Practical Inspiration for Nonprofit Leaders
One of the most important reminders for any nonprofit leader—especially those who are newer to the role—is that while we and our board members or donors are working together toward the same mission, we are each showing up from very different vantage points. This isn’t something to tiptoe around. It’s something to understand and embrace….
Just as success in sports requires balance, so too does professional success. Discover your professional “core muscles” and learn to use them.
It’s here. Thanksgiving week. For so many nonprofits, this week feels like the unofficial season opener for year-end fundraising. True, this is a good time to run your LYBUNT and SYBUNT lists. Prioritize your calls. Start the push to hit December 31 in the black. Regardless of when fiscal years begin and end, the calendar…
As a grant seeker, so much is out of your control. What follows are five common errors that cause grant applications to get ignored. These are things you can do something about. I have seen all of these mistakes in my work as executive director of a grant making foundation. I’ve made my share of…