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Your nonprofit leadership playbook: Creating teams to support growth & change
It’s football season: a time when many of us are cheering for our favorite teams and analyzing every play. The more I’ve watched over the years, the more I’ve realized how much football-related strategies can teach us about nonprofit leadership. The same principles that win games — coordination, communication, and
Can giving still be anonymous in a digital world?
In a world where even a cup of coffee leaves a digital fingerprint, is it still possible to give anonymously? From online donation forms to tax records to social media thank-yous, “anonymous giving” isn’t as simple as it once was. What does anonymous really mean? Does it mean that no
How board hats and donor skills create dynamic change in nonprofit life
Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Send your questions to me for future Quick Stop posts. Wearing two hats: A challenge for nonprofit boards What can a presenter expect from a small group
Six questions to answer that ensure your legacy lives beyond you
The Nobel Story: A riddle of legacy Each October, the Nobel Prize Committee announces laureates in peace, literature, science, and economics. The names are secret until the announcements, but the legacy of Alfred Nobel is anything but hidden. Nobel once described himself in a poem: “You say I am a
How smart donors unlock powerful giving with key questions about nonprofit boards
Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Send your questions to me for future Quick Stop newsletters. You’ve been supporting an organization you care about, but now you’re wondering: Is the board of directors
Four ways to think small about giving that lead to the biggest impact
Today reminded me of an important point: almost all great ideas start small. And some of those small beginnings grow into sophisticated nonprofit organizations delivering desperately needed services. I spent most of my day at the East Texas Nonprofit Summit. Several hundred people gathered to learn from experts about fundraising,
2024 Giving Trends: What the numbers say — and why stories still matter
Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Send your questions to me for future Quick Stop posts. Netflix and Amazon Prime changed how we consume stories. We learned to stream — faster and easier than
How my coaching conversations cross borders and why giving values matter
I’ve long believed in the power of a single, well-timed conversation. One thoughtful exchange can spark clarity, reinforce purpose, and send ripples well beyond what we imagine. Recently, I had such a conversation with Jennifer Jukanovich, the executive director of the Kijabe Children’s Education Fund (KCEF), a Kenya-based nonprofit feeding and educating
How questions lead nonprofits and funders to work better together
Quick Stops Along the Way is a monthly collection of issues, challenges, and thoughts I think you’ll find helpful on the road ahead. Send your questions to me for future Quick Stop posts. As grant deadlines approach, it’s common for funders to receive calls from nonprofits wanting to gauge interest in