Strategic Planning Part 2: Why Plan Strategically?
Why, you might ask, should we spend time and resources on strategic planning? Many organizations avoid strategic planning for these reasons: It’s time consuming, especially for leadership. It’s expensive (and […]
The Changing Strategic Plan
You’ve seen it here before. Fail to plan. Plan to fail. These words of Benjamin Franklin apply today. A very (and maybe the most) important plan for a nonprofit is […]
Evaluate Your Programs and Use the Information Wisely
More and more, nonprofits must be prepared to demonstrate results of the work. Funders, donors, the community, constituents and clients all depend on this information when making decisions. Why Program […]
Yes, Evaluate Your Board!
Why Board Evaluation? “A strong, vibrant board of directors is a clear indicator of a healthy organization. Yet even the best organizations need a periodic check-up to ensure that they […]
What’s the impact of our work?
The shift toward accountability Nonprofits must demonstrate the impact of the organization’s work. Depending on the mission, impact can be examined as it pertains to clients, the community, the problem, […]
It’s All About the Volunteers
We explored volunteers in nonprofits during the month of April because they are very important to the nonprofit sector and to the individuals who choose to volunteer. This year, 63 […]
Measuring the Impact of Your Volunteers
Volunteer Evaluations Your Volunteer Plan should include processes and protocols for evaluating volunteers. We often neglect this important work. It must be done, and you want to make sure your […]
Volunteers Part 2: Your Governance Volunteers are Vital!
Governance Volunteers The volunteers who serve on your Board of Directors are important. They are your governance volunteers. These volunteers accept fiduciary and legal responsibility for your nonprofit. They ensure […]
Volunteers as Fundraisers: Many Hands Make Light Work (and raise more money!)
There are many ways for volunteers to help with fundraising. Your job is to make the best possible match between the fundraising task and the volunteer personality, and to train […]
Planning to Plan–Your Fundraising Plan Should Be Built on Good Planning
This week’s blog continues exploring the ever-important Fundraising Plan. All nonprofits should have one. The Fundraising Authority The Fundraising Authority offers a great article on writing a Fundraising Plan. The […]
