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....

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...

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...

Who We Are, Why We’re Blogging

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...