Nonprofit is a Team Sport
D.M. Paule2024-09-30T10:39:10-04:00I had the opportunity to attend a client’s annual gala last night. It was really well done. Nice cocktail hour on the
What Development Officers Wish Their Nonprofit Head Knew…And Vice Versa
Ailena Parramore2024-08-30T11:37:30-04:00During a recent workshop, I asked attendees – both Nonprofit Heads and Development Officers – to anonymously write down what they wished
Lessons on Fundraising From the Olympics
Ailena Parramore2024-07-30T09:36:16-04:00This past week, I’ve spent an exorbitant amount of time following the Olympics. Swimming and Gymnastics (two of my favorite summer sports
Sustainable Success Requires Succession Planning
D.M. Paule2024-04-30T09:24:57-04:00Recently, we have found ourselves discussing succession planning with several clients. So much so, it made us think perhaps we should write
Fundraising for Churches: Forward by Jerold Panas
Linda McNay2024-03-26T10:49:03-04:00When my colleague, Sarah Matthews and I set about to write a book for our clients and friends on just that topic,
A Perspective at the Intersection of Black History and Women’s History Months
Jenneh Scott2024-02-29T07:17:16-05:00I am coming up on my first anniversary as a consultant with Our Fundraising Search, and I'm realizing that it has really
Five Fundraising & Nonprofit Trends to Pay Attention to in 2024
D.M. Paule2024-01-26T11:30:09-05:00At Our Fundraising Search, we spend a great deal of time helping our clients assess and improve their overall fundraising effectiveness. As
Nonprofit Resolutions for 2024: Run a Better Nonprofit
D.M. Paule2024-01-04T11:16:43-05:00We’ve been compiling lists of suggested resolutions for years now. (Admittedly, in 2021 we forgot to compile it in time for New
EDs: Stop Inviting the Board into Your Lane!
D.M. Paule2023-11-20T13:11:49-05:00While the fundraisers are busy with the end-of-the-year campaign, we’d like to chat with the CEOs and Executive Directors who are busy
It’s Women’s Small Business Month!
D.M. Paule2023-10-16T14:04:36-04:00Over the weekend, it came to my attention that October is National Women’s Small Business Month. This was initiated by the Small