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...

Is your organization “open” minded?

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”...

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...