Are your prospects casual observers? Or raving fans?

Before your board can work for you and help move your mission forward, you have to ensure the right people are on board.  You need diversity of skill set, connectivity, experience, and demographics.  Many Parrish Consulting clients are familiar with our board...

The Value of Third Party Endorsements

Donors support nonprofits for a variety of reasons. Some will give simply because they love what you do. Some appreciate knowing your impact on specific numbers of people. Others will give because of those reasons, but only when they get a closer look at your business...

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...

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”...