Fundraiser Education
February 28, 2017 at 9:23 am
Despite the plethora of negative myths and stigmas surrounding the millennial generation, they are a group of consumers set on making a difference in the world around them. “Add good” has been their mantra as they utilize newfound ways to give back. Rather than making random or one-off donations, they are a generation characterized by…
February 28, 2017 at 9:15 am
In the last six months, Samsung has been no stranger to scandal. Since September, it's hurriedly dealt with the fallout from its Galaxy Note 7 recall and has been thrust into an investigation over bribery claims involving some of its top executives in recent weeks. After staying mostly silent on the South Korean monetary probe,…
February 28, 2017 at 9:11 am
Readers asked: When a humanitarian group has helped a community become self-sustaining, how can the group create a good exit strategy? Our sources answered: Create the exit strategy from the get-go. Case in point: Weh Yeoh founded OIC Cambodia in 2013 with both a goal and a strategy in mind to hand the group over…
February 27, 2017 at 1:55 pm
Typically when Richard and I talk to MGOs about building a culture of philanthropy at their organization, there is a lot of finger pointing from the staff at management. I get that. It’s easier to look outside yourself to see what is wrong with a situation then to look inward...
February 24, 2017 at 6:36 am
So if you are thinking of becoming a volunteer, please do so. I am thrilled my retiring board member has chosen my organization to focus his full-time volunteer endeavors. When that time comes, my job will be to see that he has a great experience in this new role. I am certain he will!...
February 23, 2017 at 11:11 am
Earlier this month, President Donald J. Trump publicly announced that he intends on repealing the Johnson Amendment. Last week, we published an article about our thoughts on the Johnson Amendment and how its repeal could affect nonprofit organizations. Slowly nonprofits are voicing opinions about what this could mean for the nonprofit sector...
February 23, 2017 at 11:05 am
Software powerhouse Web-Impac, a division of Hampton Bates Public Relations, announced its free new software testing program offer exclusively for not-for-profit agencies across the U.S. The Web-Impac Star Points System software was developed in cooperation with Hampton Bates, a leading PR firm, as a new customizable rating system that automatically tallies star points for nonprofit agencies, colleges and…
February 23, 2017 at 11:01 am
This old dog knows that hiring and training a new team member is not easy (or cheap). So watch for the signs of passion and never settle for a “good enough” employee. The cost is not only wasted time and opportunity, but it can also cost you those who are passionate...
February 22, 2017 at 12:34 pm
When I visit with nonprofit leaders—staff and board alike—the need for high performing board members who clearly understand their roles is often the greatest need cited within our field...
February 22, 2017 at 10:17 am
I know that recognition is the most impactful approach for motivating fundraisers as I have worked in peer-to-peer fundraising for over 25 years. I should have known that this would be the key area of impact for my grandson. I just didn’t make the connection until recently...
