Past Articles

Fundraising

When the Best, Biggest and Most Successful Can Backfire

One of the things I love about writing for a blog and posting my opinions is I can write about virtually anything I have an opinion about and picture people reading it, nodding their heads in agreement.  Hopefully as I continue to blog I’ll write something that resonates with some folks or even challenges you.  [...]

Donors

Your Services Are Great, But We’re Flat Broke

If we had a nickel for every time we heard this comment from prospective clients, we would have enough money to retire.  OK, well maybe that’s an exaggeration, but you get the picture.
Perhaps the irony of needing financial resources to support a nonprofit organization is most apparent when we’re meeting with organizations to discuss our [...]

Donors

Client Genealogy – Donor Genealogy

Donor Genealogy can help you focus your dollars and energy — and your board — where they will be most productive. This article gives an overview of how it works.

Capital Campaigns

Salisbury Zoo Cares for Endangered Species

Salisbury Zoo conducts surgery on oldest Andean Bear in captivity. Needs new Animal Health Clinic.