QUICK SHOT: A Donor’s Privacy Must Be Protected

Early last month, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case addressing the mandatory disclosure of donor giving information to state officials. Their ruling on donor disclosure laws may…

Nonprofit collaborations can make you stronger. Here’s why.

Have you considered a strategic collaboration with another nonprofit? There’s a saying I often call to mind… “Do what you do best and partner for the rest.” Wise words! When…

Leaders, are you ready?

Here’s the Most Important Question of 2021 We’re all leading something – people, processes, products or services. And in that critical component of our professional roles, we must wear trifocals,…

QUICK SHOT: Foundations can become Cause Champions too! Building relationships first is key to landing grants.

Years ago, my wife Kelly shared with me a new entrepreneurial calling – she wanted to open and operate her own beauty salon. After spending most of her professional career…

QUICK SHOT: 4 important tips for developing nonprofit teams

Years ago, I got to spend an evening with ZZ Top. Working for a promotions agency, I partnered with Warner Brothers Records and had the chance to hang with the…

QUICK SHOT: Get the facts on Donor Advised Funds in 2021!

In the summer of 2020, I directed our attention to bright spots in nonprofit fundraising that were taking place in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. In conversations with…