Are you making connections or mailing labels?

What will jumpstart your fundraising efforts? Is it leadership, board involvement? A seasoned development director? Well, all of these components are great, but without a sharp administrative staff person, your efforts can lag and become easily bogged down. We know....

Host a Tour and Drive Home Your Mission

Looking for a simple way to share your mission with your community?  Isn’t it about time everyone knew how great you were and what services you offered? Hosting a regular, monthly tour at your organization can do just that.  A tour is a simple point of entry event...

Know Your Resources!

As a nonprofit professional, are you aware of the many resources available to you online? FREE?? DO you need a best practice for your website posts? Want to learn how to pack a little more punch in your eNews? With a quick visit to our friend, Mr. Google, the plethora...

Lost at sea? Or smooth sailing?

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...

8 Reminders for a Stellar Year End Appeal

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...