“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ―Abraham Lincoln “I wish someone would …

Communication is the name of the game. It’s not just what we say it’s also what we write. How are you communicating with the written …

“We wear a lot of hats around here.” This is a common refrain at many small and medium-sized nonprofits. It’s even true amongst larger nonprofits …

Grant funds are a major source of revenue for many nonprofits. Grant awards are heralded with public fanfare. Gaining – or losing – a grant …

Sometimes it is necessary for you as a nonprofit leader to personally check how easy or difficult it is to communicate with your organization. When …

Discussions of branding can quickly turn to logos, colors, or your online presence. Are those your brand, or are they expressions of your brand? We …

By Mel and Pearl Shaw Here’s a stereotype to bust: Philanthropy is about large gifts from the rich and the powerful who give to organizations …

Last week’s column focused on building a fundraising team. This week we provide suggestions for creating an empowered fundraising team. The key word is empowered. …

As the year comes to an end there will be family celebrations, travels, and delicious meals. In between the many activities we hope you will …

As the year comes to a close, many nonprofits are looking at their fundraising goals and asking an important question: should we focus on securing …