders can follow the tips above to ensure meetings are successful. What other tips […]