June 29, 2025
Where Have All The Good Fundraisers Gone is Joanne Oppelt’s take on the #1 REASON WHY fundraising campaigns fail. Here’s what she has to share: If you’re like the CEOs I know, it is tough to find good fundraising talent. Successful development professionals are few and far between. The way I see it, the problem is that fundraisers are not taught how to fundraise correctly, that is, in the most cost-efficient methods […]
June 16, 2025
8 Ways Lifelong Learning Is the Cornerstone of Community Leadership unpacks powerful reasons why lifelong learning isn’t just helpful—it’s essential for anyone serious about guiding their community through uncertainty, innovation, and growth. From building emotional intelligence to earning real-world credentials, it shows how staying curious keeps your leadership relevant, trusted, and transformative. Whether you’re a formal leader or someone others naturally turn to, this is your call to sharpen your tools and […]
April 30, 2025
8 Ways Smart Nonprofits Use Business Strategy to Win shows how your organization can apply proven for-profit tactics to grow, operate more efficiently, and expand your impact. Major gift fundraising has always been part art, part intuition. But in an era where donor expectations are higher and attention spans shorter, instinct alone doesn’t cut it. The most successful nonprofits aren’t just doubling down on mission—they’re refining the way they communicate, borrowing lessons […]
April 15, 2025
After 35 years of working with nonprofit executives and boards across the nation, I can tell you this with confidence: language matters. Titles matter. Perception shapes reality. And when it comes to the success, stature, and strategic leadership of nonprofit organizations, there is one simple but profound change boards of directors should make immediately—change the title of their “Executive Director” to “Chief Executive Officer.” This is not a matter of semantics. It’s […]
April 13, 2025
Major donors have a history of stepping up their giving when economic storms arrive. It seems counterintuitive – if markets are down and uncertainty is up, why would wealthy philanthropists give even more? The answer lies in a potent mix of financial resilience, strategic opportunity, and data-driven confidence. Even in a recession, high-net-worth donors remain equipped and empowered to be generous. They understand that economic downturns, while challenging, are also cycles rich […]
