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You don’t know what you don’t’ know…
You’ve been presented with the question. “What do you want?” …or even better “What do you need?” … and even greater, “What do you need to solve your problem(s)?”. Oftentimes, these questions are too big, too ambiguous, and downright daunting. What happens? They get ignored. Here is a better question. Is your organization living up … Continue reading You don’t know what you don’t’ know…
Mentoring Made Easy with PASS
As the incoming President of the RI Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and a teacher of a Philanthropy class at Rhode Island College (RIC), I get lots of questions and comments about mentoring. “ How can I get a mentor?” “…we had a mentoring program, it didn't work.” “…the mentor I want … Continue reading Mentoring Made Easy with PASS
Developing a Common Language
The Development Professional and the Finance Professional of an organization need each other in order to be successful. However, they can't communicate because each are speaking a different language. I started off my week with a wonderful meeting with on of my area's leading CPAs. She was conducting research on the nonprofit sector, particularly … Continue reading Developing a Common Language
Extremely Disturbing
“Extremely disturbing” said my internal voice after reviewing the recently released study, “Underdeveloped – A National Study of Challenges Facing nonprofit Fundraising” by the Evelyn & Walter HAAS Jr. Fund and CompassPoint Nonprofit Services. Click Here to access the report. Per the report, the study “reveals that many nonprofit organizations are stuck in a vicious cycle … Continue reading Extremely Disturbing
Impact vs. Super PAC
Enough is enough! As a nonprofit professional dedicated to building successful, sustainable organizations via philanthropy, I hear the comments all too often. I hear that donors want their donations to create positive impact. I hear that benefactors don't want their money to dump into black holes. I hear that accountability, care and intention must be adhered to. And, I hear … Continue reading Impact vs. Super PAC
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