First, what is a small non-profit? I’d say anything with a budget of less than $500,000. A very small non-profit has a budget of less
What can one big gift do for you? Let me talk a little about City Club’s history. Last year was the first time the organization
In my book, I suggest that it should be the Executive Director that begins the ask process of the Board, and I give detailed advice
Your books are not a secret. First and foremost, you report annually to the IRS with your 990 form (if your budget is greater than
One of the main reasons I wrote The Little Book of Gold was because I see too many small non-profits copying the largest institutions (hospitals,
A lot of people, me included, are scared to bring up “planned giving” with a donor. We’re afraid it’s going to sound something like this:
Erik has been terrific in so many ways, going above and beyond to help us improve our fundraising tactics and strategies. He is very experienced with all aspects of nonprofit leadership. He is also kind and accessible and we cannot recommend him highly enough.
