Many organizations can survive without the assistance of consultants; however, a consultant can serve as your organization’s “fourth wheel.” While not completely necessary, an expert can amplify success, build capacity, and transform your organization into the high-end SUV it was always meant to be (metaphorically speaking, of course).
Read MoreThere’s been a great deal of discussion recently about the effects of inflation. These price increases are not only impacting home life but also the workplace, especially for those at the helm of organizations that are responsible for budgeting and operations.
Read MoreFrequently, non-profit organizations are too focused on where they are — not where they are going. Organizations will have "banner years," crushing fundraising goals, engaging donors, and hosting sold-out events, and assume that they can maintain that level for years to come. They can't.
Read MoreWhile many non-profit organizations are focused on raising money year-over-year and use this measurement to determine success, this fails to provide an analysis of historic performance and prevents accurate projections.
Read MoreSustainability efforts do not need to be grandiose or complicated. One of the most impactful things you can do to promote sustainability in your organization is to implement measures to retain your existing donors.
Read MoreWhile legacy practices – the things that your nonprofit does year after year simply because “that’s how it has always been done” – make for easy planning and consistency, they could be preventing your organization from thinking strategically about each initiative and hindering your ability to keep up with the needs of today’s donors.
Read MoreSubscription-based shopping for common products like toothpaste and cleaning supplies has increased exponentially in popularity over the past few years. For example, I receive a bulk order of dog food from Amazon every eight months. Before I recognize the food is running low, Amazon automatically ships the refill, and “ta-da!” it arrives at my door just as Toby needs it.
Read MoreAchieving the cash goal that your organization expects is of paramount importance. However, increasing the number of donors is also important – you’re pouring water into the long-term pipeline.
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