by Kari Anderson | Dec 2, 2019 | Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning
In case you’ve been asleep at the wheel, we’re well into the giving season and the clock is ticking for you to put together a successful year-end appeal. Now that the red alert is out of the way, if you’re running behind, have no fear–there’s still...
by Kari Anderson | Oct 4, 2019 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Staff topics, Uncategorized
September & October is conference season, and I’ve spent time during the month on the road in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho and Washington. In one single day, I overheard – THREE times – nonprofit staff make the comment that “they don’t...
by Kari Anderson | May 1, 2019 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Policies, 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 million volunteers will spend 8 billion hours volunteering. Without these people giving...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 24, 2019 | Board Topics, Evaluations, Events, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Policies, 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 are aware of the process during recruitment. Evaluating...
by Kari Anderson | Apr 3, 2019 | Auctions, Board Topics, Events, Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, Organizational Planning, Volunteers
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 your volunteer fundraisers so they are comfortable in their role. Training is essential....
by Kari Anderson | Mar 27, 2019 | Evaluations, Finances, Fundraising, Gifts, Organizational Planning
Evaluating your Fundraising Plan should be built into the Plan. Always start with the data. 1. Review Your Monthly Fundraising Goal: Look at your fundraising goals and the amount you hoped to raise by the end of March. Ask these questions: Did you make it? If not,...
