by Kari Anderson | Jun 11, 2023 | Fundraising, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Staff topics, Strategy, Uncategorized
When most people think of summer, they think of the saying “fun in the sun.” If you work in the world of nonprofits, the first word that comes to mind is “slowdown.” The summer time is when organizations experience a decrease in giving and donor engagement. Because... 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...
by Kari Anderson | Feb 22, 2022 | Coaching Content, Leadership, Organizational Planning, Staff topics, Uncategorized
I have a story for you about nonprofit leadership. When I was a young Executive Director, I got a call one day from my Board Chair asking to meet and I knew instantly it wasn’t going to be good. He was someone I very much respected and the thought of disappointing him... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Jan 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I want to share a confession. During my days as an Executive Director, I would get VERY excited about setting goals for the New Year. I would get a new planner, mark important dates, and plan for my professional development. I would have conversations with board... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Oct 29, 2021 | Fundraising, Uncategorized
It’s time to get serious about your year-end appeal. Why now? More than 40% of households in the United States make one or more contributions to nonprofits and charities between November and December each year. This is when most nonprofits send out their... Read more...
by Kari Anderson | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Join me at a nonprofit conference this year! Let me know if you’ll be attending. We’ll set up a time to meet and I can remind you to register for my session or keynote. Idaho Nonprofit Center: 8/31- 9/2. Growing Together Utah Nonprofits Association:... Read more...
