How “fundraising-friendly” is your organizational culture? Take this simple ten-question quiz to find out One of the benefits of being a consultant is that you get an inside look at a lot of different organizations. I’ve seen a lot of … read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2021 Could Be ‘Best Year Ever’ for America’s Nonprofits, New Report Suggests 90% of donors expect to give the same — or more — to charity this year, says new study by DickersonBakker RALEIGH, N.C., – A … read more
When it comes to expanding your mission, few activities will yield as significant an impact as a capital campaign, helping you take a substantial leap forward towards your growth goals. At the same time, capital campaigns are complex and can … read more
Let’s face it. Most people don’t like asking for money. The reality is, however, that one of the main reasons most nonprofits struggle to raise more money is because they aren’t asking for it enough. In the immortal words of … read more
As soon as we all realized how momentous COVID-19 was going to be, I could see the fear rising among America’s faith-based nonprofits. Leaders of the nation’s 1.5 million nonprofit organizations, many totally dependent on charitable giving, watched with dread … read more
This year marks my thirtieth year in fundraising. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Across three decades I have raised money through three recessions, the attacks of 9/11, and a half-dozen market crashes, including one major financial meltdown. Through it … read more
In recent weeks you may have heard me talk about how we expect this COVID-19 crisis will unfold through three phases. The Acute phase, which we are still in now, has been focused on stopping the spread of the virus … read more
Do you love your work? The Bible tells us: “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). Many Christians think that glorifying God means going to church, singing praises, reading the Bible, and praying. But that’s … read more
The story of Joseph is among the most well-known of all in the Bible. A turning point for Joseph’s life in Egypt happens when he is called upon to interpret Pharaoh’s dreams. Through those dreams God reveals to Joseph that … read more
Ask anyone who knows Dabo Swinney how he built the nation’s number one college football program, and they will tell you he did it by the sheer strength of his leadership. Want to learn how to lead like Dabo and … read more
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