Top Ten Trends in Philanthropy #2: Millennial Donors and Non profit fundraising
It should come as no surprise, at this point, that the Millennial generation – people in their 20s and 30s – would make a list of top 10 trends in…
What’s Now? What’s Next? Top Ten Trends in Philanthropy – #1 The Great Wealth Transfer (top fundraising ideas)
Hello, dear readers. Last month I took a vacation followed by a business trip. And boy, have I been paying for it since. Sadly, I’ve not had the time to write.…
When Facebook Goes Bad – Social Media Fundraising
Hello, dear readers. I’m pleased to welcome our first Fundraising Wonks guest blogger: Dr. Colleen Robb, who is assistant professor of entrepreneurship at California State University, Chico. In my research of…
Showing Your Donors Some Love (Marketing for nonprofits)
In my recent post on New Year’s Resolutions, I talked about the importance of acknowledging donors NOW. Here are 12 ideas and tips for your acknowledgement process. Some may seem obvious,…
Nancy Says: What Makes a Good Board Click? Part Three: Nonprofit board governance
In the final installment of our series on good boards, we offer an assessment tool that you can use to evaluate your board’s own performance. Nonprofit board governance evaluation
What Makes a Good Non Profit Board Click? Part Two
This is the second installment of a three-part series. Second, To Who Whom is the Non Profit Board Accountable? As a non-profit, your organization is held to standards set by the…
Let’s Go! Community fundraising and the election
Like many Americans, I’ve struggled with the outcome of the recent election. I’ve felt anger, frustration, despair. It’s affected familial relationships, even to the extent that I’ve stayed home from…
What Makes a Good Non Profit Board of Directors Click? Part One
Last week we offered some New Year’s resolutions for nonprofit boards. This week, we start a three-part series that offers some additional tips for you to ponder. Non profit board…
