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Significant Challenges for Nonprofit Fundraising Teams
I had a conversation with a forward-thinking nonprofit leader recently, and her words struck a chord with me. "When I bring a new idea to my board or development team, it feels like an uphill battle to convince them of its financial feasibility."
Ever been there?
Spending Money on Overhead Helps You Raise More Money for Nonprofit Programs
There’s a lot of excitement when your organization receives a large general operating gift . . . initially.
The hope and anticipation of how that gift will change the trajectory of growth—and all the possibilities of where that money COULD go.
You want to do what’s right and make the biggest impact . . . perhaps you’ve been told that means it should go directly to programs.
Well, not so fast.
Nonprofit CEOs: Have you ever had a board member ask to be compensated?
Nonprofit CEOs: Have you ever had a board member ask to be compensated?
This is a question one of my clients was asked recently. So, in my podcast I answered this question by going straight to the expert to provide some clarity: Mary Hiland, Founder and President of Hiland Consulting.
Nonprofit Leaders: What to do when your nonprofit has the same problems, same budget, and same results each year . . .
Have I told you that I love Form 990s? So many nuggets of important information in there!
Anytime I hop on the phone with a new nonprofit I quickly look up their Form 990. I scroll back to the Support Schedule in Part II. There you’ll find what the organization has raised over the last five years.
Nonprofit CEOs: Should you always have to ask your board before making an investment?
Nonprofit CEOs: Should you always have to ask your board before making an investment?
That’s a common (and often debated) question within nonprofit organizations.
Who better to get a thoughtful answer from than @Mary Hiland, Founder and President of Hiland Consulting. Mary is MORE than qualified to weigh in, having worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 40 years.
Your Donors Don’t Always Know Your Nonprofit Needs Money
There’s a comment I make multiple times a day. It often gets an odd side-eye back at me.
What is it?
Your donors don’t always know you need more money.
Is it the responsibility of the nonprofit board to fundraise?
Is it the responsibility of a nonprofit board to fundraise?
Some might say “absolutely,” others say “it depends,” and still others aver “no way.”
This is one of the topics I discussed recently with Mary Hiland, Founder and President of Hiland Consulting on my podcast. Mary has deep expertise in this area, having worked in the nonprofit sector for over 40 years.
As a Nonprofit Leader, are you playing defense or offense with your money?
As the organization's leader . . . are you playing defense or offense with your money? Defense looks like . . .
GUEST POST // 3 Ways to Protect Donors Through Nonprofit Compliance
With only 20% of people reporting a high level of trust in charities, nonprofit leaders have to prioritize proving their organizations' trustworthiness. While your nonprofit depends on donors to drive its mission forward, donors depend on you to protect their sensitive information and generous gifts.
Nonprofit Leaders: Spending Money Helps You Raise More Money
Too many nonprofits are eager to tell me what they’d SAVE money for. But, very few struggle to articulate what they’d eagerly SPEND money on.
You Need to Invest In Your Nonprofit Fundraising Staff
Maybe this sounds familiar? A while back I started working with a new client . . .
Although their programs had grown, they needed more gen ops funding. More flexibility. The problem? Their fundraising staff is max’d and they simply can’t add more to their plate. Where did I start?
The Reason Why Many Nonprofit Fundraisers Struggle
Too many fundraisers struggle because they’re simply doing the wrong work.
It’s often not their fault. The sector told them that busy, time-consuming work is super important. That it’s even the right work. Afterall, their job descriptions even listed busy work on them!
GUEST POST // 6 Pro Tips to Increase Your Nonprofit Website's ROI
Your nonprofit’s website is a multifunctional tool that allows you to raise funds, share updates about your mission, promote upcoming events, recruit volunteers, and more. However, just as hammers and chainsaws need regular care and attention to keep them from rusting or losing their effectiveness, so does your website if you want it to continue generating meaningful results for your nonprofit.