So it’s time for strategic planning—the process that typically involves three to six months of meetings and splinter groups and task forces. And just what is a strategic plan? Typically, it begins with comprehensive agendas ruling the day, along with...
Whether developed annually or every three to five years, a strategic plan involves lots of time and money. Three to six months is the norm for, say, mid-sized nonprofits, while the average price tag in outside fees and inside labor can range well over...
For many, the end of a year brings opportunity for reflection, followed by resolutions to guide the months ahead. Perhaps you’ve got a new practice or habit in your life you plan on starting. Maybe you have a word that will guide your decision making over...
When you surround yourself with good people, whether you hire them or hang out with them, you can’t help but want to discover the best version of yourself.For me, I enjoy learning from people smarter than me or drawing comfort from those who walk in...
Few can argue the importance of a nonprofit’s year-end campaign. Historically, 63 percent of donors give only on November’s Giving Tuesday. Almost one-third of all annual giving occurs in December, with 12 percent of that in the last three days. And more...
Ah yes, year-end planning — arguably, the best time for nonprofits to solicit donations. But there’s greater concern for successful results now than in recent years. While overall donations in 2021 remained strong and as late as April 2022 most donors...