by admin | Oct 11, 2012 | News & Articles
It’s time for your big project and you’re wondering whether you could go it alone. Maybe you could…. some organizations navigate the Capital Campaign waters on their own. But many agencies find themselves adrift part way through the process, or...
by admin | Oct 1, 2012 | News & Articles
1.      Have a schedule and plan. Stick to the schedule and plan. Revise the schedule and plan for next year if it doesn’t quite work this year. Repeat. 2.      Get a good story. Talk with your program staff. Talk with a client. Be clear in the direction you...
by admin | Jun 21, 2012 | News & Articles
How an “open” system approach bodes well for fundraising In the new world of philanthropy, it is important to understand the differentiation between “open” and “closed” systems of fundraising. Transforming from “closed”...
by admin | Jun 11, 2012 | News & Articles
As Principal of Parrish Consulting, I have had the privilege and honor of growing from “me, myself, and I” to a dynamic team of four determined to move your mission forward, no matter what it takes. From annual fund capacity building to capital and...
by admin | Apr 23, 2012 | News & Articles
Don’t get me wrong, I love excel as much as the next gal, and it can be a powerful tool in viewing and organizing data. But it’s not meant to STORE donor data for non-profit organizations. And it seems every organization I walk into has a secret (or maybe not so...
