Do you belong to a fundraisers union? Should you?
If there is corruption at your nonprofit, who can you go to? Who helps you get a fair salary for your fundraising experience? Where do you go with fundraising questions? If you raise lots of money, are you promoted? And if not, why not? What do you do if you’ve been wrongfully terminated? Remember your […]
How Nimble are Your Development Skills?
“Are you defined by passion and effort or effort and risk?” -Manuel Zarate
Could your nonprofit get government contracts?
If you’ve combed the Foundation Center Database over and over, it might be time to start thinking big with your nonprofit. What do you do that the government would like done? Whether it’s providing social services or cleaning up the environment, you could get a steady stream of income from your local or federal government.
You’re the Entrepreneur Cost-Saving Part Two
If you’re just joining us, last week I went to the RISE AUSTIN conference for entrepreneurs. It’s a free annual conference to help people get a leg up on starting and running their businesses. Here’s part two of what I learned and how it can be applied to your development office. Ann Webb of Skin […]
You're the Entrepreneur Cost-Saving Part Two
If you’re just joining us, last week I went to the RISE AUSTIN conference for entrepreneurs. It’s a free annual conference to help people get a leg up on starting and running their businesses. Here’s part two of what I learned and how it can be applied to your development office. Ann Webb of Skin […]
You're the Entrepreneur in your Development office-Part One
Be Able to Motivate
This is the number one thing. If you can do this, you can overcome bandwidth issues, and other organizational issues. It means more than just being nice. It means be able to give some people a reason to try harder for you.