Executive Issues

Commitment Over Technique
June 11, 2015 at 2:29 pm

Commitment comes when you’re ready to put in time and money. It comes when you’re ready to tear down barriers to change.

Your Charity Doesn't Have a Monthly Giving Program Yet?
June 10, 2015 at 1:44 pm

Monthly, regular giving is at the heart of sustainable public fundraising. Most fundraisers recognize that, but not all of us manage to establish such a program in our organization. If you needed a light-hearted reminder how important this issue is—perhaps to share with the board of trustees or the CEO—here’s a video from nonprofit technology…

Cancer Nonprofit Refunds Donation From Arkansas Treasurer
June 9, 2015 at 2:05 pm

An official from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network confirmed Monday that donations from Arkansas Treasurer Dennis Milligan and his deputy chief of staff were being returned because of questions about whether it was appropriate to accept the contributions. Ray Carson, the cancer group's associate director of media advocacy for the south region, said…

How To Build a Non-Profit That Thrives and Influences
June 9, 2015 at 1:40 pm

According to an IEG Sponsorship Report, cause marketing grew from about $120 million in sponsorships for 1990, to $1.85 billion in 2014. Clearly, cause marketing has become a part of American culture and people are supporting issues and causes that touch them personally and matter to them ethically and civically. As thousands of people each…

Why You Need (To Be) a Mentor
June 8, 2015 at 5:13 pm

I have been very fortunate to have mentors throughout my life. I have always been drawn to the wisdom of those older than me.

Nonprofit CEO's Salary Climbs While its Finances Remain Shaky
June 8, 2015 at 2:05 pm

On paper, a Lakewood Ranch charity appears to be in dire straits. Its most recent tax form came out three weeks ago, showing a deficit of more than $785,000. Beginning in July 2014, the charity delayed retirement payments to employees for at least six months. It was late twice repaying a loan to a fellow nonprofit,…

Becoming a Profitable Nonprofit While Staying Mission-Focused
June 4, 2015 at 2:10 pm

Typically when we think about the "business" of nonprofits, we think about volunteers donating their time and donors giving money. That may have been yesterday's model, but today many forward-thinking nonprofits are diversifying their revenue streams and asserting greater control over their bottom lines.