If I asked you to list five facts about each of your top 20 donors, could you do it? Could anyone in your organization list five facts about those donors? If not, it’s time to start putting your notes and update your CRM*.… [Read more…]
Volunteer packet – Volunteers can be incredibly useful when it comes to ways to strengthen your nonprofit and incredibly time consuming. Automate some of the systems by creating a packet for volunteers. You can learn about their interests, explain your priorities and areas… [Read more…]
One of the stumbling blocks that many nonprofits encounter is starting a project, capital campaign or new program only to have it fizzle out. There can be many causes for this including the loss of the lead cheerleader, fatigue, or lack of clarity. … [Read more…]
Last week I posted 3 articles (see the links below) that questioned whether your nonprofit was being perceived in a planned way, or evolved in a haphazard and counterproductive fashion. The articles, focused on judging your nonprofit, were brief in both their problems… [Read more…]
Lately I have read, seen and heard a lot about efficiency at the office and various secrets to overcoming distractions. Maybe I am just seeing these ideas because I often work from home and like to remind myself of these gems, or maybe… [Read more…]
As I was looking at a recent school supply list, I saw the word organizer. It occurred to me that this fall, my 3rd grade twins are not the only ones who should be considering some additional organization. I have been in my… [Read more…]
A. We have received quite a few questions in our annual survey on this topic. Let’s face it, there are fewer people having to do more and more every day. The simple answer is time management and prioritization. The more complicated answer is… [Read more…]
So your desk is clear, your files are color-coded, and your emails are….? Just because your desktop is spotless and your files are neatly sorted, doesn’t necessarily mean that your e-mail inbox follows suit. Take a minute and open your email inbox. What… [Read more…]
If you are like most nonprofits, your Director of Development has turned over every 1 ½ years. Among the chaos that this turnover leaves at the organization is mayhem in your development tracking systems. Each new Director comes with lots of energy to… [Read more…]
As a committed volunteer, a responsible employee and a family organizer, I am slightly embarrassed to admit this – but I often need deadlines to help me achieve my goals – especially my volunteer jobs. And, I am not alone. Life is busy… [Read more…]