CEO Expectations of a Director of Development
Did you know the national average for a director of development’s tenure with a nonprofit is only 18 months? Why would such a critical hire have…
The Value of “Trust”
In any fundraising effort, the crux of every invitation to donate is based on trust. Trust that the organization’s leadership will be good stewards…
Slowing the Revolving Door in the Development Office
“The person I just met with was asking for funds for a ministry that he said is the most important mission in the Kingdom of God. But last year, he…
A Word of Encouragement to the Development Committee of Your Board
If you find yourself on the Development Committee of your Board of Trustees, you are in a very powerful position. Next to the Finance Committee…
Director of Development Expectations of a CEO
In my last posting I wrote about the CEO’s expectations of a director of development. This time the tables turn. What are reasonable expectations…
The Hardest Part of Being a Fundraising Consultant
Believe it or not the hardest part of providing fundraising counsel to nonprofits is NOT raising sufficient income! It’s not coming up with strategies…
What is the CEO’s Role in Raising Funds?
I can’t tell you the number of times that I’ve spoken with nonprofit fundraisers and heard this statement, “We’ve got a great CEO, but I just can’t…
What is the Most Difficult Question in Fundraising?
As simple as it may sound, one of the most difficult questions nonprofits have to answer is: “What do we need the money for?” Sounds easy doesn’t it?
How You Use Power Will Determine the Health of Your Organization
Leaders, at any level within an organization, can create an environment of joyful service. Conversely, there are many leaders who view power as something…
In Search of Practical Wisdom?
Perhaps it began at the beginning of the Renaissance. We traded our search for wisdom to a search for knowledge. We went from our ability to live with…
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