by Kari Anderson | Mar 26, 2023 | Finances, Fundraising, Gifts
Since my early days as a Development Director, I have paid close attention to my personal donor experiences. This includes how easy an organization makes it for me to donate and the follow-up that I receive after. Sometimes the thank you is prompt, creative, and... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Feb 27, 2023 | Finances, Fundraising, Strategy
Amazon’s announcement last month that it would be ending its Amazon Smile program brought the topic of diversified funding to the forefront for me. I have had several clients and nonprofit colleagues bring it up recently in conversation. So, let’s talk about it!... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Dec 21, 2022 | Board Topics, Education, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Staff topics, Strategy, Volunteers, Work Life Balance
Do these 12 things to set your nonprofit up for success in 2023! Get Your Social Media Strategy Squared Away Many of you operate in small shops, and keeping on top of social media is tricky. For years, I used a platform that starts with “H” to help me manage and... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Nov 27, 2022 | Board Topics, Education, Finances, Fundraising, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Strategy, Tax Planning
It’s that time of year when budgets are being inked for fiscal 2023. You’ve often reached out to ask me, “Kari if I wanted to contract with a professional that does (fill in the blank), who would you recommend?” I’m sharing more about my favorite consultants, coaches,... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jul 25, 2022 | Fundraising, Stewardship, Strategy
I recently gave a presentation to a group of nonprofit leaders and asked them what part of their job was the most stressful. Fundraising rose to the top of the list. I was reminded of how overwhelming fundraising can be for many nonprofit leaders. For the small but... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jun 28, 2022 | Board Topics, Finances, Fundraising, Organizational Planning, Policies, Strategy, Uncategorized
It’s summertime and believe it or not that means 2022 is halfway over. Don’t panic! Early in my nonprofit career, I associated summer with a little slowdown. People were traveling and in general not as accessible. I too always try to take a summer vacation, but I... Read more...