I can’t imagine there is a fundraiser anywhere in the world who has not heard someone say, “I could never do that.” Often feels as if they are implying you are doing something illegal or immoral. While it’s true that I have never… [Read more…]
Once upon a time I received a free song at Starbucks, called “Where’s your Head at?” At the time, my latte came with an optional little card that gave a free Apple music song code. I don’t even know if I liked the… [Read more…]
Anyone who has been reading this blog for awhile will know that I have mixed feelings about #givingtuesday. In theory it is good, but in reality, most people are not gaining new donors, stewarding current donors or raising substantial amounts. There are nonprofits… [Read more…]
Different nonprofits have handled the coronavirus pandemic in different ways. In addition to having most, if not all staff, working from home, many have had to furlough, reduce salaries and/or shift around job descriptions among the people who are still working. Times are… [Read more…]
Whether you are concerned about your upcoming event, major donor appointments, or board meetings, the future is unknown. Here are some suggestions on what you can do if you and your nonprofit staff are working from home due to CoronaVirus Shutdowns. (And if… [Read more…]
Listen to any conference speaker, self-help guru or tech entrepreneur and you are sure to hear about their failures. Of course, they are speaking because they turned their failures into lessons that helped them succeed. Can you imagine going to a funder and… [Read more…]
Happy Earth Day! Most weeks we use this email to highlight how Mersky, Jaffe & Associates can help you and your nonprofit. Today, we would like to highlight ways that you can help us. Well, “us” in a “help the entire world way.”… [Read more…]
Nonprofit strategic planning is sexy in the same way nonprofit governance, feasibility study reports and finding the perfect candidate is sexy. Oh wait, I didn’t mean sexy. I meant amazing for my nonprofit or energizing for my organization. The title of this piece… [Read more…]
The college admission scandal that has hit the news this week is both surprising and, seemingly, inevitable. There has always been an advantage for many people who have the means to do what is now being called, “socially acceptable” gaming of the college… [Read more…]
On #GivingTuesday I received 20+ solicitations. On Wednesday, the following day, I received only 2 #GivingTuesday updates. Only 2 organizations thought I would care about the results? Here is a list of excuses I have heard from friends, clients, colleagues, and nonprofits around… [Read more…]