Summary: Understanding what foundations look at when approving grants before you apply can give you an inside advantage. Each organization has its own decision-making models, so tailor your application and proposal to fit the organization’s requirements effectively. In today’s podcast, Sarah Miller will offer insight as to what the Dental Trade Alliance Foundation looks for […]
Summary: There is no doubt that serving as a committee chair comes with significant board leadership and decision-making tasks. However, it is not just a chairperson’s responsibility to use their power for getting things done, but it is also their responsibility to oversee the board committee members and senior management team. In holding such a […]
Summary: Strategic partnerships are used in the for-profit world quite often. However, strategic partnerships can also be used in the non-profit and social service sectors as well. These partnerships can help build momentum within a targeted community and can help aid in executing a mission more effectively. Coming together with another organization can often cause […]
Summary: There is a lot of overlap between being in a leadership position and being in a management position. Leadership development is a journey that takes lots of determination as well as trial and error to master. Through positivity, being a role model, communicating the organization’s mission, purpose, values, and culture, hiring the right people, […]
Summary: It is a tough time for all leaders, including those leaders for nonprofit organizations, with everything going on right now during these tough times. It is even harder for decision-making when there are major differences, goals, or communication strategies between the different leadership levels of a nonprofit organization. Whether the nonprofit board is bored, […]
Summary: The pandemic has forced nonprofits to think differently about their mission and how to achieve it. Nonprofits usually focus on their mission, achieving that mission, the founders of the mission, and the staff doing the work. Nonprofit leaders are now navigating remote work, changes to tax benefits from the cares act, moving to virtual […]
Summary: Today, I am excited to be speaking with Robin Cabral from Development Consulting Solutions. Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE is the fundraising coach and consultant who provides value-added interim “hands-on” remote and coaching support with razor-sharp monthly result objectives and benchmarked deliverables. Today’s topic: Key fundraising metrics that a nonprofit executive director should know and […]
Summary: Many organizations feel like they are in a planless state in which they cannot make commitments because they do not know what the future holds. Unlike in previous years, we are currently in uncertain times. Jay has brainstormed with his colleagues to figure out how to respond to the needs of their clients, both […]
Summary: Bonjoro is an excellent fit for nonprofits because it is more personal and the more personal your organization can get the more closely your donors can see your cause. Plus, your way of communicating can really stand out from the pack. Bonjoro doesn’t just give you the ability to send video emails, it gives […]
Summary: Foundations are required by law to distribute at least 5% of their funds each year, including grants for nonprofits, yet many smaller nonprofits do not submit grant applications. With the outbreak of COVID-19, as well as some dwindling funding sources, many nonprofits are now looking for new ways to raise funds. Winning grants for […]