Post-pandemic Fundraising for Schools: Eight Recommendations to Jumpstart your Restart
Coming out of the pandemic is a little bit like coming out of coma: you are confused, groggy, and not sure what
Why Can’t I Retain Good Fundraisers?
If you work in the nonprofit field, you’ve heard that turnover rates are exceptionally high among fundraisers. Depending on which survey you
What is the Right Amount to Pay a Fundraiser?
Some years ago, I had a client tell me that the ideal candidate for their chief development officer would be a black
Get Involved With National Volunteer Week
April 18-24, 2020 is National Volunteer Week. This week, celebrated annually in many countries, shows appreciation for individuals who volunteer and promotes
We’re Hiring An Intern. Here’s Why You Should As Well.
Herman Schneider (1872 –1939) was an engineer, architect, and educator. He was also the primary founder of cooperative education in the United
Reflections on Women in Philanthropy
Our Fundraising Search founder, Linda Wise McNay and I have been colleagues for ten years, although she says the experience has seemed
Lunar New Year Resolutions for Nonprofits
Friday, February 12th will usher in Lunar New Year in many Asian traditions. In the Chinese zodiac, we enter the Year of
Transformative Leadership After the Time of Covid
This January, I will celebrate sixteen years as a member of the faculty of Georgia State University’s Robinson College of Business. I
The Path to Better Contributed-Revenue Management in Fundraising
I spent the first two-thirds of my career in for-profit before jumping the great divide into the world of nonprofit. As so
Understanding and Implementing Earned Revenue Management in Nonprofits
When I am meeting with the leadership of a potential nonprofit client, one of the first questions I ask is what is