Let’s talk about cultivating your board.  I know, I know. They’re already on the team. They’re part of the family. We shouldn’t need to wine and dine them in the

There’s this weird misconception about fundraising I see circulating on LinkedIn, and it has to be addressed.  Here’s what certain fundraising “experts” have to say on the topic of solicitation: 

Do you remember when social media was “the bomb dot com”? Then all of a sudden it wasn’t anymore. And then it was, but only if you got on ALL

Today we’re going to talk about your NPO’s biggest time and energy waster: chasing donors. But, Rhea, isn’t that basically what fundraising is? I know, I know. Somewhere along the

Last week we talked about how white people in corporate America can be allies. This week, we’re talking about how people of color can survive and thrive in that same

There’s no question we’ve inherited a system that is inherently racist in its origins. The threads of racism are woven discreetly (and sometimes not so discreetly) into the fabric of

As I’m sure you know, spreadsheets aren’t the sexiest part of our jobs but they are CRITICAL to fulfill our mission. So many of us get stuck in a reactive

We’re all stuck in a news cycle of negativity.  Natural disasters, soaring food prices, a looming recession, a tension-filled election, racism… I could go on.    Joy is in short supply.

It’s 2023, and you’ve got coaches, influencers, teenage girls, and your mother all raving about how social media is the promised land for networking and making big business connections. It’s

When you’re an ED or even a founder ED, you don’t want to think about the day you say goodbye to your organization, and neither does your board.  It’s your

Fundraisers are some of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. True or False? Personally, I think it’s true.  Once we latch on to a worthy cause, we will do anything

I have been working in the non-profit sector for 15+ years. I spent 12 of those years as an Executive Director. In that time, I learned a lot about what

We all know burnout can take the passion right out of your purpose. One day you’re on top of the world, advocating for a righteous cause; the next day, you’re

If you’re a visionary with entrepreneurial energy (like me), you might also have shiny object syndrome (like me 🙋). People like us are ready to try the next big thing

Here’s an idea that I want everyone to deeply understand: your donations are directly tied to your email list. I know you’re out here thinking your social media likes and

Realtalk, y’all. This is the #1 biggest problem I hear from EDs so here are my top five tips for motivating your board to take responsibility for fundraising along with

Last week, one of my Accelerator students asked for my response to this article entitled Why I Stopped Donating To Your Organization.  She asked for my thoughts and, of course,

Friends, it’s been a tough week. The Supreme Court rulings strike at the very heart of the work that I and so many of you do to support equity, opportunity