In "The View From Dave's Barstool," Principal and Managing Director, Dave Paule, discusses...well...whatever happens to be on his mind. Why the barstool? Barstools can certainly [...]

Ask someone why they didn't join the fundraising committee, and you'll often hear the same response: "I'm just not comfortable asking people for money." It's [...]

When nonprofit leaders think about the risks facing a capital campaign, they usually focus on the familiar concerns. Will donors support the project? Is the [...]

The Board–Executive Relationship: Power, Partnership, and Politics Every nonprofit says it wants a strong board. Fewer admit how often the board is the problem. This [...]

(Or, What Nonprofits Get Wrong About Talent Recruitment) After years of leading organizations and watching hundreds of hiring decisions, I’ve noticed something uncomfortable: many nonprofits [...]

The next time you draft a funding proposal or shape your strategic plan, remember this: money is not just fuel for the mission, it’s a [...]

At the end of this year, Linda McNay is retiring. I’ve tried twenty different ways to start this article, and none of them felt sufficiently [...]

“What should I pay my fundraiser?” is one of the most common questions we are asked. The simple answer is in the table below. The [...]

Fall is my favorite time of the year - cooler weather, fall-themed outings and SEC football (Go Dawgs!). Fall is also when time seems to [...]

At Our Fundraising Search, we spend a great deal of time helping our clients assess and improve their overall fundraising effectiveness. As we start 2024, [...]