Fundraising Forum: State of the Sector, Part 2

Kurt: Now that I am seriously in the client-relation business, [the surprise has been] how backwards and ignorant seemingly successful nonprofits really are.

Margaret: In what ways, Kurt?

Kurt: Big ones, well-respected ones with strong brands are 10 years behind in so many areas.

Kurt: The Web is the easiest category for this, but look at the state of board development. How many truly strong, effective boards can we name? Is it 10 percent of the total?