Fundraising Success in a Pandemic
In a recent call with nonprofit consultants from across the county, a frightening statistic was shared: up to 40% of charities might be forced to close because of the pandemic.…
The Digital Transition
For the past few years, I've been speaking, posting, and climbing on my proverbial soapbox to talk about the importance of digital initiatives for nonprofit organizations. In fact, it’s the…
To Ask or Not to Ask
Charities across the country are struggling with the decision to fundraise during the coronavirus pandemic. Cancelled events have delivered a tremendous blow to organizations that rely heavily on these activities…
A Staff of One
We found a cozy little table in the corner of the food hall and, with delectable treats in hand, dove right into the challenges and questions we had for one…
Seventy Hours a Week
“I work up to 70 hours a week and I don’t get paid for it. But I love it. I love every minute of it.” I was talking with Doug…
Ready for the World
It was the summer of 2018 and I had just returned from a conference. My mind was jumpy, unsettled, and bouncing around like a pinball in an arcade game. Conversations…
The Digital Imperative
We were in a small cozy office. I sat across the desk from her. She sighed. “I’ve been in this business for 15 years. I know what we need to…
Crafting a Digital Campaign
"We're so behind on digital fundraising... I don't even know where to start!" I've heard this phrase more times than I can count recently from development officers at conferences and…
Bob Ross FTW
“What about Bob Ross?,” I said. “Yes... He’s iconic, he’s revered by our traditional audiences, and younger generations love him,” our social media manager contemplated, “we could do trivia and…
Why I Wrote a Book
I was on a plane flying back from a public media conference in Chicago when the idea started to settle deep into my mind. Like a rogue bramble that nestled…